The things we do for beauty....

Okay--
So I've been doing alot of surfing the internet trying to find the "fix-all" on losing weight. There is so much out there. I looked into prescription drugs (I think I could find a way to get them prescribed to me....heck-if ya got a hundred bucks you can even buy prescriptions on the internet without a prescription--they may come from India (EWWWW!) but it is possible!). Not thinking I want to go that route just yet. A bit humiliating going into the doctor's office with the reason of "being too fat" listed as the answer of "Why are you here today?". My husband thinks I may have already accessed one of those online pharmacies and ordered some crack cuz I was even talking about surgery as a viable option. My argument was "We'd spend that much on a car--they only last 7 years--this would effect me for the rest of my life." He wasn't buying it. I think he would rather have the car. I thought it sounded good! Anyways, I found this over-the-counter-FDA approved drug called "Alli". It is the same active ingredient as Xenical (a prescription that works by binding with fat you ingest and passing it without absorbing it). I don't know if it was a sign, but I went to Walmart today to purchase it to give it a try and the 24 hr Walmart I always go to was CLOSED! Yes, closed. Apparently they had a power outage. I could get it at Walgreens or CVS but it's 10 bucks more there and I just can't do it. I am too much of a tight wad to spend the extra money to begin today. SOOO---Maybe tomorrow? I do have my hesitencies about it. Read some "horror stories" on the internet about possible side effects. One of them is quite unbelievable. Bowel Incontinence. That's right folks--this drug can literally make you poop your pants! So--you will be thinner, but have to wear a diaper? That's attractive! So, guess maybe I should think a little longer on this one, huh? Oh, the things we consider to make ourselves look and feel better! (although don't know how good I would feel if the "theraputic effect" caused me to crap myself!)
Among all my internet surfing, I came across those pads you stick on the bottom of your feet that supposedly detoxify you. What's that all about? Do those things really work? I see the pictures with all the nasty looking black stuff on the pads. What is that stuff? I had also considered trying those things to see if I would really gain the energy the product boasts. The good thing about this product is that in the fine print it does not mention a side effect of pooping your pants. So it has that going for it....

Introductions of the family....Kyle

Kyle is the oldest at 11 and will be 6th grade this year. His big love is COOKING! He can spout off a receipe at any given moment and is always asking for new ones.

Kyle enjoys doing anything with his dad--which usually involves hiking, fishing, dirt biking, hunting, and anything else they can come up with.

Kyle also loves video games and movies. He would watch movies all day if you let him. His favorite color is black. His favorite foods are steak, chicken fingers, and spagetti. He is torn between being a vet or a cook when he grows up.

Introductions of the family....Keaton

Keaton will be 10 this summer and will enter 5th grade this fall. He is the Party Animal of the family. The boy never sits still---unless he is sleeping. We call him the "Freakshow", and it fits! The boy is a show all by himself.

He loves to be active. Any sport will suit him--he likes soccer, dodge ball, and football. He likes to be outside. Dirt biking, fishing, paintball, street hockey, and shooting guns with his dad are some of the fun things he loves to do.

He is particularly fond of his long curly hair. He gets tearful if a haircut is even mentioned. He wants the world to know he ROCKS at Guitar Hero and wants everyone to send him money.

Introduction of the family....Abby

Ms. Abby is 7 and sensational. She is all girl. She loves to put together outfits and always looks fantastic. She is very artsy as well and enjoys any art projects. She is finishing up her 1st grade year and does very well in her homeschooling.

She is shy and reserved. Once she is comfortable though, is can be a wild woman.

She enjoys animals of any kind---in particular, her grandma's 2 chihuahuas Pepe and Poncho. She loves to shop and can shop for hours! I believe I read somewhere that is a genetic trait--which she inherited from her mom. Her favorite food is bacon. Her favorite color is pink (of course!) and her favorite movie star is Hannah Montana. She also loves American Girl, Webkinz, and Kentucky Fried Chicken.

Introductions of the family.....Alexa

Okay--thought I would give the intros on the kiddos...

This is Alexa. She is 3 and completely silly! We call her Midge. She is the youngest and from the time she entered the family we referred to her as "the midget" and it has since been shortened to "Midge". It has stuck!

She is very busy. When she is not single handedly destroying something in the house (in a sneaky manner), she has many interests. She loves High School Musical ANYTHING, dressing up and getting glamorous with all her lovely jewelery, and anything hands on.

She has never met a stranger--much like her mother. Kirk and I have talked about it and I think we have decided to keep her.

Okay--I am officially young and hip again!

Thought it was time to catch up with the times and begin my own blog. Don't know what possessed me to try this, but thought I would give it a whirl! I have had this little brain fart when it comes to things of a technical nature, so thought I would face it head on and see if I could get this to work. So...here's my first shot at it!

Life is good (and crazy and busy). Still trying to catch up on things after being gone to the Dominican. We (Kirk and I) went with our church to Bonao, DR to do some missions work. Such a slow pace there!! Took some real adjustment to adapt to their speed--or lack of speed. It's hot as heck there but the views make up for it. Very pretty areas in the DR. The people were warm and friendly, and very curious about the "gringos and gringas" from Chicago. I am crazy about the kids. Couldn't (and didn't) get enough of them. We took alot of supplies with us (thanks to generous donations from my church family at Shorewood Church of God) and distributed them out to the numerous homes of families that were involved with our new church plant "New Beginnings Church of God". Spent time w/ Pastor Elvis and his family this trip. The goal was to create relationships with the new church members, and I think we are well on our way. Very exciting times!

Kirk and I are still pursuing our foster care license. Just mailed off the last few paperwork items and once we get the homestudy done, we should be golden. We get all kinds of reactions from people when they hear we are pursing foster care. Some think we are completely CRAZY--which we are so that doesn't bother me. Others (most) are very encouraging. There is such a need and Kirk and I are in a position to help. So, we will press forward til the door closes.

The kids are good. Gonna send the boys to church camp for the first time this summer, which will be good for them. They will go together. I am expecting a call mid-week to ask me to come pick them up. Not because they are homesick. More than likely for fighting. They usually cannot make it thru a day let alone 6 days without some spat. So--they will earn their money!!

Guess I am gonna close for now. Hopefully I will figure out how to upload pictures so you all can see how cute and old the kiddies are getting!
Ta Ta For Now!