The Henderson Family Chronicles

My parents volunteer on the Bonneville County Sheriffs Office Search and Rescue Team. Last night they got a call-out at about 8pm. They called and asked me to come get Baxter, their search dog, as they didn't need to search for the motorcyclists, just bring them out. Shortly after getting two teams in they got the call for the scout, and off they went. They finally made it home at dinner time today, after being up for 36 hours, out on a search for 20 of those hours. Read the text or watch the video for comments from my Mom. I am so proud of my parents! Click Here: Boy Scout Rescued Near Palisades Campground - Local News Story - KIFI Idaho Falls

I have slowed down a little on my reading. I have such a hard time controlling myself. Either I don't read, or I read straight through a book, barely braking for mealtimes. I have however, kept up with my list on the side of the blog off all the books that I've read...although I feel like i must have forgotten some...hmm... Anyhow, the list is there, please comment below the list if you have any thoughts on any of those books, or suggestions of ones to add to my list. And here are a few of my top recommendations from my recently read list:

Alright, I have to say that my last post got me a record number of responses. Amazing. And I'd like to update: I have no idea if I have lost my pound and a half for the week, but I have generally eaten less, and less "bad" stuff. I have also exercised EVERY day but Sunday. I have walked pushing the sit-and-stand for 45 minutes, or played DDR nonstop for 45 minutes (sometimes holding my daughter, now that's a workout), or mowed for an hour and a half. Many days I have done more than one of these. It's gotta count for something. I would like to try Yoga, and I am DYING to try Zumba, but I worry about actually GOING. I also want to ride my bike a little more. I think I want to train for a 25 mile charity ride - but it is in a month and a half, and I am not sure I'll be ready for this year. My new question to my support group out there: Do you have any favorite workout music? I want to make a CD of music that really makes me move, or at least put it on a MP3 playe...

Well, here it is, in print. I am ready to commit to losing weight. This isn't about looks, but about health and energy. Well, and maybe about looks a little. This picture taken today was the straw that broke the camel's back: So my birthday is 22 weeks away, and I want to be down 30 lbs. My biggest opponent has been late evening snacking. When Andrew leaves for work I turn on a movie and munch. I think what I want is a treadmill so instead of eating while I watch, I can walk. What has worked for you? What have you found to help you control the munchies? How have you worked exercise into your married-with-children life? Is anyone else with me? 30 lbs in 22 weeks? You can DO IT! I think I can...I think I can...I hope I can.....

So apparently the last pictures I took were in February and March. My excuse is that my camera batteries were dead, but seriously, I think I am just lazy.  So I am trying to pump up my picture taking by a bunch. I am even thinking about following this movement where you take a picture every day. In fact, yeah. I am gonna try it. Yay, a goal! Go ME!!!! These are from last week:

Well, friends, it has been a while. I'd love to tell you it's because I have been killer busy. I have been a teensy weensy bit busy, but not really. Andrew has been looking for hospital jobs like crazy, applied for every one he finds in the area, and has interviewed for a few. Last week he got offered a on-call job at Redicare. They recently changed their hours to 24 hours a day, and Andrew will get called in if in a night shift (between 8pm and 8am) they get slammed. The nice thing about the job is that it gets his foot in the door to Mountain View Hospital. Maybe that will lead to something better. After 8 years at Nursing Homes, or "Skilled Nursing Facilities" as they prefer to be called, he is ready to move on. He is going camping this week with his buddies, and has been looking forward to it for (literally) years. He is currently working a new schedule of 4 days on, 4 off, from 9pm to 7:30 am. I have been enjoying Cooper-free days. I watched Janna's baby ...

I have a lot of passions. I love my family, and a clean house. I love papercrafting. I love floorplans, both designing them and just pouring over them. I love fancy dresses. I love sewing, especially piecing quilts and making little girl clothes. I love reading and writing. I really really love reading. I always have. I have little or no self control when it comes to reading. Once I get sucked in I only do a minimum to maintain order and health until the book is done. Luckily I read around a hundred pages an hour, depending on the book, so if you just let me sit down and do it, I'll be done by the end of the day, or if I don't start till the kids are in bed, we are usually okay! This great passion of mine has led me to add a new list on the left of my blog, it is a list of books I have recently read and at least liked, if not loved. You'll find a mix of YA and Adult fiction. It will be a blend of fairy tales, mysteries, LDS, romance, historical, and contemporary. I love alm...