What's For Lunch?!

I decided my children needed to try new things! Therefore I gave them some ......

Yummy Frogs!

Bug Blood and Guts! (To dip the frogs in of course)

Frog Eggs!

Lilly Pads!

Fish from the pond!!

I think that this is a very well rounded and good meal. Even a teenager can enjoy the new and exotic tastes!!

What's In Your Lunchbox?!

My First VGNO!

I am very excited to say this is my first time doing this. I really hope I have done it right! I plan to try the drink and just kick beck and relax. Dont forget to check out the site and comment!


"The Name Game"

Use the first letter of your name to answer the questions. Your answers need to be real places, names and things. Nothing made up :-> (You cannot use your name for #3 boy/girl "name" question.)


1. What is your name: Nolana
2. A 4 Letter Word: Neck
3. A Boys Name: Nicholas
4. A Girls Name: Norma Jean
5. An Occupation: Nuclear Engineer
6. A Color: Neon Orange
7. Something you wear: Necktie
8. A Beverage:Napalm-Death (Alcoholic Drink)
9. A Food: Nectarine
10. Something found in the bathroom: Napkins
11. A place: Napal
12. A Reason for being late: No Gas
13. Something you shout: Ni!

OK. It's your turn! I can't wait to see what you come up with.

School Daze!

Well school has started here in Hippo Town!

Actually it started on Monday,but due to the craziness and constant going and of course my hubby's and I's date night, I didnt write... "Bad Lama... ". The girls woke up great yesterday, had a very yummy Breakfast Egg Casserole that we made the night before. We also made them their lunches. On Mondays it is "Munchie Mondays", so I made a lunchable type of meal with cookie cutter shape meat and cheese (tiny), celery and carrots ( the child with braces got tiny pieces of carrot), grapes and 1/4 banana, tiny crackers, and a couple of small chocolate eggs. They loved it and had fun showing their friends. Even our 14 year old. Thy came home thourghly pooped and just kinda hung out till my parents sent them to bed. They each had a great day, in a way. Our 2 elementary kiddos loved it! Had a blast! Our poor Middle schooler got to sit around and wait since the middle school didnt have schedules till mid-day. Not one of their best ideas. But then i am having issues with the Middle school. Our high schooler was lost... yup, she was in a state of lost and was pretty frustrated about it. Couldnt even find her locker or where the buses were. Thankfully she saw many of her old friends and has a few classes with them.

WHEW!
Today started out fairly well. Darling Hubby stayed up all night to make the Turkey Sloppy Joes for the kiddos lunches... dont worry Im not a slave driver, he works night shift. Breakfast was tiny blueberry muffins and a Breakfast smootie. Ok, the smoothie didnt go over as well as I wanted. 1 child out of 4 like it. In fact my 14 yr old announced, " Mom, this is the nastiest drink ever!". Pfft.. kids.... Off they went to school, and down mommy went for a nap! Ahhhh.... Well, 3 of the girls have gotten home and have raved about the Sloppy Joes! Now it is time to fill out the TON of paperwork the schools like to send home. I have 12 pages to fill out just for 1 child. Yikes! Thats 48 pages for all 4 girls! You would think that they would have it on word doc to download and fill out. Save a whole lot of paper (and my fingers)!!

And On That Note....

I look forward to this year, we seem to be fairly organized (so far), and waking up good. Their schedules are good and their teachers are nice. I keep my fingers crossed and daily prayers said! Onward to the next day!!

Are You Sure Life Isn't A Semi-Truck?

Wow! Just when you think you are getting life somewhat organized....BOOM! You get ran over! Well, My diet has been nudged off the road for a little bit. I have been working on controling how much I eat. It is really hard since I am ALWAYS HUNGRY!! I am focused on cleaning, Purging and Organizing my house. It is going to be a tough trek. I am a pack rat... not as bad as my mom and dad, but I am still one. This summer my goal is to clean,purge and organize the entire house....even the garage. So that is why my diet has been nudged, not completely rammed off the road, just nudged. I am going to work on creating lists of what I can and Cannot eat, even put them here. Untill the 'morrow! Good night and sleep tight! Hope the Semi-Trucks of Life dont run you over anytime soon!!

Blogging My Weigh Through Fat.... My Journey using the T-Factor Diet

I have decided that since it is the summer, that I have had enough of covering myself. I have hid my body for over 20 years.

I want to blog my way through this, perhaps this way I will stick with it. I am so tired of dieting, but I know that if I want to see my children grow-up and see my great-grandkids, that I have to lose this weight. Wish me luck and please be tolerant of a new "Blogger". So Let's Begin......

Hello, My name is Nolana. On June 10, 2009, I weigh in at 315lbs. My goal is to lose 130lbs, getting myself to a heathly 185lbs.

I will be using the T-Factor Diet. It is a neat diet and has worked in the past. Through this next year, I will post the Joys, Struggles, and everything inbetween. For those that might actually read this, please leave a comment. Hopefully I will post each day of what I can eat, or have eaten or whats eating me. haha. I can't wait to see how this pans through!!

From FAT To FIT To FABULOUS!!!

To Name or To Initial

Why have the crazy bad guys made it hard for a parent to write their child's name in their Blog or Myspace or anything Internet related?! I love all of my kiddos names! I have the right to let everyone know that I picked out their name. Now, it would seem that I shouldn't. I have to either use their first initial or a nickname. I love reading other peoples blogs about their family life and love seeing some of the beautiful names out there. Is it any good to do that anyways? Are the bad guys really going to care if the info I put up is about "K" or "Bunny-Snickers"? How do I show the world how very proud I am about my kids, but at the same time hide everything about my kids. It isn't fair to the honest parents out there. My daughter playing the Baritone could very well encourage another daughter out there that is is ok to play a big instrument. But, if I hide it, how will they know. So I tell ALL of you bad guys.. to hose off! Go somewhere that only bad guys should go! Leave me to proudly exclaim my children's names and their good doings, without the fear that you (bad guys) will try to hurt them! And I tell all of you (Good Guys) to let your child's achievements be heard and let their names be sung in joyous exclamation!

I Am A Proud Parent and I Want To Let Everyone Know!!

Super Bowl Excitement!

I'm not much of a football fan. I do not quite understand the rules and whatnot. But I love watching my Cowboys and cheering them on. Unfourtunatly my Boys didn't go to the Super Bowl, so we picked a team to cheer on. The Cardinals are pretty awesome! My husband, my father and I cheered these boys on and watched a very exciting game! Did you know there is a high school kid (just fresh from) on the Cardinals? How neat is that?! Watching the one play that will live in everyones mind... the 100 yard dash... was so exciting, it had us out of our seats... yep, we cheered for the wrong team for just that moment. I truly enjoyed watching the game and even though our team didn't win... a mighty fine team did. I will continue watching all football games... hey! They look really cute in those pants! And I will probably never understand all of the rules, why bother? My hubby tells me everything. I do know that I will always enjoy it and love watching other people enjoy it too! Way to go Steelers!! and Good Job Cardinals!!