Fried egg sandwiches…
Brings back memories of my mom and sister hanging in the kitchen, making lunch. I never partook, they were always “gross”.
Over the past couple years, i’ve gotten a taste for these little wonders… Of course mine is with fat free cheese and low cal english muffins, but every time i fire up the pan and toast the muffin i get a little glimmer of a time when we were all in one house, enjoying lunch in the little kitchen.
May 7
Who knew, well obviously lots of people knew, but for me, i knew stuff was in season only by the lower price and all the co-workers and friends pawning tomatoes and zucchini of me (tickled pink as i was)
I found this little calendar the other day and figured it might be useful to others!
Mar 25
What a sweetie pie and he can just be too cute for words!
Mar 13
A couple of Sundays ago I partook in a “race” to the top of the tallest building in downtown Denver.
It was an amazing experience!
I trained last year, but didn’t actually register to “compete”. This year i decided in January that i would do it! That gave me about 2 months to get into condition.
I can usually do the stair machine in the gym for an hour, so i knew i could complete the task, I just hoped i didn’t embarass myself with a slow time.
I started up-ing the ante for my workouts to make sure I could do it!
Too quickly race day was upon me – i was nervous and excited and scared…
We walked down to the building – so i could have some “warmup” time. Hubby was an awesome supporter!
We got there super early – like an hour and a half before my slotted time.
I picked up my donation raising prize – i had qualified for a wind breaker! I gave cookies to all the people that donated!
Next year I’ll start baking earlier and maybe do a dinner to raise funds!
The funds are for the American Lung Association. I figured since both my parents were and one still is a smoker it was a pretty good cause to raise funds for! I was also raised in that same house with my parents, so if there are any long lasting second hand smoke effects, that money will go to a good cause – me!
I waited around with my hubby and met up with my team mates – which i met on Spark People, and finally it was time for me to do the climb.
My heart was racing, i was excited, and nervous and scared… still…
I lined up to go – my foot on the line, the giant timer ticking off in front of me… And then… The race coordinator taps my shoulder and say – GO!
And I’m off… running up the stairs… DAMNIT – why did i run? Now I’m on floor four and wheezing as i plod up the stairs… Darth Vader has got nothing on me!
I am determined to not stop, nope, not gonna stop till i see the top. And i didn’t! I definitely was not going the speed i wanted, but i was not stopping.
Next year, unless i train running, i wont be running up those stairs or off the line!
It was exhilarating to be in the stairwell, step, step, step… I was doing it, i was going floor by floor, get closer and closer to the 56th floor! (well 53, but we started 3 floors below street level)
I was able to pass a couple people, i was also able to push a couple people that were resting to keep on going, to make it to the top!
As we reached the top they snipped off our fancy timer chip from our shoe and some really cute fireman gave each of us a medal for completing the race! We each got a bottle of water and spent the next couple minutes attempting to regain lung capacity!
I didn’t stay at the top too long knowing that my dear hubby was awaiting my triumphant return to the first level!
It was really an amazing thing – i felt fabulous knowing that i was able to do it, i was able to reach the top, not stop and make it in under 15 minutes! 13 minutes and 23 seconds! Woohoo! Next year – faster!!
Hubby loves color on the walls, I was brought up in stark whitenss and never thought anything of it.
I also hate to paint…
I figured we could start small or easy and add some color to the bedroom (I also figured out that hubby and I need to do home impreovement projects in phases and not together – meaning, i could tape off the room, cover all the stuff that needs to stay clean, hubby would then enter the project and do the painting part, once completed, i return to remove the tape, covering and vaccum up the mess)
So now, we needed to determine what color to paint the room. I decided to check out some Feng Sui sites to get “just the right color”! You can guess what colors we went with! (painting is still a distant thought)
Last year we were with Micky Mouse on your super special day!!!
Hope this day is just as wonderful!!!
Feb 2
Hubby and I took a trek up to Breckenridge to check out the snow sculptures over the weekend!
Such amazing talent, crazy detail with just snow!!
Jan 17
Last year hubby and i did a road trip that included the Grand Canyon and the purchase of a national park pass. Last weekend I suggested that hubby and I take a drive up north and see Rocky Mountain National Park in the snow!
We took a lazy morning and headed up through Boulder stopping at one of our favorite sandwhich shops (thanks mom and entertainment book) Cheba Hut for an early lunch! (Jumping Jack Flash – turkey and pesto with veggies on garlic bread….!)
We cruised through Este Park on our way and saw a pretty big herd of Elk just hanging on the front lawns. Lots of stupid tourits getting pretty close to them – didn’t see any ambulances, so i am guessing no-one was speered by an antler or kicked with a hoof – too bad…
We took the north route to get into the Park, stopped at the ranger station to get the low down on what routes were open – pretty much 1 – Bear Lake – Since I was here with Kim this summer I knew there was a cool hike to a waterfall. Figured it would be cool to see it frozen or near frozen… The ranger said it would be pretty hard packed so off we went!
It was cool to see all the layers of snow on the side of the road – all the snow storms layer by layer!
We did the hike up to the waterfall, it was beautiful! The altitude felt much different than last time. I was huffing quite a bit!
Jan 10
It’s the little things
This Christmas i was blessed by many presents.
Recently I’ve come cross some little ones here and there that just make me smile!
I got a pen with my name on it – i just love seeing my name when i need to make note!
Jan 1
Day 1 of 2010!!
Had a heck of a long night getting into the new year!
We had a gathering at the abode last night with some of our friends! These friends are late night friends so the party went well beyond my capacity to stay awake! Hubby enjoyed the evening a little more than he planned and was out of commission shortly after midnight. Since he is the usual late night host it was a little rough for me to keep my eyes open!!
Phillip was also very tuckered out by the late night! He was asleep on the couch from 8pm on! And he has been sleeping all day today!
It was the year we celebrated the 50th birthday of my mother-in-law at Disney
The year we became a 1 car family. Go green! The year I tried and succeeded in using my bike to ride 18 miles for my commute home from work!
The year I found an awesome job that I love
The year hubby asked me to join him in making his conference business a success
The year we took a cruise.
The year we did a road trip to see the Grand Canyon, Four Corners, and Monument Valley, went to a pottery conference that concreted my lack of desire to be a potter any more, and found a Trader Joe’s on the way back home!
The year I got to have my mojo and scooter visit for a long weekend!
The year Dad and I built a big closet out of 2 closets!
The year I experienced Jury Duty in Denver County
The year I turned 37. (ugh!)
The year hubby and I celebrated our 4th Anniversary.
It was a good year! Lots was experienced, done, and celebrated!
Another year at a job I love.
Losing at least 20 pounds
Doing the Run the Republic (68 flights) in February – who wants to sponsor me?
Enjoying working with the hubby at the conference business
Seeing my sister-in-law get married
Getting some quality time with the hubby.
Visiting with my friend Loren at 360 Flex conference in San Jose
Spending Christmas at Disney World
All that and more!
2010 should be a great year!
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