BRAXTON IS 5 !

Braxton is 5 now! He celebrated with a pizza and movie party with his friends from the neighborhood and school. Was that a crazy day or what? Too many kids, too little adults to handle them!

He was spoiled rotten with gifts and attention, and even with the food.

He had cupcakes to serve and the pizza didn't last long.

Miko and Brian came up and helped with the kids, and let's just say, the kids won!

All in all it was a funtabulous day for my little man!

We also went to dinner at Tepanyaki to celebrate with Grandma & Crumpa Wilson.

Sushi and chopsticks is the only way to celebrate!!!

Last Day of Preschool!

Wow! Tears of joy! The last day of preschool for Braxton, and now looking upon Kindergarten.

My baby is 5, and going on 20 already.

Not much of a summer ahead, due to my recovery, but we will fit in some fun times, fun visits, and of course, SCHOOL SHOPPING!

Braxton had some wonderful teachers at preschool. He also made some awesome friends, Ian is one of them.

He and Braxton have been going to preschool together for the past two years.

Both the boys are quite sad that they won't be going to the same elementary school.

Joe, Brynlee and I really enjoyed their last day program. They had an adorable video of all the kids and teachers, sang songs, told stories and served treats afterwards.

We are all excited for our new adventure with Midgie ( Braxton )!!!

My New Life!

This summer has been a crazy one. I made some decisions rather fast, and don't regret them one bit!

In June, after months of doing the gym thing 5 days a week, sometimes 2 hrs. each day, I made an appointment with my doctor to find out why I was not losing any weight, and hardly any inches.

My trainer Fallon and I were convinced that something was wrong with my metabolism, still think there is.... Well after a $400+ visit, nothing was wrong with me.

So after much frustration and tears, Joe had a talk with me.

He mentioned how I had always wanted to reduce the size of my chest, along with getting that "skin" taken off from my pregnancies.... Well, I made an appointment with a plastic surgeon, Dr. Motoki for a consult. I had the intentions to visit with many more doctors before I made my decision.

Naomi and I went to the appointment. I undressed and blew Naomi away! All of this sagging, and skin laid hidden in my clothing, until now. The truth about me is out!!!!

The doc and an assistant, Bonnie, came in. I felt so comfortable, and yet nervous at the same time.

What a reality check this was for me. They measured my breasts at an E, yes, E for elephant!!

After visiting with him, it was off to discuss options.

Naomi initially made the date for me, and I just followed up with it. It was set, July 22nd. A new me was on it's way.

Immediately, my whole innerself went through a makeover. I was not depressed, ashamed, embarrassed, I was excited and yet relieved!!!

I was going to have both procedures done, and was ready for it!

Recovery was to be 6-8 weeks, but with this story, I was only allowed 4 days!

So the date comes, I go in, I come out. My mom is here to help out with the kids for 11 days, I should be ready for the world after some relaxing, little did I know.....

My mom slowly was becoming irritable. All I could do was lay on the couch, and get up to walk every so often. The pain was minimal, lucky for me, Naomi spent the next 4 days here at my side constantly.

I had 4 drain tubes that needed to be measured and drained, tubes to be milked, wraps to be put on, Ted hose to be put on also, and pills to be taken.

Into day 3, my mom is obviously on edge. I confronted her with offering a break, and at that point she blew. Poor Naomi was here to hear it all. My mom stood at the stairs while I laid on the couch, yelling.

A few hours later, I thought she had cooled down, well, nope. She came up stairs, informed me that she would be leaving the next morning.

What can I say? I just smirked, knowing this was expected, and scrambled to figure out what I was going to do.

Naomi and I left the house. I felt so betrayed!! How could a mother do this to her child, and yet even her grand children? My poor kids felt she hated them, and poor Brax, the most.

So the next morning, now word, letter, nothing, and my mom was gone.

To this day, I have not gotten a call, and don't expect to. I don't think I have much to say to her at this point, as she really left Joe and my kids hanging and that is where my anger stems from.

Sooooo, Naomi and Joe managed to start getting me moving as I knew that Monday, I would be home alone with the kids. I can not lift Bryn, and am very limited as to what I can do.

I got showered, and got a new attitude. I can DO THIS! and I DID!

Monday came, Joe left for work, and I managed the house. Now, no housework was done, meals were heated, but hey, Joe came home to a house of smiling faces. WE HAD DONE IT!

With the help from my then 5 yr. old, now 20 year old Braxton, we handled it all!!!

We had Nay come in and check on us from time to time, but my partner in crime, Brax, managed to be my hands and legs.

The Wednesday following my surgery, I was to be in Ogden for a 3 day outdoor show.

My dad really stepped up to the plate on this one.

He came up to the hotel on Wed. night, he and Rose, and He and Joe set me up Thursday.

Joe and I manned the booth all day Thursday, and that night, Joe and Rose both had to leave, so it was us Wilson's left, to take care of 2 kids. 1 Gimp, and 1 old man.

Well, Dad got stuck on poopy diaper duty, and didn't complain much. Now if Bryn could talk, it would be fun to see what she thinks about that!

My dad and I on little sleep, did the show, in the heat, on the asphalt, and had a blast doing it. Okay, so the pain pills helped a little, wooo hooo!

The show didn't have many sales, but there was hidden blessings inside of it all.

Now, I am recovering just fine. My breasts are tiny, my tummy is tight, and I feel so BEAUTIFUL!

I have not felt beautiful since I had Braxton.

If asked if I would do this all over again, you gotta be kidding me...... HELL YEAH!

Hopefully I will have pictures to post soon. I didn't get any before ones, but am hoping my doc posts them on his site. If he does, I will post the link.

I am so proud of myself for doing this. I am so thankful for my hubby, kids, Naomi and my dad, for helping me through it all.

Til Next Time.....

The show from HELL

I wake up Saturday morning, nervous and excited for my big show at South Towne Expo.
The drive over is great, got the kids in the car, and Britney Spears blasting for me and Brax to sing along to.
We arrive and I head into the expo. Got the tune " On my radar" going through my head.....
It is 7:30, and my event manager is supposed to be here to let me in my rooms so we can start mapping it out, and taping it off, for the booths....
Well, he isn't.
I find someone, who let's me in my rooms, when I then realize that my 3 rooms, are only 2 rooms.
Joe peaks into the 3rd room to find a billion chairs set up for some sort of conference, and the wall divider still in place.
We don't panic, instead we start taping off what we can.
Finally at about 8 ish, my manager shows up, and drops the BOMB!!!!
2 out of 4 shows going on today have been cancelled, and you know what? Those 2 were the big ones!!!!
I don't panic again, since I had placed that AWESOME ad in the trib and deseret news. Hello, my show is just fine!!!
So I decide to pull a vendor meeting to notify them of this, and give them the option of not working Sunday if it is slow.
Well, this is where it all starts hitting the fan.....
I have 1 vendor set up and immediately tear down ( forgetting to pay me the booth fee) then about 2 hrs. later, the seated massage people are outta there! Oh yeah, at about 2 a jewelry vendor decides to leave, starting a whole ricochet effect with vendors. They are all tearing down, and the show is supposed to go til 6. Well, 7 out of my 25 or so vendors decide to stay with me, and try again for Sunday.
You know, if is hard when you feel as if you let other people down, but you know what? I will be damned if I blame myself for this. It was outta my hands, and I NEED TO MAKE THE BEST OF THIS CRAPPY SITUATION! So I did!
Sunday, I found out we had 123 people walk through our show on Sat. and Sunday, I was able to get to know my vendors, get work done, network a little, and even visit with my uncle Lonnie for a few......
The day turned out to be one of the best, as I learned how much DRIVE I have. I am determined to do this! I am committed, and I will ride out the storm! I also have a few others that are willing to do it with me, I couldn't be more lucky!

Ouch, I am getting DIZZY!

Okay, so as I posted last, I bought a gym membership. Can I say that, that was the best thing I have done all year?
Boy, what a reality check to be weighed, pinched, and all, by someone other than myself, friends or family. A STRANGER!
Fallon, she is my trainer, was worth in one visit, the cost of all 3!!!
I am comfortable with her, and do not feel the judgement that I even sometimes feel from friends.
I worked out with her today, and oh my hell!!!!!
I was doing some step things, and started getting dizzy. Yes, dizzy enough that I about passed out in the gym!
So, Fallon was off to get me a powerade, and it did help. Apparently, my blood sugar was QUITE LOW! I didn't eat long enough before my workout, and so I hadn't started digesting stuff. I would have never known that much. I guess I should have had the egg this morning , for some protein instead of the 1/2 cup of oatmeal, and fat free yoplait yogurt.
I am on a 1400 calorie a day diet, and you know what? I can still have CARBS!! Yes, CARBS!!
I have been having wheat bagels, wheat pasta ( not as yucky as I remember).
I got rid of the pop AGAIN, but am on crystal light and am loving it!
So, later today, Joe came home early, and we were off to the gym again.
Yes, I am really getting some awesome support from the hubby. He joined with me, FOR me, against his will, and it is sooooo nice having him with me. He has hopped on this lil diet part too, and didn't complain at dinner tonight.
If you are looking to get healthier, lose weight, etc. It is MUCH nicer to have someone supporting you, whether it is a friend, or your spouse.
I want to get some of my friends going with me too. I think we could teach each other a few tricks, not to mention, get to hang out, without the kids! How much fun would that be?
Who is up for it?
Anyway, thanks for listening to my fun, yet embarassing experience at the gym today. At least I didn't fart doing sit ups or something like that, YET..............................

Later.

So Long ago.....

It has been a long time, since I have MADE the time to update this blog.

Boy, have I really let life get busy around here, and made other things my priorities.

Today, was the most wonderful Mother's Day! I couldn't have asked for a better day.

I was able to sleep in, lay in bed til 10, and even cuddle with the fam a little.

I was surprised with some beautiful artwork from my prince charming ( Brax ) and a much wanted gift certificate to the Buckle, for some cute capris!! It even included a personal shopping day, with the buckle, something new, I guess, sounds cool, either way.

After a bowl of cheerios, we were off to drop off some Mother's Day gifts, and then off to start MY day!

Of course, I wanted to go GOLFING!! Yes, the secret is out. I LOVE TO GOLF, although I REALLY suck.

I love getting out, hitting a ball, or diveting a bunch, and laughing at myself.

Now, NO, I do not take score, but I did make 1 hole, with 1 over par. Not to bad.

I ended up golfing bare foot, since I wore the CUTEST platform sandals. Yeah, stylin out there.

I can say, I did not lose my pink, breast cancer awareness ball, but Joe went through a few and even found a yellow one that read " SHIT" on it. That should have been my ball for the day.

Needless to say, a 5 yr. old, and an old guy, losing his hearing ( Joe ) kicked my arse, horribly today!

It was fun though, okay? Yup, family time, golfing = FUN.

Now, off on a scavenger hunt for a Sushi restaurant that is open at 2 on a Sunday. Yup, good freaking luck, here in Utah.

After trying 4 places, it was off to the zoo. We spent about an hour there, then off to Tepenyaki for my SUSHI!

There is nothing better than stuffing your face, and then heading to the.........

GYM! Yes, we took off, over to 24 Hr. Fitness...................................

A little bit of money later, and both JOE AND I are signed up!

If you know Joe, oh hell no, is he getting a pass, well he did.

We look at it this way, DATE NIGHTS! We NEVER get away from the kids, so why not put them in the play land, and we can work out TOGETHER, and enjoy quality time ALONE?

Besides, we both need to start working on healthier habits to incorporate into our lives, and the kids, and really need to set an example.

So, wish us luck! We are on a quest.... a healthier lifestyle!

Oh, and if I start looking way sexy really soon, I will have to thank my new PERSONAL TRAINER! Yup, this chunky chic, starts tomorrow morning. No putting it off.

So, I will update you soon, on my new habits ( not smoking, drugs, or fun stuff) my new workout regimin, dummies!!!

I hope all the mommies of 2 legged, and 4 leggeds had a great day. Mine could not have been better in any shape or form. Me and my family. Spending the day with the loves of my life...

Be back really soon!

Boutique and Safe Kids Fair!

Hi guys!

Just thought I would remind you all about my boutique this weekend at the South Towne Expo.

WE are holding it in some of the conference rooms.

Along with this, the Safe Kids Fair is going on also.

Come bring the kids to learn about bicycle safety, stranger danger and more, for FREE!

Come in and see me!