san francisco Herb company!

ohhhhh LA LA!!!!!
ok, so i walked into my sister in law's house and it smelled SOOOOOO SOOOOO SOOOOOOOOOOOOO good!!!!!! her secret?????? Cinnamon oil and cinnamon sticks! this website is a "family find" by her mom, and so i ordered some yummy smelling goodies last night!!!!

enjoy!

www.sfherb.com

quick update!

hey everyone! just wanted to pop on and say hello- every one is doing FABULOUS. just been busy and getting ready for holiday! me and john went and talked to "santa" on saturday... so macie's gifts are all "wrapped up"! hee hee
ive recently fell in love with the "kardashians" and "orange county house wives" and "jon & kate plus 8"!!!!
why?????????????????

easy- fashion ideas~!

there is nothing better than doing an extra set of sit ups and watching for jewlery and clothes ideas!
seriuosly though, i working out to those shows....then i find the cheaper version at the salon i go too!
so my dvr and I are now best friends!!!! lolol
and macie loves watching jon and kate plus 8 too!
so we are just normal here in california! how are you all doing???

we all have measles!

hey everyone-we have ALL been sooo soooo sick. first- Madelyn came down with this "phantom" fever. She did this once before, and that is what the dr called it- no other symptoms but a fever.that started last thursday... then on Sunday, she started (sorry about the details) throwing up, and i mean- projectile vomiting..pooor poor baby- she kept running fever untill tuesday, and her spots are still there- but starting to clear up... sorta...then Monday I was perfectly fine untill about noon, then BAM i came down with this weird body ache, and horrible headache. then that turned into running a fever, "flu like symptoms" i could keep anything down,and the worst part of ALL was the headache turned into a terrible terrible, want-to-blow-your-head-off migrane, i couldn't open my eyes, or talk loud, i was sooo sooo sick & miserable.i mean ibe had the "24 hour flu bug" but i thought i had the FULL darn BUG! Untill yesterday when MY measles showed up!! ... I KNOW!!!!! measles at 28. jokeingly- i told john... "well hunny- this is ONE way to lose weight when you can't waork out!" lol- i was kidding-so- last, but MOST important- Miss Macie was out ALL week from schol- she ran a fever ALLLLLL week, and her spots showed up yesterday too! my poor girl! the school was very happy to get her work together and they were very awsome about it!my lovely husband has had a REAL taste of "mom duties"... well.. sorta... MY mom came over every day and made sure he didn't have to worry about anything to complicated... my poor mom was here every day! BLESS her bones! its been a while since she chased around 2 little ones ALL DAY! lolBut, John has been awsome i am sooo lucky he is able to function with out me! lol so, needless to say- ive been very yucky- and just trying to get "NORMAL". My girls are both doing good- everyone is FEVER free, and i finally started taking some medicine for the migraine. but we are all prisoners, macie is very bored-maddie is kinda cranky today- and I am looking around here and thinking of all the projects piling UP! so- email me if you want- hope you are all well- lets all HOPE john does NOT get this! lol... poor guy!

Mona Vie And HEALTHY!

As you all know, our family has made DRASTIC changes to our eating/activity habits! Well, I am happy to report that we are living much healthier lives! I am constantly on the look out for HEALTHY things to feed my munchkins (john included ;)I came across Mona Vie juice through a friend. IF you have heard of it, I need to explain NO FURTHER... lol If you are new to it's nutritional information, read up on it. In 4 ounces you get 13 fruits and Veggies servings! The juice is SUPER yummy, and is super good for you. You don't need alot. After reading what I added below, and browsing the website, let me know if you want me to order some for your family. John and I decided to become members so we can order for family, friends and ourselves easier.

Have a healthy-fan-tabulous DAY! Annie

p.s. anyone out of state- i can still ship to you- so let me know k?

http://www.monavie.com/Web/US/en/index.dhtml?r=1

Support your body's antioxidant and nutritional needs with MonaVie. Taking a Balance-Variety-Moderation approach to nutrition, this premier formula delivers powerful antioxidants and phytonutrients to help fight free radicals and maintain your body's overall health.

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What is MonaVie Original?
MonaVie Original supports your body’s antioxidant and nutritional needs. MonaVie features a delicious blend of the Brazilian açai berry—one of nature’s top superfoods—and 18 other body-beneficial fruits. This Balance-Variety-Moderation approach to nutrition delivers powerful antioxidants and phytonutrients to help fight free radicals and maintain your body’s overall health.
· Offers potent antioxidant protection against free radicals.
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5 things

I was tagged by my friend Liz. These are so fun- i get addicted to them!

5 things i was doing 10 years ago:
1. Just getting used to being out of highschool. I had just graduated that june.
2. moving in with my boyfriend at the time- thinking i was so smart to be out of the house!
3. working at Right Aid as an ice creamscooper/Cashier-
4. Started going to a business college and was really getting into it.
5. just having the life of an 18 year old living outside the house- i regret it now- i think i should have stayed home longer. Emotionally, it was a WAY too impressionable time- and 2 mean people were in my life and took me away from everyone and everybody i knew.

5 things on todays to-do list:
1. Do my cardio in about 5 minutes....
2. go pick up some groceries.
3. pick up the house before john wakes up...=)
4. Get some laundry started
5. just relax- macie is at my moms for the night. =)

5 snacks i enjoy:
1. banana with peanut butter and walnuts
2. i know i sound weird, but my blueberry/bannana/spinach shakes are my fav. snack ever- i start craving them- and when I get that first drink, it is like drinking water after being in a marathon!
3. new one: bannana/flax seed/walnuts/yogurt- tooo dieee forrrr
4. peanut butter OUT OF THE JAR- hand me a spoon, and im going to go to TOWN! lol
5. if i LET myself- i LOVE LOVE DING DONGS!!!!!!!!! but i try and not buy/eat them unless im getting a visit from "aunt flo" and i just NEED to be bad!

5 things i would do if i were a millionaire:
1. take care of some family members, so they would never need anything.
2. go to the coast and buy a house there!
3. get to see my hubby- cause he wouldn't need to work!
4. build a new house that had: a gym, an indoor pool, a sun room where all of the walls were cottage/whitewash/ have a room for all our hobbies, and a closet the size of "london tipton's", and most important: the game room with like 5 tv's, a pool table, air hockey- ahh too dream!
5. hire a personal chef and a housekeeper

5 jobs i have had:
1. worked at a hamburger joint for 1 week when i was 15.
2. at Rite-Aid scooping icecream till i was 18
3. did some fileing at a dairy supply company at 18
4. started at IFC as a telemarketer-ended running in the rat race at the top!
5. wife and mommy!!!

Now I tag five people:
April, Autumn, Mel, Jenn, Christy

Hey everyone..

Grab a cup of coffee.. this is just a quick update...Macie's b-day party was a GREAT break in the "norm". We needed something fun to look forward to. Me and John have been growling at each other quiet a lot for some reason... lol ... (MEN!) I think it is just hormones IN the AIR!

Macie is excited because picture day is going on tomarow at her school! of COURSE she had to pick out her own outfit.. she is such a little planner.... wonder where she gets that? lolol

( i have to have my weeks PLANNED 3 weeks ahead of time...) I have been volunteering at her school 2 times a week, and love seeing alll the little personalities. it really lets me SEE what goes on, and i love being involved. I mean, this is WHY i stay home!

Madelyn is crawling around, and standing up on EVERYTHING anchored to the ground! lol she is getting so fast, it is funny! she isn't walking yet, but i bet she will soon! im not in any hurry.. lol.. i want her to be little forever! lol Growing out of clothes left and right! She is great, healthy, fine as frog hair!

John has officially been at his job ONE full year! YEA JOHN! he is still grumbling about driving back and forth, i don't blame him, when he finally gets home he is wiped out =( but we are BOTH praying that a transfer is in the near future!

Ive been making tutu's and bows like crazy- So, that keeps my nights busy! AND, ive continued my excercising and healthy living/healthy eating plan. I have almost completley switched out all our normal breads and pasta's for ALL wheat, as well as pretty much EVERYTHING. it is all new versions of regular stuff, but a zillion times more healthy! I am loveing Albertson's. They always have what ever i am looking for!

I am so super excited to announce i am getting a personal trainer! (LIZ) YEA ME! I think this motivation-guidance-instruction will help me get over this "hump"..=)

On a very sad note- my great Aunt passed away Sunday night. =( so please, if you have extra time, keep my family in your prayers!

Well, i hope you are all having a fabulous day, and would love to hear a quick hello in my comments section..=)

Love- Annie

p.s. do you like the hair?? back to brown! lol

Our Family

This is a slideshow/movie i made, I hope you enjoy it! I started it at summer while i was pregnant with Madelyn, and finished it this JULY. It took a long time to make... enjoy...
(it looks like about 10 minutes were cut out of the end.. sorry)

Watching this made me cry like a baby! i can't believe how lucky and blessed me and john are!

Macie is SUCH a blessing, and is so much fun to just BE with!

Well, a couple days before Macie's b-day, we surprised her with a "new room" she had asked for "great big flowers on her walls and ceiling" lol.. so she got it!

i will be uploading pics of the b-day party with her school friends in the morning...=)

Noodles in the NOSE!

Hello Everyone!


I wanted to share these funny PICTURES! I was making dinner for everyone, and i had put Madelyns food donw.. a Bit To Close...... lol

We are having a nice Lazy weekend for Labor Day! lol... it is soo nice!! We had some friends over last night, and had fun! My hunny is off work and my Girlie is out of school, BOTH untill Tuesday! YEA!!!!!

I am ONE size smaller!!!!!

YEA ME YEA ME YEA ME!

oh im SOOOO stinking happy i went today to get some more shorts, and VOILA!
i was wondering why the others kept falling off- i felt so silly constantly pulling them up!

on a more personal-GIRLY- note... when i lose wieght- i tend to loose it in my ...ugh hmm... "chest area" first, which im SOO bummed about- but hey- oh well-
ive been bugging john for a "lift" since we met, but so far- NO GO.. UGH!
anyway- im so happy my healthy changed lifestyle is starting to show some rewards!!!!
i know, i know... in the beggining i will lose quick- then my last goals will seem like FOREVER till they happen! but hey- im a instant gratification gal.. i'll survive!
oh- by the way- i got a big excersise ball so when im in front of PC i am not being 100 % lazy!
hee hee
AND ALSO- i am going to try and do a "video blog" soon! i seen the idea on another site- and thought- what the heck- you all can hear me & see me!

ok- ta ta for now.....

whew!

well- after a few weeks of healthy eating, and about a week and a 1/2 of walking......


drum roll please......





ive lost 5 whole POUNDS!


YEA ANNIE- do the happy dance.......Its your birthday.......Get funky................
oh sorry- got carried away- I am so proud of myself! im so very COMFORTABLE with what im doing that idecided to ADD something to my GOALS..

CURRENT GOALS:
1.) Go to bed by 1:00 am- DOING MY BEST
2.) WALK every day- DOING GREAT- bumping up the distance!
3.) Drink 5 glasses of water- SUPER EASY
4.) ONLY 3 cups of coffee (doing great- cause the more energy i have- the lesss i THINK i need!)

BUMPING-
5.) 8 minutes of "booty toneing" with weights... M, W, F
3A.) ADDING 1 cup of water- 6 total
2A.) adding 1/2 mile per day.
ADDING:
6.) 1 non fat iced coffee per week ONLY (doing great already- but if i WRITE it- i will STICK TO IT)
7.) GET more veggies in my diet. (fruit os NO problem, it is the veggies i forget..)


SO- lets see how i do! I need the encouragment you guys- cause im not REALLY getting the positive re-inforcements you would all THINK i would get else where- so- any comments or emails here would really be great!

as well as any LUNCH ideas... i seem to always eat the SAFE meal i have been eating(meat rollled with 1/2 OZ of cream cheese, sprinkled grated cheeses and bean sprouts).. and i need some more ideas.. i stay at home mostly- so i don't mind fixing it- justy don't know what to fix...

Back to School Night!

WHEW! 4 days down.... lol... and YES we already had back to school night! it was fun- short- sweet- to the point! Macie had more fun playing than showing me and John her stuff in her Class! This year she is a BIG girl with a BIG girl desk! and she is so stinkin' awesome! i love her to pieces! i feel so OLD- and yet so YOUNG! lol...

(me being goofy with maddie) (miss Macie posing like a rock star!)
(HER DESK! AWWWWWWW)

(Macie showing me her fabulous goodies)

Brandon, Olivia & Macie!)


(showing off her stash to daddy!)

random stuff...

We are pretty much goof balls in our family- so, these are just some random moments.... take a step into our REGULAR lives.. lol Madelyn and my grandpa!

My pretty baby-

Macie, Madison and Makenzie.... Cutie pies!

Miss Kala & Macie girl!

Madelyn in Papa's glasses... lolol

the biggest goof of all... lol oh, and maddie...

Macie's First Day of First grade!

All decked out with Highschool Musical backpack, and HSM lunch pail! Macie and I have found the MOST adorable "hair do" site, so we have been comeing up with some WILD ideas! lol...
Macie was nervous!!! So was mom.... lol... but most of all she wanted to PLAY! lol.. She loves her new teacher.. Mrs. Brown. And she gets to sit next to Brandon, her friend for Kindergarten, (my friend Monica's son) My baby girl is growing UP!
Of course Sissy needed a new bow too... lol

Look What Maddie can DOOOOOO!!!!!!

the other night- Madelyn Pulled herself up to the recliner for the FIRST time!!! im so excited! it is these PRECIOUS moments i TREASURE! And i was even more thrilled that John was home to see it!! Of course, i grabbed my camara and snapped away!

being busy being healthy!

lol.. seriously.. ive had my hands full, making healthy food, blending yummy spinache, bannana & strawberry smoothy's! it is more time consuming because i don't just "pop stuff into microwave!"
ive been walking a mile each morning! and i feel soo good!!!!
well, macie started school, so things have been busy! i'll email pics soon! john is busy working, and madelyn is busy scooting around army style! and it has been like 104 here every day! ugh!
ive been makinh tutu sets like crazy! so making money! wooo hooo
well- i was wondering about weights? or sit ups? should i start doing other stuff too? what are your opinions?

my new positive way at living...

Ok, ok.. i know it sounds kinda wierd, but i need to GET healthy! seriously- i have had a TOTAL turn around in my thinking! it alll started on my birthday- and when John told me (pardon the bluntness) .. "so you wanna go make a baby??..." i was thrilled he was ready so soon, and i was INSECURE of my body! I figured by the next year, i want to "look a certain way- and feel a certain way" but that is just ALLLL wrong- i need to feel GOOD now- with WHO i am- and if i happen to be a "hottie" next year by this time- well- WONDERFULL- i will be bamboozeling you all with bikini photo's... (j/k)

i have a BRILLIANT- friend who has unknowingly- turned me into health freak. AND- she has also opened me up to a WHOLE new way of thinking about things- well- today i went grocery shopping- and let me just tell you- the poor guy at the check out was NONE too thrilled with having to "weigh and punch in the codes" for alllll my stuff.... lol.... FRESH fruit, after fresh veggies, after ricemilk and REAL juices! oh my!! i was on a rampage! I think the only thing processed i bought was Lunch meat and Cheese for sandwiches. i even asked this poor guy where the "flaxseed was" well, he asked another, who asked another, who proceeded to run around all the isles... it was starting to get quiet hilaruos, with all these people hollering around for FLAXSEED- which then turned annoying- cause it was obvious they COULDN't find it- but i didn't want to be rude, but maddie was getting impatient... so you can imagine... annyyy whoooo

i JUST got through checking out my friends site.... http://www.lizrosenbaumfitness.com/

and wrote down some more yummy recipes... (which all happen to have spinach in them) which i HAPPEN to forget to get- UGH! ...i wonder if bean sprouts would be good, i remebered to grab those...hmmm Bean sprouts, banna and peanut butter? why not! oh well-so, after the hustle and bustle of my busy day, i got everything unloaded, and put away- NOW- i have no FREAKING clue what to DOOOO with alll my nutrious finds! lolol So, as i ate my yummy greasy pizza for dinner, i started at my bowl of fruit and wondered JUST how small my booty could get.... hmmmmmm (...giggling...)

so- on a another note- i asked John if he would be interested in me getting up in the morning with him, and making us a "morning protien shake/smoothy" if he would drink it- he said YES! (keep in mind my husband LEAVES for work at 5:30am SO, i will have to start going to bed at a NORMAL time. (my normal time now is about 3am) i watch my "soaps" (ALLLLL my moms fault im addicted-but if im addicted to soaps im NOT shopping so a GOOD thing in the long run) and they go off at 1:00am, then i usually read for a couple hours... DUMB i know- im addicted to Stephanie Meyer.... i am TRYING to make changes- ENCOURAGE ME HERE.. lol

well- here are some fun pics- keep in mind the fruit bowl is only what is on the table- i have SOOO many other yummy's.... that i can't wait to experiment with!

the GOAL list is something i am"starting small with" i gave myself a few DAILY goals- i will move up soon.... hee hee

goals- only 3 cups of coffee a day, walk every day, go to bed by 1:00am, drink 5 glasses of water. you will ALL love the fabulous hannah montana paper.. lol (im such a mom) and my new hair! john is ...very...... happy!!!!!!!

Editiing in: I just made a smoothy...... Bannana, apple, orange, strawberry, blueberry- ricemilk... i feel SOOOOOOO FULL- i need to practice..... lolol.. laughing uncontrolably as i type......

some fun stuff...

My gorgeous girl with her "du" from libby lu, making her sister a bear at build a bear

hey there in the midst of all the other stuff going on right now, I have managed to get macie out, and do some fun stuff! Here are some Pictures of Her at "libby Lu", "Build -a-bear", and Painting ceramics. we had so much fun Painting! i was sooo into it!

This above is Maddie getting her hand print painted.. =)

This is John showing macie Checkers for family night...

my rambling epiphany

well- i have had an epiphany... (or whatever that thing is called when you suddenly realize something)
i have been feeling so down in the dumps lately- and i know alot of it really stems with the fact that i am NOT happy myself physically. I always have lots of lovely dreamy reasons why NOT to work out- usually i am pregnant, or trying to get pregnant, or right now it is nursing, recently i convinced myself that my "sleeping situation" is why i can't work out in the morning, (what if the baby woke up and fell off the bed? so i told myself to work out at night... well, when would i ever have time to make my tutu's and bows? i can't do it during the day- i have other responsibilities. so hmmmmmmm the delima........... well- my fabulous friend with fabulous wisdom, has reminded me of about a ZILLION things. and now i decided i need to just stop whining and get with the program.... but what program? everytime i see the infomertials of the latest fitness thing, or a diet pill, i am SOOO tempted... but i never commit.
So now, i have this knowledge. Now i want to be more healthy. Now, i have a treadmill staring at me, giving me evil eyes... Now, i have this desire to be attractive to my husband. Now, i feel totally guilty for NOT working yet. Now, i realize i throw myself into my crafts so i have a GREAT excuse to NOT take care of myself.... My b-day is friday, and i really am getting depressed. I just wish i looked different. and felt more energy. and i have a small-ish secret- John and i decided to start trying to have another baby- so i can just SEE myself using that as the new excuse... you know the.. "I-Am-going-to-get-fat-anyway-so-what-is-the-point"
so...now, what is your opinion/advice?

just a quick update...turned pity party!

hey everyone... surgery is tomarow at noon..... ive been keeping myself busy and occupied. just cleaning so that when my mom stays over to help with maddie. I am not going to be able to nurse her after i have anesthetic. SOOOO.... i have to give her a bottle for like 18 hours.... =(
and since i can't lift her, for like a day or two after surgury, im trying to get stuff ready. it is just going to be an annoying day or 2, ya know?? sorry ladies.. didn't mean to vent... quiet a pity party im throwing my self today! lol.... complete with balloons!
well, im off to make dinner, finish laundrey, and whooo knows.. lol
hugs and smooches