Air-Bound Angels 1st Performance

The girls had their first performance and I was really proud of them!  Good Job Girls

Michael Jackson Remembrance Day!

We love MJ, and were devistated when he passed away.  So on the 1 year anniversary of his death,  we got together and celebrated his life!  Love you Michael

Eating my words

I have always been one to preach wearing suncreen, and to get after people who got sun burned. 

I confess-   I went to the pool, and two hours later, sunscreen free...

I am FRIED

Eating my words

Apologizing to all those I teased

lecturing myself

I am sorry to all of you. I now understand and hope you all forgive me for being preachy. 

Summer Dreamin

Right now it is 9:45pm and I am in class.  I'm obviously paying such good attention. 

My thoughts on summer school-   UGH-  whatever happened to summer vacation?  Vacation from work, school, responsibility... I guess I left that in grade school.  Too bad.

I remember the days of lemonade stands, popsicles, jumping on the tramp with the sprinkler under it.  Summer seemed to last forever. 

The only difference between summer and winter in my life now, is the temperature.  I'll just have to day dream about the days when all I had to do in the summer was play; When work and school didn't exist, and when my only worry was what snow cone flavor to pick at the snow shack. 

Good Times

Sunscreen

Yes it is getting that time, and Yes I am getting preachy.

I read an article today about how sunscreen doesn't prevent skin cancer, and that you need to be in the sun, unprotected,  for so many hours each day to get your vitamin D... blah blah blah

Good think I was home alone because yelling "Bull Crap" out loud in public might be a little embarassing.

SPF 50 is a part of my daily regimen and will be probably forever.  I wonder if this article writer has ever worked in a Dermatologists office.  One week and he'd be whistling a different tune....just sayin.

Wear it, everyday. The End

Here's a pretty picture of skin cancer death

Here is a picture of how to not get what you see above.

Lifestyle Changes

So recently I've been dealing with a bunch of health problems, and seeing lots of doctors. (we'll leave the details out)  Part of the problem was that Tyler and I were living an unhealthy life! We didn't exercise regularly, and our diet was pretty bad.  So we decided, after being told I was on the road to diabetes, that it was time to shape up.  We started a new diet called the primal blueprint.  Its, in essence, a low carb low sugar diet (as the doctor ordered).  We LOVE it!  Yes it was hard to give up carbs at first, but we are doing great, feeling better, and losing weight.  There is a chicken bacon walnut salad that is to die for, and a cocnut chicken recipe that is sooo good.  Who knew I'd like eating healthy so much.  Yes, I do love an occasional ice cream cone, or cookie- and thats ok.  But we are making changes and are really happy about it. 

Memorial Day

(Above Pic- Grandma Lola Ruth and Grandpa Bill)

Memorial day has had me thinking about the people who are important to me. I feel very blessed.  I feel so lucky that I was able to be close to each of my grandparents.  My "grandma B" (Beverly Edvalson) and Cranpa Don (Donald Edvalson) were so much a part of my life.  Not only did I see them at least every other day for most of life, I was able to live with them for the last 7 years of their lives.  They became like second parents to me.
My "grandma Ruth" (Lola Ruth Anderson) and Grandpa Pill (William Anderson) didn't live quite as close, but were also a large part of my life. They were seen at least weekly and made appearances at the important event such as soccer games, recitals, etc.  Always there when needed.

Unlike some who see their grandparents on Holidays,  mine became a large part of my life.  Unfortunately three of the four have passed.  Losing them was extremely hard and I still struggle with it today.  I'm hoping Grandma Lola Ruth will stick around for the long haul.  I'd like my kids to meet her, she's a pretty special lady. 
Over the weekend I found myself looking back on all of the memories of my grandparents.  I looked through pictures and laughed about all the silly things we did together.  In a way, it was my perfect memorial of the one's I've loved and lost.  I still find myself looking to them and the things they taught me, when the moments in my life get tough. I hope they know how much I love them, and look forward to being with them again.  Luv U Grandma B, Cranpa Don, Grandma Ruth (still living) and Grampa Pill