My Groom... such a loser!

(Meggie @ Dawes Co. Fair- Aug 2006)

Yep, he has lost even more weight.... this morn the scale indicated 3 more lbs. HE STINKS! I have heard that guys lose faster..... Anyhow, he already got called gfor work. He only had 18 hours off, and the usual is 30. OOPS! At least we got to see each other a little.

Last night, right after school we headed out to the ranch to help with vaccinations and branding. Got there in time to help sort and try to pair them up. It seems some of the first year momma-cows forget who their babies are and try to claim someone elses.... Stupid hefers! SO, we branded around twenty head. Andy and Matt helped sooooo much! Andy actually held some calves down while branding! Matt helped with the gates and pushing calves to different pens. Matt is not afraid of cows, Andy is. It is strange! ANyhow, Meggie sat on the 4 wheeler nearby and watched with Papa next to her keeping the books. Unkie and Auntie were there too and it was a family fun night!!! Then we went in and made spaghetti and ate together. Very nice. I then got on Mom's elliptical for 20 mins. It didn't hurt! Imagine, me excercising???? Strange, huh? This is REALLY a lifestyle change! Fight to be thin!

hugs.................................

OH Yea! I'm so Excited!

(Vacation May 2007- Jeffey; Beautiful Grand Tetons from the distance.)

Good Morning~


Yesterday was a whirlwind!

First, big Chamber Board Meeting. We were discussing the Tourist Booth (Cabin) near the highway and the hiring of the summer help. Then we interviewed several ladies for the job. Got one hired! We had a huge long meeting!

Second, BNSF Meeting at the Ranch House, discussing the removal of the 2nd man on the Helpers. They are axing 12 jobs here in Crawford! That means that I will be working ALL BY MYSELF on the Locomotive! UGH! Sound un SAFE???? Yes, it is. Pray that no one is hurt....

Third, MOPS meeting. WENT SOOOO well. We had a great time with the craft and the laughing. It was a good thing that it came last on the list for meetings.... I needed to laugh with my girlfriends! Thanks GIRLS for the encouragement and laughs!

Finally, Meggie is working HARD on the potty training! She had a few accidents yesterday, and wanted pantie this morning first thing. SO, we are on the right track. We are approaching 8 years of diapers (w/ one 2 week break). YIPPEE! AND very costly!

Lastly. Andy is having probs. in school with talking toooooo much. He is losing his recesses! Golly! Must take after his Mommy... Feel for him!

Well, no work today. Possibly tonight. Jeff will be home late afternoon, and hopefully we can have a family night. I need some nurturing from him.... take Care

Hugs.................................

LOSER! LOSER! LOSER!

(Brandi & myself, Aug. 2007?)

YEA! We are doing it! Jeff, Lisa and & I lost 3 pounds each this week on Wednesday weigh-in....

YIPPEE! At this rate, I will make my goal by Jeff's birthday in Oct. for sure. Lisa and I went for a super long walk this morning. I am not sure how far we are walking, but it was cold and rainy and we still went! I am the walking nazi. "Faster. further!"

Fight to be thin! We can do it!

Otherwise, I am busy with MOPS stuff while Jeffey changes the oil in every vehicle, and cleans his garage. Kids are well. Andy had to stay after school for saying, "boobie" sometime during computer class. He was so embarrassed, and sad. He cried telling me about it. I just laughed and told him that we all make mistakes, just as long as we learn from them.... I am still learning, too.

Have a great day!

Hugs, B

Oh, what a sleepy day!

Yep, I worked at midnight to 7:20 this morning.... Ugh! I am sooo tired. Okay, I am drinking my coffee at 5:30 at night. A little wierd. Huh? Life of a railroading Mommy...

We just came back from a long walk w/ Lisa and kids. Every little bit helps, right? Anyhow, kiddo's had thier last night of "kids bowling" after school. They sure enjoyed it, and got scores of Matt-52 Andy-47. So, they are improving.

Oh, yea, Meggie is much better. Eating is tough yet for her. SO, I did what any good Mommy would do and bought her some hot dogs! she loves them ='..'=

Well, not much happening. I need to get the MOPS craft lined up, as waiting on some further inspiration.... And now it seems I will be doing the devotional. Better read up at work tonight!

Take Care,

Hugs to all of you

Tongue Tied?

(Above, Meggie and Grandma making pretty eggs. Below, Meggie's tongue 48 hours later)


Okay, I think we are healing here. On Saturday, after Meggie and I had a much needed nap, we went to the farm with intentions to stay the night out there. Which we did! The boys had a great time getting dirty and riding the 4 wheelers through the mud! They love to get dirty.... As the saying goes,"BOY: noise with dirt on it." It is so true. ANyhow, they got to shot the BB gun, and the .22 with Papa. They had a great time.
Meggie just wanted to play puzzles with Gma and Papa. And Grandma made her a vanilla shake to drink, and she did. Meggie drank some water and that was it! Worrys me that she may get dehydrated...

I just relaxed and enjoyed the peacefulness of the farm. We checked cows with the 4 wheelers, as Meggie was up to the ride. We enjoyed seeing all of the fresh baby calves. Meggie said, "AWWW, so cute!" We sure giggled!

Well, today the boys are outside already playing bball, and eating their chocolate bunnies.

Take Care, hugs, B

Forked Tongue????

Megan is speaking with a forked tongue. Yep, her and her brothers were jumping on the hide a bed this morn, and she somehow cut her tongue nearly in half! We rushed her to the ER, but they decided not to do anything for her, as the tongue heals quickly. YEP, a wasted trip, but I felt better. It was A LOT of blood, and looks horrible if she lets you look at it! We hope all is better tomorrow.

We went to the AWESOME Crawford egg hunt. The kids got lots of eggs and had a great time. I think every child got lots of eggs, too. Thank YOU to all of the volunteers that put an awesome hunt on. YOU ALL did a great gob! Pat yourselves on the back!

Well, Meggie wants to go see Grandma & Papa, so we are off to the farm.

Have a HAPPY Easter,

Hugs, Us

HELLO WEEKEND!

(Below, directed to some of the men in my life;)

1. If your doctor told you TODAY that you were pregnant, what would you say? "Whaaa...the he@*ll???"

2. When was the last time you flew in a plane? Dec. 1997 to Miami for our honeymoon.

3. What did the last text message you sent say?I love you honey.

4. What features do you find most attractive in the opposite sex? A nice smile and cute but;)

5. What is a goal you would like to accomplish in the near future? This year to catch up on my scrapbooking. Get back into shape, lose some weight.

6. Shoe size? 9.5 to 10

7. Been to Mexico? Yep, went to Cozumel on honeymoon cruise

8. When is the last time you had a massage? Last spring with my hubby!!

9. What was the last TV show you watched? Family Jewels w/ Lisa

10. What are your plans for the weekend? Work, scrapbooking, clean the house and do laundry. Go for my daily walk.

11. If your significant other asked you to marry them TODAY what would you say? Yes

12. What is in the back seat of your car right now? Ok, I drive a minivan, so it is full of kids stuff, and somewhere there is a stink....I think some milk spilled somewhere.

13. What were you doing at 8 am this morning? Listening to Meggie beg me to get up and get her some milkie...

14. If you could marry any celebrity today who would it be? Jeffrey Morgan

15. Have you ever been to a strip club? Nope!

16. What is the best ice cream flavor? Vanilla w/ peanuts and m & ms!

17. What is the last sporting event you watched? Can't remember.

18. Ever go camping? Yep, when the boys were little. I can't do tents anymore!

19. Last phone call? My mom.

20. Are you allergic to anything? Penicillin

21. What is one thing you have learned about life recently? That we REALLY can do anything we put our minds too.

22. What do you do at work? Locomotive Engineer, shove coal trains up the Crawford Hill(a 1% grade).

23. What is your mom's name? Myrna

24. Ever cried for no reason? Sure, PMS.

25. Can you do the Crank Dat dance? The What?

26. What is your favorite color to wear? Pink or brown, but really my jammies!

27. What is the longest plane ride you have ever been on? From Newark NJ to Stockholm Sweden.

28. What is the longest road trip you have ever taken? From here to Portland OR

29. What are your turn-offs? Braggers, or "one uppers"

30. What was your last alcoholic beverage? A couple of beers last weekend

31. What are you craving right now? ACTUALLY, nothing...can you believe it??????