Laser Surgery Consultation (Feb.18, 2022)

 So we were up and on the road by 7 am this morning.

It wasn't snowing so we were really glad we decided to wait.

After the Fort, the roads were pretty much clear.

We made it to Edmonton in plenty of time for my appointment, we even had time to stop for breakfast at Subway.

Jason dropped me off at 10:45.

They told me it would take about 2.5 hours so Jason was going to go keep himself busy then come back for me.

They did a bunch of different testing on my eyes then I saw the Optometrist and she went over my options with me.

She said they could do Laser Surgery or this optical surgery where they actually remove the lens from your eye and surgically implant a new one.

Because I'm nearsighted but starting to need reading glasses as well, she said they could correct for different things in each eye.

She gave me two sets of contacts to try out.

The first set would simulate the laser surgery then the second set would simulate the actual lens implant.

They went over the cost with me as well, the laser surgery is $2000 per eye and the lens surgery is $4900 per eye.

So I think the lens surgery is kind of off the table as that is very pricey but I'm going to give both sets of lens a try just to see.

They had to dilate my pupils which is why Jason had to come with me, I wasn't able to drive.

The appointment did take about 2.5 hours like they said it would.

He took this picture of me when I got out to the car, my pupil is nearly as big as my iris.

The sun felt very bright so I had to wear sunglasses but aside from that, it wasn't too bad.

We hit up the Nike store in South Common since we were in the area and Jason ended up getting himself a pair of Nike Zoom Alphaflys.

They are bright orange - I love the color.

After a bit of shopping we were starting to get hungry.

We felt like having burgers so went back to Woodshed Burgers.

I had the special, the Millwoods 402.

Jason had the Juicy Lucy.

Their burgers are delicious.

We also shared an order of the BBQ Beef Loaded Fries.

We went to the mall and did some shopping around.

We both wanted to have some frozen yogurt but discovered that our favorite place in the mall down by the movie theater was gone.

Luckily we found another spot and they had sugar free frozen yogurt which was awesome.

Such a great treat.

We found a spot to sit and eat our frozen yogurt.

We spent so much time wandering about the mall that it was late by the time we headed to the hotel to check in.

We were staying at Coast Inn again and I thought their gym closed at 9 and I hadn't run my 1 mile yet so I figured I'd be heading outside for a run once we got there.

Jason said he'd come with me and run slow.

Turns out that their gym was open until 10 pm and it was not quite 9 pm yet so we had time.

Luckily they have 2 treadmills so we were both able to get a run in.

It's hard to take a selfie when you are running - kind of blurry but you get the idea.

Jason tested out his new kicks - aren't they pretty?

I did my 1 mile then I changed into my bathing suit and jumped in the pool for a dip.

Jason joined me too when he was done - he ran 5 k first though.

We swam a bit and spent some time in the hot tub - it was a nice treat after a work out.

Haylee posted this cute picture of her and Freya, thought I'd share.

That's all for today, until next time, be happy!

Trip to the City - Delayed (Feb.17, 2022)

When Freya got up this morning she picked out her own outfit.

She picked a bathing suit, ha ha!

She dropped in to visit me while I was working and gave me a big kiss.

Look at those lips puckered up!

Of course Grandma had to give her a kiss back.

She was being so silly!

After work I went down and hopped on the treadmill.

Took me 13.51 to get my 1 mile in.

Stayed on a bit longer just to get to my 13,000 steps.

Worked up a bit of a sweat.

We were planning on heading to the city tonight and we were going to stay for two nights so Kody and Haylee came and picked Freya up.

We packed our suitcases, loaded them up in the car and headed out.

We stopped to gas up and decided that the weather was just too bad to carry on.

It was snowing and blowing and just about to get dark so we figured we'd go home and head in to the city first thing in the morning instead.

I have an appointment at  10:45am to see about getting laser eye surgery, so we'll have to leave about 7 am to make sure we get there on time.

Even if it is still snowing, at least we'll be driving in the daylight.

So we watched some travel vlogs and then headed to bed.

That's it for today, until next time, be happy!

Cute Valentine's Day Craft (Feb.16, 2022)

Made myself a yummy breakfast this morning. 

Just look at all those colors and even better, -2 points on the new WW plan.

Freya wanted to come over so Kody dropped her off after he picked her up from school.

She made this cute picture for Kody and Haylee for Valentine's Day.

So cute!

Jason was home but she still came in my office and hung out with me for a bit.

After work I went down and popped on the treadmill.

I wanted to do at least 5k and I did it.

Sweaty selfie.

Paddington just chilling in his spot.

Like is that even comfortable?

Papa carried Freya around in his backpack for a bit.

She loves that game.

Then they chilled and watched videos together before we called it a night.

She spent the night with us.

That's all for today, until next time, be happy!

Trigger Finger (Feb.15, 2022)

Tuesdays mean lots of meetings for me. 

I did manage to prepare myself this breakfast platter full of goodies and -2 points overall.

I'm digging this new plan!

There was a bit of shoveling that needed to be done at lunch today, it didn't take my whole lunch hour though thankfully.

I wanted to go out for a run but it was just too cold out there for my liking so treadmill it was.

I did get 3.2 miles or 5k done though.

I pushed myself to do it at a faster pace and it felt good.

I had a quick shower afterwards as I had an appointment for a massage.

She worked on my middle finger on my right hand which I've been experiencing 'trigger finger' on and it seems to be getting worse lately.

I think it's all the shoveling that is causing it.

She showed me some exercises I can do - hopefully if I do them, it will go away, it's a very strange, uncomfortable and even kind of scary feeling.

It has never locked up and stayed but every time it 'locks' I'm afraid that it will be the time that I can't get it open.

I really hope that never happens.

That's all for today, until next time, be happy!

Back in the Weight Loss Groove (Feb.14, 2022)

Weigh in day today.

I've really been following WW this week, tracking my points, not going over so I am expecting a loss on the scale today.

I was 191.0 lbs.

Yay

That's a loss of 3.8 lbs and more importantly, I finally feel like I'm back on track, back in the groove of things.

I'm heading in the right direction again.

Freya spent the night again last night.

I had to work so I got her all set up on her little recliner beside me in my office and it was really good.

I was actually able to get plenty of work done.

Kody finished work early and came and picked her up just after lunch.

So I headed to the office this afternoon just to file a few things and see if there was any work on my desk to pick up.

Jason is such a romantic!

It is Valentine's Day today and I normally get Jason a card or chocolate or something but we are both really trying to stick to WW and so I just didn't bother this year.

After work I hopped on the treadmill.

I was hoping to get a run in outside today but I'm just such a baby when it comes to the cold.

I did make myself get in at least 5 k though.

It felt a bit hard today, I took a couple of minute long walking breaks but it still counts, right?

Sweaty selfie.

I wanted to be started my marathon training by now and I still haven't even looked at the three plans that I printed off.

I'm going to make that a priority this weekend.

Adrien couldn't make it last night for supper so he brought the kids over tonight to see mom.

They stayed to visit for a little bit, opened the gifts that Jen had sent with mom for them.

I forgot to take pictures.

They ended up leaving just as Jason was getting home from work.

Jason went out for a run when he got home - he is so dedicated!

I was feeling really tired so I hit the hay early.

That's all for today, until next time, be happy!

Pizza and Chocolate Covered Strawberries (Feb.13, 2022)

 I got up early this morning and got an episode of the new season of Sweet Magnolia's in before Little Miss woke up and joined me.

I love our morning cuddles.

Doing Nanny's hair.

She had mom playing dolls with her.

She can be very bossy - gets in honestly though.

She took a picture of Mom.

I had invited everyone over for supper today to see Mom and Jason made pizzas last night that I just had to throw in the oven.

Morgan made us chocolate covered strawberries for Valentine's Day.

OMG - they were so good, I couldn't stop eating them.

Mom and Morgan.

Jen had sent gifts for her too so she was opening them.

Freya was helping.

Rob and I.

Adrien and Kody ended up having to work late and Tanner was working too so Rob and Morgan were the only ones that ended up coming over.

We had a nice visit though.

Chilling with Papa.

She ended up spending the night again.

It's so hard to say no to her.

After everyone went home (with lots of pizza) I went down to get my 1 mile done.

I really wasn't feeling it as you can see by my time, 16.09 to get it done.

It's done though and sometimes those ones I don't want to do are the ones I'm most proud of.

That's all for today, until next time, be happy!