TV is the DEVIL

You know, I realized tonight that my TV is Satan.

I'm trying to be healthy, trying to eat right, exercise more, etc. but NOOOOOOO....there's always a commercial on for KFC's buttery biscuits or perhaps Taco Bell's newest cheesy something or other. Or maybe a Sausage McMuffin....no? How about some of those stupid Doughboy's cinnamon rolls? Maybe some Kraft Macaroni and Cheese?

Why are there NEVER any commercials about celery sticks? Or lettuce? Maybe some steamed broccoli? Perhaps some melba toast?

Screw you, TV.

Happy Birthday!

HAPPY 27TH BIRTHDAY, CHRISTINKY!

2nd Cutest Puppy EVER

Meet SPROCKET - the newest addition to my extended family. Isn't she CUTE?

She's probably the 2nd cutest puppy I've ever seen!

Obviously, the 1st cutest puppy is my boy Riley!

Breck - Here we come!

Brian and I are off to the mountains tonight - heading to Breckenridge to celebrate a friend's 30th birthday in a beautiful mountain house!

There will be plenty of:

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FYI

For all of you people who keep saying things like, "Hope you're staying warm in Denver" or "How's the snow treating you?"

...It's sunny and 70 degrees today, not a cloud in the sky

An Apple A Day...

We're making real headway on the fruit and veggie plan. Yesterday, my very own Bri Bri ate a WHOLE apple while at work. He took it (voluntarily) from the fruit bowl for his lunch, and although it took him 3 hours to finish, he ate it.

Three Cheers for Brian's Fruit and Veggie Quest!

It's back!

Woohoo! NieNie is back! This blog, along with Katie's blog, were my inspiration.

After a tragic airplane crash, she's finally out of her coma and recovering day by day...time to blog



http://nieniedialogues.blogspot.com/

Cousin Visit

Woohoo! Ashton flies out to Denver tonight! Should be a fun weekend. We have quite a few things to hit on the agenda - dinner at BJ's, skiing, sledding, Wii playing, perhaps a movie....

Hell Has Frozen Over

Mark this on your calendar, folks, as the day my husband, Mr. Rogers himself, has eaten and enjoyed RAW BELL PEPPER.

We are one step closer to salad - please send your veggie thoughts our way.

And....NO, I didn't force him. He cut them up for me and then put some on his little burrito. Then got a handful and some ranch to dip them in and ate probably a whole pepper.

There is hope for carnivores all over the world.

VEGAS 2K9

WOOOOHOOOO! We're booked to head to Vegas on my birthday! Such a great deal on our flight and hotel! Me, Bri Bri, Nikki and Pat! I can't wait! We got a free upgrade to a fantastic room at Caesar's and free spa passes! I can't wait to play some Blackjack! Any good restaurant recommendations? Perhaps we'll see the Beatles "LOVE" Cirque Du Soleil show, too.....

Nikki and I, Bay to Breakers, 2005. Can't wait to see what our pics from Vegas will look like!

RECYCLE 2009

I said in 2009 I wanted to recycle and I meant it. We got our large, green bin last week and it feels good to be putting plastics, papers and metals in it rather than the normal garbage can! I can hardly fit my car in our garage because of the two huge containers, but it's worth it!

Damn, it's 2009 ALREADY?

Happy 2009 from Riley!
(That's right - he's wearing a shot glass necklace)

In 2009, I plan to....

...be healthier
...volunteer my time more
...recycle!
...spend less

Major Brownie Points

I have to give a huge shout out to my hubby!

I came home from a movie and dinner with a friend on Friday night to see my bare Christmas tree on the curb along with the garbage can. I shouted with joy (by myself, in my car) - Brian surprised me by taking the tree down! But then I also cringed with fear of the mess that had to be waiting for me inside - I imagined ornaments everywhere, strings of lights surrounding the coffee table, garland on the floor, pine needles galore....UGH!

And what to my wondering eyes did appear - Brian not only took the tree down, but he cleaned up ALL OF CHRISTMAS! Every single decoration/stocking/dish/shiny object Christmas related was down, in a box, in the closet and out of sight until next year!

And to top it off, he even vacuumed! AMAZING!

Thanks, Bri! Love you.