Monday, January 19, 2009

AFC Champion Steelers!

The Steelers played in the AFC Championship, and won! We had a party to watch the game, and we were all very excited when we pulled out a W! It's exciting to think that the Steelers are going to the Super Bowl in Tampa. Here we go, Steelers! Here we go!

Baby love...

Jackson and I. I finally got to meet the adorable little man.
Kennedy entertained us all with her fun dress-up costumes.

Kally's gonna kill me for posting this, but...we are the RC-01 gals at Kally's shower.

On Saturday Kally's sister Kourtney had Kally's baby shower at her house. It was a lot of fun watching Kally open her presents, eat lots of yummy food, and reconnect with old friends. (Amanda Mason, it was awesome chatting with you!) I think that Baby Barnett is definitely going to be loved! We can't wait to meet him!

Winter Night...

An extremely clear winter night...

Saturday, January 10, 2009

2009...

It's a new year, and everyone I know is swearing to stick with resolutions. So, I thought I would post a few of my own things that are in need of some tweaking. It is also important for me to note that I refuse to "diet." I have a deep rooted belief that the word itself sets you up for failure. I have already begun to "weed out the crap," so to say with my eating habits. I began with the endless chowing down all night while at work. Hello, can I say mooooo? Just because I'm up all night, doesn't give me a endless case of the munchies. I'm now working on getting completely rid of pop. Sigh...this hits close to my heart, because I have been an advocate of pop my entire life. There are far to many nasty ingredients, including high fructose corn syrup. (Don't get me started with that garbage. The commercials lie!) So it really must go. I feel a calling to research organic foods. I'm attracted to the idea of food without pesticides, and chemicals. So, tomorrow I'm going to explore a Whole Foods store in Lexington. I'm sure it's expensive, but I just want to try a few things, and see what I think. Exercises is another big change in my life. My goal is to work out 3-5 times a week. I need quick paced cardio, but my endurance currently is non-existant. In a few weeks I hope to report an increase in my running ability! ;) These are just a few of my changes, but it will pay greatly if I stick with it. I would like to be swimsuit ready by summer...it's time to trash the mu mu.

Monday, January 5, 2009

Photography...

A little Andy Warhol style of Weirton Steel...
Hairpin Loop...
I got my camera for Christmas, and these are the first of many pictures. I'm still learning about all the features, and I'm sure I'll be learning for many years to come. Fun, fun and more fun!

Sunday, January 4, 2009

West Point...

My cousin Dean has received a nomination to West Point. I'm so proud of him, he's such an incredible kid. Now he has to wait for an invitation to interview. It's such a long process...but he can do it! Here's the link to the story...http://weirtondailytimes.com/page/content.detail/id/515397.html?nav=5006