Hot, Hot, Hot!

I don't know where my Oregon weather went but I want it back!

It's been over 100 for 3 days straight - even as high as 107 on Tuesday. That is just too HOT. This is why I live in Oregon ... summer weather is supposed to be 85 and sunny and I am ok with that. Even 90 is ok but 107? Really?

We have skylights, vaulted ceilings, no trees for shade and the house faces East and West. It was 96* inside the house on two different nights this week already. Today is supposed to be 100 so it will be cooler ... hoping the house gets cooler ... working from home has its advantages however I don't think this is one of them.

5 months

I had my 10 year high school reunion on Saturday and honestly, I don't think I would have gone if I didn't have my surgery or made as much progress as I have in these last 5 months. It was great seeing friends from the past - I wish I would have brought my camera to the evening event so I could get some photos but I guess we'll have to just get together again before another 10 years passes for some photo ops, ha-ha :)

So, needless to say - I am proud. I am proud of who I am becoming. Not only for myself, but for my family. Especially for my children. I want to be a good role model for them and show them a healthy lifestyle. Here are some progress photos ... 80 pounds lost as of July 19th.

Camp Spirit 2009

Every year the Anthony Newman foundation hosts a free football and cheer camp. We've heard about it from friends at church but Taylor and Kaylee were never old enough to participate ... this year was no different. In past years kids as young as kindergarten were able to participate however this years cheer camp was hosted for kids going into 2nd - 8th grade. Kaylee is only going to be in 1st grade but with her cheer "background" and with me there, I knew she'd fit in just fine. After talking to the director, she said that Kaylee could go. You should have seen her eyes when I told her ... she lit up! She was so excited and that is all I heard about for WEEKS. Taylor unfortunately could not go to football camp because it was reserved for kids in 4th -8th grade but he was okay with staying home. Here are some pictures from "Camp Spirit 2009"

The camp director and Kaylee's favorite ... "Coach Teri"
she got to hold the SPIRIT STICK - she was so excited!

Ashley, Kaylee and Alicia

Kaylee in her "spirit wear"

The girls on the first day of camp

Alicia and Ashley helping Kaylee with a stunt