Zizzie Happenings

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I am super excited about this drink. A friend of mine started a weight loss blog and I was intrigued because of course I too need to lose weight. So... I read about the journey he was taking to becoming healthier. Really... that is the key... it's not a diet. I need to lose weight and I know it but I am not looking to become a size zero.... I am not wanting to be a supermodel.... I don't want to be real skinny just to fit into the image the world has created. I want to become healthier. I realize that if I don't start doing something that I am going to have more and more health problems as I get older. The truth is, it's hard! I have been on lots of different diets. Too many to count and honestly way more than I want to admit. So here I am... 32 years old... overweight and looking for a way to get healthier. I started with NatraBurst this week. I use it as a meal replacement for my dinner. This week has been somewhat of a trial run and I hope to go full force next week ...

Monday I must say this Valentine's I received so many cards and gifts. God knows what we need! Kathy was so sweet to have this beautiful tulip bunch and monkey delivered to the office as my Valentine's gift. Kathy is always thinking of others! She is one amazing woman! Tuesday Coming home from work this is what I saw. I just though it was so beautiful... how the sun was shinning through the clouds as it was going behind the mountains. Wednesday Kathy and I went to the AT&T store so I could upgrade to the 4G iPhone. One cool feature is the Facetime while you talk. Here Kathy and I are playing around with it. It took us a few tries but we got it to work. I thought this would be a wonderful feature for Paul to talk to Kathy while we were in GA. Thursday Like a good wife... Kathy went walking with Paul... it was cold outside so she bundled up real good. Friday Kathy and I flew to GA to spend the weekend with this very sweet family. Saturday We had a girls day with ...

I was feeling a little nosey, so I thought I would look in on you and see if you're sitting at your computer and if you're OK. Yup, there you are and you look great!

Thanks to Amy @ Signs, Miracles, Wonders for hosting Then Sings My Soul Saturdays. Now go check out her blog and all the other participants.

Sunday Kathy made us sandwiches for dinner. She made it a very well balanced meal and it was super yummy too! Monday My computer at work died about a week ago and to get me back up and running so I could work we pulled an old computer out of the storage area. I thought the computer I had was slow but when I got the replacement it was even slower. I couldn't believe that was possible. Needless to say later on in the week we bought a new computer. I am VERY THANKFUL for the faster computer. I feel like I can actually work now. Tuesday I got this lovely hand made card from a fellow stamper. I just love the embossed papers. Wednesday Paul plays pool (billiards) on Wednesday nights so Kathy and I have girls night. This week Paul got home extra early and totally surprised Kathy with 6 dozen flowers... you did good Paul! Thursday We had Pam and Peter over for dinner. We are so thankful for them! You will probably be hearing me mention them often this year. They live about 5 minutes...

Thank you Kathy for always thinking of others. Thank you for opening your home to me. Thank you for putting up with me. Thank you for your example of loving others. Thank you for being a wonderful big sister... I love you!

Thanks to Amy @ Signs, Miracles, Wonders for hosting Then Sings My Soul Saturdays. Now go check out her blog and all the other participants.

A friend emailed this story to me and I just had to share. --------------------------------------------- One day, when I was a freshman in high school, I saw a kid from my class was walking home from school. His name was Kyle. It looked like he was carrying all of his books. I thought to myself, 'Why would anyone bring home all his books on a Friday? He must really be a nerd.' I had quite a weekend planned (parties and a football game with my friends tomorrow afternoon), so I shrugged my shoulders and went on. As I was walking, I saw a bunch of kids running toward him. They ran at him, knocking all his books out of his arms and tripping him so he landed in the dirt. His glasses went flying, and I saw them land in the grass about ten feet from him. He looked up and I saw this terrible sadness in his eyes. My heart went out to him. So, I jogged over to him as he crawled around looking for his glasses, and I saw a tear in his eye. As I handed him his glasses, I said, 'Those...

We tried this new recipe and we were super impressed! Crockpot BBQ Beef 12 oz beer 1/2 bottle honey bbq sauce 1 Tbsp minced garlic 2 Tbsp Worcestershire sauce 2 Tbsp Ketchup 1 tsp cumin 1 piece of beef (we used a roast... the original recipe called for beef brisket) 1 onion, minced 1 container of whole mushrooms Put all ingredients in crockpot and cook on high for 6 to 8 hours or on low for 8 to 10 hours. Shred meat with 2 forks and return to sauce. We used this meat and made tacos but the recipe suggested the meat being served on a toasted bun. Either way this meat was delicious! Enjoy!

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January has come and gone and February is going by just as fast. Life is busy right now but it's a good busy... I can't complain. Sunday Kathy and I went to the Christian book store... I can't even remember why we went but they had a huge sale going on and I couldn't resist.... I bought all these DVDs. Monday We went out to dinner with 2 ladies from the church. We decided to meet at 3 Tomatoes & a Mozzarella because then after dinner we were heading to Sam's club to do some shopping. It was fun, delicious and we actually got alot accomplished! Thanks Pam for getting us into Sam's Club. Tuesday I started playing Words with Friends with my Grandmother. We finished this game and I started a new one but when I invited her she declined the game. Very quickly she called Kathy and told her she wants to play the game with me she just hit the wrong button...it was too cute! Wednesday We headed over to Pam's house to keep her company while her husband was out...

Thanks to Amy @ Signs, Miracles, Wonders for hosting Then Sings My Soul Saturdays. Now go check out her blog and all the other participants.