It's true...

My doctor is awesome! I had my check up today for the 50 million meds I have to take for all of my stomach issues. Good news, I am officially "healthy" and I officially do not need to be on hardcore acid reflux meds any more. He says the changes I made with my diet and the other meds seem to be working and I can just take my not so hardcore acid reflux meds to manage my occasional heartburn/acid reflux. After 4 years and several doctors and lots of medicine I have finally improved and there is no need to change it up at this point. This is HUGE for me. For those that know me this time last year was not a good time and I really thought I was dieing.

It has been months since I have needed to pray to the porcelain god on a daily basis or cried myself to sleep because I was in so much pain. All I have to say is it is about time! And no I don't miss you any more gallbladder. It's a relief to know I have improved and also to feel better. It does suck to know I will always be on meds to manage my stomach issues but I'm just happy to be progressing and get a clean bill of health, minus the allergies I have going on.

Soft and squishy....

Baby Cassidy Ann had her first photo shoot while I was home. This picture cracks me up! I just want to squeeze those cute little cheeks and know what she is looking at. I am so excited to get my computer fixed and edit these but looking at this one on Galen's laptop I had to share! I am so glad I was able to go home and meet this precious little soul. She is so so adorable. Even tho she pooped on me.

all about bustin' a move...

This summer has killed me! Not only has it been super duper hot but it has also been super humid. That plus a lot of early morning shifts at work equals not a lot of gym time.... So, starting tomorrow it is back to kickin' some boo-TAY! and for serious I'm getting a badunk a dunk so I'm going hardcore! I'm tired of feeling sluggish and blah. I think I need a challenge/goal so that I don't take it easy because easy workouts are so much more fun. Like Zumba (not that Zumba is easy but it's fun) I love it but this body is needing more than dancing at this point. Maybe some lipo to give me a jump start HAHA! No seriously, anyone know where I can get a deal on that? I need it in my cheeks and my triple chin and my belly, I'd even let them disperse it equally throughout my body because I do have some chicken legs!

In honor of healthier eating and what not. We went to the Costco and the grocery store and stocked up on some healthy alternatives to my deep fried taco's from Jack n' the crack and oh ya know all that frozen yogurt I love. (at least I'm eating yogurt and not ice cream tho right.) I have also officially sworn off all red meats which wasn't hard since I rarely eat it any how. Galen has been such a trooper and has let me use turkey meat in everything that requires hamburger which is awesome because it is so hard to cook 2 different meals especially when it is just 2 people. I <3 you babe! I although really wish that I could go back to being a vegetarian because my heart burn didn't exist back then but gosh that was such hard work and I really like cheese and yogurt now. Plus, I had to take iron stuff and if you have ever taken them you know why I don't want to EVER do that again....

Long story short, I need a Drill Sergeant to kick my boo-Tay in gear and smoke the shiz out of me. So who can scream at me to run faster, tell me to drop and give them a 100 and by golly get some sit ups knocked out??? Well if anyone feels they can handle this job let me know:) But I must warn I yell back and I can be pretty sarcastic.

* note to self: I think this is why you were so buff when you were in basic training one would think you would learn to keep your mouth shut and facial expressions in check but no not you. You just did lots of push-ups and had man shoulders.

Back to the grind....

After relaxing for another week in Montana it was back to work today... It's always hard to get back in the groove after being off for a week. Add on top of that getting the wire on my braces changed and having some super sore teeth it was a horrible day. Then I get home and order my bountiful basket and wait the printer is out of ink so I dig out the old printer and what do you know that one won't work anymore.... I hate days like this. But Galen brought me home a milkshake from In and Out and I am currently enjoying having something in my belly and not listening to my starving belly grawl.

While at home I took some pictures of my first niece and I am so excited to edit them. She is such a doll and was so fun and easy to photograph. Although she pooped all over my lap, I still love her. My brothers and my mom couldn't stop laughing. Ok, it was funny but seriously if it would have stunk they wouldn't have been laughing because they would have had puke all over them. But I have to say my favorite part was seeing how in love my brother is and how much he has grown up. He is a great daddy, she is going to be spoiled! Wait she already is... My mom and I pulled out baby pictures and it was so funny to see all of us and look at her and see who she looked most like. The vote was me of course:) Looking forward to seeing her grow up. I was excited to see my little nephew Billy since he was at his dad's last time. We built sandcastles and played games and just hung out. He is my little buddy and the cutest he always tells you that he thinks your beautiful and that he loves you:) So sweet and he just loves his baby sister. I hope he stays that way he will make some girl very happy.

We had Glitter toes night with my aunt and cousin Rilye and it was totally fun! Sparkly toes galore! I love having girl time. This was the first time in a long time that I just got to hang out with my mommy and I loved it. I miss her so much it sucks. I can't wait to be closer to them. More to come soon with pictures...

Hot diggity....

Ok, once again the photo uploader is not working.... That however, will not spoil this girls birthday. What a great day, my dad started the birthday calls/texts first thing this morning. It was great to get a wake up call from my dad. Galen sent me flowers at work, so cute! (wanted to post a pic but not gonna happen) At work we had cake and lots of birthday wishes. We totally look for any excuse to have a cake day and it was fun to have it be my cake day. Ok I guess I shared , Drews birthday is tomorrow so it was only fair to share.

Then we went to dinner at the new Mexican place with Marty, Jaime & Ryan, Michelle & the kids. I love my friends, they are my family down here and I love any excuse to get together. We are so blessed to have such great friends in our lives. I don't know what I would do without them. Plus Jaime and I totally matched today so that just super rocks! Great minds they think alike, therefore we must have great minds.

Then we had Hawaiian guava cake which was amazing (Galen rocks for ordering it for me) the owners of Honolulu grill are awesome they let us enjoy it in there and even brought me a birthday shaved ice which if you haven't had "Hawaiian" shaved ice you must! Addison enjoyed sticking her fingers in it to get a taste before we cut it. She is such a funny kid, her little personality cracks me up along with how she say tipany aka Tiffanee. Atleast she doesn't say titnee like my neighbor used to say when we were little kids. Of course Dodge and I had a water mishap (I can never stay clean anyways) I think I goof off with him too much but he is my favorite little buddy. Plus, it was just water and I was a bit toasty any how. He just wanted to make sure I cooled off. HAHA.  It was a great birthday! Thank you everyone for making it so special!

A get away weekend....

Capitol Reef National Park: Torey, Utah

The Torey Pine Cottage... I absolutely loved the decks that wrapped around the cottage and being able to sleep with the windows wide open! The smells and cold air, Ahh... total bliss.

Peaceful sunrise atop Sunset point... Beauty at its best!

Hickman natural bridge! Lois and I hiked up here and we were all alone for more than an hour taking in the beauty and photographing everything we could see!

A hidden treasure. We traveled to Torey, Ut this weekend to meet Galen's mom and tour Capitol Reef NP. I had an amazing time. Even though I was still fighting off a cold I was energized to hike and take in the beauty. Galen's mom and I woke up at the crack of dawn and took in the sunrise which was so amazing and truely peaceful. Not a soul to interfear with nature! I just sat on a rock ledge and took pictures. What an amazing adventure. I swear give me a camera and the outdoors and I could go play all day. I love exploring and documenting all that I see. One day I will travel the world and photograph it all! That is my true passion in life!