A Day Off Just for Me!

I usually have Wednesdays off, but lately I usually have to fill them with appointments for this that and everything else so I never really feel like I get to have a day just to myself. So yesterday when I woke up, I realized that I had nothing really "planned"! So first off, I got to SLEEP IN...OH HOW I LOVE SLEEPING IN! I think it just starts off any day just right when you feel like you've had enough sleep....

Next I got to talk on the phone with my amazing friend Michala! She lives in the great state of Utah and I rarely get to talk to her as much, it was a great conversation as usual about married life and growing older and fun things! I love Michala! She is an amazing woman and friend! LOVE YOU LADY!!

Next I got my pork roast in the crock pot and cooking for dinner...smelled so yummy all day

Got in the shower and was able to take a nice long relaxing one! I love when I can take my time and not feel rushed!

Went to California Pizza Kitchen with my cute hubby!. I totally cheated on my diet for this but it was SO worth it. I had the BBQ Chicken Pizza! If you haven't tried it, please do! SO DELICIOUS!

After a yummy lunch I got to finally get a massage! I have been meaning to go and use my pre-paid massages for months now and I finally got one! It was an hour and a half of pure relaxation! I highly recommend it.

The I got home and decided that I should do a little house work so I dived into my HUMONGOUS pile of laundry and got it all done!

After I finished the laundry, Jeff and I ate our yummy pork roast, mmm. Watched a little American Idol and headed off to bed! I felt so grateful for an amazing day! Nothing special, but it was so nice to not have to be anywhere or do anything specific!!

Weekend Ramblings

Friday afternoon Jeff packed up my truck and his toys and off he went Turkey Hunting... He desperately tried for 3 days to shoot one of these stupid things...

but unfortunately he came home empty handed...

So with Jeff being gone all weekend, he left me to fend for myself. He took my truck and made me drive this ...oh yes, that is the bitchin camaro...it wouldn't have been so bad had it not stalled on me 4 times during my weekend travels. I had to take Chowder to the groomers in it on Saturday and let's just say it's not his favorite ride either....but we shaved Chowder down for the summer and you might think he looks kind of silly, but I still think he's adorable... ...so after Saturday was all over and done with, I was feeling kind of sorry for myself being childless and husbandless, then my sweet sister-in-law Lisa and brother-in-law Andy called me and asked me to go to Texas Roadhouse with them, and boy was it some Yummy food!!

Afterwards I had a weak moment and went to Target and bought myself a mother's day gift...

they look exactly like these, only they are Giraffe print and I LOVE them!! I wore them to Church on Sunday, by myself, and felt like a million bucks. I will try to remember to take a picture of my shoes because I couldn't find them online.

Jeff came home early Sunday afternoon and boy was I grateful because I hate being alone in my house and I missed him a lot....it's just not fun when he's gone!

Skinny Update and other stuff...

So I haven't done a skinny update in quite a while because I have been going up and down in weight because of this Thyroid issue I am having. However...in the last week or so I have started to notice a difference...being sick again has helped because I haven't eaten all that much, but I am now only 10lbs away from my goal weight! YEAH!!!! I felt like crying this morning when I got off the scale, but crying for good reasons!!

Yes, I am sick again, I have a cold....again...no fun. So I am just trying to make it through the week. Jeff is getting ready to go Turkey hunting this weekend and got to buy a new shotgun, which he is SO excited about!

I would like to send out a big Congratulations to my big brother Aaron who is graduating from ASU tomorrow and will soon be heading off to Dental School. I am so proud of all of his accomplishments! Love you brother!!

Costco and Matt Leinart

So yesterday I had to make a pit stop at Costco to get some supplies for work. I work in Ahwatukee so I naturally went to the closest Costco which is the one over by Chandler Mall. I walk in with my cash and Costco card and nothing else. As I am walking through the store looking for Ziploc sandwich bags I pass by a tall and handsome man pushing a baby in a cart. As I looked closer at the man, I realized it was Matt Leinart!! Oh my heck....he's a lot cuter in person than on TV. I then start to look at myself and realize how crappy I looked that day. I didn't have my phone to take a picture or anything so I just let it go. SO I got my stuff and headed towards the check-out line and who know who was standing next to me. So we had a friendly conversation about his neighborhood Costco and about his son....which was adorable to say the least, and he and I parted ways. I have nothing to document this experience or to prove that it happened, but all I have to say is HOT! MUCH better looking in person. Too bad he couldn't say the same for me because I did NOT look good. Greasy hair, glasses, no make-up....yup, that was me.

Don't get me wrong, I LOVE Jeff, but even Jeff said it was OK to think he's cute!!

Totally Unexpected Surprise...

I got into work this morning and I found these sitting on my desk...

At first I thought that they were for someone else, like another gal named Jennifer that works in my office because she gets flowers on like a weekly basis... but then I read the card...

I guess Administrative Professionals Day is tomorrow and I am off on Wednesdays so they did this today. I was so surprised!! I have the 2 best bosses in the whole entire world. Not only do I do the finances for the company but I am pretty much their assistant as well. This was a pleasant and welcomed surprise and a definite pick me up.

So to those of you that are "Administrative Professionals"....have a great day tomorrow and I hope you have amazing people to work for like I do.

Calling All Dog Owners

I need some help...I am looking for a new dog groomer that is in the East Valley....not too far East....but I DON'T WANT PETSMART!

I did take Chowder to Petsmart and I have been totally unsatisfied for what I pay them. SO I was wondering if you all could tell me where you take your pooches to get clipped. It's starting to get hotter and I need to get Chowder shaved.

So if you know of a place that isn't too expensive and not too far away, please let me know...

A great day off

Yesterday I had the day off and I must say that I had an all around good day! It really all started Tuesday night when I got a call from my OB/GYN's office...and no I'm not pregnant. Last week I went and had a bunch of blood work done because I have really been struggling with losing pounds and I have almost felt like my body has been fighting against me. So I just wanted to check all of my hormone levels to make sure everything was working OK.

Well Tuesday night I got a call from Linda the the OB/GYN's office and she said that I didn't have anything life threatening that would prevent children, YEAH!! But that my thyroid was basically not working at all, which is called Hypothyroidism. I was diagnosed with this like 6 years ago, but every other time after that everyone said it was normal, so I thought nothing of it. Well having a non-functioning thyroid explains SO MUCH! Why I get sick so much, am tired all the time, having trouble losing weight, ALL EXPLAINED!! So all I have to do now is go see my regular doctor, have him look over the tests and get on some medication! I was so relieved! In my mind I was thinking the worst because I guess that's the kind of person I am....so I am SO glad I was wrong.

So, in celebration my mom and I went to Crackers & Co. Cafe!!

SO GOOD!!!! I had the baked potato soup and half tuna on whole wheat!! I was in heaven, healthy heaven, but heaven. Then we went and did a little window shopping at the Orange Patch Boutique and found tonz of stuff that I wanted but couldn't afford!! Went to the eye doctor, got approved for Lasik surgery, YEAH!! Went and got some groceries at good ol' Walmart, made dinner and went to mutual!

So it wasn't a totally eventful day, but the great news Tuesday night made my day...heck it's making my week! And the new episode of The Office is on tonight and what could get better than that!!

The Office

I LOVE THE OFFICE....I feel like screaming that from the top of my lungs. I haven't had the chance to watch this show in a really long time and last night 4 episodes were on NBC and I was in heaven. I haven't laughed that hard in a super long time. Michael and Dwight are by far my favorites. The best episode of the night was where Michale decided to recreate "Survivorman" for himself and he was "lost" in the Scranton Wilderness for almost like 2 hours.....HILARIOUS!!! But I am so appreciative of awesome TV shows like this that allow me to laugh and break away from my crazy life. Thank you to NBC for showing 4 episodes last night and thank you to the writers for going back to work so that next Thursday we get to see an ALL NEW EPISODE!