Friday, January 14, 2011

I’m proud of myself… a little.

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For Christmas, Quentin & Melissa bought me three different sized kettlebells. A 15 pounder like I asked for {that was ambitious}, a 5 and 3. The 5 and 3 came with a dvd, and up until yesterday I couldn’t even complete a single work out all the way through! My endurance sucked so bad that I actually looked up on Google “how to build your endurance.” I didn’t really read anything that helped, so I just stuck with it pushed myself really hard. {I’ve really grown to love working out over these past couple of months .. its my thinking time} I completed a workout all the way through without stopping at all. For me that is a big accomplishment that I am very proud of. It was a natural high, like being on cloud 9.

I have to just thank Carl for putting up with my being overly excited at the fact I did it!

Saturday, January 8, 2011

An Magical Ohio Christmas

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I remember every single moment like it was just yesterday, and I would live it over and over if I could. Christmas and spending time with Tabitha & Joe went by way to fast I took 300 pictures!! (so please be patient I can’t put every single one up, but here are some of my most favorite)

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Traditions are awesome no matter how old you get.  Opening PJ’s and new games to play is always one of the things I look forward to!

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I love how everyone get the exact pajama match to their personality. Joe and his m&m buddies, Melissa and her penguin friends, and Mom with Holly & Jolly! Winking smile

 

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Likewise turned out to be a very laid back type of game where as Bezzerwizzer is more of the type that you have to think about. The game I opened and was very excited about was UNO!

 

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 Something was really funny. I had to put all 3 of these, its just funny!

 

 

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Wow Corey you should definitely grow a bat mustache! lol (I’m just kidding)

 

 

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070                                                                                                               Wow twins! lol Can’t tell which is the real mustache!

 

 

 

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Christmas morning is always the best. The most amazing omelets in the whole world made by my oldest brother Quentin, then hours opening gifts and more family time!

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Ryan absolutely loves his album Tabitha made him. All Willow & him!

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Corey not only watches The Golden Girls every chance he gets but now he has an amazing album to cherish! Open-mouthed smile 

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Mom is taking a couple moments to enjoy the book from Tabitha & Ryan! {I can’t remember what the name is Tab, sorry}

 

 

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Although he isn’t looking at the camera…Ryan is SMILING! I got him a ornament for his Christmas tree with a picture of Willow on it!

 

 

 

Later that night Theresa & John had a Christmas gathering at their place! (here are a couple pictures I took)

 

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A couple of days later we had an awesome dinner at Quentin & Melissa’s house! 278279280281284286288293

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This picture was taken the night before Tabitha left, I thought it was a good picture so I threw it in.

 

 

 

 

I counted down every single day until it was finally the day I would be able to see my sister Tabitha & Joe. She probably wanted to throw her phone out of the window some days, but knowing I would finally get to see one of my best friends was something I had grown to look forward to. She is one of the only people I feel I can always count on. I regret not having the chance to be the person I am today sooner and getting to know her when she lived out her. {I know that probably doesn’t make sense.} I want to also say that I am also very happen I finally got the opportunity to spend some time with Joe. He is incredibly funny and just fun to be around.

December 24th, 2010 was one of the best days of the year for me, Tabitha & Joe made it here and everything fell into place! Christmas began. I hope everyone had a great Christmas!