I know he didn't mean to

I actually have a good one for the blog challenge today. Day 13- a letter to someone who has hurt you recently Dear Bag Boy at Martins, I know you are just trying to help and be friendly. Although this is what I tell myself as you continue to walk me out to my car every time I come to visit. Not that I don't appreciate the extra help. It makes loading the car much faster. But when you stare at me and then tell me how beautiful I am I do feel a little creeped out. I know that you have some kind of disability so I don't take it to heart too much. And no offense to you, but I would just like it once if a guy who was not in his 50's or has a disability would hit on me so I would know that at least I have some sort of redeeming quality. Thanks for your understanding, Kory Jane

Back to the Challenge

I guess I sort of fell off the face of the earth with this blog challenge. But the good thing is I can pick up right where I left off. Since this is my blog and I make the rules....hehehe. Day 12- how you found out about blogger and why you have one This is hard, because I don't even remember how I heard about the blog. Someone I knew started theirs and I was told to go and check it out. I thought it was an awesome idea and created my own to share the antic of my family. Who would have guessed that I am still kicking them out. I love that I can go back and see what was going on years ago on that same date. Try it, it is really fun. I like that I can vent about things, boast about stuff and keep in touch with people by reading theirs in turn. I gave up Facebook with no issues, but I would have a super hard time giving up the blog. Good thing I won't have to either.

Caught up

I never knew Mother Nature had such a great sense of humor. She gave us this great week of warm temperatures and I went to the park and sat on a blanket in the sun. I was thinking Spring had sprung and it was here to stay. But since she (Mother Nature that is) is such a comic she decided to visit us with a nice week of super cold temperatures. Lows at night in the lower 20's and then only reaching 40 during the day. I feel like we failed and got moved back to Winter. If you can guess, I am not laughing. So that is why I haven't really blogged anything. I am still caught in the throws of Winter when it should be Spring. April will be here in a couple of days and I am hoping when it leaves it takes all the coats and jackets with it. But in the mean time, I found some cute pictures on my camera that I have taken random photos but never officially published. Cookies go FAST in my house. I make usually around 2 batches a week and I have to admit I am getting to be a pro at them. I try to make them when the kids are in school because I don't have to break up brawls about who gets the beater and bowl. I only have one little munchkin during the day and she gets both. And just to show you how good it is... Yep, she enjoyed it to the last lick. As did her eyebrows, hair and nose. I think she has invented a new way to eat food through her nostrils so I will have to patent that when I can get her to talk in comprehensible words. A couple of weekends ago we went on a Mother/Daughter shopping trip up to Pennsylvania. They don't have a clothing tax and since we live right on the border it is a quick drive for us. Plus they have a Red Robin up there and who doesn't like a good burger from Red Robin. These pictures let you see how much a like Mother and Daughter really are.

I see the resemblance don't you? I see some, although I have always maintained that she looks like her Dad.

People say we look alike, maybe a little bit.

The boys start baseball this week so we should be busy on Saturdays with games for awhile. I will attempt to take pictures and post them more frequently. I know I say that a lot, but maybe one day it will be true.

Really?

Has it really been that long since I wrote a blog entry? I feel bad, but at the same time life can get crazy and I just don't feel bloggy during my crazy days. Plus I have been busy training and hanging out with my gal pals and I always forget pictures. I want to take more, I just get so caught up that I don't. This past week was a mess for me. I had my R.S. activity and so that was stressful in itself. I got through it and it turned out fine. But then I had to talk in church the following Sunday so I was studying all the time to get ready for that. Church has been crazy this week.

Saturday I ran 18 miles and I felt really good. The longest I have ran so far. I am really proud of myself and am finding the confidence I need to do the marathon in just a little over a month now....so close. We also went shopping this past Saturday as a mother/daughter date. Me and Christy and Jenn (who I do the eating blog with) took our daughters to Red Robin for lunch and then to Target for some summer shopping. I had a really nice time, and I think Lexie felt pretty special as well. Christy had a birthday yesterday so we went shopping again and then to Panera for lunch. Today was the first day I just sat at home and did nothing.

Lexie and Logan have birthday's next week and it always feels so busy trying to squeeze them both in. We are doing dates with mom and dad this year so this Saturday is Logan's date night. We are going to see "Diary of a Whimpy Kid: Broderick Rules" and then he wants to go to Taco Bell for dinner. I don't know why he is choosing Taco Bell, but whatever. His choice. Hopefully I will take more pictures during these upcoming events for posting.

Hailey has finally reached the terrible two's and I have had a hard time with her lately. She throws fits and throws objects when she doesn't get her way and it is driving me insane. If I wasn't set on no more kids before, this is putting the final nail in the coffin. I was going to start potty training, but decided to wait till after Summer and all the vacationing is over. I don't want to deal with potty accidents on airplanes and in amusement parks and everywhere else. So probably when school starts again I will try it out. I hate this part of kid raising, I just want it to be over. But I won't think about it now because I have the whole summer to play. Hopefully I will have some pictures to post soon.

ouch

Ran 16 miles today and boy are my legs tired.....he he he.

Really???

Day 11- picture of your high school friends that meant the most to you.

I hate to admit this, but I don't currently have a picture of High School friends. And the fact that I don't even really keep in touch with any of the friends I did have says it all. I know I mentioned I hated middle school, and although High School did get better for me I don't really look back to often on it. I was not fond of my high school years. I didn't hate them really, but there was nothing there of substance or even anything that I did that I was proud of. It is something that I have basically thrown away and not missing it.

Now if you ask about college friends that mean a lot to me I could keep going and going. My roommates were wonderful and it was the first time I was surrounded by friends with the same morals as me. Never had that before. It was like a breath of fresh air. I love Heather, Kacey and Stephanie and I look back on college all the time and the fun we had. I also remember dear Cubby who was so funny and was just her. I still keep in touch with Heather and I even have her blog on my list. They are the friends that made the most impact on my life for good.

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Day 10- music you listen to when you're bored, happy, sad, mad, hyped.

Since I posted Bruno Mars not that long ago, you can kind of get a feeling to what I listen to. Just the top hits music that you would listen to on the radio. Anything with a dance beat is good, and I really like it when I run. It helps to pass the time and keeps my pace where it needs to be. Plus I love to watch my girls dance to the music. It is the cutest thing ever.

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Day 9- something you're proud of in the past few days.

I was proud of myself today... I ran 14 miles for the first time and all of them were under 9 minutes. I can't believe I have to do double that for the marathon coming up. But as for right now, I will be proud of my 14 miles.

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Day 8- short term goals for this month and when you'll accomplish them.

I have always had a huge sweet tooth. Yes me, I could eat a whole pan of brownie's if I have a mind to. So I wanted to see if I could kick my sweet habit. I read that you can kick your sugar habit in just a couple of days, but that they can be horrible days. I didn't realize how about everything we eat that is packaged has added sugar. Really, give your labels a read and you will be amazed at what they add sugar to. Even my rice dish last night had sugar added on the list of ingredients. Today has gone well enough. Not too bad for my cravings, although they say the second day is the worst. And I also didn't have any diet soda yesterday or today. This morning I had a pounding headache, but it has died down a lot with drinking lots of water. My goal is by the end of the month to be non sugar addicted and to only eat sugar on occasion instead of after every meal which is what I find myself doing. The best part is I can eat as much as I want of things without sugar. So I have been really loading up on my hummus which is sugar free with lots of vegetables. And fruit sugar does not count so I have been having some fruit as well.

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Day 7-a picture of someone/something that has the biggest impact on you.

Even though I have seen this picture a thousand times, it still makes me feel the spirit so very much. How can you even begin to explain the impact the Gospel has had on my life? I really don't know how, except to realize that I am where I need to be. I know the basic Gospel principles, now if only I could do them steadfastly. Some days it seems easy, others I just lack the motivation. But whenever I look at this I realize that I need to try everyday to be better. And that the Lord will meet me the other half of the way that I feel sometimes is pointless to try.

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Day 6- who is my favorite superhero and why

Who knew right? According to all those comic sites out there Tarzan is considered a superhero. Why? I am not sure myself, but who needs a reason in a loin cloth like that. Those huge muscles and barely concealed weapon in a small speedo type garment. Not normally a fan of the speedo per say, but this I will make an exception. Girls have to admit it would be wildly romantic to be whisked away by a untamed man for awhile. I like my superheros dark, and so really I would tend to lean toward the villains. But Tarzan is one that still seems wild and wicked but still in the superhero category. What other reason do I really need?

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Day 5- a picture of somewhere I've been

Oh how this picture makes me long for those days.... This was taken in Cancun and if you want to see all the fun pictures you can look in my archive under June of 2008. This was the best vacation ever for Corey and I. We went for a week with all my brothers and sister and their spouses. Lots of sun and sand and ruins and just wonderful everything. It was so great Corey and I are planning on going again next summer to celebrate his graduation from his MBA. I am already looking forward to it. If you have never been somewhere exotic, you have got to go. So worth the time and money.