The Big Ass Show!

It was so fun getting together with my sisters to just hang out and be crazy! Special thanks to my sister Cristina that made all this happen.
I had a million reasons for originally not really wanting to go, but the point is I forced myself to go because it's not often that we all get together.  Plus music is also very much apart of our life's, something all four of us enjoy.  We have different taste in music for the most part but can appreciate good bands and just plain ole loud music.

Bands we got to hear and or see:

1. Brogan Kelby Who by the way is an awesome 17 year old that rocks out! My sisters bought his cd...cant wait to hear it!
2. She wants Revenge
3. Switchfoot my absolute favorite!
4. Anberlin 
5. Neon Trees 
6. and the biggest disappointment of the night goes to Panic at the Disco :( who's lead singer apparently has Malaria! (weird) we were all so excited for the headlining band that basically showed up without their main guy. So we left. Sad :'(

Here are pics of our adventure :P



They were REALLY good I liked them, She wants revenge! 



Jeanne and me watching she wants revenge



Cristina wins the award for funniest face of the night!
(before Switchfoot)





Yes, that is Jon Foreman! Lead Singer of Switchfoot



As you can see I had FRONT ROW...HOLLA



We got a couple hits on our face, shoulders, boobs, ribs you name it from people crowd suffering, that's the price you pay for wanting front row!



The highlight of my night was my autographed switchfoot cd....
THANK YOU CRISTINA!

 All and all I am SO glad that I went and spent quality time with my sisters.  We are a bunch of silly crazy ladies that laughed A LOT!

Bucket List

So many people have left this earth at such a young age, and I wonder...did they do all that they wanted in this life? I really do think life is too short and we need to make the best of it, so I've been working on my bucket list and I can't wait to check off everything I get to complete or accomplish! It's pretty neat to have something in writing that I can refer to, without trying to remember it. 

Here is what I have so far on my very own

Bucket List!

(in no special order)

1. Have enough money saved to be able to help my son out financially for school or anything else he might need
2. Get Married to my honey bun (we practically already are)
3. Go to Bora Bora
4. Go to Tahiti
5. Go to Disney World in Orlando FL
6. Take Jesse to Hawaii (any Island, Jason and I have already been)
7. Go to Thailand
8. Take a bike tour through a wine country (sounds SO romantic!)
9. Visit New York City (watch broadway shows!)
10. Visit the White House
11. Go on a cruise (any)
12. Go on a helicopter ride
13. Go windsurfing (I'm scared of hights, so that's why this made the list)
14. Go ice skating
15. Go snowboarding (Jamie, I am making this your mission)
16. Learn to swim
17. Get a nose job (don't judge)
18. Try sushi (I'm just terrified of it)
19. Last but not least own a brand new home (not a previously owned one like I own now)

I am sure that as I get older I can add to this list, but these are fun and exciting things for me to look forward to. My list isn't outrages or long, I added things that are very much possible. I can't wait to experience some of these with my boys or even on my own.  I encourage all of you to create your very own list....not to think about death, but to enjoy this short life we were given!

Jesse's Journey to Ten!

TAnyone that knows me knows that my son is my whole universe. I am so blessed to have such a loving and whole hearted lil man. He truly brings so much joy to my life. My angel has been a part of my life for TEN whole years. We have been through so much together. I can't imagine life without him. My life is so full and complete with him, he brings me more love and happiness than words can express. I am so proud to be Jesse's mom! Here are some pics taking me WAY back on a journey to him becoming a little man...

Actual Birthday pictures of the past TEN years! Enjoy!!! 

Jesse at his one year birthday party with his Auntie and I'm hiding behind Sully

2 years old with grandpa

 

3years old SO CUTE!



4years old



5 years old with his pals!




6 years old blowing out his candles



7 years old with grandma

8 years old

9 years old and spectacular

AND LAST BUT NOT LEAST my baby is now in the double digits...I can hardly believe it!

I love you with every inch of my heart and soul, I can't imagine life with you in it!

With his BFFC (Best Friend Forever Cousin)!

Oh no she didn't, HELL YES I DID!!!!

So the topic of weight is a sensitive subject for all women, I'm no different.  For over a year now I have been super active and working on myself.  I am not getting any younger and I need to set an example for my son (who also struggles with his weight at a tender age)!  Here are a bunch of pictures of where I started and where I am currently.  I must say...I AM SO PROUD OF ME!

This was at my heaviest ever 12/31/2009!

Scary me and Scary old man! 

At this point I had lost like 30 lbs and it's when I started noticing my body change drastically! 11/2010

12/31/2010

My face is getting skinnier!

MARCH 2011 HOLY MO LY, I KNOW RIGHT!

4/18/2011

GOING
GOING
GONE!!!!!

This is the GRAND FINALE this is me currently Summer 2011 50lbs lighter!

I still workout almost every day, watch my calorie intake and struggle to not over eat and snack too much.  I am EXTREMELY proud of myself and my long hard road has paid off, I encourage anyone wanting to loose weight to simply start...it's SO worth it! At 32 years old I am in better shape then I have been in a REALLY REALLY long time!

I want to give my friend Jamie Eckles a special THANKS! She has been my biggest support and my biggest Inspiration, it was with her that I started this weight loss journey, we have lost a combined 100 lbs! I <3 you girl!

Fast Forward?

As I get older I realize how truly short life is and how we need to try really hard to enjoy it.
Have you ever wished that life was more like a movie? So that you can fast forward through the hard parts, or the bad ones? and slow it down on the fun stuff?  Well I sure do. 
But reality is that there's no way that can happen, through good or bad...life goes on and we have to deal with everything that comes our way.

I look at my gorgeous son, and I think....what can I do to make his life better? happier? and the bottom line is that all I can do is give him my unconditional love, and make sure that he knows without a doubt that his mother loves him and would do anything for him.
I am a firm believer that actions speak louder than words...so I will continue to show my son that he means the world to me.  That being a mother is my greatest accomplishment and joy.

I have such a wonderful man in my life, he is always lifting me up...he is always making sure that I know that he is there for me.  I know for a fact that sometimes I take it for granted, and I need to be better about showing him how much I truly do love him. 

Lately I have had a lot of stress in my life.  for many, many reasons....but I am truly trying my hardest to "fast forward" to the good parts.  I know we all have our own stresses, but I hope you too push forward to happier days!

Here's to a more positive outlook on life!