Re-Cap Of The Last Few Days

Saturday, August 27, 2011

Wed 8/24 Biggest Loser Challenge (BLC17) Training begins! Weighed in 1 lb more than I was.
30 minutes on the elliptical on Intermediate 1 Level.
Cleaned, went to pharmacy for Rx's, allergy shot appt., visit to public library

Thur 8/25 BLC 17 Training TNT Thursday 50/50/50-completed 50 push ups, 50 crunches & 50 squats! Cleaned, went to daughter's speech therapy appt., stopped at an orchard stand for fresh fruits, stopped @ Dunkin Donuts so the kids could use their coupons from the library summer reading program, prepared for my daughters friend to sleep over that night.

Fri 8/26 No elliptical workout like I wanted to do. Got my daughter's friend packed up to go home with her Mom, went to the grocery store for a few things, started making ice and put most of the items on the floor in the basement off the floor in preparation for the hurricane.

Sat 8/27 30 minutes on the elliptical, wrote down most of what I have eaten today (this is a start for me, since I am t-e-r-r-i-b-l-e at recording my food). This day has really gotten away from me. Anxiety about this storm is to blame I think. I made a lot of ice and we have snacks and canned items. Just hoping we don't lose power for an extended period of time. I hope I'll be able to post tomorrow!

This was not the beginning to the BLC17 Training that I had hoped for, but I'm going to try to do better this coming week. There has just been too much going on. My 8 year old starts 3rd grade on Monday (crossing fingers it won't be cancelled due to flooding from the storm) and the yearly schedule will be falling into place soon. I'm kind of looking forward to more of a schedule again.

  

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EMERALDGREEN1 8/31/2011 10:48PM

Well at least you took the 1st step and got something started! Yeay to that! Report Inappropriate Comment

LOSER05 8/28/2011 8:40AM

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Hurricane Irene ~ Heading To PA

Saturday, August 27, 2011

I just wanted to check in here quick to let my SP friends know that we are preparing for this hurricane and hoping for the least possible rain. We've had basement flooding issues in the past, so I spent a part of Friday afternoon moving things off of the floor or into plastic tubs. My husband has a water vac set up and another pump in case it gets too deep and can't keep up with it. My husband works for our township, so he may be out in the hurricane dealing with pump station issues, while I'm at home with my daughters dealing with basement issues. Only time will tell now.

I plan on trying to get on the elliptical some time tomorrow morning to release some stress and anxiety. If the winds are as bad as they say they may be, we may be without electricity for awhile. Again, only time will tell. I will keep my laptop battery charged for as long as I can so I can try to update on here. I planned on working out today, but too much going on. Just trying to take things little by little, as I'm anxious and my kids are a bit nervous too.

Prayers for all the areas that are in this hurricane's path, especially all of the people on the coast, near the beaches. This is a BIG storm with a lot of rain and wind.
Looking forward to this being over with and seeing the sunshine again

  

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RR1_RR1 8/28/2011 1:40AM

Its coming to NY too w some apparent tornado watches. Cant wait til Monday,praying we all stay safe. Report Inappropriate Comment

DAS92687 8/27/2011 5:57PM

Be safe ... Irene will be here in Delaware later tonight as well. DH and I are snuggled up at home with our pets. Report Inappropriate Comment

EDUCGRAD 8/27/2011 3:21PM

We are in Raleigh,NC.we had rain all last night,then windy this morning/afternoon.then rain started again Report Inappropriate Comment

WANT_POWER 8/27/2011 2:39PM

Stay safe! Glad you got that workout in too!!! Report Inappropriate Comment

FITANDFIFTY2 8/27/2011 12:27AM

You and all those in the are threatened by Irene are in my prayers! Be safe, and I hope you are able to get some elliptical time in., as I know, for me, it sure helps me deal with those stressful times! Report Inappropriate Comment

ELLSKI85 8/27/2011 12:20AM

Be safe! I'm in NJ and we're going to get it pretty bad, but my husband is a cop in a town right on the coast. I'm more worried about him than me. Hope you get some elliptical time in (I may do the same), some stress relieved, and make it through Irene dry. Report Inappropriate Comment

JANTWO 8/27/2011 12:20AM

Take care and know that God is in control!!!! Report Inappropriate Comment

Kitchen Remodel/Backyard Photos!

Sunday, August 21, 2011

I'm finally posting pictures of our newly remodeled kitchen.


We still need to purchase the light fixture for over the table and a new kitchen table.

This was an addition to the kitchen. You can see the before pictures on this blog post:
www.sparkpeople.com/mypage_public_jo
urnal_individual.asp?blog_id=4392291

Here are the photos of how messed up our backyard is because of the addition of our concrete pad:

This is the side of our house.

This is the left hand corner of our backyard.

I took his photo standing at the left hand side of the yard.

And this one was taken from the right hand side of the backyard.

So, as you can see it's been quite a mess around here. It's been really hard for my kids because there isn't much room for them to play out back. Now that the weather will be getting cooler, I see more time for going to the park in out future I'm also going to try to plan my exercise time starting this week because I need a schedule so that I make sure I get my exercise in. That was next to impossible to do this summer because of everything going on. So now, it's time to move on!

  

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LILIVW 8/29/2011 9:45AM

Your kitchen is beautiful! Nice big back yard too. Most of the yards here in AZ are quite small. Report Inappropriate Comment

MAUREENMOZ 8/22/2011 2:32PM

Wow! It looks amazing--worth all the chaos that takes place during the remodeling! Enjoy:) Report Inappropriate Comment

JUNEBUG160 8/22/2011 11:30AM

Looks like you took the kitchen right from the showroom and installed it. Very nice. I'm kinda jealous! Our big expenditure this year is, hopefully, a furnace and heat pump, no where near as pretty to look at :) Report Inappropriate Comment

SUZIEW27 8/22/2011 11:23AM

Wow--your kitchen looks amazing!!! Congrats and I hope you enjoy it a lot! Report Inappropriate Comment

BUSYMOM911 8/21/2011 9:00PM

Thanks for sharing your remodel! It's exciting. It's a good kind of disruption. Now that school and fall are around the corner, you'll get back into your exercise groove! Report Inappropriate Comment

MRSMILLER777 8/21/2011 7:43PM

that's awesome!!!! Report Inappropriate Comment

JOYFULSPIRIT920 8/21/2011 6:55PM

It's a beautiful kitchen. Perfect for making healthy, delicious meals. :) Report Inappropriate Comment

50 Questions ~borrowed from Samaara

Thursday, July 28, 2011

1. When's the last time you ran? LOL! No idea!
2. Do your jeans have rips, tears, and holes in them? No
3. Would you bungee jump? Maybe. Most likely not though.
4. Do you own a pair of Converse? No.
5. Were you named after anyone? Yes.
7. What is the first thing you notice about people? Their eyes.
8. Do you like your handwriting? Yeah.
9. What do you do when you're sad? Go online and surf the internet.
10. Who would you call first if you won the lottery? My husband.
11. How do most people spell your name? The normal way
12. Would you survive in prison? No.
13. If all of your friends were going on a road trip, who would most likely over pack? Me.
14. If you were another person, would you be friends with you? Probably.
with a different personality? Probably.
15. What song best describes your life right now? Toxic by Britney Spears (things are stressful here now with our kitchen being remodeled)
16. Do you sleep with your closet doors open or closed? Closed.
17. Would you rather be attacked by a big bear or a swarm of a bees? Neither!
18. Do you have freckles? Some.
19. Who do you miss the most? My maternal grandfather.
20. Do you ever dance even if there's no music playing? Sometimes
21. What size is your bed? Queen
22. Is it okay for guys to wear pink? Yeah.
23. What movies could you watch over and over and still love? Dirty Dancing, Ghost, a couple others I cannot think of at the moment.
24. Would you ever strip or pose nude in a magazine? Never.
25. Favorite smell? The beach/ocean
26. How many languages can you speak? one
27. Are you afraid of heights? a bit.
29. Have you ever cried because you were so happy? Definitely
30. Can you swim well? I think so.
31. Favorite sport to watch? Ice Skating.
32. If you could make the sky any color what would it be? The color it is at sunset with oranges and purples.
33. What's your Zodiac Sign? Libra
34. How tall are you? 5'1
35. What's your favorite number? I really don't have one.
36. What's your favorite type of animal? Dogs
37. Do you have a special talent? I'm crafty.
38. What is the least favorite thing about yourself? Allergies
39. What are you listening to right now? The hum of the pool filter & crickets.
40. How many siblings do you have? 2
41. Are your parents married? Yes.
43. What are your hobbies? reading, watching TV/movies, browsing the internet. I used to cross stitch and scrapbook before I had kids. Would love to get back into that one day.
44. How often do you listen to music? Daily
45. What is your song of the month? N/A
46. What is your favorite color? That changes by my mood.
47. Favorite flower? Never thought about it.
48. QUICK THINK OF A NAME!!! Jim
49. Was the name that you just thought of someone you know? Yes.
6. Have you ever stayed online waiting for someone to get on? Yes.
28. Name a favorite past time memory? Going on a cruise.
42. If you were stuck on an island and could take one person who would it be? Jim
50. What is your full name? Lisa Marie

  

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LILIVW 8/16/2011 9:43AM

Fun to read somethings about you. Good luck with that kitchen remodel! Report Inappropriate Comment

GETFITNLEAN 7/29/2011 10:50AM

I'm definitely a shorty! Report Inappropriate Comment

WANT_POWER 7/29/2011 1:07AM

Cute! So much fun!! I didn't know you are 5"1, that's like my Mom. Report Inappropriate Comment

Kitchen Remodel~Photos!

Thursday, July 28, 2011

So I stepped back on the elliptical for the first time since 6/27 on Monday, 7/25.....almost an entire month without stepping on the elliptical! I hope this never happens again because that workout really kicked my but, but I did it! I haven't been back on it since then, but I knew this week was going to be sticky because of the kitchen being remodeled.

Speaking of which, here are some pictures for you all:

BEFORE:

This is the state of my kitchen right now:



This is the back wall in the kitchen and this part is an addition. My husband made
the little window which looks into the living room so we could let some natural light into our kitchen.



The cabinet doors will be installed tomorrow (Friday), the granite countertop on Saturday, the sink on Monday and the tile backsplash on Tuesday. The floor may be scheduled to be installed by the end of next week. We still need to find a stove and dishwasher, but we did find a model refrigerator that we like, we just need to order that. Will share more pictures when things are more complete.

Granite Countertop Sample


Flooring, cabinet Door & Granite Samples

  

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MRSMILLER777 7/29/2011 2:38PM

wow! talk about busy! Hope it get's finished up quickly so you can enjoy it soon! Report Inappropriate Comment

GETFITNLEAN 7/29/2011 11:03AM

The old kitchen cabinets made the kitchen really dark. That photo was taken at night, so it actually made the old cabinets look better than they really were. They were the original cabinets that were in the house since 1978 and in not great shape....along with the nasty counter top. As you can see the walls are a light orange. The floor will be a grayish faux stone and the granite countertops have a mixture of black/tan/off white and specks of the orange in it. (I will add a photo to the end of the post above so you can see it). We're definitely trying to make the kitchen brighter. Report Inappropriate Comment

WANT_POWER 7/29/2011 1:08AM

Your kitchen was pretty, if somewhat dark. What colors did you chose to switch it up to? Report Inappropriate Comment