Saturday, September 17, 2011
Logan Turns 1!
On August 18, 2011 Logan turned a year old! The following weekend Kirsti and Lance held a party for him at our Parents house. Tons of people showed up and we all had a great time.
Wednesday, March 16, 2011
Las Vegas, Schuler Reunion
This past weekend, Jon and I went to Las Vegas for his moms family reunion. I got to meet several of his other Aunts, Uncles and Cousins that I have never met before (finally after 6.5 years, lol) . Most of them live in Michigan and one is from Alaska. It was fun having us all come together but unfortunately I didn't get much time with his aunts and uncles, but the cousins spent the majority of our time there together.
My favorite thing during the day when we were hanging with Jon's Bro Jason, Jon's cousin Amanda and her boyfriend Alex in the spa. Its was just so relaxing..
I think i have more fun in the evening when there is lots of food and booze and its more of a party. It was so much fun being able to be around people my age again and shoot the shit and just chill.
I have realized that Vegas, even though I had fun with his family, isn't really the place for me. For starters, I don't gamble. I have absolutely no desire to put my money in a machine knowing the likely hood of me hitting it big and actually getting money back is super slim. I'd rather spend my money on something I can enjoy like clothes or something else. Second of all, the smoke from the casinos KILL my eyes. I wear contacts and they dry up pretty quickly, and I LOVE breathing that crap in. Thirdly, the streets are overcrowded and nasty! The trash (actual trash, and hoochies) everywhere is sad.. oh, and I LOVE those people slapping the Porn Pamphets in your face as you walk by. I swear.. I was so ready to punch one of them. Its so disgusting what they're doing.
Unfortunately, Jon was totally sick while we were there and it only got worse for him on the plane ride home, but while we were there he was a trooper and for the state he was in, had a good time too.
Hanging with Amanda at the Pool (@ Venecian)
The Cousins: Amanda, Alex (Amanda's BF), Donna (Brad's GF), Brad, Patrick, Shelley (Patrick's Wife), Jason, Jon, Bre
(Alex, Amanda, Bre and Jon)
My favorite thing during the day when we were hanging with Jon's Bro Jason, Jon's cousin Amanda and her boyfriend Alex in the spa. Its was just so relaxing..
I think i have more fun in the evening when there is lots of food and booze and its more of a party. It was so much fun being able to be around people my age again and shoot the shit and just chill.
I have realized that Vegas, even though I had fun with his family, isn't really the place for me. For starters, I don't gamble. I have absolutely no desire to put my money in a machine knowing the likely hood of me hitting it big and actually getting money back is super slim. I'd rather spend my money on something I can enjoy like clothes or something else. Second of all, the smoke from the casinos KILL my eyes. I wear contacts and they dry up pretty quickly, and I LOVE breathing that crap in. Thirdly, the streets are overcrowded and nasty! The trash (actual trash, and hoochies) everywhere is sad.. oh, and I LOVE those people slapping the Porn Pamphets in your face as you walk by. I swear.. I was so ready to punch one of them. Its so disgusting what they're doing.
Unfortunately, Jon was totally sick while we were there and it only got worse for him on the plane ride home, but while we were there he was a trooper and for the state he was in, had a good time too.
Hanging with Amanda at the Pool (@ Venecian)
The Cousins: Amanda, Alex (Amanda's BF), Donna (Brad's GF), Brad, Patrick, Shelley (Patrick's Wife), Jason, Jon, Bre
(Alex, Amanda, Bre and Jon)
Monday, February 21, 2011
Weekends are the Hardest...
Early January, I made this year the year I was going to get healthy. (who doesn't, right?) Starting off, over a year ago and I lost almost 20 pounds on Weight Watchers, but since I slacked off and have gained back everything plus about 5 pounds. Recently, WW changed their points system and made veggies and fruit free. I thought I would jump back on plan since they were starting fresh, I would too. Turns out, I was feeling like the new plan wasn't doing much for me.. and I wasn't losing weight. So now, I'm trying something new again.. Ive decided to quit WW and follow some an APP on my iPhone. Its called Sparkpeople.com and Ive used the site before on-line, but having the app on my phone is so much better. It gives you your recommended daily Calories, Fat, Fiber, Carbs and Protein for the day and you stay within the average recommended intake. Not only am I doing the app, I signed up for the gym and have been going about 3X a week (1 day w/ a Personal Trainer) and every couple of weeks I'll do an AIRobics class on trampolines. Ive been doing great during the week with logging everything I eat and staying within my numbers but as soon as the weekend comes along I trip and fall. I ALWAYS over indulge on the weekend and I complete sabotage everything I worked for the week before. I feel so bad starting the next week knowing that I have to start over again and now I have to work 10x harder.-- I know its not like I cant ever have pasta or cake again-- I just don't fully know how have self control on weekends. Its so frustrating to do this every weekend but when I get a craving and I don't get to eat it, I kinda go a little nut-so..
And I totally applaud Jon. Since we both started eating healthier, he has lost about 12lbs, and I have maybe lost 2lbs(I obviously know why I didn't lose) I'm hoping me writing this down and having it out there will help motivate me. I need to do this, I know I will be a happier more fun loving me once all my icky weight is gone and I start living a healthier lifestyle.
Starting Weight: 162 Lbs
GOAL Weight: . 115lbs
TOTAL WEIGHT LOSS GOAL: 47 lbs
Weekly Weight Check Ins:
2/24/11:
3/3/11:
3/10/11:
3/17/11:
3/24/11:
3/31/11:
Total Acutal Loss:
Loss Goal for Month: 8 lbs.
Monday, February 7, 2011
So much has changed!
Wow.. 2010 came and went so fast and there are so many different exciting things that happened! My last post was in May, so I'll start there.
May: May was super exciting. Jon's family and I took a weeks trip to Cabo at the end of the Month. It is such a beautiful town in Mexico. I was strangely fascinated with all the cacti we came across. So interesting lol. We wen ATVing in a dried river bed, went to down town Cabo to take a boat ride to the famous point, and did a LOT of relaxing by the pool with an amazing view of the ocean. It was a great trip and I hope to do it again. :)
Also in May, my best friend from High school moved up to Seattle. It was really hard.. Even though we didn't see each other as much as I liked, the time we did hang was a blast. So, as a "Farewell and Happy Birthday" we did one of our road trips down to LA. We first stopped at Magic Mountain and then it was off to Disneyland to see our other friend Steve, who we try to see at least once a year down there. It was one hell of a trip and we always have a blast together. Lots of drinks and laughter! :)
June: June was a crazy month because it was the month I was hosting my sisters baby shower. Lots of planning and organizing of little things going on; guest list, making invitations, food, games, diaper cake, regular cake, decorations, goodies and so on. It was sure an experience but even though I was stressing like crazy at times, it was so worth it and I had a blast throwing it. I believe there was approximately 25 people who came. Both family and friends from near and far. It was a surprise for Kirsti because I wouldn't release the names of the people who were coming so it could be a shock to see everyone there and not knowing exactly who was going to be there.. Also, I got to repaint the baby room. It was hard to say goodbye to the little bugs on the wall I had painted previously but it was a fantastic new beginning for her family, I did a nautical theme with a boat, a little island and a whale. I couldn't wait for Logan to be there in his new little room. ;)
August: Early August Jon and I celebrated our 6 year Anniversary! We were so excited and couldn't believe how time flew by so fast. We celebrated our anniversary by going on a 7 day cruise to the Caribbean! We stopped at Princess Cays, St. Maartin, St. Thomas and Grand Turk. During our cruise we had a blast on and off the ship. One of our favorite days on the ship was a day that we were going through a tropical storm. We were out on the deck catching rays and along came some rain. Lots of people scattered for cover (why? we were all in our bathing suits!) and soon the rain ended. Several people flocked back to their chairs but not soon after another much larger rain storm came by. It DUMPED rain on us and EVERYONE ran for cover, except Jon and I. We had so much fun out on the deck, sipping our cocktails listening to the thunder and watching the lighting in the pouring rain completely drenched. It was an awesome day! Our other favorite day was our last stop, in Grand Turk. OMG, I have NEVER seen water more beautiful and clear in my life. On that excursion we took a boat ride out to one of their little islands and went snorkeling with wild stingrays. We got to feed them, and take pictures with them. Our tour guide also showed us how to get the conch out of the shell, and we even got to take a shell home! We had such a blast and made some great memories! :D
Mid August: August 18, Logan Henry Johnson was Born!!! My sister, Kirsti went into the hospital the night of August 17, 2010. She received an epidural and the next morning,I arrived with my parents and her father in law. About an hour or so after we arrived I got to witness Kirsti's water brake that was an experience all in itself. lol After that,things started to progress. Kirsti continued to progress and later on in the evening received more epidurals, and eventually the epidural wore off and she needed different medication. During the whole process I was pretty interested in her contractions. I loved watching them go up on the machine as they were happening. I would give her little warnings when it looked like one was coming even before she felt it. It got late into the evening and she had stopped progressing and because she had started a fever, Logan needed to be born.. now. I believe it was about 11:30ish on August 18th when Lance, my brother in law ran into the visitors room in a loud booming voice saying that Logan was here and he was perfect!. I couldn't wait to meet the little guy. Later on, we all got to go into the room and meet perfect little Logan.
September- November: Jon and I started looking into purchasing our own place. We did lots of research and found a couple places we really liked. 2 in Martinez and one in Pleasant Hill. It was so sad walking into several of these homes where prior homeowners had destroyed their properties because they had been forced to leave. We decided not to go with these because it would have cost way too much money to fix up. After going and actually looking at these places. We decided to jump on one Martinez Condo that felt like a place we could call home. The owner decided to except our offer and we were off to being future homeowners! It was a long and dreadful process, but in November 2010, we officially became homeowners in Martinez to a wonderful Condo!
Before Picture
After Picture
We are still in awe that after 6.5 years, that we are now homeowners together. It is so incredible to be able to be in the same home as my love, to be able to share things and work together as a team. I love my life right now and I wouldn't have it any other way! PS. Thanks to my Dad, our place looks BomB!!! Thanks Dad!!!
May: May was super exciting. Jon's family and I took a weeks trip to Cabo at the end of the Month. It is such a beautiful town in Mexico. I was strangely fascinated with all the cacti we came across. So interesting lol. We wen ATVing in a dried river bed, went to down town Cabo to take a boat ride to the famous point, and did a LOT of relaxing by the pool with an amazing view of the ocean. It was a great trip and I hope to do it again. :)
Also in May, my best friend from High school moved up to Seattle. It was really hard.. Even though we didn't see each other as much as I liked, the time we did hang was a blast. So, as a "Farewell and Happy Birthday" we did one of our road trips down to LA. We first stopped at Magic Mountain and then it was off to Disneyland to see our other friend Steve, who we try to see at least once a year down there. It was one hell of a trip and we always have a blast together. Lots of drinks and laughter! :)
June: June was a crazy month because it was the month I was hosting my sisters baby shower. Lots of planning and organizing of little things going on; guest list, making invitations, food, games, diaper cake, regular cake, decorations, goodies and so on. It was sure an experience but even though I was stressing like crazy at times, it was so worth it and I had a blast throwing it. I believe there was approximately 25 people who came. Both family and friends from near and far. It was a surprise for Kirsti because I wouldn't release the names of the people who were coming so it could be a shock to see everyone there and not knowing exactly who was going to be there.. Also, I got to repaint the baby room. It was hard to say goodbye to the little bugs on the wall I had painted previously but it was a fantastic new beginning for her family, I did a nautical theme with a boat, a little island and a whale. I couldn't wait for Logan to be there in his new little room. ;)
August: Early August Jon and I celebrated our 6 year Anniversary! We were so excited and couldn't believe how time flew by so fast. We celebrated our anniversary by going on a 7 day cruise to the Caribbean! We stopped at Princess Cays, St. Maartin, St. Thomas and Grand Turk. During our cruise we had a blast on and off the ship. One of our favorite days on the ship was a day that we were going through a tropical storm. We were out on the deck catching rays and along came some rain. Lots of people scattered for cover (why? we were all in our bathing suits!) and soon the rain ended. Several people flocked back to their chairs but not soon after another much larger rain storm came by. It DUMPED rain on us and EVERYONE ran for cover, except Jon and I. We had so much fun out on the deck, sipping our cocktails listening to the thunder and watching the lighting in the pouring rain completely drenched. It was an awesome day! Our other favorite day was our last stop, in Grand Turk. OMG, I have NEVER seen water more beautiful and clear in my life. On that excursion we took a boat ride out to one of their little islands and went snorkeling with wild stingrays. We got to feed them, and take pictures with them. Our tour guide also showed us how to get the conch out of the shell, and we even got to take a shell home! We had such a blast and made some great memories! :D
Mid August: August 18, Logan Henry Johnson was Born!!! My sister, Kirsti went into the hospital the night of August 17, 2010. She received an epidural and the next morning,I arrived with my parents and her father in law. About an hour or so after we arrived I got to witness Kirsti's water brake that was an experience all in itself. lol After that,things started to progress. Kirsti continued to progress and later on in the evening received more epidurals, and eventually the epidural wore off and she needed different medication. During the whole process I was pretty interested in her contractions. I loved watching them go up on the machine as they were happening. I would give her little warnings when it looked like one was coming even before she felt it. It got late into the evening and she had stopped progressing and because she had started a fever, Logan needed to be born.. now. I believe it was about 11:30ish on August 18th when Lance, my brother in law ran into the visitors room in a loud booming voice saying that Logan was here and he was perfect!. I couldn't wait to meet the little guy. Later on, we all got to go into the room and meet perfect little Logan.
September- November: Jon and I started looking into purchasing our own place. We did lots of research and found a couple places we really liked. 2 in Martinez and one in Pleasant Hill. It was so sad walking into several of these homes where prior homeowners had destroyed their properties because they had been forced to leave. We decided not to go with these because it would have cost way too much money to fix up. After going and actually looking at these places. We decided to jump on one Martinez Condo that felt like a place we could call home. The owner decided to except our offer and we were off to being future homeowners! It was a long and dreadful process, but in November 2010, we officially became homeowners in Martinez to a wonderful Condo!
Before Picture
After PictureWe are still in awe that after 6.5 years, that we are now homeowners together. It is so incredible to be able to be in the same home as my love, to be able to share things and work together as a team. I love my life right now and I wouldn't have it any other way! PS. Thanks to my Dad, our place looks BomB!!! Thanks Dad!!!
Tuesday, May 11, 2010
So much going on!
My Oh MAY!!
Its May 2010. Not much has changed on the home front. I'm still at home and Jon's still searching for a job. Hopefully something will come up soon so we can start the next step in our relationship. It will be 6 years this year (August) and Jon and I will be celebrating by taking a Cruise to Eastern Caribbean! We are so excited. It seems as if every year we out-do our past anniversary celebration.( 1. Trip to LA( Redondo Beach) 2.Hollywood/Universal Studios 3. Monterey, Ca 4. Mendocino, Ca 5. Cruise:Catalina/ Ensenada and 6.Caribbean)I think next year we'll take it easy.
So, Its May.. My best friend from high school is moving to Seattle. I am so sad and I'm going to miss her so much but it will give me a good excuse to get up to Washington. Ive been wanting to go up there for a while.. so it will be nice to have a good reason to go. Since she is leaving this month, we decided to take one last LA adventure run. Were going to Magic Mountain and Disneyland and meet up with our friend Steve. That is happening in 4 days. ;) We are so excited!
Another thing happening this month is CABO! In 11 days Jon, Jason, Susan, Gary and I will be heading down to Mexico for a week of relaxation in the sun! I cannot wait for the no stress, no student week. ahh... sun and sand...
Next Month will be crazy as well. I am running my 4th 5K in Alameda for See Jane Run, Stroller shopping with my sister, painting the baby room and finally finishing up and hosting the Baby Shower! I cannot wait for the Baby Shower. It has been a lot of fun planning and shopping for. Its driving Kirsti crazy not being able to sneak a peak into my room. He he! ... It will all be worth it. ;)
anyways Ive blogged enough for now. Se Yah~
Its May 2010. Not much has changed on the home front. I'm still at home and Jon's still searching for a job. Hopefully something will come up soon so we can start the next step in our relationship. It will be 6 years this year (August) and Jon and I will be celebrating by taking a Cruise to Eastern Caribbean! We are so excited. It seems as if every year we out-do our past anniversary celebration.( 1. Trip to LA( Redondo Beach) 2.Hollywood/Universal Studios 3. Monterey, Ca 4. Mendocino, Ca 5. Cruise:Catalina/ Ensenada and 6.Caribbean)I think next year we'll take it easy.
So, Its May.. My best friend from high school is moving to Seattle. I am so sad and I'm going to miss her so much but it will give me a good excuse to get up to Washington. Ive been wanting to go up there for a while.. so it will be nice to have a good reason to go. Since she is leaving this month, we decided to take one last LA adventure run. Were going to Magic Mountain and Disneyland and meet up with our friend Steve. That is happening in 4 days. ;) We are so excited!
Another thing happening this month is CABO! In 11 days Jon, Jason, Susan, Gary and I will be heading down to Mexico for a week of relaxation in the sun! I cannot wait for the no stress, no student week. ahh... sun and sand...
Next Month will be crazy as well. I am running my 4th 5K in Alameda for See Jane Run, Stroller shopping with my sister, painting the baby room and finally finishing up and hosting the Baby Shower! I cannot wait for the Baby Shower. It has been a lot of fun planning and shopping for. Its driving Kirsti crazy not being able to sneak a peak into my room. He he! ... It will all be worth it. ;)
anyways Ive blogged enough for now. Se Yah~
Sunday, January 25, 2009
Tuesday, December 9, 2008
Thinking of the future
Im curious as to what the future will bring. Its just about the end of 2008 and I think back to all that ive done this year.... I worked my two jobs, took a pilates class at LMC, went to the beach a few times, traveled up the coast to Medocino for my 4 year anniversary with Jon. It doesnt seem like i made much progress in anything. There is so much that I want to do. I want to go back to school and get my BA in.. SOMETHING! (that will have to come at a later time) I first off want to be able to move out. I'm still living with my parents, which isnt a bad thing but I feel like its my time to move out. I'm 23 and need to experience things a little more. I need to wait until October though, that is when Jon graduates from Ex'pression with a BA in Game art and Design. Not only that but we dont konw where he is going to be getting a job. Washington, So Cal, Nor Cal? We have no idea. Its a little stressful but exciting. I'm nervous too because the other place i work for wants me to work there full time but I already have a stable full time job with great benefits, time off and senority. The place that wants me full time has time off too, but its not as great as a high school. Cant complain too much. I LOVE the people that I work with there. Its just a lot to think about.. Moving out, Possibly new full time job in my future? Only time will tell.
Sunday, December 7, 2008
First Post
This is really difficult for me. I have never been much of a writer or blogger, so I don't really know what to say.
My mom was working on Christmas cards today and she wanted me to take some pictures of our two dogs so she can send them out to friends and family. Here is the cutest one I took. Bear is only 3 months old (on left) and Sissy is 5 years old (on right)
My mom was working on Christmas cards today and she wanted me to take some pictures of our two dogs so she can send them out to friends and family. Here is the cutest one I took. Bear is only 3 months old (on left) and Sissy is 5 years old (on right)
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