Shaking off the crack monkey a.k.a Dr. Pepper

So Nicole and I are giving up soda for at least 6 months.

We have dragged Frig and Blue along with us. I'm also giving up fast food for at least 6 months and cutting back on sugar. I think Nic's sister is going to do the no soda with us. We are going to do updates on everyone's progress on the podcast. If you have weight to lose or want to make any habit changes in '08 just let us know and you can join the "team".

It's Not Us, It's a Soda Free '08!

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It's New Year's Eve!

How cute is she. A true princess celebrates holidays in style. That settles it, in '08 I am getting my own tiara. I used to have one. I'm too fabulous not to own one.

Happy New Year, my loves!

I'm evil and I love it

There are no words for how hard this makes me laugh. Mary Alice in Teagan's webkinz outfit.

So perky I want to slap myself

So today is "Festivus" and there is a thread on Sybermoms for the Airing of Grievances.

I cannot think of ONE... NOTHING. Seriously Sigh I mean yes there is the usual bitching of wishing I had more of this (money) or less of that (bills) but an actual grievance, I'm at a loss.

Maybe one will come to me. Overall the feeling I have for 2007 as we prepare to put it to bed permanently is happiness and feeling very lucky.

This is our second year in a new state. We had a fresh start and while that is a good thing it is a struggle and the first year was amazingly hard. But this year I think we found our feet a little more. The kids and I are putting ourselves out "there" more in activities and making new friends. And sometimes those friendships aren't successful but it's all a learning experience. While I would have loved to cuss the dance mom I think I rose above and I'm proud of myself.

We still live in an apt that is too small for us and we have a list of wants that are a mile long, we are good and I can't complain about the petty stuff.

This year was a big step for me, in lots of small ways that I doubt many of you care to read about so I'll spare you. But I'm leaving '07 on a high note and I anticipate even better things for 2008.

*WOOF*

If you are a listener on INUIY you know about Bear Jesus (in Taylor's name we pray) well our fabulously twisted Nicole has brought Bear Jesus to life and his hemp sandals were made for walking... he's a traveling bear. His dance card is filling up fast so if you want to host our Ursine Host let us know.

http://gobearjesus.blogspot.com/

My greatest Wish for you, my friend

I hope you all have a joyous and happy holiday, no matter what you celebrate. And if you don't celebrate anything, Have a Happy last Tuesday in December!

From the top of my head to the tip of my toes I wish you Peas.

It's FAT Friday, bleh

As many of you already know, I got focused on my weight and dieted (really more like an eating program or actually just eating better) and exercised. I lost over 30lbs, which was GREAT even though I still had a LONG way to go.

Well then my birthday hits and things kinda went to shit for a while for a bunch of reasons. Basically I've given up on exercise (boo, hiss) and have been eating like shit. Right now I'm just trying to survive cmas and get to Jan 1st.

I was watching some of my friend talk on twitter the other night and thinking and I've been keeping up with my friend Walt's amazing weightloss and I've decided to make a plan. Ok obviously the exercise has to come back into the picture, there is no way around that. But on Jan 1st until July 1st I am making the declaration that I will not eat any fast food or drink any soda. I'm still trying to work out parameters... like what if we are running late from kid activties and they are getting fast food and I have to eat something or go hungry.... could I have a salad or a yogurt or fruit cup thingy from a FF place? I'm thinking yes thats ok as long as it's not a habit. I think I will start keeping meal bars in my bag to try to avoid that situation if possible.

So are you, my friends and readers, making any big New Year resolutions and declarations? If so, please share. I want to know what is important to you and I want to cheer you on. Later on in the week I will probably share my whole resolution list so stay tuned. ;)

Morning musings

It's kinda funny how little it takes to start off a morning on a good note. I got up and the kids were still in bed (always a great start!), I got up and showered, used a new shampoo and conditioner - my hair looks fabulous!, got out/dried off/got dressed and used this new hair clip I bought yesterday... It's this funky little octopusy thing that is especially good for thick/curly hair. Hey I have both of those things! ;) It works great, my hair is up and it's not pulling or tugging and hurting my head, it's not heavy and it's not ripping my curls. And viola, I'm having a great morning so far.

Sometimes it scares me how simple I am. Oh well, it's part of my charm.

Well, the challenge was accepted and I've done my best.

Teagan and I really did have fun doing this. We didn't make a ton but it was a good experience, She is an amazing helper! I'll detail each picture for you. Please click each image for a larger picture.




Ok here is the ornament I made for the purpose of judging. It is 100% hand made. No cutters or templates used. Just lil ol' me and a knife. Please note her festive "bow" corset and pleated skirt combo. This INUIY girl loves to party, she is ready to tell the world to SUCK IT. How can you not vote for this sassy little number?

Teagan made this Santa completely by herself. *love*


Here is a trio of smaller ornaments that I combined into one pic. The snowflake was a cutter, I drew in the lines. The bear was a template that Teagan cut out by herself, she did the ears, nose and eyes on her own too. The stocking was a joint effort. Teagan rolled all of the strips and I placed them on the sock.

Last but not least, our wreath. I think this one is the prettiest. Again Teagan was the strip roller and I braided. I think we make a pretty great team, don't you?



These are my entries in the 1st annual It's Not Us, It's a Salt Dough Smackdown.

VOTE FOR VENUS!

Challenge accepted

*UPDATE* The fabulous Frig has been pulled into the contest. The lovely Laura
has also been invited to play but today is her BIRTHDAY so she might have better things to do. ;)




Apparently my joyous spirit is rubbing off on Nicole, the pissy elf.

She has challenged me to a "Dough Off"... salt dough ornaments, that is.

Picture's will be posted to our shows page INUIY by midnight, tomorrow.

The winner will be selected by you my faithful fans! I promise I will not let you down.

Martha Stewart, I am not.

I try but usually fall quite short. lol

The kids and I made graham cracker cottages yesterday. They aren't horrid but they really aren't good either, especially compared to the pictures on Martha's site. But my kids are damn cute, as usual. ;)

Today's fashion choice

Seriously this kid cracks me up on a daily basis. We are leaving in a sec for the bowling alley and this is Teagan's look for the day. ;)





And in the funny things she says category for the day...

Teagan has a display board set up like a secret hideout with a blanket over it. She is under there with Mary Alice.

I hear some scuffling sounds and suddenly Teagan saying to MA, "You're not a kitten, you're a PIRANHA!" More noises then..."CURSES!"

Then more problems apparently and Teagan kicked MA out of the house and told her there was no more kitten home for her!

Oh and now Tea has put away the board and said... "My secret home was never meant to be, Mommy."

What a friggin night

You would think I would be used to it by this point in my life but it never fails to shock me how amazingly immature some "adults" can be.

I'm going to be unloading on tonight's podcast... grr It's nights like this that I am beyond thankful that I have outlets like my blog and podcast and msg board.

My kid could be a star and I'm planning to step out on my husband

Did I get your attention? ;)

This morning Teagan went to an open call for extras and people with dance experience for a movie Jack Black is filming here. Figured it couldn't hurt. lol There were a lot of dancers from her school and I really hope someone makes it in the movie. That would be very exciting!



I love my husband dearly, really I do. I only rarely dream of holding a pillow over his face. But that is not going to stop me from starting a torrid affair...



Oh baby, yea.. that's it!


LOL I have wanted one of these sexy little beasts for many many years and I just ordered one today from Amazon - on sale!.

I can't wait to get it and run my hands over it's smooth metal surface... oh and bake some stuff too. ;)

Christmas joy in a box.

Blah Blah, you should make gingerbread from scratch.... yea whatever. How cute are they. *love*



"Mary" Christmas to us all.

As promised...

A crappy quality clip of my daughter dancing. She is up front next to the teenaged girl.



I think she is amazing. *love*

Suck It, Charlie Brown

You ain't got nothing on my sad little plastic tree. This baby is going in the garbage Jan 1st so that dh has no choice but to replace it next year. ;)

Twittering my life away

Damn you, Nicole!

I'm addicted to twitter and it is all her fault. Do you twitter? If so, follow me = Veenus

We are recording a new episode on INUIY, Sat night. I know that's too far away for some of you but it is what it is. Sorry... or Suck It, whatever. We are going to have a very special guest and the topic will be festive. ;)

Big congrats to my oldest spawn

Cam is on the Homeschool Bowling League and he goes bowling every Wed. They play 2 games and thats pretty much as far as my info goes. I chat with other moms and serve as the taxi.

Well apparently Cam is an actual member of the USBC Youth organization. Sweet! today he was awarded an official patch for bowling a 120 game. Yay to my son. *love


The girl child was in rare form today, she has the best sense of style. Not "best" as in everything matches etc, but best as in it doesn't and she loves it. Her outfits are so her, nust be that artsy blood in her.

Today's ensemble was very 80's inspired, which I love. The picture poses were all hers. You should see the "good ship lollipop" ones I didn't resize. lol She's a ham.

WTF, COLD!

yes, I'm so bored I'm talking about the weather. piss off


It's cold here... well cold for the south - you know how that goes. It's 35 right now (ok that's not just south cold so shut up), I looked it up. lol It says high of 63 today. Friday is supposed to be a high of 80. This up and down is getting old because I can't even clear out the girl's closet. Bah

Oh a happier note, we are decorated for Cmas. Our tree is up and we have lights outside and inside the apt. We are going to be making more paper decorations - snowflakes etc. over the next week.

I have 6 toys to complte for orders and then I need to get Frig and Mr.Bee their toys from our podcast contest. Busy Busy

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