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Mother's Day - Time to Start Thinking About

It's time to start thinking about Mother's Day Gifts.  Every year I try to top myself.  Last year Mom got zip because she was helping us out so much I felt like it would have been using her money to buy her a gift.  Tacky, ya know.

This year things are better and I have my thinking hat on.  Some of my favorites from the past were an orchid in a pot from 1-800-Flowers, and a day spa gift certificate.  For my grandmother I used to always send her Godiva chocolates.  She complained about almost every gift anyone ever gave her, but NEVER complained about fancy chocolates.  :-)

Iris

Popping up in my front garden.
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Tuesday Funnies

Ok, get it?  The fat cat is sleeping on the Wii Fit.  LOL! Eleventy!!1!  This busted me up laughing for about 5 minutes.  This kitteh needs a quick trim fast cleanse.

I actually like my Wii fit.  I keep thinking I need to relocate my Wii to the bedroom so I have a good private space to do my exercises in.    Funny LOLCat fat cat made me think about getting started back up on my Wii Fit routine.

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Vitamin D3 and Weight Loss

I've been taking Vitamin D3 supplements daily (2 100 MG) for a few weeks now.  Based on some new research that has come out about Crohn's disease and vitamin D deficiency, I decided to give it a try.  I can't say scientifically that it makes a difference, but I definitely have been feeling pretty decent since I started taking it.  I am for sure keeping it up. 

Hubster and I have also been making an concerted effort to eat more healthy meals.  He is doing a great job testing his blood sugar before and after meals and learning what foods effect it.  He likes salads and has been stocking up on low fat dressings, salad toppings, and veggies of all sorts.  We've also been eating lots of cool fresh veggies now that the weather is heating up.

I am not looking for any fast weight loss I just want to make an effort to be as healthy as I can. 

• Cucumber spears, with a bit of  Himalayan pink sea salt
• Raw snow pea pods
• Dinner idea: chicken Caesar salad
• Never underestimate the power of carrot and celery sticks!
• Ak-Mak sesame crackers with low fat Boursin herb cheese spread.

Bubbles and Gardening

 Here's a pic of the kids playing with bubble machines.  These kids have so much energy - they are just packed with NATURAL hgh releasers, and so much fun to play with. 

This morning I made a nice breakfast 0f scrambled eggs, hash browns, and 15 grain toast.  Nope - no bacon.  We were all out.  Then all did some gardening.  Jin planted Irisis, Columbines, and lillys.  I planed three containers: one with zinnias and ivy, one with cucumber plants, and one with just ivy.  I also have a container with a big cherry tomato bush.  I got this at Lowes with the big plant, container, and a built in trellis/cage for $12.00.  I think that's a pretty good deal especially since the plant is really big and healthy and its already planted in a nice planter.

We got some Miracle Gro sprayer bottle that you attach to the hose and we watered and fed all the plants and bushes.  Our landscaping that was installed last fall looks so pretty in the spring.  The Japanese Maples have beautiful red leaves and look healthy.  I am so happy - I have wanted some Japanese Maples for years so its really nice to have them.  They look like little bonsai trees!

Grumpy Kid

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This one is grumpy. Grr.

Happy Kid

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This one is happy.

Two Cuties

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Gotta love these cuties! I am blessed!

Beautiful Spring

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I took this picture of the tree outside my front door. There are some perks to living in Atlanta.

The monster pollen and monster bees are still in full force though.

Would I Look Totally Stupid Riding This?

Question of the day - would I look like a total dork riding this Adult Folding Comfortable Tricycle ?  Just askin'