Nikki..that is AWESOME...I love the old scenes like that!!! Did you do that from a picture??? I would love to find somebody that could do my in-laws house for DH...it is an 125 year old farm house.

Thanks for the compliments girls...yes, it was from a picture, we had to hand sketch it on the canvas first...it looks much better in person, but I have to say that our school has the most amazing art teacher, she is unbelievable. You should see the art work that comes out of our kids! Lets just put it this way, I'm in a class with about 15 other women, I'm the youngest, some are in their 80's and while everyones paintings "look" different, they are all amazing..you should have seen our first basic barn paintings, they look like a 3 year old did it, I wish I could take more classes with the woman!!!!!

so who thinks we might have a troll?????

Morning guys,

Checking in late b/c work's been busy but wanted to say hi!

Nik - I had a not so good week too. I'll dust off with you sister...here's to a new week. By the way, your painting is fabulous! You have so darned much talent.... How are the furbabies doing with their meds?

Gotta run again...just wanted to stop in and tell you all hi

Lori T

Morning! Had a very low key weekend. We did absolutely nothing on Saturday - didn't even leave the house. Yesterday we went to church, isited my sis and then got the pantry restocked! we aso bought a neew "body computer". Better known as a scale. Although it tells me body fat%, muslce %, water %, and calories to maintain. It has me wanting to do the Firm to increase muscle % and decreae fat%! It is amazing where inspiration can come from.

I also found out this weekend that MIL and SIL are coming for Easter. My FIL is going to Mexico on a mission trip so he is not coming with them. Of course he is the one I get along wth the best. So, now I am trying to figure out where we can go for Easter brunch. I refuse to cook because they never like what I make. I am not spending hours to make a nice meal and have them criticize it. Jen~ Any ideas?

On tap for today - workout, laundry, school with Becca, dinner at friends. I hope it is good . I feel like it is my last meal since tomorrw is prep for the colonoscopy. Okay I have been typing this for like an hour and keep getting interrupted. Will BBL for personals....

Nik~ Painting is fabulous! I am impressed!!!! Confused about the troll....

Hello everyone,
back again still trying to get that water in!! Went thru mom's papers again to see if there was anything I missed to xerox. Going to her house on Friday w/a scheduled day off so wanted to get that finally done. Got some crocheting done. Going to take a short walk in a bit to get some fresh,but cold air.

Nikki- so nice that the school has such a talented teacher.
Lori- hope you're having a good one
Em- glad you had a relaxing weekend. I agree about going out if they are partial to your cooking. gl w/ the colonoscopy prep. ick but worth it.( troll- about the guy that posted about losing wt w/ a cell phone)

take care everyone
Lizzy

Well..... I need a big kick in the pants!! I too am having a hard time.. I can not believe all of the crap that i ate this weekend. BUT it is a new week and i can and will do this!! UGH just looked outside and it is freakin snowing!! sorry off topic i know! I need you girls! I can not figure out why this is so hard. I want it sooooooooooooooooooooooooo bad so that should make it easy to stay on track but it doesnt. I knew what i was doing! I just dont know why!

Hello ladies,

Happy Monday and Happy St. Paddy's Day! Just a quick one from me today, I've been here reading the posts and catching up on my emails and I've used up my free time for now! Took DD to playgroup this morning, going over to my pg and nutty friend's tonight. Hoping it all goes well, DH is being a tool the last few days and I really don't need any more stress on my plate! I know that is really selfish of me, but... anyway...

Nik ~ That is a beautiful painting! I love the use of colour. I love those old barns too, for a while I had an idea that I would drive around the countryside near us and take pictures of all the old abandoned houses and barns...but that never materialized.

Jen ~ Happy First Day of unemployment! hehe have you applied for your pogey yet? How long does it take to start coming?

Terry ~ Hey, you and I are at about the same weight, and have the same goal! I just noticed that!

OK girls, I must go and do some chores! Later!

Quick check in...I do Nikki !!!! I thought the same thing when I logged on and saw it.

Em..I gotta so something about my scales..I weighed this morning and was 8 lbs different than I was 2 days ago...then I took a bath and weighed again and was down 5 lbs...you think I sweated off that much in the tub ???? LOL!!! I don't blame you for not cooking if they are going to complain about it!!! I wouldn't either!!!!

Lizzy..you feeling better???

Janna...dust off girlfriend!!!

Sarah..cool..hadn't realized that..I believe I am destined to stay at 172 for the rest of my life

Okay gotta scoot..took up my lunchtime working on website stuff for the club and I have to run out and get DD from school shortly.