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I just have to say first of all, that I'm really proud of my self for making and keeping my New Year's resolution. I made it at least one whole month! Let's see how long I can last before messing this up completely. I know lately I haven't been around. I haven't had much to talk about or much time. With James' training winding down he has the weirdest schedule ever. He's only had time off to sleep and I have been trying to keep up with him. It's not going to well and sometimes I forget what day it is. :O Thank God it is almost over!!


I can also say that I've almost been successful in staying away from cokes. I've had one coke in the last month and it was root beer at Taco Bueno. I recently read that there are now some studies that indicate that diet soda can cause heart attacks and strokes. YIKES!! It's a good thing I quit when I did. They said that it somehow weakens heart valves and are doing more research to pinpoint the direct element causing these problems. I dunno still scary in my opinion. I'll take plain water thank you. Read all about it!!

Anyway, on to the good news. Yesterday I nearly fell off the bed as I read that I had won a contest on the website I have been following for years, Hip2save.com. If you are unfamiliar with Hip2save, they are a coupon website that helps you save money by creating deal scenarios for different stores. I'm obsessed with this site and saving money. I frequent Collin's page at least 10 times a day and I felt so honored to be mentioned on the site as winner #3!!! I won a $50 gift certificate to CouponClutch.com. Basically I scored a new coupon binder that converts into a tote for easier traveling. I was/am excited!! I never thought I would win something so cool. With so many projects going on at once, I can def. use the help of a better binder. Speaking of which, I need to plan my coupon haul for today. James has been so excited by how much money we have saved that he's starting to follow along on all my hauls. Gotta love his enthusiasm :D We even scored free underwear last night that cost $25 a pair. He couldn't believe it.

I love this one. It's between this and zebra :)

I'm starting a new workout program as well. I was under the impression that moving away from all the yummy Mexican food was a good thing and I was correct. What I was incorrect about was my weight loss. Let's just say I want my pounds back!!! My weight loss has caused my clothes to become loose and not in a good way. I went from weighing 128 1bs. in the valley to a crazy 115 1bs. in Fort Worth. Any normal person would be jumping for joy until they figure out that it has been 3 months since I quit working and walking 4 miles a day. The depressing fact was I'm loosing muscle and it's turning to fat. So my new mission is to walk my 4 miles everyday and get it all back!

Finally some love for big booty girls!

My new camera is working out beautifully. I am in love. I have tried so many different cameras and none can compare to my Kodak. It's so user friendly and the photos are gorgeous at 16MP. I'm been really Paparazzi lately. James has even become annoyed. Sorry Hun :(  The only person (** ahem animal) whom I can't a decent photo of is Trigger. She's very intimidated by the green flash light that comes on. She physically backs away from the camera. I will get her on camera on of these days!!! Tiny on the other hand is the most happy with Mom's new camera. He tries to squeeze himself into every photo. Mostly because he wants me to only pay attention to him and not the camera. Gotta love the little man, he's quite hilarious and a HUGE dork.

Bub really misses Daddy.

Photobooth!! Poor James is so tired!

Tiny Alfalfa 5 years old

Nothing like a little King of the Hill after a long day!