For the record I did keep my weight down even though its been a long time since I have been to the gym. I lost a total of 40lbs but apparently 5lbs were reminiscent and decided to come back for 'old times sake'. With the recent hormonal changes I have been bloated for a few days. I want to keep up a workout but we will see if my determination/motivation prevails.

Hey remember me?

Hello. Its been a while. A lot has happened. If I were to sum it up I think I would just call it 'life'. It is the end of January 2012 & 2 days ago I discovered I was pregnant with my 4th child! We are very excited. I feel oddly protective of this pregnancy for unknown reasons. I have of course announced it but still feel a weird type of 'shielding', for lack of a better word. I have actually wanted another baby for a few years now but well Mr. Bowie needed more convincing. Our desire is for a boy but we'll be happy either way. I don't know if I'm going to find out the sex or not. We didn't find it out with #3 & we were so set on having a boy that we never considered a girls name. So when she came that made for a very frustrated vital records clerk which in turn made a equally frustrated mommy.

We just came back from a visit to California, sans Bowie, to see family & watch my lil sis get married. I really don't like weddings & this particular one heightened my disdain but I digress... shes married now and that's all I will say. My father was diagnosed with stg 4 pancreatic cancer a few weeks ago & starts chemo next week (approximately). Oh for a little bit of irony, the baby is due on his birthday (which is also my maternal grandfathers bday). It was great seeing extended family again, always fun. My grandparents physical conditions were made obvious to me, even though my strong, independent grandmother has it 'under control' its clear she needs help. Help that I don't think I can give her 2000 miles away. I feel bad but I am trying to work with mom to get something set up. It would be better to live closer but we have no desire to move to California. Great place to visit, not to live as far as I'm concerned.

My 3 little ones are growing and getting smarted daily (non-bias statement , I promise). Jack will be 10 next month! Im in a little shock over that. Hes really a typical boy. He's mischievous, funny, sweet, charming & cute to name a few {smile}. Miss Efficient i.e. Sydney is a lot like I was/am but in her own way. Shes pretty direct, organized, straight forward. She's a leader thats learning how to lead. I love it. Miss Casey is... a character. She is very humorous & she enjoys the spotlight. She has quite the following on my facebook account for her frequent funnies. I cant imagine what personality we will add to this group this year but I am excited.

I hope to keep in contact more as their is a good bit more to tell but I am still homeschooling and class is in session so I must leave.