e-mooned, lol

I just got an e-mail with this in it and thought it was too funny. If you are one of these (!) and don't laugh, then you don't get my sense of humar. Laugh, it's funny.

We all know those cute little computer symbols called 'emoticons,'

where:

:) means a smile

and

:( is a frown.

Sometimes these are represented by

:-)

:-(

Well, how about some 'ASSICONS?'

Here goes:

(_!_) a regular ass

(__!__) a fat ass

(!) a tight ass

(_*_) a sore ass

{_!_} a swishy ass

(_o_) an ass that's been around
(_x_) kiss my ass

(_X_) leave my ass alone

(_zzz_) a tired ass

(_E=mc2_) a smart ass

(_$_) Money coming out of his ass

(_?_) Dumb Ass

You have just been e-mooned!

I Want to be the Biggest Loser!!

OK, so I know I'm not big enough to really be on the Biggest Loser, thank goodness. But I do want to lose about 35 pounds, 25 would be good, but 35 would be fantastic.

When the last season of Biggest Loser ended I thought. I have watched these people lose weight week after week and I just sit here eating ice cream and watch it happen. These people lost almost as much or more than I weigh. I can't even seem to lose 35 pounds. I felt pretty pathetic.

Not this season.

I am finishing off my last jar of European Nutela so it won't call my name anymore before I get serious. So the Biggest Loser starts on September 16th. I already have the books and have read all about it. I even did it for 5 weeks this past spring and lost about 10 lbs, I think. I didn't dare step on the scale. I don't like to know that I am failing. But my clothes actually fit me again.

So, that I am accountable to a large group of people, I think. I am going to keep track of my progress here on my blog. Posting wonderful "fat" pictures of myself hopefully only in the beginning with my progress. I always said when I was done having babies and nursing that I would get back down to a size 6.

So, anyone that would like to join me on this wonderful adventure would be great. It would be cool to know that somewhere out there we were doing it together.

Who wants to be a Loser with me? We will cheer each other on.

The Gavinator; Daddy Daughter; Olympics; NEW PUPPY

Gavin is Mister Handyman. James thought this little hammer was so cute. Gavin loves feeling like he is helping fix the house up. Such a big boy!

I guess James has Gavin working so hard that he fell asleep working on the computer.







Gavin really enjoyed Black Bean Soup we had for supper. These pictures really show Gavin's personality. He is always playing Peek-a-Boo. "Where's Gavin?".

"There he is."

Emily had a Daddy Daughter activity. Emily enjoyed shaving her dad (cover was glued on so there really wasn't any real razors). James styled Emily's hair. Of course the best part was the Ice Cream Sundays. Emily had a great time with her dad. James had fun because Emily did. What a great sport.

Emily showing off her Olympic gymnastic move. I remember the days when I was that limber. Good memories of days long gone by.


*New Puppy*

I must be completely crazy to agree to get a puppy, but knowing how wonderful it is to have a pet when you are a child over ruled crazy. The best part about this puppy is that it was free. It is so hard to find a free puppy these days. It is a pure mutt. My vote for a name was licorice but the kids out voted me with Sally.

This is little Sally. May she be a friend, protector, and companion to my children in these wonderful years. I will never forget my childhood dog, Tut. She was a wonderful companion and friend to me when I was a small child.

Welcome to the Ricker Gang Sally!!

Rain, Family, Fun

As I was in the kitchen making dinner I heard the rain falling. I knew the girls were outside and I called for them to come in, but they must not have heard me since there was no response. I had not heard any thunder and therefore felt safe with them staying outside and knowing how fun it is to play in the rain. I grabbed the camera and tried to get some candid pictures but I only got one or two before being noticed. Emily and Ashley were in heaven running through the rain and splashing in the puddles. Isn't it wonderful to be a child.

How beautiful the full moon was this week. James took the oppurtuniy of the clear night to take a couple of nice shoots of the heavenly body.

We were lucky to have my brother Bill in Ohio for just one day. We jumped in the car and drove 1.5 hours to were he was to spend a few hours with him. All of the kids thought it was great to get to know Uncle Bill better and they had a blast trying to jump all over him. When the summers get to hot in Phoenix you should bring the whole family to Ohio Uncle Bill.

Gavin loves to climb into the cabinets. It is those sparkling eyes and heart melting smile that keeps him from getting in big trouble when he destroys everything.

Thoughts

i am: born Carolyn Norton, Carolyn Ricker for the past 13 years. People that know me best call me Care.
i think: everyone should have 4 children
i know: life is all about family
i want: my house to be finished
i have: a wonderful life with a firm faith in our Savior Jesus Christ
i wish: Europe wasn't so far away and the cost of visiting wasn't so much
i miss: My drive through the country side in Germany to the wonderful little village we lived in.
i hate: people that lie, greed, laziness
i fear: anything bad happening to my family
i feel: that most people are inherently good
i hear: the theme song to "Greatest American Hero"
i crave: european chocolate, German ice-cream
i search: now that I am gospel doctrine teacher in church I am searching the scriptures
i wonder: why society has made life so complicated
i regret: not believing in my self worth while growing up
i love: the most vivid memories are the birth of my children, hugs and kisses from my children, watching my children try and try and then succeed, snuggling with James the two nights he is home, a clean house even if it only lasts 2 seconds, the smell of the morning air, feeling the Holy Spirit so strong it makes me cry
i care: for my family, being kind
i always: say I love you, know where my children are
i am not: good at everything
i believe: In Heavenly Father, his son Jesus Christ, the Bible and The Book of Mormon, if you do good good will be given to you
i dance: to make my girls happy and to embarrass Joel
i sing: Gavin to sleep, in the car
i don’t: always plan my time well
i write: not enouph
i win: when I make my children feel like they did their best and it was wonderful
i lose: when I snap at my children when I should have taken a time out to cool down
i never: think there is a limit to what people can accomplish
i listen: when someone wants to talk, when my children think something isn't fair, the promptings of the Holy Spirit
i can usually be found: in the shool room
i am scared: of losing any of my children, heights, snakes
i need: just one more hour a day
i am happy about: the love that James and I share as a family

Your Turn...

Dice, Sickness, Parades, & Chores

What a week we have had since we returned from PA last Sunday.

I didn't get any pictures of my first Bunco game, but I believe that everyone had a fun time. I am so excited to have started a Bunco group here in Ohio. It can in no way take the place of the wonderful women that I met in Germany, but it felt good having the dice in my hands again.

I loved visiting my brother and his family but I haven't enjoyed the week of Pink Eye that my children brought home. Three times a day with tea bags on their eyes.

Joel enjoyed walking in the community parade as part of his Cub Scout Pack. The Emily, Ashley, and Gavin probably got the better end of the deal with their bags of candy. They were nice siblings and shared with Joel when the parade was over.

Gavin always thinks he is a big boy. Gavin thinks that since Joel complains about mowing the lawn he will take over the job. Maybe in 7 years Buddy.