Super Callie Fragilistic

Okay, I'm trying to have a family blog and then a blog for myself....we'll see if I can keep up.
One day at work about a month ago I decided that I was sick of being fat and that I was going to have a lap band to help control my eating. I have a regular exercise program that I've had for 10 months and I lost a few pounds but have since gained them back. I've had high cholesterol for the past six month and am on Meds for that but last month I found that I had diabetes and am not on Meds for that. So, now I'm pursuing the surgery. So far, I've gone to an informational meeting, my consult with a nurse and completed my sleep study. I have a meet with a shrink to make sure I'm not crazy and then I meet with a Doctor, a surgeon and 6 months of working with a dietitian. So, its a huge step but something I feel that I have to do for my health.

March 2008

Okay, so I did remember to blog this month!! Its been another crazy month. Thomas continues to travel all the time but after his trip next week to Orlando, he doesn't have anything on his calendar. But, I'm guessing by next week he'll have at least two new trips booked. Well, it finally happened. Tom's job in Wisconsin opened this past Monday. He of course, put in for it on the first day that is opened. The job closes on 04/03/08 so we may here something by the end of April. We are hoping for the move but we trust that God will take us where he wants us to go.

Last week, I was in Shepherdstown, WV in training at NCTC with the Fish & Wildlife. It was an awesome class and I'm so blessed that I was able to go!! It felt weird to be away from Tom and the kids but at least I was able to get a few a few nights of sleep. This month Kenna has finished speech and she had a good year, this was her third years so besides all of her ribbons she received a medallion. Volleyball has started and this makes Makenna very happy. There has only been two practices and since I was out of town, I haven't been able to see her play yet, but I will next Monday. This next weekend Makenna will be up in Brainerd at Craigin's for Grand Bethel 2008. She is entering only two baked goods but I'm sure she'll have a great time with our without a win in baking. Kevin is the sweetest little boy ever. Yesterday as we were getting ready to go to work/school, we noticed one little tear in his eye. We asked Kevin what was wrong and he was upset because no one has driven the truck and it was lonely. So, long story short....we drove the truck in today. Poor little Matt. On Easter Sunday, he was in the ER!! He had a high fever, 103.2 and very rapid breathing (84 beats a minute) we also found out that he had another ear infection (keep in mind he has tubes in) plus a sore throat. He's going today for a chest x-ray because he is coughing up so much stuff. Kevin was about 3 when he finally wasn't sick anymore. I'm sure he'll be the same way. Besides a trip to the ER, Easter was great. Auntie Sheila came down for a visit and dyed eggs with the kids!! We hid eggs and the kids love finding them. We went to church and it was wonderful to see the remodel complete. The above picture is in the fireside room in the lobby. After church, we came home and had a wonderful meal. It was nice to be with Sheila and we all wish she lived a little bit closer. Well, I guess that is all I can think about right now!!!

I'm trying to be a faithful blogger

Okay, life is really busy but I'm going to make a real effort to be faithful in blogging. I love to read other blogs and get so upset when it takes them forever to post, so I'm going to give this my all.

So, if you don't know me; my name is Callie and I'm married to Thomas and we have three children, Makenna (13), Kevin (4 1/2) and Matthew (1). We live in Apple Valley, Mn and as much as I like it here, I'm so ready to move out of the city. Thomas works for the U.S. Army Reserves and his unit will be relocating to Ft. McCoy, WI sometime this year. Tom has to re-apply for his current job so right now there is no guarantee that he even has the job. But, we know that God will take us were we are suppose to go. I work for the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service and work for the Engineers....I LOVE MY JOB!! I learn something new everyday and since I'm married to a government employed Engineer, its helped me appreciate what Thomas does for a living. We attend River Valley Church http://www.rivervalleychurch.org/ and its awesome. One of the bad things about moving out of state is finding a new church, but in the mean time we'll continue to serve at River Valley. Its hard to believe that Makenna Jo is going on 14, I still remember her as my curly head baby girl and not a young lady but I've been forced to deal with it. Makenna is a very lovely and talented teen, I just wish she was able to see that. She is a phenomenal volleyball player and she also plays softball but volleyball is her sport of choice. Her other favorite school actives is Speech and she does such a great job. In her spare time she is also involved with Job's Daughters. Our little Kevin is so funny and has quite the personality. He love all super hero's and Ben 10. When you ask him to do something around the house, he usually will say, "Sure, in 5 minutes?! He loves cartoons, magnets and transformers. He loves his big sister and chocolate. Out little Matt will be 1 tomorrow. He is a momma's boy and I'm okay with that. He isn't an easy baby and has issues with sleeping. He's having a sleep study done in April and I'm hoping they can figure something out. Well, our family isn't complete if I don't name all the animals. Klaus and KD are are kitties that we brought home from Germany. Then we have our 100# black lab named Bob and our little kitty is Jax. So, this is my family.