Dates are Fun!

The last few post, have been a little depressing... But I did go on my dates with the handsome twins!

Thursday I took Joseph for Ice cream, it was Dollar Scoop Day.

He said that Chocolate was is Favorite!

He also wanted to see Brody and the "kitty", so we went to my house.

Where he also informed us that it is not a date, unless you kiss some one!

Sweet Mary, the sister. She was happy to have to picture taken!

The next day, I took Moroni on his date! (BTW for the same thing at Lick's it was DOUBLE what I paid on Thursday! LAME!)

"Pink" was his favorite.

I REALLY REALLY like ice cream!

We took lunch to Brody at work.

I had so much fun on my dates with the boys! I think I might have to do it a few more time before the move away!

An Enemy to Myself?

I have a doctor's appointment next week, nothing big, just the oh so wonderful annual exam... I usually don't dread going to the doctor, but this time I do. Only because, yesterday in the mail I received some paperwork to fill out. I thought it was strange never having to do that before, so I called and asked why. There answer, "After you turn 25, we like to do more thorough annual physical exams, including fasting blood work because you are, according to your record, obese."

Oh, thanks lady who answered the phone. Just what I wanted to here at 8.30 in the morning after I slept in and didn't work out.

I really wanted to respond with, "Hey, now! I workout, really hard! And I have lost 15 pounds. Doesn't that make a difference?" But of course I just said, "Oh, thanks" and hung up.

So I was thinking, mainly because I am really trying to "Seek the Good" (TOFW was great by the way!!). Why am I obese? and Why do I sleep in, more than I should....

Because of the natural man.

No, honestly. I know I can get up and work out at 6 am. I know, I can not eat everything I see. So why don't I?

Because the natural Man is and Enemy to ME!

So, how can I change that? I don't know! But when I figure it out I will let you know!

According to the Bible Dictionary, Natural Man is not in there... Umm... Let's try... The Topical Guide... Humm...

39 We have learned by sad experience that it is the ^anature and disposition of almost all men, as soon as they get a little ^bauthority, as they suppose, they will immediately begin to exercise ^cunrighteous dominion. (D&C 121:39)

Have I exercise unrighteous dominion on my body?

No, I just think the natural man is just lazy and loves food, and I haven't figured out how to control it.

I signed up for a 10K this weekend... I am feeling overwhelm, because I am not ready. I am not a runner. I am doing the Ragnar with the other ladies, and I refuse to back out of that, because I am not a quitter.

I need to be the change I want to see. If I want to run in the Ragnar and not be the slowest person then, I need to get up at 6 to run and work out. If I want my size 12 jeans to be to big I need to get up and workout and run at 6 am. If I want to stop worrying about type II and my family predisposition to diabetes and heart disease I need to stop eating unhealthy foods. I need to change, one baby step at a time.

My first baby step get up at 6 am every day... I will do this!

The Trials and Tribulations of A.R.T

A.R.T. is Assisted Reproductive Technologies (or Techniques). One in eight couples struggle with INFERTILITY. We have been 'labeled infertile'. This comes when after 12 months of actively trying to conceive, conception has yet to occur. I don't like to come out and say it. I feel like it makes it real and that infertile means we will never have children.

I also know that this is a trial for us to learn something, or to benefit another.

I have read many books about A.R.T. it is my way of coping, educating myself. My favorite book so far has been The Conception Chronicles.

Another thing that I know I should do, is talk to people. This morning on the Diane Rehm Show on NPR they had a story about A.R.T and the trials that come with it. They talked about how people going through this need to talk to others. And how they need to take care of themselves, even if that means not going to that baby shower. I really suggested if you know little about A.R.T. or what people going through this are experiencing to listen to the show.

It is hard for me, especially because of where we live. It is also easier for me to talk to a complete stranger, than a friend. This isn't a cry for help, it a here what is going on. We have decided to be more open about this, which is why this is being posted now, not 6 months ago when we started looking into A.R.T. We also are not going to share every detail, I personally wish we don't have to go through some of the things we have coming, and hopefully we never get there.

Good Thing Brody isn't the Jealous Type!

I have two new boy friends!

They are very handsome.

And strong.

And very very funny!

They also love me very much, and can not wait to go on our date!

Can you guess who they are?

You are right! The Wagstaff twins!

Those boys are too cute!

Friday, I babysat so that Sara and Ross could go on a date. I was supper excited to spend some time with my favorite twins and my favorite 2 year old!

While I was there, the boys asked if they could go on a date. I said sure, but who are you going to go with?

Me! They want to go on a date with me. I laughed and told them they were cute, and dropped the subject. They kept bringing it up through out the evening. So I told them we were on a date, we had dinner and went to the playground. That was a date. Didn't work in the mind of two almost 4 year olds!

Later, they said I was their friend, and then decided I was also a girl and then I was their girl friend, and friends go on dates, so we should go on a date.

They also talked about how you have to kiss on a date and how they are going to serve a mission before going on dates.

So, now after being convince (very easily, might I add!) I am going to take those boys on their dates. I am thinking ice cream!

A Dinner Surprise!

Today the weather was WONDERFUL!!! My girlfriend texted me and asked if I wanted to go for a walk, which of course we went! While I was on the walk, Brody texted, wanting to know what for dinner. I didn't have anything planned (which is not normal). So he said he would take care of it.

When I got home, he had dinner ready, and this for me on the table!

He sure does, love me!

Pictures...

I am REALLY bad about getting pictures on here after they happen...

 Or in this case a video. Here is Brody and his friends at our ward activity a few months ago sing 'Sixteen Tons'