Dance Recital

Alyssah's first dance recital went well. She had been sick so she missed a couple practices and couldn't remember all of the dance but she still did really well. She was really cute and excited.

Sad, Sad Day

So we officially lose our house on April 1st. After almost a year of being in a short sale we could no longer afford the house and it went into foreclosure. I am bummed because it was my first home purchase and it wasn't a very wise one. We were ambitious! It was in an area we loved, a huge yard for the dogs, nice size home, and close to the mountains. It was going to take some work but man were we motivated. Josh bought all the tools need to make this our dream home. The ambition lasted about 2 years and we got alot done. It was looking really good and then thanks to contruction life Josh got laid off and we just couldn't catch up.

It has been a learning experience. We will never get into a place that we can't afford on just one of our incomes only or one that takes that much work. It was an old home so of course everything was quittinq at the same time. It all got very overwhelming and we just couldn't do it anymore. So yes, my perfect credit is now screwed but at least we don't have the stress anymore. We are renting a nice place in Eagle Mountain (southwest of Salt Lake). I love the area but it is at least 15-20 min from the interstate. We were lucky to find someone that would let us have our dogs.

I miss the motorcycle

Yesterday, the bikers riding in the Polar Bear motorcycle ride came through Saratoga Springs. What am amazing site. There were hundreds and hudreds of bikes. Alyssah hasn't been feeling good so it has been hard to get any type of emotion or excitment out of her but when she saw all the bikes she was so excited and wouldn't stop smiling. There is something about motorcyles. I miss Josh's bike a lot. Especially in the spring. I miss the open air, the rumble of the engine, the "i am a bad ass" attitude, the burns on my legs, and the cramps in my butt from holding on for dear life. Alyssah loved taking rides and was never scared. I know that they can be dangerous but I wouldn't mind strapping on some leather and riding along my bald biker enjoying the open road again!!

Hooray! Its spring!

What a beautiful day! I started off the weekend by celebrating my friends 41st people. She is going through a rough time now getting divorced after 19 years of marriage. So what would a good friend do besides listening and being a shoulder to cry on?? Take her out and get her drunk of course. Let me tell you that this was not my idea but man was it fun. We went to the Tavernacle in downtown Salt Lake. For those of you out of towners this is one of the greatest social clubs in Salt Lake. They play dueling pianos. You request a song and the higher you tip them the more likely they are to play your song. If you hate the song you tip higher then the original bid so they will stop playing the song. The entertainers are great and the entire crowd gets involved. What I love about this place is that there is a wide variety of people. Old, young, hippie, snottie, crazy, and everyone has fun. If you are ever in downtown Salt Lake you have to check it out.

We started Spring off today with beautiful weather. We live out in the boondocks so we took the dogs up in the mountain area to run around. I was riding in the back of the truck with the dogs not realizing we were going 4 wheeling. Josh hits a huge bump and I just about flew right out of the truck. My rear has never hurt so bad. Josh had to stop the truck he was laughing so hard. After a little more bumps we hit the top. The view was beautiful and the smell amazing. The dogs loved being able to just run and run. Alyssah hasn't been feeling well but she held out as long as she could.

I am glad we were able to start Spring off right. Now I need to open the windows, play some music and get my house clean so I can spend the rest of my weekends outside.

Spring is in the air!

I love the rain! The smell in the air gets me so excited for camping, hiking, flowers, etc. Josh was in Colorado for a week helping my mom move. I wasn't sure if he was going to come back. He absolutely loves Colorado. I am sure he only came back cause I begged him. I was tired of driving the truck and was really close to killing the dogs. And of course I missed him :)

Alyssah has surgery on her neck next week. She has been rescheduled twice already which I am sure is hard for her. Hopefully she will only have one more treatment after this. She is such a trooper. She is so strong and has not once complained about having to have this done. I told her last time that she was really mean to me when she woke up. She still apologizes and tells me she won't be mean next time. Primary Childrens is great and I feel comfort in knowing she is taken care of. I wish she didn't have to go through this but the staff at PC is great and really make her feel comfortable and at ease.

I am not sure what is wrong with me but no matter what I do I feel tired all the time. I have been trying hard to eat better which is suppose to make me feel better right?! Josh and I have been playing Wii. It is hilarious how competitive we have gotten with a video game. I love how interactive it is. You can't just sit and play. You have to get up and move which I think makes it much more fun. I wonder if I am as good at real golf as I am at Wii golf. Or bowling? If I can bowl like that at real bowling I just might go pro.

Wow

Wow, it has been way to long. Life has been crazy. Happy times, sad times, crazy times, etc. But that is just how life is right? Josh is still sober and is doing great. I am so proud of him. Alyssah is getting so tall and with height comes attitude. She went from being a child straight to a teenager. She is still a good girl just with a little extra attitude. We are now living in Eagle Mountain, Ut. We our in the process of losing our house which is kind of hard but there is nothing else we could do. Thanks to the economy and construction life Josh has been laid off again. He is still in good spirits. Of course there are moments but he is trying to stay busy. We still have our crazy cut dogs that keep us (i mean Josh since I am never really home) busy.

I am on a mission to lose weight. As my sister in law says it is a life change, not a diet. I am working out 5 times a week with friends who are very supportive. My body hurts but it is a good hurt. Even if I am not losing a ton of weight I feel good about myself. I feel healthy. I try to think of this as a recovery process. Josh has to go to meetings to stay sober. I have to work out to lose weight. I took a vegetarian cooking class last night which was a lot of fun. I had tofu ice cream for the the first time. It actually was really good. I don't plan on going vegetarian but I really don't eat much meat anyway. So wish me luck. I am working hard and can't wait to see the results.