In Love

I know I've been slacking lately but it's been busy. Those that read this can understand. I don't have pictures today either because my camera is MIA (I think it's at the school). So, update...

Duane came back from Sturgis and I will post another picture or two from his huge file shortly, I promise...and I also promise it won't be one of the panties and chaps shots that guys seem to like to take.

Duane has gotten motivated lately and although I haven't lost anything more than the 12 pounds yet this summer...he has lost about 10 pounds. Brandi has lost a couple of pounds too. We're working at getting skinny. It will work. Brandi is loving more walks. Duane is jogging a few nights a week. School is starting for me (which means fewer hours at JCP...and less mall food for lunch!)

We are now the proud owners of a Wii system. Wii fit is on the way. Duane did it. When he got home from Sturgis to surprise me early...his Christmas list was sitting on the coffee table. He decided not to wait. Turd. BUT...we did have fun boxing last night...I beat him, KO. Ha!

I'm reading a lot. I've decided to start re-reading the Kathy Reichs books in order this time. She is the author that the TV series "Bones" is based on. Her books feature the same leading lady although the cast of characters and settings are a bit different.

I went shopping. We had two days where our JCP discount was worth 35% instead of 20...and I had $150 in customer service awards to spend from the summer. For the first time, I have a truly professional wardrobe. No more black pants with the school t-shirts or the few nice shirts I had. I now have blacks, grays, browns, and khakis that aren't cargos...and a slew of shirts to match those AND jeans. I even got $150 worth of new socks and etc... I spent $300, but with the discount and the awards, that was more than $1000 worth of wardrobe. I saved for that this summer. It was my present to myself for working full time on my summer vacation.

Band Camp has come and gone. As unhappy as I was with the results of last year, I can honestly say I'm ready to go back. Even I am surprised at that. I think it's the change in pace that I'm looking forward to. I also think that it's because I have an outstanding group of seniors that I will be able to call upon this year. I expect great things. Our final concert is already planned with a recall of all the favorite tune from the last few years. It should be a doozy!

I guess that's it for now. All I can think of anyway. I'm in Love. In love with my husband (even though Duane can be a turd sometimes.....) In love with my job, my career, and life in general right now. I find myself grinning for no good reason on a regular basis and realize that I'm just plain happy. I hope the best for all of you as well. For now, I'm off to work.