Mac-N-Seitz

My son Chris tried out and made it onto the Mac-N-Seitz 8 year old baseball team! This is a competitive traveling team that is tough to get on. I'm reaaaaaaaaaaaaly proud of him!

What a sad day....

LeRoi Moore 1961-2008. He died yesterday due to complications from an ATV accident he was involved in last June. Dave Matthews Band will never be the same. I'm so sad.

7 Months 1 Week 5 Days 10 Hours

The above is how long I've gone without ONE SINGLE cigarette. Yes, it's still a big deal. I'll probably be doing this counting until my 10 year mark! 16 years of my life won't be erased in 7 months. Anyway, yeah for me. No desire to go back.

I have been on a "diet and fitness program" since August 1st. My trip to Vegas was the last straw of sorts on my weight. I know I'm not fat...I'm really not overweight but I'm unhappy with my physical state. I'm flabby and flappy. I started putting everything I eat into a website that tracks calories, carbs etc and I've been doing cardio 5 days a week and guess what....lifting weights 3 days a week! How strange is that? I've never lifted weights in my life. I've been really enjoying it though. Jewel is even on board with it. I've lost 1 1/4" on my waist since August 1st already.

We bought 2 cars and sold 2 cars in the last month. Jewels car broke down- we sold it and bought her another one ...a nice 1997 Buick LeSabre. It runs very well and is pretty too. We had to look at a LOT of junkers to get to this one. We sold the Sable (Jeffs car) and bought him a 2000 Ford Focus. We'll pay that off in 2 years (or less) and then maybe get him a nicer car. Until he's in the 4cyl. gas saver. I'm SO over looking at cars- and selling cars. 2 drives to Topeka for titles too!

Well the kids started school again- thankfully. It's been a great summer...but I think we were all ready for school to start again. I enjoy the schedule and I think the kids do too.

Chris is trying out for a VERY competitive traveling baseball team next weekend. They are called Mac-N-Seitz. It's run by 2 ex pro ball players and frankly, it's the best baseball club in Kansas City. A lot of kids try out...only a few get selected. He has been practicing a lot and he's really good for his age. That does not mean he'll make the team but we're rooting for him.