Happy New Year - 2008 Will be great!

Happy New Years one and all.

It is almost here....1 hour and 12 minutes more and the bullets will be flying and the fireworks exploding over the New Mexico sky. Where am I? Safe and sound at home thinking of what a wonderful year it has been.

The trips we took, the people we saw, the people we lost and the people we gained.

Life is a circle, and even though there are people and places woven in and out of our lives, they each add a tidbit or more to our lives, making us who we are today.

We had a great Chrsitmas, it is always fun to watch my grandsons, and even my daughters as they get excited over their gifts, and the fun of being all together. Pictures of Kari with Hayden & Hunter, Joanna with Tony & Trevor, and of course Tom, Kari, Joanna & I with Chuy and Sioux in the pix too.

Well the clock is ticking, it is now 1 hour till midnight. Any last thoughts for 2007?

Well I just typed some really HEAVY stuff, and I deleted it.

This is not the proper forum.

2007 has been great, I am blessed to have a loving husband, two beautiful smart daughters who are super moms, a son-in-law that would "move" heaven and earth if we asked, a great "adopted" daughter, and a great "adopted" son. There may even be hope for those 2 additional grandkids someday between all those kids. Could that fortune teller have been right? 6 Grandkids!!!

Bammah's Boys are such treasures...Tony is so fun to talk to now. Really talk about the world, God, Science, deep stuff.

Hunter will get very quiet, and then come out with the cutest sayings. Trevor is very focused on construction right now. Hayden is like a parrot, repeats everythings, loves to say "NO" and is POTTY TRAINED! Hallelujah!

Now there is a 2007 Blessing! No one is in Diapers!

What to say for 2008?

I wish everyone good health and safety.

No accidents, broken bones, or surgeries.

I wish that my mother continues to enjoy good health, and that we ALL can be together for her 90th birthdays celebration next fall.

I wish that Dad finds peace mentally, and that his physical body stays strong.

I wish for compassion and understanding towards others.

(Another HEAVY thought deleted)

I hope to work more efficiently, so I can work less hours.

I hope to take more vacations, and more siestas.

Well my hopes and wishes are making me tired.

I hope all you desire becomes yours, just be careful of those HEAVY thoughts.

Love to all.

MaryJo

Happy Holidays one and all!

Well the holidays are upon us, ready or not they are here. Grandkids are exicted, daughters are excited, and I am exhausted.
Had a colonscopy (baby boomer special) they called it, and doc said I got the boring award, nothing to look at nothing to see, come back in 10 years, I was happy to hear!
I weighed in on Thursday, and all was just fine 136 was what the scale said this time. I dropped off some presents for my JCC, and off like a flash to make holiday preparations.
Just wanted to tell you all Merry Christmas, and to offer a suggestion to be prepared with alternative foods just in case there is nothing to eat that is a good choice.
If you want something go ahead and taste it, get it out of your system, and know that you deserve a treat now and then.
Happy Holidays, I was gonna post a cute pix of Tom and I but I have it on my other computer so...next time.
Take care all, Happy New Year!

Where the Heck Have I been?

Well if anyone is reading this (I am guessing everyone gave up on me...) I am still maintaining my weight loss, and doing great. I have had a busy harried fall, and have been remiss in keeping up with my JC friends, and our journey.
Although I have not been keeping up with my writing, I have kept up with my weight loss goals.
I had my monthly maintenance weigh in today, and I weighed 136.2, and inches lost are 33.75 so I am happy.
Still a size 4/6, and still enjoying my new lifestyle.
Have not been in the mood for shopping, Christmas presents or much of anything.
Don't know why? Waiting for the Christmas Spirit Bug to bite me I guess.
Well I hope all is well with you.
HAppy Holidays and Happy New year. I hope you all make your milestones, and goals.
TAke Care,
MaryJo