Fanatics

You know those guys at the gym? Those ones that groan, grunt, and make a face every time they lift a weight? If it is that hard for them to lift, then why go so heavy? Do they not know that they're in public? People are watching and laughing. I lift heavy weights but it doesn't sound like a cow sent for slaughter.

Also, one girl....you know who you are....dancing around after every set you lift. We didn't come to the gym to watch you belly dance from machine to machine. Find a private spot to shake your groove thing because it's almost offensive what you're doing.

Last, girls and guys, why do you constantly look in the mirror? I get wanting to make sure your form is correct or that you need to go low enough for your squats, but checking yourself out before, during, and after everything you do? Even when talking to another person? Seriously?

Please tell me I'm not alone on my rants....I need a friend....lol
fanatics

Tennis anyone?

We live down the street from a park. A magnificent park. The playground-swings included- is covered with beautiful trees and loads of grass. There are numerous slides, old "dinosaur bones" to climb, and bars to do gymnastics. It even has a cute little doggie park just for Nico.

One sunny afternoon, just the other day, Sicily and I went to the park to play before I picked up the girls from school. (This is one of the perks of being a stay at home mommy.) As I was pushing my little munchkin on the swings, I noticed....tennis courts!

I am not a tennis player. I've only played once in my life. Nine years ago in fact, on our honeymoon in Kauai, Hawaii. Joseph and I were staying at a time share with courts so we decided to play. Nine years ago, Joe was just content to just let me hit the balls. It didn't matter what direction or how hard I hit. Nine years ago he hugged me and told me I did a good job.

After seeing these awesome tennis courts at the park, I told Joe, "We need to buy some rackets and use these courts! You brought me here to 'sunny California', now we need to reap the benefits of living here." So, we bought rackets. His and her rackets :)

Today we played tennis for the second time together. I was schooling Joe, or I thought. I was hitting the ball, running back and forth, serving up a mad storm. Wow! Little did I know that Joseph is a professional tennis player and could point out every little flaw or mistake I made. I had no idea that he "took a class in college" and had obtained such insane skill!

Oh Joseph. I love you! You make me laugh and help me strive to be the best...even at tennis.

So Dreary!

I'm consumed in sadness. It isn't because it's rained for three straight months, or the fact that I miss my Body Combat class so bad it makes me want to scream! I'm consumed in sadness because I'm 33 years old, I've had three children, and I'll never be able to eat like I used to ever again!

In high school, I had a Twix and a Mountain Dew everyday for lunch and I was still 15 pounds lighter.

After I had Cassidee, I was 20 pounds lighter and never even exercised!

Now, I exercise like crazy, can't remember when the last time I even thought of milk chocolate and caramel melting in mouth, and stay away from the sweet nectar of life I like to call "Mountain Dew" and I still want to lose 10 pounds. WHAT IS THAT??????

Valentine's Day

This past weekend my friend came to visit us. We had so much fun. On Friday, we took Sicily into the city and went to China Town, Union Square, and Fisherman's Wharf. We saw Spencer and Mikelle Brown there....so weird! We spent all day in S.F. and had a blast. On Saturday we just went shopping in my little town because we were having a get together with some other friends on Saturday night. She's a very picky shopper! On Sunday we ditched church and went to San Jose to the Winchester Mystery House. Now there's a story you should google. Mrs. Winchester was NUTS! On Monday we went back to the city to see the Golden Gate Bridge and then went to Salsilito to see the beach. It was so fun. I was so sad to see her go home! This is Jenn with the girls at the mansion.
Kennedy at the beach. She got soaked worse than this!!!!

This is my favorite picture of all weekend. Cassidee looks so free and happy!

My little Sicily. She is such a treasure :)

Cassidee and Mikelle. When they hook up, it's like we never left.

Joe's new thing

Joe has always talked about getting a pool table. I was so objected to the idea because it's stupid but he got one anyway. Luckily, this can be switched into a formal dining room table for when we have visitors or something. I just think this picture is funny, because Kennedy is learning how to play and Cassidee is reading a book. Kennedy is so much like Joe and Cass is so much like me. Joseph is pretty excited so I guess that's what is important. He works hard for us and we appreciate all he does.