My Parents Have Gone Home

Lisa is looking better more color and awake a little more . My parents left monday we all had a nice visit.

My parent's are here for the holiday weekend

The kite surfer's are very cool to watch. They do all kinds of ups in the air and stuff

This is some guy that came in very close to the boat. It looked like a very good workout.

Somebody took their dog out on the water

I borrowed Todd's sweatshirt so you can't see that I have lost 2 more pounds I am loving Lisa's gym (Tennis Club really) I am so soiled with the classes and separate woman's gym with trainer advise for free. The showers are even clean

We had yummy chicken - Lisa is not able to sit up at the table yet so she has her chair with the chicken broth and bread

We are trying to keep the dogs calm they are excited to see Lisa but they are 80lbs each

Sunflowers

The nurse today was wonderful kind and very helpful. Lisa is still in a ton of pain but a caring nurse makes it a little easier. She got beautiful sunflowers to help her heal

Very Crappy Day

Lisa is in so much pain the the nurse today is evil, the nurse last night was stupid. They had her get up and walk today but the cleaning staff picked that moment to mop the floor leaving it very wet. They even had all the full trash bags in the hall with the lunch cart and nobody moved anything they watched. I pushed her medicine thingy and tried to help her manuver thru this jungle gym the morons created for her first trip out of bed. After ignoring her rash and major pain they all (yes all 6) had a lunch break at the same time while the nurse station buzzer went off constantly so other patients were ignored also- at least they are a equal opportunity abuser.

No luck on the job front the temp agents can't even find something same to tide me over.

Lisa's Surgery went very well

Lisa is doing great ... she is in a lot of pain but the staff is very prove of her progress

Freya and Loki miss their mommy

Her friend Victoria and daughter Nicole came to visit

this is the before picture I got a free makeover

and this is after wow! now I just need to lose the second chin

Freya and Loki on their hill

Had a wonderful day today but stupid me I forgot my camera. After the doctor app. we went to visit Diana in Discovery Bay she has the most beautiful house on the water with a boat dock. We sat outside and enjoyed the view it was gorgous. Absolutly perfect lazy afternoon on the dock- and me with no camera. One the way home we passed farm land cows , horses , tall rows of corn on the cob and my camera was in my suitcase.
We are getting nervous surgery is hours away God will take care of Lisa but she is so small - tiny really.

The food has been remarkable

Not the best picture but this is her beautiful back yard we sat by the fire for hours relaxing

Mahi Mahi with green beans and wild rice yummy

A Visit with my sister

Todd is a amazing cook, this was the first night crab cakes. The other 2 meals of the day I am having my shake. Hopefully I will get enough exercise walking the dogs and going to Lisa's Gym

The hockey game was fun Todd is in the middle in the gold and red I am working on taking pictures thru glass and on ice

Lisa's babies Freya and Loki

Fulfilling my potential to be fat....

I have had some success in the weight lose area. I weighed in on friday and am down 10&1/2 pounds and lost 4% body fat. I can live with the shakes twice a day but I really look forward to the 1 meal however what I have forgotten is that that meal is to be sensible.
I am learning to change my eating style now that I am in my 30's. My doctor made a comment about being obese and don't I want to be around for my children's future. (yes I want to be here but I never thought I am making a choice not to be around every time I put something in my mouth)
On Tuesday I was informed I no longer had a job so ofcourse I see us living on the streets and all is lost. I tried to pretend I was ok but our little Caiden was over and he gave me a hug and asked in a tiny little voice "my katie don't cry, please " after much thought he informed me "mc nuggets make me happy" so ofcourse we got to try it.
Now being the food therapy moron that I am I proceeded to have a big mac, fries and a chocolate sundae with my mc nugget.
When things are bad I allow myself to eat (to feel better) but I felt huge and gross. Also when things are good I reward myself with food. Both leave me with heartburn when I indulge for comfort. Since I cannot afford to have my jaw wired shut I have to make peace with food.
I am currently with my sister which helps a lot A) she is tiny B) they don't eat fast food - everything is healthy C) I brought my shakes.
So on the plane ride here I am feeling great (remember I am down 10 and a half pounds) but the woman next to me was large poor thing she was so large she could not put the arm rest down so her butt and legs travelled along on top of me and it dawned on me that if I was not also heavy I could give her more room.
Once we landed I headed to the gym with new motivation ( totally love my sister's gym they provide the towels the water with lemon and they do your laundry so your not driving around with sweaty clothes in your trunk) after the shower I notice they provide the q-tips the hair dryer and there is a iron available ( I wished I had a nice blouse to iron and wear ) I brought comfy clothes and we will be in the hospital most of the trip.
The trainer advise is free there is a womans saide with weights so you don't have to work out with boys around. I hope to push myself and learn to burn the right calories so I can lose the remaning 40 pounds so I can go back to the doctor and say "I am a good mom and I will be around for awhile " I am learning to be confident and not make excuses. For now I still hate food but I have a choice to make everyday.

our big swimming guy

Mother's day BBQ

Big Jump! Poor Caiden is lost in the big life vest suit

It's hard to see in the picture but Caiden is kicking his feet and moving his hands it's official he is a frog

the big kids were diving for pool toys

kick kick kick - and he is off

Saturday got to love it

I put suncreen on the kids but not me once we got home Christy was nice enough to put aloe on my burn. Caiden walked in to see my big ouch and said "my Katie thank you put sun screen on me " so sweet

He kids enjoyed a game of horse while we got ready for the BBQ

Caiden picked flowers in his new cars outfit we got at cost co

Everything is cars right now !

they all feel asleep on the way home from the beach

My dad had never been to the dog beach so we had to show him

Caiden was very concerned about the water so he rode up high

Emma needed a bath to get all the saltwater and sand off

walking back to the car

So after losing 6 pounds I thought I could wear a suit in public

not a good idea

Bryan brought work to the beach ON A SATURDAY! at least he came with us

Caiden came for a visit

Emma let Caiden wear her beach hat

We always run to the park - duh why would we walk?

Daniel had some trouble on the slide

I can Fly

Emma loves her hat

He sat very still so the lady could cut his hair straight