So, I put 'em down....

I had been smoker for 13 years......started when I was 14. Smoked up to the day I found out I was pregnant with Gunnar....put them down during the entire pregnancy, as I was NOT going to put that on him while in my belly! Three or so weeks after I had him, I was back to being a full time smoker again...and have been ever since.

I have always loved to smoke, however, a couple weeks ago, my two-year old used a pen to act like he was smoking......:( I decided it's time to quit, so on Sunday, February 10th, 2008, I smoked my last cigarette. I'm on day 8 and am doing ok. The cravings have somewhat disappeared and I'm feeling good about it now. Some great things about NOT smoking:

- my hair, clothes, fingers and coat smell fantastic!
- I don't have to chew gum all the time
- I'm saving almost $5 a day (which will turn into close to $2,000 in a year)
- my parents are very proud of me
- Husband says he doesn't feel like he's kissing an ashtry anymore
- the kids I babysit can now look up to me because I quit

These are just some of the great things I've discovered in the past 8 days.....:) I'm sure there will be more.....I'm going to log my success here to help me with the task at hand! :):)

Update on ALL the expectant mothers in my life....

So as the saying goes, "pregnancies come in threes!!!" Well that is most definately the topic of conversation in and around our home!!!!!!

The first friend I have due in 2008 is Megan!!!! Due April 24th, 2008 (which is my mother's birthday!) I am so excited to see this cute little GUY!!!! Yes, it's a boy! I smothered her with "hand-me-downs" from Gunnar's baby/toddler stages! :)



Next is my sister, Kendra!!! Due July 3rd, 2008 with her third child!!!! This little GAL (YES, we are FINALLY getting a little girl in the family) will be spoiled rotten!!!!!!!




And finally, I have My Belle!! Due September 15th, 2008 Belle just found out today she is expecting TWINS!!!!!!!!!!!! I just can't wait to see what the future holds!!!!!!



I am so excited for the arrival of these 4 very important human beings to arrive!!!! They will be loved by many and smothered by the big, bad Miss Mindy!!!!!

Lyon's New Hobby......

Mr. George has taken on a new hobby and what's looking to be a great one for him!

He has been training in MMA fighting and has had three fights. The first fight he won in the first round (1 min 38 secs). Here are some shots I got!








He then had two additional fights....fought on the same night. Both fights were pro fights so he now has a professional record of 2-0!!!!!!

Fight #1 was finished in 2 mins 8 secs.







Fight #2 was finished in 11 secs!!!!!