Happy Birthday to Me!

What a great birthday! I am totally inspired for my fitness craze. Yesterday was my birthday and we put together my new elliptical machine! This morning I had my first workout. 30 minutes on the elliptical then 20 minutes on Lucas's exercise ball that we haven't been putting to good use. I even had a yogurt for breakfast and have my healthy choice waiting on me in the freezer for lunch. I don't care to be super skinny, I just hope I can drop a size or two and make all my clothes (some of which are beginning to be a bit tight) baggy and cute. Wish me luck!

We did most celebrations for my birthday on Saturday. We met my grandparents, mom, and cousin (we stole him away from the hospital for a few minutes) at Big Bob Gibsons. I had the best bbq salad around! So good! I also got to open presents! I got several pairs of shoes, a dress, and a nice watch from my parents. I got a beautiful vase/urn, an outfit, and a pair of pj's from my grandparents. Thank you! I love it all! I'm actually wearing one pair of shoes from my parents and the shirt from my grandparents today!

Saturday night, Chris, Aida, Chris (Lucas's boss), Brittany, and Brandon came over for dinner and drinks. We had burgers, hot dogs, and chips. Then we played beer pong, our bean bag game, and 99 (a card game). We also played my new electronic Catch Phrase that Chris and Aida got me for my birthday! It was so much fun! Thank you!!! Unfortunately my camera ran out of battery so I didn't get shots from the night but we had a great time!

I had a wonderful birthday! Thank you to everyone!

And a big thank you to Lucas. I love my elliptical! I know you didn't want a big piece of exercise equipment in the house but now you'll have a hot, skinny wife! Ha! Maybe I'll let you use it, too!

I Want One!

Congratulations Tommy and Kristina!

Karson Thomas Boger was born Thursday, July 10th at 9:10 p.m., weighing in at 7 pounds 15 ounces. He is the cutest thing ever! We visited on Saturday. I held him and held him and didn't want to let go. I am now telling Lucas "I Want One!" but we are still sticking to our regularly planned schedule, which doesn't include children at this point.

And just so you get the picture, here I am.


As you can see, I was very happy! :)

I relinquished Karson for a few minutes so that Lucas could hold him. See!


I hope to be doing a lot of babysitting in the future!

Hey! I Know Her!

Haha! My friend Candice sent me a text message yesterday telling me she would be behind Barack at his speech in Virginia. Low and behold, I pull CNN up online and there she is! I'm sorry I didn't get a better shot than this. I was working on it when I was pulled aside for work, but I still think this is pretty awesome! I miss you, Candice!

Baby Karson is Here

Karson was born last night around 9 ~ 9:30 ish. Sorry I don't have the exact time. Anyway, he was 7 pounds 15 ounces. I'm so excited that he is a healthy baby boy! Unfortunately, it was too late for us to stay and see him. Apparently the parents only get about 10 minutes with the baby then they send him out to get all of his measurements and vitals taken, which takes about 2 hours. So it will probably be around midnight before Tommy and Kristina got to see him. Then, they want to spend time with him and their parents and closer relatives want to visit with him. I thought it was best for us to leave them be on their first night with him.

I'm hoping we can go visit him tonight but we'll see. Other relatives are here for the exciting times but we are here always, when they need us most. It seems like every day I realize how lucky I am to have the loving family that I do. I see more and more that others aren't so fortunate. I hope baby Karson is lucky enough to experience this through his life. I'll try to do my part, at least. Mini rant over, I hope to have pictures soon!

By the way, we swapped vehicles with my granddad while there so that we could take his truck to Dicks on the way home. And now I'm the proud new owner of an elliptical machine! Happy Birthday to me! I don't get to use it until my birthday but I have lots of stuff to do in between then. We have no groceries in the house, I desperately need to do laundry, and our house is still a total mess from our weekend warrior projects. I did clean the kitchen last night but still have lots to do.

It looks like my camping trip is going to be canceled as the forecast is calling for rain. :( I need to think of some fun way to celebrate my birthday. My guess is that it will end up being game night with the Ratleys but that will be okay. Maybe I'll get to spend some quality time with my good friend Rocky (the Ratley's dog)!

And the winner is...

this beauty from Dicks Sporting Goods.

Yesterday after work I taught Lucas's Tuesday group lesson. I think it went really well. Hopefully they weren't too disappointed that they got me instead. I think I did well. It has been so long since I've taught, and I was a little nervous teaching adults but once I got started it all came back. Hopefully Lucas will be back for them next week. The good news is that I earned a little more money to put towards my elliptical machine! Yay!

After the lesson I went to Dicks and found this machine. I got on and really liked it. It seemed very sturdy and smooth. Next, I went to Sears to look at comparable models and they weren't even close. I'm sticking with my first choice from Dicks. After researching many, many ellipticals within my price range I've come to realize that no matter which model I get I'm definitely going to be purchasing an extended warranty.

I'm so excited to get on my new elliptical and start shedding pounds! Hopefully when I go see baby Karson on Thursday I can swap my car for my parents' or grandparents' truck so that we can actually go buy it!

The Return of Coach Ashley

Since Lucas is leaving for Indiana after work, I am taking over his new Tuesday group tennis lesson. And guess where this money is going.... my new elliptical machine! This will postpone my shopping for the elliptical but hopefully I can make a quick run after the lesson.

Job Opp

A few years ago I would have jumped at this opportunity. I'm more domestic now but this really seems appealing. If I didn't have a job, a house, a husband, a puppy, responsibilities..... I would just pack up and take this job for sure.


Russ Feingold is hiring campaign workers for the 2008 Patriot Corps. He needs workers to help progressive candidates in close races across the country. They send you where they need you, provide your housing, and pay you $500 a week. Not bad! One of those great opportunities that most times you must volunteer for (which counts me out b/c I can't not work for 6 months). Anyway, this is a great opportunity. Wish I knew about it a few years ago. If you're flexible and interested, I'd check it out!