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Thankful Thursday

Here's what I am thankful for this week:

• surviving last weeks hot weather 
• air-conditioners (we need them again for the next couple of days as well as yesterday)
• holidays and spending a quiet time at home with Mark and the boys
• the boys not fighting (sadly when they spend too much time together they argue and get really, really grumpy with one another and then we all suffer)
• Gift cards for Woolworths supermarket where Brodie and I did a BIG grocery shop. It was nice to be able to use the card and only need to add a little bit of money to the total amount
• putting my 'fat' feet up at the end of the day and knowing that by morning they shouldn't be quite so swollen
• finding out which class I will be teaching in Primary. I no longer have the Sunbeams. I will have the CTR 4 class. Although that being said my Sunbeams from this year will now be the CTR 4 kids
• Surviving 2015 and looking forward to 2016 and what it will bring to my little family

What are you thankful for this week?

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Fitbit Daily Summary for December 30, 2015

Total steps: 4773
Floors climbed: 2
Calories burned: 2190
Elevation gained: 6.1 meters
Traveled: 2.86 kilometers


December 30, 2015
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Weekly Fitbit Summary 21 Dec - 27 Dec 2015

Fitbit Daily Summary for December 29, 2015

Total steps: 7050
Floors climbed: 9
Calories burned: 2327
Elevation gained: 27.43 meters
Traveled: 4.24 kilometers


December 29, 2015
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Fitbit Daily Summary for December 28, 2015

Total steps: 7210
Floors climbed: 11
Calories burned: 2316
Elevation gained: 33.53 meters
Traveled: 4.33 kilometers


December 28, 2015
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My Christmas Gifts

I know I am a few days late posting this but I've been busy doing other things.

Death in Paradise is from Brodie. Call the Midwife Season 3 is from Angus.
I love those shows

The dremel is from Mark and Brodie.
I know you may be thinking it's an odd gift but it's not really. I'm using it for my feet.

A dremel looks very much like the tool that my podiatrist uses on my feet. I can look after my feet on my own between visits.

Fitbit Daily Summary for December 27, 2015

Total steps: 8006
Floors climbed: 13
Calories burned: 2412
Elevation gained: 39.62 meters
Traveled: 4.8 kilometers


December 27, 2015
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Affirmations Jar

I think this is a brilliant idea. What a great way to remember all of the wonderfully good, small things that happen in our lives. Ones that we may forget otherwise.
I am wondering if I should use a jar or just record them in a nice book.

Fitbit Daily Summary for December 26, 2015

Total steps: 6328
Floors climbed: 12
Calories burned: 2260
Elevation gained: 36.58 meters
Traveled: 3.8 kilometers


December 26, 2015
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I Must Be Unwell - I Don't Feel Like Crocheting

Would you be shocked to know that I have not picked up my crochet hook since the middle of November? That it's been around six weeks since I put my hook down? That the last project I made I wasn't even interested in making but I only did it because a friend asked for a baby blanket.

To be honest I have felt no inclination to begin a new project and I haven't even missed it.

I have to be sick or something. Perhaps in the new year I might get my crochet mojo back but for now I don't feel interested at all.

Fitbit Daily Summary for December 25, 2015

Total steps: 3550
Floors climbed: 0
Calories burned: 2031
Elevation gained: 0 meters
Traveled: 2.13 kilometers


December 25, 2015
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Merry Christmas

Wishing you a wonderful Christmas filled with much love and laughter.

May you all be able to spend it with those you love.

Fitbit Daily Summary for December 24, 2015

Total steps: 6240
Floors climbed: 11
Calories burned: 2278
Elevation gained: 33.53 meters
Traveled: 3.74 kilometers


December 24, 2015
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Christmas Tree Napkin Folding

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Video: Beautiful Shells Blanket Part 2

Beautiful Shells Blanket Part 2

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Video: Beautiful Shells Blanket Part 1

Beautiful Shells Blanket Part 1

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Thankful Thursday

Here's what I am thankful for this week:

• cool changes that drop the temperature from 39°C (102°F) to 19°C (66.2°F) in 30 minutes or so. That relief felt wonderful.
• rain - the fire fighters needed it. There were quite a few fires during our 4 day heatwave. Sadly some were deliberately lit.
• getting my car back. It broke down 10 days ago in a town 40 km (25 miles) away. Our Bishop from Church even came to our assistance when it broke down to try and help. Sadly he wasn't able to. It had to be towed to a mechanics in that town. It turns out that the distributor needed to be replaced. Definitely not the best time of year for that to have occurred.
• Lise, my Relief Society President, she is helping me get ready to go to Temple. I am nervous but excited at the same time. I just need to get my Temple recommend.
• our Ward and the wonderful people who prepared a surprise for us. We were given a hamper filled with scrumptious food to help us out. Our Bishops wife and two of their daughters dropped it off on Monday. I don't know who organised it but THANK YOU so much. Your work has been appreciated. Feeling the love here at this special time of year.
• having a friend of Mark's around for dinner. It's always nice to catch up with Ron.

What are you thankful for this week?

Fitbit Daily Summary for December 23, 2015

Total steps: 4193
Floors climbed: 1
Calories burned: 2091
Elevation gained: 3.05 meters
Traveled: 2.52 kilometers


December 23, 2015
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Weekly Fitbit Summary 14 Dec - 20 Dec 2015

I know that I haven't posted much these past few days. With it being silly season and all I have been busy doing other things. And to be honest with the weather being so hot last week I just never felt like doing anything. At least this week has been cooler than last week (so far).  I really do dislike Summer a lot. It is not my favourite season.

Fitbit Daily Summary for December 22, 2015

Total steps: 6046
Floors climbed: 2
Calories burned: 2370
Elevation gained: 6.1 meters
Traveled: 3.63 kilometers


December 22, 2015
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Fitbit Daily Summary for December 21, 2015

Total steps: 8400
Floors climbed: 11
Calories burned: 2427
Elevation gained: 33.53 meters
Traveled: 5.04 kilometers


December 21, 2015
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Fitbit Daily Summary for December 20, 2015

Total steps: 4428
Floors climbed: 12
Calories burned: 2221
Elevation gained: 36.58 meters
Traveled: 2.66 kilometers


December 20, 2015
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Fitbit Daily Summary for December 19, 2015

Total steps: 3103
Floors climbed: 0
Calories burned: 2059
Elevation gained: 0 meters
Traveled: 1.86 kilometers


December 19, 2015
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Day Three of Temperatures Like This #blog

That's over 100F in the old scale. A cool change is meant to arrive tomorrow some time. I'm not sure when at this stage. All I know is I am so hot and tired and I don't have the energy to do anything. Roll on cool change!


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Fitbit Daily Summary for December 18, 2015

Total steps: 3842
Floors climbed: 2
Calories burned: 2168
Elevation gained: 6.1 meters
Traveled: 2.31 kilometers


December 18, 2015
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Fitbit Daily Summary for December 17, 2015

Total steps: 5183
Floors climbed: 3
Calories burned: 2237
Elevation gained: 9.14 meters
Traveled: 3.11 kilometers


December 17, 2015
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Fitbit Daily Summary for December 16, 2015

Total steps: 7201
Floors climbed: 15
Calories burned: 2385
Elevation gained: 45.72 meters
Traveled: 4.32 kilometers


December 16, 2015
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Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them - Announcement Trailer [HD]

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Weekly Fitbit Summary 07 Dec - 13 Dec 2015

I have to admit that I have not been quite as active as I would like. Summer has arrived and so has the hotter weather. I have managed to walk when it's cooler but I really don't feel like walking when it gets hot. At least I still managed to walk over 25 km for the week. That's always a good thing in my book.

Fitbit Daily Summary for December 15, 2015

Total steps: 9787
Floors climbed: 8
Calories burned: 2530
Elevation gained: 24.38 meters
Traveled: 5.87 kilometers


December 15, 2015
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Video: How to Make Easy Apple Pie Cupcakes

How to Make Easy Apple Pie Cupcakes

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Fitbit Daily Summary for December 14, 2015

Total steps: 7153
Floors climbed: 10
Calories burned: 2342
Elevation gained: 30.48 meters
Traveled: 4.29 kilometers


December 14, 2015
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Video: 66 (Old) Movie Dance Scenes Mashup (Mark Ronson-Uptown Funk ft.Bruno Mars)

66 (Old) Movie Dance Scenes Mashup (Mark Ronson-Uptown Funk ft.Bruno Mars)

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Fitbit Daily Summary for December 13, 2015

Total steps: 5027
Floors climbed: 1
Calories burned: 2258
Elevation gained: 3.05 meters
Traveled: 3.02 kilometers


December 13, 2015
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Video: Zac Brown Band - Colder Weather (Official Music Video)

Zac Brown Band - Colder Weather (Official Music Video)

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Video: Rascal Flatts - I'll Be Home For Christmas

Rascal Flatts - I'll Be Home For Christmas

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Fitbit Daily Summary for December 12, 2015

Total steps: 10184
Floors climbed: 10
Calories burned: 2694
Elevation gained: 30.48 meters
Traveled: 6.11 kilometers


December 12, 2015
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Unintentional Cat Trap

Missy Issy got busted on the table. Well, technically she wasn't on the table she was in a box that just happened to be on the table. She was found there asleep in the early hours of the morning the other day. Only thing is we don't let our cats go on to any surfaces where we have food ie: kitchen benches and the table.

She's a cheeky thing that's for sure. It's just as well I love her! My little naughty tortie! 

Fitbit Daily Summary for December 11, 2015

Total steps: 4470
Floors climbed: 0
Calories burned: 2147
Elevation gained: 0 meters
Traveled: 2.68 kilometers


December 11, 2015
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How to Clean Stove Grates with Ammonia - Easy and No Scratching

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My Baby Has Severe Sleep Apnoea

Angus participated in a sleep study back in October. I was thinking just a few days ago about how he went with it. I was informed when we made the booking that if it was bad that the Professor's office would contact us and we would get an earlier appointment that the one we have in February.

On Tuesday I received a phone call from our Doctors Clinic. The nurse who I spoke with said that the results came in and that Dr F has seen the report. It's not urgent but please come in to discuss the findings. I had already booked myself an appointment for Thursday (yesterday) was it okay for Angus to come and see him then? Sure no problem. Brodz also had an appointment too.

Yesterday the three of us went in to see our G.P. Brodz went first. I knew that Angus wouldn't want his brother to know what was going on. Not until he was ready to talk about it with him in his own time. Once Brodie left the room it was Angus's turn. It turns our my baby has very severe sleep apnoea. It has been recommended that he lose weight (he is a little tubby but certainly not overweight) and that he needs a c-pap machine.

I knew that he had sleep apnoea. After seeing news items on TV and from attending the Diabetes Support Group when someone came in to talk about it with us. I could tell that he had it. Although Angus being a teenager and being as strong-willed as he is you just cannot force him to do anything.

I asked our doctor if , in any way his adnoids may be part of the problem. They may very well be. Dr F. is sending a referral off to an ENT specialist. We were advised that it may take several months to get in to see one as we don'thave private health insurance. He will mention in the referral that Angus has had the sleep study done and what the results were. We will still bee seeing Prof. Sasse in February as planned.

For now I will continue to worry about my baby when he sleeps. I often listen out for his snoring. I worry when I cannot hear it. I am just surprised that if it was severe that we hadn't heard from the Professors office for an earlier appointment.  I guess now we play the waiting game.

Fitbit Daily Summary for December 10, 2015

Total steps: 6016
Floors climbed: 1
Calories burned: 2335
Elevation gained: 3.05 meters
Traveled: 3.61 kilometers


December 10, 2015
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Japan Gift Wrapping Hack Explained

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Thankful Thursday

Here's what I am thankful for this week:

• spending time with one of my Visiting Teachers, sadly our other visiting teacher was unable to come, and another sister from Church and enjoying lunch. It was nice just being able to catch up with one another
• cooler weather
• pedestal fans
• air conditioners (not that I have used ours inside yet but I appreciated the ones in the supermarket when we have gone shopping)
• seeing the dietitian last week and having her be pleased with my food choices
• almost 'normal' readings for my BGL's (Blood Glucose Levels)
• working really hard when I went to my group exercise session. I felt pretty good afterwards until I woke up the next day. Then I realised I had found some 'new' muscles.

What are you thankful for this week?

Fitbit Daily Summary for December 9, 2015

Total steps: 7400
Floors climbed: 11
Calories burned: 2344
Elevation gained: 33.53 meters
Traveled: 4.44 kilometers


December 9, 2015
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Video: Pomegranate Cous Cous Salad | One Pot Chef

Pomegranate Cous Cous Salad | One Pot Chef

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Video: Crochet Snowman Family: Adult Version

Crochet Snowman Family: Adult Version

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Fitbit Daily Summary for December 8, 2015

Total steps: 6403
Floors climbed: 1
Calories burned: 2354
Elevation gained: 3.05 meters
Traveled: 3.84 kilometers


December 8, 2015
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Fitbit Daily Summary for December 8, 2015

Total steps: 6391
Floors climbed: 1
Calories burned: 2352
Elevation gained: 3.05 meters
Traveled: 3.83 kilometers


December 8, 2015
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Fitbit Daily Summary for December 7, 2015

Total steps: 5364
Floors climbed: 7
Calories burned: 2250
Elevation gained: 21.34 meters
Traveled: 3.22 kilometers


December 7, 2015
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Fitbit Daily Summary for December 6, 2015

Total steps: 6506
Floors climbed: 14
Calories burned: 2324
Elevation gained: 42.67 meters
Traveled: 3.9 kilometers


December 6, 2015
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Video: Doctor Who Christmas Special 2015: Next Time Trailer - BBC

Doctor Who Christmas Special 2015: Next Time Trailer - BBC

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Video: Doctor Who Christmas Special 2015: Official TV Trailer – BBC

Doctor Who Christmas Special 2015: Official TV Trailer – BBC

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Fitbit Daily Summary for December 5, 2015

Total steps: 3810
Floors climbed: 1
Calories burned: 2118
Elevation gained: 3.05 meters
Traveled: 2.3 kilometers


December 5, 2015
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Fitbit Daily Summary for December 4, 2015

Total steps: 7653
Floors climbed: 11
Calories burned: 2424
Elevation gained: 33.53 meters
Traveled: 4.59 kilometers


December 4, 2015
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Video: Sainsbury’s OFFICIAL Christmas Advert 2015 – Mog’s Christmas Calamity

Sainsbury’s OFFICIAL Christmas Advert 2015 – Mog’s Christmas Calamity

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Dietitian - Health Update

Yesterday was a super busy day with lots of running around and lots of walking. I walked around 7.57 km (4.7 miles). Boy was I pooped last night when I went to bed.

My dietitian, Ulla, was very pleased when I saw her. She said that I have a very balanced diet (she had me record everything I ate over the past week). She was happy that I made good choices too. I went out last weekend for an early Christmas party and made smart food choices. It was also Angus's birthday on Monday and I made good choices then too. Only having half serves of dessert.

To top things off I had lost 2 kg since I saw her last. ALL GOOD!! I don't mind stepping on the scales at the moment. Especially when I see the numbers are dropping.

Ulla's tip for me over the Christmas break was to try to maintain my weight and not to put anything on. Sounds good to me but I am hoping that I will continue to lose some weight. If I don't that's okay but it would be a bonus if I did.

I am trying to base my food choices on the healthy food pyramid above but it's not always easy eating as much as it recommends. So I try to stick with the following:

• no more than 4 bread, pasta, potato or rice serves a day
• 2 - 3 serves of dairy per day
• 2 -3 serves of fruit per day (not always an easy thing to achieve)
• 4 serves of vegetables a day (sometimes I am able to achieve 5)
• 1 serve of protein a day (sometimes I have 2)

Ulla didn't say too much about that when I told her what I based my days on. So I guess I am doing the right thing.

I don't have an appointment to see her again. She said she will phone me up in February or March to see how I am going and find out whether I need to see her then. I'm crossing my fingers that I can continue to drop some weight and reach my target weight. That would be amazing. If I reach my target then I would have dropped 37 kilos (81 lb) since I was initially diagnosed with Diabetes. So far I have lost 30 kg (66 lb). You never know I may even aim for more.

Fitbit Daily Summary for December 3, 2015

Total steps: 12619
Floors climbed: 18
Calories burned: 2754
Elevation gained: 54.86 meters
Traveled: 7.57 kilometers


December 3, 2015
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Thankful Thursday

Here's what I am thankful for this week:

• the safe arrival of my new great-great niece Sienna-Grace
• wedding anniversaries
• making friends at the exercise group that I attend, the ladies there are wonderful. Especially Phyllis and Linda
• curious kitties
• feeling less tired this week. I am enjoying my longer sleeps.
• people who appreciated my crocheting

What are you thankful for this week?

Fitbit Daily Summary for December 2, 2015

Total steps: 7721
Floors climbed: 12
Calories burned: 2426
Elevation gained: 36.58 meters
Traveled: 4.63 kilometers


December 2, 2015
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Hell Bent Trailer - Series 9 Episode 12 - Doctor Who - BBC

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Weekly Fitbit Summary 23 Nov - 29 Nov 2015

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Moffat Teases "Outrageous" River Song in Dr Who Christmas Special

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Introducing My New Great-Great Niece

We have a new addition to the family. Her name is Sienna-Grace. She was born yesterday (December 1st) at 5:55 am, weighing 6 lb 6 oz and 47 cm long.

All of my gorgeous nieces. Mum is holding bubz and Grandma (Kylie) is sitting down next to her on the right.
Emily & Peta are at the back.

4 generations. My sister Vicki is on the left. The kids call her Nanna.

Sleeping beauty is so adorable

Proud Grandma

Sienna-Grace with her BIG Brother Zavier

There's only one thing missing from these photos. That's my Mum. She would have loved to have met her Great-great-grandchildren.

Fitbit Daily Summary for December 1, 2015

Total steps: 5468
Floors climbed: 3
Calories burned: 2275
Elevation gained: 9.14 meters
Traveled: 3.28 kilometers


December 1, 2015
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It's Our Anniversary Today

Today Mark and I celebrate our third wedding anniversary.

We don't have any plans for today. Not yet anyway. 

I think we are going out for dinner or lunch on the weekend.

It's hard to believe it's been three years since our wedding day. It feels longer :P well, maybe that's because we have been together for almost 10 years.

I'm thinking I should try my dress on again. I have lost more weight since we got married. 

It might look even better on me than it did that day (~_o) 

Happy Anniversary hon. I love you!! ♥♥♥

Yesterday was Angus's Birthday!

It was my babies birthday yesterday.

He turned 19!
How is that possible when I am only 29 (~_o) 

He had an amazing day and I cooked some of his favourite things for dinner last night.
Angus wanted roast chicken with roast veg (potatoes, pumpkin, carrots). For the cake he wanted a nutella cheesecake (I used the recipe from The One Pot Chef on youtube)

Fitbit Daily Summary for November 30, 2015

Total steps: 6427
Floors climbed: 13
Calories burned: 2357
Elevation gained: 39.62 meters
Traveled: 3.86 kilometers


November 30, 2015
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