LET THE THOUGHTS FLOW!

So we have been up to A LOT lately.

We go the the mud bogs every other week.
I got a new job, and I have a REALLY funny story about Russ.

But for right now, I'll let you in on something special--
I just started writing a BOOK!!

I've kinda always wanted to write a book,
but the dream I had this morning, finally pushed me to do it.
I have a LOT of ideas on paper, a lot of images in my head, and my mind is RACING!

Let me state it now, it is NOT going to be a peaceful read.
Its DARK, HAUNTED, and TWISTED.
Yes, I just said those 3 words. So we will see how it turns out.

As of today, June 23, 2009, I have started writing my first book!!

In the future, I'll write my love story.
This one is not it...
Until next time, Love you all!! :)

ANOTHER ONE TO ONE AWESOME DUDE!!

Ok so he's not just ANY Dude!
He's my DAD!!

Two in a row!! How lucky is he?!?

I have the World's greatest Dad!!
I love him SO much!
He is SUCH an inspiration to me, and has always been someone I look up to!
He has sacrificed so much for our family, and I am SO grateful for him!!

Dad- HAPPY FATHER'S DAY!
I hope you have had a great one!!

Love Us!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO MY DAD!!!

Its been TOO long since we've seen this face!

Man do I miss it!

**To the BEST Dad in the WORLD**
We hope you had the BEST birthday!
We sure do miss, and LOVE you!

Love- Your Baby Girl!! :)
(and Russ of course)

HOW ABOUT SOME FAMILY TIME

As promised, this blog is about a FEW SNYDERS and their visit to our humble home!

Last weekend we were delighted to have Dan, Christie, Rich, and much to my surprise Brooklyn, down for a weekend!

It was fun filled with LOTS of swimming, coloring, game playing, MUD BOGGING, killer movies, and great food!

Here are some pics.

Brooklyn playing around on the couch. (and Rich)

Brook and Dan swimming!

Look at those arms and abs!!
I'm seriously SO JEALOUS!!
She's such a fit/tough little girl!!

Rich, Russ and I went and saw this KICK A- Movie!

Oh and Sam Worthington is SOOOOO HOT!
(the guy on the right )

We were SO happy to have them down!
It was a quick visit, but a great one indeed!
We REALLY miss seeing family everyday- like we used to- so this was a WONDERFUL visit!

We REALLY love you guys!
We had a great time, and hope its not TOO long until we see you again!

WORLD'S GREATEST MOMMA!!

In case you hadn't heard...
I have the WORLD'S BEST MOM!!

So here's to you Mom!!

Some of my Favorites!

I sure hope you have a WONDERFUL day Momma!
I sure miss seeing you EVERYDAY!
Sending MANY HUGS and KISSES!!

And to ALL you mothers out there,
We hope you have a PERFECTLY FANTASTIC DAY!!

UPDATE

I know a LOT of people are worried about me now, because of my last post.
I appreciate the concern, and love you all for your love and support.
I can tell you, things have changed DRAMATICALLY in just 2 days!

Yesterday I woke up somewhat early.
Cleaned around the house, and got a lot of things done.
*I never once turned on the TV!*

Russ got home, we had lunch, then it was off to the pool!
Yes! The pool! We had SO much fun! We were there for a few hours!
We felt great! It felt SO good to get out of the house, and take advantage of the sun!

At this point (until we get jobs) the plan is to go swim everyday!
I'm pretty darn excited bout this!

We are both fish out of water, and now the weather is perfect for swimming.

Of course the tan that comes along with it is awesome as well.

We have been out swimming today- until just a few minutes ago,
and now I am cleaning some more!
(Obviously took a break to write this)
In an hour I'll start dinner, then maybe we'll watch a movie tonight.
That's ok though, I can handle 2 hours of the TV a day.

Folks, I seriously feel GREAT!
Not nearly as lazy as I did 2 days ago!

Russ was also really worried about me, and he didn't even read the blog!
He's so sweet and loving, and I am so glad he enjoys spending time with me!

Tomorrow Jeremy doesn't have work, but that's OK!
I plan on doing laundry, and then out to the pool I go!
Its such a work out, but doesn't feel like one at all!!
So here's to tans, and toned bodies!!

Thanks for all the ideas as well!
I'll have to use some of them if things ever change!
Love you all!!

INSANITY NOT ALLOWED!

I hope this blog does not come out as JUMBLED as it was in my head...

While I was trying (unsuccessfully) to sleep last night.
So hear goes.

I need some SERIOUS help!
I am going to list a TYPICAL day of mine, then tell you my point.

5:20- Wake Russ up, fall back asleep.

Between 7:30 and 10:00- Wake up.

(For this example we'll say 9:00)
9:05- Eat Breakfast.

9:15- Power up the laptop and apply for jobs.
At least any jobs that have been posted since last night.
Not many as of late.
Call on any jobs that I have applied for,
that I am REALLY interested in (I have a LIST of calling).

10:00- Surf the web. Look at my Hotmail, my Facebook, and my usual blogs.
Most haven't been updated lately, so there isn't a lot of excitement there.
I also clean up any messes that were left around the apartment.

10:15- Shower.

10:30- Watch TLC, yes folks, I am hooked on "A Baby Story".
No, I am not pregnant, nor do we plan on it ANY time soon.
I guess it just takes the place of my want for the time being.

11:30- Convince myself that its worth getting ready for the day...
Get ready for the day.

12:30- Fix lunch.

1:00- Russ gets home.

1:15... Now here is where 2 options come into play.
First I'll give you a day when Jeremy (Russ' buddy) has work.
Then I'll give you the one that he doesn't.

Option A:

1:15- Russ sits on the chair, and starts taking his boots off.
Looks over at me and says... "What's the plan for the day"?
Yes folks, I hear it everyday.
We do our regular discussion.

1:20- Watch TV.

3:00- Turn on a Movie.

5:30- I cook dinner.

6:00- We eat dinner.

6:30- Watch TV.

7:00 to 8:00- Go for a walk.
I REALLY love our walks!

8:05- Watch TV, or go to the hot tub.

9:30- Russ wants to go to bed. Tells me I have to go with him.

9:35- Some nights I do go to bed.
(Not preferred after my "OVERLY ACTIVE DAY")

1:30 AM- Go to bed- some nights I don't go with him.

9:40 to 1:30- I lay in bed trying to sleep.
Thinking all the while, wishing I was asleep and listening to my husband breathe.

Now SOME DAYS are better then others.
We have been out during the day to actually go into companies for jobs.
That's slowed down a lot, because we've hit everywhere.
Or cause we have visitors, we sure LOVE visitors!

Option B:

1:15- Russ leaves with Jeremy to go work on his truck.
(Jeremy's not Russ')

1:16 to 5:30- I watch TV.
Occasionally I'll surf the Internet.
Either way, I'm surfing.

5:30- Make dinner.

6:00- Eat, alone.

6:20- Watch more TV.

8:00- Russ comes home. Wants dinner.

8:01- Heat up Russ' Dinner.

8:03- Watch TV.

9:00- Russ wants to go to bed. Tells me I have to go with him.

(Usually he is joking, but I know he can't sleep when I am not next to him.)

9:10 to 1:30- And its goes as before.

Now why am I telling you all this, you may be asking.
Well that's the fun part.

I need some ideas!

Heck, we have been here 74 days and I've done this for almost 60 of them!
I don't think I cant take it much longer.
My eyes hurt every night,
I've gotten VERY lazy,
and my brain feels like GOO!

For those of you who have had BORING days,
What are somethings you did to keep sane?
What did you do to keep busy?
How did you find the motivation?

I am up for anything here!

But let me tell you what I have to work with.

I have a sewing machine- No fabric.
I have a puzzle- Missing 1 piece.
I have a TV- but you knew that.
I have a DVR-That gets used FAR TOO MUCH!
I have over 400 movies- seen them all,
and they are all in alphabetical order.
I have read all the books in my house- Yes, Twilight Series.
I have an SUV- That hasn't moved in 2 weeks,
and has had the same tank of fuel for 12 weeks.
Laptop, Paper, Printer, and Ink- Thank Heavens.
Pictures- Not a chance that I am about to scrapbook.
Sorry, way too emotional right now to be doing that.
A Kitchen- with very little food,
but A LOT of fun Kitchen appliances.
Almost all the Nintendo systems.
A swimming pool that is too cold to swim in.
Colored pencils.
Some days I have my Husband! :)

Another key point:
We don't have money for "fun" and "entertainment".
No, I'm not asking for pitty.
Just letting you know that I can't spend money to keep sane.

So to those of you who have been on bed rest,
Been unemployed,
Have husbands who are always gone,
Kids who are out of the house,
are retired,
or just know how to keep busy with what you've got,
Throw out some ideas, I'd LOVE to hear them!

I don't want to end up like this!
Though I kind of already am.