Wednesday, September 28, 2011

An Update on the Big Stuff

1) My arm:



It has been a week exactly. The top picture is of a different angle because that bruise on my elbow appeared this morning. I have been back at the gym but a VERY modified schedule. Basically I avoid weights. Any time I had a weight class scheduled I walk on the treadmill. At least I am moving still. I tried Zumba today and some of the arm movements hurt. I found myself babying it towards the end of the class. I will try Zumba again tomorrow and see how that goes and try not to move my arms but so far it is looking like strike (kick boxing) is out. If I have to modify Zumba there is no way I can do kick boxing. What am I supposed to do? Not throw punches? That's half the class! So far the only class I can do without modification is Step. We are supposed to use our arms in step but I am not coordinated enough so if I do I fall off the step. Outside of that it does not hurt at all. Where the turqouise was is now yellow but it is slightly swollen. The purple does look different after Zumba. Maybe the arm movement pushed blood around which might have helped it? I don't know. Can you see the white, thin cross in the bottom picture in the left bruise? That wasn't like that before Zumba. I thought two weeks off of weights would be enough but I don't think so right now. A coworker said a similar thing happened to her and her arm was like that for a month.  Your thoughts?

2) The house. We filled out the bankerman's paperwork (he had to go to a surprise funeral on Thursday and ran out of time to tell us.) which went well. I was in the beginning correct and we did not find money but that is okay. The house has been plotted out, we did try to get it rotated (Brian won out and I prefer it that way) but the Architectural Review Board said no and rather then going back and forth with different plans trying to get it rotated as much as possible Brian okay'd the straight design. Both sides had their pros and cons and it will be fine but Brian and I are a bit disappointed. I think Brian is more disappointed.

3) Wedding. Hasn't changed much I dont think. Our original hotel plans fell through but we were able to find replacement hotels and at a better location in the end. We do have to re-plan rehearsal dinner though. All but one of the groomsmen have gotten their tux's and they were supposed to get it by 9.24. Hopefully the last groomsman gets it soon so he will have it for the wedding. It only takes 10 minutes and $20. 2 bridesmaids are planning on getting their dresses in October, the third will hopefully get it in October as November on is cutting it REAL close. The fourth bridesmaid has already ordered hers. Save the Dates are out. Invitations are ordered, hopefully they will be out the door around October 15th to avoid the holiday rush. My mom is coming October 8th to look at florists so that will be decided then and then all we have is the fine details.

Tuesday, September 27, 2011

My new nickname...

I went from being called Fuzzy and asked where all the money went when "I" appeared in commercials. Me in commercials you ask?

Apparently this is me:


That used to be a Weight Watchers monster....he was your cravings. Since he, or as Brian would say I, have been let go of that role I apparently have been going to auditions and finally found a role.

I am now this guy.....


Why?  Because I am fuzzy and a little weirdo according to Brian. Brian is starting to bug me about giving out spoilers and where all the money went from filming the next Muppet Movie. He now calls me by the name Gonzo and cracks himself up that I am a little weirdo. Next he is going to tell me I have a big nose.....

Monday, September 26, 2011

Carley and Xavier Meet :)

Here are the pictures of Carley and Xavier. There will be a lot :)

Stealing Carley's bottle





Carley stole Xavier's drink






"That's my Daddy Xavier"












"Who are you?"

"May I have that?"


He was always rubbing/patting her back



Why hello there!

Xavier: "Why aren't you wearing pants?"

Carley: "I am a girl silly goose!"
And guess who is walking :)


He is a little wobbly in this one because his swimsuit makes him top heavy.


They don't really walk...they run....

Hope you enjoyed!

Sunday, September 25, 2011

Steam Cleaners?

I still want this


The Bissell Pro Heat 2x Select Pet Upright Deep cleaner. I want the pet one because we will have pets one day and I want it to be able to keep up. This would be used on the carpets (duh). I really wanted for the apartment since we had white carpets but decided not to get it because what happened if we moved and didnt have white carpets? The need to steam clean them isn't that great. However, we are moving and the carpet while it is not white, it is not dark enough to hide everything so having a steam cleaner is going to be the way to go. So it is still on my list of things.

I have also been thinking of ways to easily, cheaply clean the hard wood, tile and linoleum floors we will have. Mopping is a pain in the but plus you have to buy the chemicals which is expensive and replace the mop. I so an ad on tv for a steam cleaner for hard floors and while that particular steam cleaner got some iffy reviews, I found this one:


This is the Euroflex Monster Floor Steam Cleaner Ez2 with Clean Blast. This has gotten excellent reviews and can even go on carpets. It won't clean as deeply on carpets as the one above but I like having that feature. I think it would be helpful for times in between deep cleaning the carpet. It sounds so easy from the product description and all the reviews about this product and about steam cleaning in general. They say it is great for corners, baseboards, grout, everything. It is also quick which is important for me because I am lazy. I need quick and easy things....and this sounds just like me!

Do you have any experience with Steam Cleaners?

Saturday, September 24, 2011

Xavier's First Birthday Party!

Today I celebrated Xavier's first birthday party! It was so much fun! Carley, who turned 1 on September 9th, came as well. I ended up taking almost 200 pictures. There are a series of pictures of Carley and Xavier on a couch that I will save for tomorrow. I will do my best to pick through and only post the best :) I did get a couple videos. Two videos will be a separate post.

The decorations:





The birthday boy and guests:

Birthday boy!

Xavier and Aunt Elise (Jenn's Sister)

Getting a bit big to do this.....

Trevor and Xavier with the half brother Malaki and cousins Jackson and Alex

Trevor and Xavier

Carley!!!!!!

Chris and Carley


All snug as a bug!

Xavier and his dad

Trevor


I have hair! Still taking after Aunty Rachel with the Phil Collins look though :)

I just love that smile! Look at those teeth!

Xavier and Carley

Her favorite hangout spot

Feeties!

Ms. Micki and Carley and Xavier



"Yes I put pasta in my hair!"

Hiding out in the kitchen where it is quiet


He wants cake!

Mmmmm!

Carley likes cake too but Daddy was making her be neat and tidy with it :(

Trevor, Xavier and Malaki's Dad, Sean, being silly

Carley trying to steal birthday cake

Oooo blocks!

Jenn, Xavier and Brittany

Look at all that loot!


Camo and Mooses!

I love babies in onesies!

The cake picture doesn't do enough justice....


My sweetie isn't a baby any more :(