Merry Christmas

Hi everyone. This is just a quick update.

We got to go to the mountains.Yes the kids got to see snow and tube in it.I have pictures!!!! We were going to leave today and head home,but it is raining and if the tempature drops 3more degrees it is going to snow!!! And it is pouring ing the Carolina's so do not want to get caught up in the traffic again.

I hope that everyone had a great Christmas!!

We went to breakfast and one of the family's house and then we came back and started project surprise present. The kids wanted to go to E's sister's house,I sais no so they would come home to change. We came home.E's Dad open the garage and got everyone in the house and then we got the kids upstairs and E's Dad put the presents on the pourch. Then E ahd small person go to the car. SM comes running back in and yelling there are 2 presents on the porch. So they both went out and brought them in.Frogger went in to opening gift mode. In the large boxes was three gifts.SM was having a hrad time. Then Frogger opened one and he started to jump around yelling, smiling,screaming thank you and saying I didn't know I was getting one!!!!!! SM started to cry from being so happy. I am so glad that this worked out and E's parents got a kick out of it andSM said that was so sneeky,and the best surprise yet!!!! and now we haven't heard from them since they got the PSP's.

Ok Team Voice there is only 6 days left in this year and the new year challenge will be out on the first.Are you ready?? You can go over to the All About The Mouse forums and and post questions and comments and advice and let everyone know if you are doing any local runs and post your stats,what you are doing,if you have joined a gym,personal trainer,weight watchers,anything and you can post it here too.

Ok have a safe Holiday!!!!! Traveling back home tomorrow but we can't stop by the Mk this time.:(

Team Voice 09'!!!!

Trip Report on Project Surprise

We made it here. It took 20 hours to get here. What normally takes 13 hours. We stopped to eat for breakfast it took 2 hours! Then we got caught up in traffic for 2 hours! We still do not know why. But it was worth it when the kids saw the Kings mountain. their faces,reaction,was so neat!

Then the reaction of E's dad when he saw us in his livingroom it was so priceless! It was so worth it.

Today we just rested and I have to cook my pies and wrap presents.

Tomorrow we are going to Wintergreen,tubing in the the mountains in the snow.They will finally get to see snow. They keep saying that its not going to snow on Christmas Day. I still have my fingers crossed.

I am on my blackberry so no pictures!

Happy Holidays!

Project Surprise Part #2

Well we are leaving in the morning. About 3am. We are taking the scenic route. I can not wait!!!!
I will let everyone know when we get there and of course take pictures!!!!!!

Jonathan thank you and Amber for the cute card. Happy Holidays.

My goal is to show my kids what snow is.One way or another. :)

Happy Birthday A!!!!!

See ya!

Walt's Quote Of The Day:

I have a great love of animals and laughter.

Project Surprise In Full Swing

Mongello!!!!

First did anyone watch the Biggest Loser Finale??? Holy Cats!!!! They all lost a lot of weight.The one person had lost a whole entire person my size!!!! See alot of hard work and time.It is possible. I think the most of it will be for me is changing eating.I have changed a lot but I know I can do better. How about you???

OK tomorrow back to work.Also tomorrow we are having our Christmas party at work.6p. While I am still working. E will be coming up and bringing the kids and a surprise for my dear friend M.{ if everyone doesn't know by now I like to surprise those I feel that are special in my life} Yes everyone is bringing a covered dish. Me I am cooking homemade cookies and of course they are not going to be high in calories and all natural. Plus I am making enough to take with us to Virginia. BTW.. we will be leaving on Saturday for project Surprise!!! A I hope you are reading this. { i love surprises!!!!} I didn't forget my homemade pumpkin pies.
We rented a 300 M to drive up in. I have been driving it for a couple of days and I really like this car. {pictures later}
I can't wait!!!!! Sunday!!!!!! { I will let everyone in on it after it happens} Oh Yes I will be wearing my AATM shirt to get new pictures!!!!!!

And I can not wait till Christmas. My kids do not think they are getting a PSP for Christmas. I have them convinced they are not, since I can not find the ones they want.What I do on Christmas morning I pick my largest coffee mug{stitch I hate mornings} And I make them wait till I have my first cup of coffee.Of course I do not fill it full{32 oz} They are nearly jumping out of there skin!!!!!! Then we let them open their gifts. I save the best ones of last.Like last year I forgot 2 presents behind the tree, and they sat there until one of the kids fund them. That was about 2p. That was so cool :) . This year We are going to wrap the PSP after we get up there in a really big boxes. Then we are going to have E's Dad put them om the front porch with their names on them.Ring the door bell. Have them bring them in and open them and go through the big boxes and I JUST CAN NOT WAIT!!!!!!!!!! :) Yes it is cruel but I love the surprise of it!!!!!! They both will be doing a dance. I just know it. :)

Then I have E's birthday.Three weeks later. I was thinking of having a surprise party on the 5th. That is a Saturday before. Cause we will be in Disney the weekend just after his birthday,but I have that planned out too. :) So if I know when your birthday is be careful you may never know What I may do. :) {grinning}

Walt's Quote Of The Day:

I happen to be a kind of inquisitive guy and when I see things I don't like, I start thinking why do they have to be like this and how can I improve them?

Out with The Old....

This morning I got up and decided to go through my closet and see what I had to wear.Since we are going to Virginia and it has been cold.Well I am glad I went through my closet. I CAN wear clothes I have not worn since the 2nd year of my marriage{within the time of 2000-2005}.Guess what?They all fit and I do not like how the clothes fit me.So out they go. I have been down on myself lately and I needed this pick me up today. I think this was the push I needed to get back out there and get in my groove.Granted I have long road ahead.I am so proud of me. :)

We will not be doing the 5k in Daytona Beach this year. We just found out the dates to small person's band concerts and they will not jive. So we will do the local 5k.On the 25 th?I am looking to beat my old time. :)

Yes I have really long hair I think over in my photo's list on the right under Epcot there are a couple of E and I and my hair is down. I am cutting it and I am going to let the stylist work her/his stuff.

Walt's Quote Of The Day:

I don't pose as an authority on anything at all, I follow the opinions of the ordinary people I meet, and I take pride in the close-knit teamwork within my organization.

Team Voice 09'

On The 6th Day of Christmas.....

Today I want to say thank you to those of you out there that have donated toys to send to Hope Runs for their kids. I am sending those out today.And also a big thank you to those who sent clothes as well. It's all going out today.

I have been having problems with my computer so I have not been able to post up any pictures from Mouse Fest. I have 1100 pictures from it all.I can get it to pull up some but not all.I am sorry.We are working on it. :(

We go and pick up our rental car today.Why today ? Because it is cheaper to get it now and keep it for 10 days than it would for only 5 days. Crazy.

I have not done any type of training.None, zero. I lost my grove.I just don't have in me lately to do that. I know better but it has been hard.I should be out there working on my time we have a 5k in late Jan. 2008.At the Daytona Beach international speedway.I just can't get my arse out the door. Then the Minnie in May. I am hoping that E's sister has a course mapped out while we are there and maybe I will get back in the grove.

Walt's Quote Of The Day:

I don't make films for children. I make films that children aren't embarrassed to take their parents to.

Blah Blah Blah......

Today we all need to take a moment and remember Walt E.Disney. Today back in 1965 he past away.

So are you finished Holiday shopping? We are now is the hard part trying to pack it in a car without disturbing the wrapping paper.
So If I was reading correctly Byran is running the 1/2M 2008?? If so how cool!! We have 2 in the 2008 this coming year.
We are trying to figure out how to work around the kids going back to school after the holiday break for 09 as well Jeff. Mine don't have mid terms till late Feb.-Mar. My oldest wants to run in the 1/2M. I am not sure if I want my small person too. I may let her she did so well at TOT13k. We will see during the Minnie.

OK In Jan.08 I am planning to do a huge thing. I am going to get my hair cut. Yes I really am. I have found a salon that will donate it to Locks of Love. I haven;t had a hair cut in a long time.It goes all the way down to my back side. Then I was thinking on letting them style it any way possible. Scary.......

This one is short. So have a great weekend.I have to work in the AM.

Team Voice news.
I have all the confirmations on the Friends and Family to be on the back of the shirts. Here is the list :
All About the Mouse
Disney World Trivia/WDW Radio
Magical Mountain/Magical Definition podcast
Window to the magic
Muppet cast
WDW Today
Mouse Times
The Voice
Rae's Place
Now I am just waiting on the logo's and E will work his Magic.We are hoping to have them done before the 1/2M 08.
If I missed anyone please tell me!!! I don't believe so.

Walt's Quote Of The Day:

I am not influenced by the techniques or fashions of any other motion picture company.