~Shy~

Well, I went to my Jenny Craig meeting this morning.

I came up 1lb shy of hitting the 10lb loss mark this month.

Truthfully, I'm a little disappointed... but I'm still extremely happy about dropping 9lbs of unwanted weight.

I also was measured.

I've lost a total of 8inches from different areas of my body (chest, waist, hips).

That, I'm liking :)

 

My goals for my 5th week are pretty much the same as last week.

I want to be more active (walks, playing outside with the kids)... and I want to start doing crunches in the morning or at night.  Maybe push ups too if my weak shoulders (from all the years of swimming and water polo) can handle them.

 

In other news...

I've been told by a few people that they aren't getting my alerts for my entries?

I guess that would explain why I haven't had as many comments as I usually do.  Wonder what happened now with AOL?

 

Um, what else, what else.

The Pickle Kiddos are doing well.

Wednesday night Rowan got her hair cut.

She had been telling me she wanted to get it cut... and get it cut short.  So she did :)

It is adorable.

I did take a picture of her... but because the battery on my camera was dying, the picture came out horrible.

So, I have the camera charging so I can take a picture of her later and then share it with you all.

 

I also have the camera charging for another reason.

I'm taking it with me tonight.

Where am I going tonight you ask?

I'm going to go to work with my Hubby.

 

Yup, I'm doing a ride-along with Derek.

Should be fun.

I haven't been out with him in over 2 years... maybe more.  Not since he had Tango and he had him for 3 years.

He has promised me that he'll try to get into some stuff tonight... you know, show me a good time ;)

 

So...

With that, I'm done.

 

I hope each and every one of you has a wonderful weekend.

~Jenn

~Hmm~

I was just thinking about how quiet it seems here in Jland.

 

Is it just me?

 

Or is Jland seem a bit quiet lately?

 

 

Have a great Thursday, Friends.

~Liking this Video Stuff~

I'm really starting to like this video stuff.

 

Its not that hard to do, really.

 

See, this is some video I shot of my husband flying our children up into the air :)

Or well, him flying Zach and Rowan attempting to get him to fly her!

 

Hope you enjoy the videos!!
~Jenn~

 

 

~Trying The Video Thing Again~

Please be patient with me... I'm trying to figure all of this embedded crap out :)

If you can't see the video at first... Come back and check in later... lol.

 

Anyways. This video is of Zachary.

Derek caught him moving furniture and then becoming "Mr. Dare-Devil".

Check it out :)

 

~Eh~

Right now, "Eh" is just how I feel.

I went to my Jenny Craig 'meeting' this morning.

You know, to do my whole weigh in and consulting thing.

 

I lost a pound this week.

And I feel, "eh" about it.

 

Really, I was hoping to drop another two or three pounds...

I know I shouldn't complain or feel "eh" about it...

But I do.

 

I guess maybe some where along the week I slipped up or something- like eating from Applebee's...

But my JC consultant doesn't think that was it.

She really believes that because I lost 7.4lbs in two weeks, that my body might be readjusting or something.  Who knows.

 

My goal for this next week (Sat-Fri) is to be more active.  Do more walking... playing outside... that kind of stuff.

Get my metabolism up and running... so I can drop a few more pounds.

 

My goal weight loss by next Friday is 10lbs... which means I need to drop 2.6lbs in the next week.

I know I can do it if I'm not such a slug in the evenings... Its just going to be hard for me to get moving ;)

 

Good thing I have kids that like to play outside and get into trouble and what not... lol.

 

Speaking of my kids, they are doing great.

They both have been in really "destructive" moods lately... so there has been a lot of things flying through the air... smacking each other... and what not.

Guess its a phase?

Please tell me its a phase!!

 

Well, I need to go and eat my lunch now... I'm having Rotini with meat balls and then my salad... always have the salad at lunch...

Hope you all have a great weekend~

~Hola~

Just wanted to pop in on my lunch break...

See what is going on in good ol Jland :)

 

I'm really enjoying my lunch today... Beef Chow Mien and then steamed spinach!

Lovin' JC.

 

Tonight we are going to a local pizza place to celebrate my MIL's dinner.  I am NOT going to have Pizza... I've already made that decision- especially since we had Applebee's last night and I had a Chicken Fijita Roll Up.

But since I'm not having salad today with my lunch, I'll have salad there and then when I get home I'll have my JC dinner- Fish & Chips.

(wish me luck that I like that dinner... its the first time I'm trying it!)

 

Not much is going on in the Pickle Jar.

It has been pretty quiet.

 

Rowan did get a trophy last night from her gymnastics place for being there 3 years!!  I will for sure post a picture of her with it once I get my camera back... my DH took it to work and didn't bring it home :(

I don't mind that he does that...

But I hate to miss the chance of taking some pictures of my kids...

Like last night, we were out in the front yard...

And Rowan has this obsession with Snails... yes, snails.

Well, Zachary has come to like them now.

So they are both out there, playing with the snails... and Zach picked one up and went to KISS IT!!

I couldn't stop laughing... but I did manage to not let him kiss it too :)

See, I needed my camera... and I was so bummed it wasn't at home.

I know there will be more times like that... so that makes it a bit better... but still, it would have been nice to have the camera home...

 

Okay, I'm about done with my lunch.

Hope you all have a great Tuesday!

~Week Two~

Today I had my Week 2 meeting with my Jenny Craig consultant and my weigh in.

I was kinda nervous about it because I had had a couple of drinks last Saturday and Sunday...

So, I didn't know what those beers could have done to my weight loss goal.

 

Well, let me tell you...

It didn't faze me.

But I won't be drinking like that anymore.

Maybe two beers a weekend... but not what I had last weekend :)

(it wasn't bad people... 5 beers in a 2 day spot)

 

I officially lost another 3.8lbs!!!

Yup!

I'm so exicted!!

So, that makes a total of 7.4lbs in 2 weeks!!

I'm stoaked.

 

I hope that I'll be able to loose 10lbs by the end of the month... If I can keep this rate up!

Okay, enough rambling.

I need to go and try to finish defrosting the hamburger I took out to make dinner for the kids...

Me?

I'm having Sweet and Sour Chicken... 1 1/2 cups of steamed broccoli and then Toffee Bite cookies for Dessert :)

Yummo!

Toodles Friends

~What's in my Purse~

Just poppin' in on my lunch break to play along with this game that Emily, over at Emily's Purple Pages, started.

She was telling everyone what was in her purse... then asked us to share too.  So I am.

 

SO, here is what in my purse:

*Cell Phone- a must with my busy schedule and with children

*Wallet- which is pretty big in itself.  I've got my check book in there, pics, credit cards and bank cards, pen and my lucky shamrock thingy straight from Ireland.

*Weekly Organizer- this is a brand new addition to my purse... as of yesterday!! I hope it helps with my busy life :)

*Jenny Craig "Dining Out" book

*Jenny Craig "Success Made Simple" book

*Make-up case- that includes my face powder, 5 different lipsticks, 4 things of lip gloss, lip liner, tampons and a bottle of pain meds

*Keys- I have a ton of keys on my key ring.  Two sets of car keys, both with the keyless entry thingies... 2 house keys (one for my house, the other for my parents) and mail key.

*Work Keys

*2 packages of gum- gotta have lots of that!!

*3 pens- not including the pen in my wallet

*Empty birth controll package- to remind me to call for refill (already did!!)

*Store receipts and bank receipts

*Pay Stubs

*Jenny Craig weekly menu for next week

 

Now, thats a lot of stuff... but not as much as Miss Em's!!

Go check her out ;)

Have a great day all.

I'm off to finish my lunch... its yummy... Chicken Stuffed Sandwich (chicken, broccoli and cheese!) and my salad.

~Toodles~

~Yay! Its the Weekend!~

Yay.

Its the weekend.

 

I'm so glad it is here too.

For some reason, last week seemed to drag and I was actually mixing up my days!

So, for the weekend to be here, it makes me mighty happy :)

 

We've already had a good start to our weekend.

Last night, Derek, the kids and I went to a retirement dinner for two other police officers from Derek's department.

The kids were on their best behavior and everyone thought they were the cutest.  Zach-man was sporting his mowhawk and Rowan was all dolled up with a bit-o-makeup :)

The dinner was great as usual.  But I didn't partake much in it.  I just had the salad and three bites of the steak.  I had to be good... I was determined!

There were a ton of people there last night... including the firemen from the city.

 

I don't know if I've mentioned this before, but my kids LOVE fire trucks and firemen...

Well, lots of us love the firemen (lol) but the kids love the trucks even more.

So, after the ceremonies were over... Derek asked some of his buddies on the fire department if they'd show the trucks to the kids.

My kids were in hog heaven... and once again, I was wishing I had my camera... oh well.  Another time, I suppose.

The night ended with that and then we went home.

The poor kids were tired... and truthfully, so was I.  It was 945pm before we even walked through our door.

 

Today will also be another busy busy day.

My brother's college graduation party is this afternoon at my parents house.

Yes folks.  He did it.

He is a college graduate from University of California at Davis... UC Davis for short ;)

So, tonight, is a big ol bash in his honor...

And I can't wait.

 

The kids are going to go down early for their naps and we'll be heading over there around 330pm.

There will be great food- which I talked to my JC consultant about and we worked out a plan for my menu- and drinks...

Plenty of people to have fun with...

And of course, SWIMMING!

 

I promise that I'll return with pictures... I've already put my camera in my purse, so my blondeness doesn't forget it :)

 

Tomorrow will be a quiet day in the Pickle Jar.

Derek is off... and we have nothing planned.

So, I think we'll be spending some time in our back yard pulling weeds and then probably swimming.  Sounds good, eh?

 

Well, I've got a bunch of laundry to fold and another load to put up... So I guess I better get my lazy booty off this computer for a bit- although, I know I'll probably end up back on it in a while... lol.

Have a great weekend!
~Jenn~

~Drum Roll Please~

Well, this morning marked my first weigh-in at Jenny Craig.

 

I did pretty well.

 

I lost 3.6lbs in this last week.

 

I'm stoked.

 

Can't wait to start next weeks food...

They all look mighty tasty.

The Sunshine Sandwich and the Chicken Fijitas look mighty tasty :)

 

So, I just wanted to fill ya in on that...

Gotta go put the monsters down for their naps.  We have a retirement party to hit up tonight and I so don't want cranky kids for the event ;)

 

Toodles Noodles.
Jenn

~The County Fair and Sickies~

Friday started the 10 day run of our county fair.

Let me tell you...

I love the fair.

 

I love it for many reasons.

For the animals... 4 years in FFA does that to you.

For the smells... of all kinds!

For the food... who doesn't love the corn dogs and funnel cakes.

And of course, the Wranglers.

But that's for another time :)

 

Last night the kids and I... along with two of my best girlfriends... went to the fair.

One of our main reasons going was to see our ag-teacher from High School.  We love this lady, like no other teacher... and she of course, loves us too... being that she came to my wedding and my friend's wedding, to baby showers and get togethers, I'd have to say that was true :)

 

We also went to let Rowan and Zachary see all of the animals.

This was the second time Ro has been to the fair... last year, Zach was too small to go, so we didn't.

Let me tell you, they both enjoyed it!

I think at first, Zachary was a bit overwhelmed by the animals and people there...

But once he saw the cows (my son is obsessed with cows!!) he started squealing and moo'ing like a mad man!

He also enjoyed the sheep, chickens and the horses...

 

I was a bit upset though... as to the fact that I didn't have my camera during any point of this...

I had let Derek take it to work- he is obsessed with taking pics at work- and he hadn't brought it home.  Not his fault though.  He didn't know we were going to the fair... Oh well.

 

I did happen to catch Rowan on her very FIRST carnival ride with my camera phone.  I would post it here... but the picture is of poor quality and for some reason, my phone isn't sending pics to any email address that I've sent them too?

Let me tell you though...

Those "carnies" there... scare the Crapola out of me... I didn't even want to let Ro on the ride... but her "Aunties" gave me so much crap for not wanting her on them ("we survived the rides when we were younger... she will too!") I ended up letting her ride two rides.

I was glad I did too.

She had a blast and I enjoyed seeing her have a good time!

 

So, the fair was fun.

I miss showing my animals and partaking in all the events down there... although, it was hard work... those years showing were some of the best times of my life!

 

 

On to the sickies.

My dear husband came home sick from work last night.

He was working 7pm-6am and ended up home at 1230am with a 100. degree fever.

His body ached and he had no energy at all.

Poor boy.

He is so stubborn though... cause he is going to work tonight :x

I wish he'd stay home and just rest...

But he hates calling in sick.

I just hope he can make it through his 11 hour shift.

 

Okay, I'm done with my Jenny Craig lunch (Tuna Salad Kit... it was yummy!) and my salad....

Gotta get my booty back to working now!

Have a great Hump Day all!