This month in pictures

I know, I know, you are probably thinking "This month?" what happened to every week? Well, firstly I do not want to bore my hundreds (<--- sarcastic) followers with weekly photos of my oh so exciting life. Secondly, some weeks I forget to take any or don't really have anything to take a photo of. So I figured I would do a picture blog at the end of every month including all the fun and exciting pictures I had taken throughout the weeks.


June started with me being thankful for living closer to my friends, I get Snickers cupcakes delivered to my door! I can't wait to try and make these myself.

I saw a beautiful rainbow in my back yard.

Got some super cute cupcake towels!!

Attended the annual Strawberry Fest Parade, although it was soaking wet, I had the most delicious chocolate covered strawberries, and got to watch fireworks with the husband while sipping amazing hot chocolate.

Did a maternity shoot, this mom to be endured rain and a few mosquito bites, but the photos turned out amazing, some of my favorite ones ever!

Almost the end of June and we finally got some sun! Great night to start my walking again.

Saw this at a restaurant we went to over the weekend, I don't know why but I fell in love with it! I was tempted to take it off the wall but too many people were looking.

So my goal for this summer was to get to 265 pounds to reach my 50 lbs lost mark! Well, the summer just started and I already made it! This is the lowest I have gotten so far during this whole lifestyle changing loosing weight thing. I have never had my BMI at 46 either! I think I started at 53? Not much change, but little steps are better than no steps. New summer goal: get into the 250's.

This month has had a ton of ups and downs, unfortunately more downs. I am happy to see it go and to start the summer months, onto more happy times and some fun adventures.

Summer?

Welcome to the beautiful Pacific Northwest, where we don't start having summer like weather until the end of June. And by "summer like" I mean we have almost reached a sweltering 70 degrees today! I shouldn't be complaining, at least we have some sun! I hope it sticks around for the fourth and we can start planning some summer activities.

She stayed in the window for hours!

And then I saw this...

Must have worn her out, I am sure she will sleep for the rest of the day!

Good lord I need a hobby, I still can't believe we have cats, and better yet that I blog about them. What has become of my life? If you ever hear me say I want to bring home another cat, please have me committed. K? Thanks :)



Spriten my day

When everything around me feels like it is falling apart and it is a daily struggle to put a smile on my face, the husband comes home from a long day at work with this...

I don't know what I would ever do without him. Thanks for being my rock.

Draw Something Part 2

I have been playing Draw Something for about a month now. I am not trying to brag or anything, but I am pleased to tell you that my drawing skills have drastically improved! Although it could still use some work...

Word: Xtina

Word: Beach

Word: Lion

Some of my friends sure have wonderful skills when it comes to drawing!

Word: Flower

Word: Muffin

On the other hand, there are a couple who could use some improving...

Word: Fairy

And some that make me laugh!

Word: Tupac

I really do enjoy playing this game, it always puts a smile on my face!

Give it a try, it is free! 

Heartache

These last couple of years, the month of June has proven to be difficult. This year has most definitely taken the cake. This year I prepared myself to not get my hopes up about getting tickets to my nephews graduation. In 2010 my first nephew graduated high school and it was a free for all, you did not need a ticket to enter. 2011 my second nephew graduated and this time the school required a ticket to enter. I did not get one because my sister at this time still had the up most hatred for me and refused to let me go, I tried with all my might to get one and had no such luck, this really was hard on me. This year, my third nephew is graduating {is it bad that I am happy we get a little break after this? It has been hard having them all so close in age!} I told myself not to expect a ticket and that I would not be attending and to try my hardest not to let it bother me. Two weeks ago I got a phone call from the boys' father, he had said that he went to the school and got himself four tickets, one for himself and his wife and two for his family...unfortunately his family wouldn't be able to make it and would me and the husband like the tickets. Now here is the thing, the old me would have jumped all over this opportunity, but something was holding me back and was causing me to hesitate. I did not have a good feeling about any of this. I would love more than anything to see him walk across that stage, but the drama and looking over my shoulder feeling would be overwhelming and who knows what the consequences of me being there and my sister seeing me would be. I don't want all this drama in my life, it has become too much. Graduation is this coming Saturday and I am still back and forth on if I should go or not.

Yesterday: I was sitting at home minding my own business, I had received a new text message {that was sent multiple times over and over again including one hurtful thing after another}...

I have no words for how I felt after reading this. Angry? Sad? Scared? Shocked? Maybe all of the above. I have never had anyone talk to me this way, let alone my own sister. How dare she? I didn't know where this was even coming from? *Side note: I do however find it amusing how bad of a speller she is. HA!* After a few phone calls I had found out that she went to the school to purchase the extra tickets, the school informed her that a family member had already came and gotten them. Did she take is upon herself to assume it was me?! I did not go get those tickets!!! Even if I had been the one, what right does that give her to wish me DEAD?! That has beyond crossed the line. She has said some really horrible things to me over the last couple years, but this was just plain wrong. It has really shook me to the core. I did not respond, nor will I, I have ignored her ignorant comments since the beginning of all this drama {see blogs Loosing a sister and Family?} I refuse to get down on her level or to show her that her comments have gotten to me.

I really don't know what hurts most? I use to be such a big part of her life and it really does sting to hear things come out of her mouth like that. Does she really have that much hatred for me? Does she really want me dead? Should I even care what she thinks? I have done nothing to deserve this! I have done nothing wrong! How could someone, let alone your "family", be so cruel?! I asked myself time and time again how much longer I could hang onto whatever relationships I had left with my family, I think know this is the breaking point. Oh and in case you were wondering we decided to not attend the graduation! I would hate for her to cause a scene and ruin my nephews special day. She is unpredictable and I do not trust her. I wonder if by not going that she will either think her words got to me and that is why I was a no show or that it will show her I wasn't the one who got the tickets in the first place, then again...why does it even matter what she thinks? She doesn't deserve this much thought or attention.

Yet again I have to slap a shit eating grin on my face and just try to move on. How many times can I do this? It is getting old.

Pink Lemonade Cupcakes

I finally got around to making the pink lemonade cupcakes that I had gotten from the bestie for my birthday. They turned out so amazingly good! The batter was nice and thick and extremely moist. I was worried that the lemonade flavor would be too tart or sour so I added whipped cream frosting in the middle.

Although the filling was delicious and added something more to the cupcake, it was not needed. The flavor of the cupcakes were outstanding, definitely one of my top favorites! Perfect for a warm summer day or to bring to a barbecue! I will have to make these again multiple more times, but the next batch I will be saving more for myself to eat ;)

Fur babies

Well, we have had the girls for eight months now. It sure has been an adjustment going from no pets to two in the house. Dare I say that I wouldn't change it for the world though?

Sarah,

I wanted to re name you cow, but considering your age, you did not take kindly to a name change. Originally we were not going to bring you home, but you were bonded with your sister and had to come along. Who would have thought you would turn out to be the life of the party?! You gorge yourself when we put out wet food. You chase and attack your sister leaving her feeling venerable, causing her to hide under furniture and cower at your every move. You like to hide under blankets, actually if we do not leave a blanket out for you, we pay for it. Your mice toys are your favorite, it is fun to find them all over the house and step on them in the dark, by the way I am throwing away the pink one today as you picked out all of its stuffing. I love that you greet the husband every night when he gets home, that you like to lay on his lap, sit next to him in bed, lick his face and hands and follow him around endlessly...and that you pay me no attention. When I feed you ice cream or you smell your sisters butt you stick your tongue out in disgust, it is the funniest thing ever, just wish you didn't hate your picture being taken so I could share it with the world. When we go to the bathroom you come running in to see if you can get some attention, and you meow until you do. You like to dig your claws into our legs to get petted, unfortunately you do it to company too. I can no longer sing or host singing get togethers with our friends as you cannot stand the sound and like to attack peoples faces when they sing. American Idol night is your least favorite. You like to take the shoelaces out of our shoes and sleep with them. Oh and the blanket that you ripped all the tassels off? I really liked that...thanks.

You have brought so much joy and excitement to our house. Keep your attitude and mean looks, it give you character.

Meow

 

Snowball,

Tried to name you coke, but that didn't take either. My big fluffy fat kitty, you are fast approaching the twenty pound mark, just like me you are not a fan of dieting. You have a horrible case of allergies, I am constantly running after you and cleaning snot from your nose, and couch...and windows. You no longer like to clean your butt, we have to do that for you, you hate it and I am sure have plotted our deaths. You are still very skittish and really don't like when we have company over, but you are getting better. You have become more vocal and we enjoy the many meows you greet us with now. You look the cutest when you cover your eyes while napping because it is too bright out. We love when you roll over on your back so we can rub your belly, and when you meow until I put a pillow on the couch for you to lay on. Your sister is real mean to you, trust me, we get it! We don't like our sisters either ;) Sometimes you really get her back, you like to bite and choke hold her...she deserves it. You are not a fan of all the million toys we have purchased, but the strings connected to the blinds are your favorite. Please stop scratching the stairs by the way, we need those and will not be happy to replace the carpet on them.

I know life is rough, you are constantly exhausted and need your rest, but please work on cleaning your butt. Thanks

Meow


Did I just really just write letters to our cats? Wow. Never saw that coming. If you would have told me a year ago that we would have these two girls in our brand new house, leaving hair all over the place and causing a havoc, I would have told you to get lost! They really have brought us a new found love, it is nice to come home and see them anxiously waiting. I am not a fan of paying for their food or litter but understand those are necessities. I hope we have them for years to come, they make us happy...most of the time. If you are thinking of adding a fur baby to your household, please consider adopting. Our cats were without a home for one year and were treated horrible by their previous owners, I am so glad we rescued them and gave them a loving home that they deserve. Noah Animal Shelter is the amazing place that we got ours from, take a trip to your local shelter and see what they have available, you can make a difference :)