man it has been a long time....

SOOOOOO MUCH HAS CHANGED since my last post.....

to make it short....

Toby changed jobs, we sold our house, we moved, Kaitlyn started school, I opened a new gym,

bought a new house, and started a new business venture.....WOW

We have moved......Toby was offered his first Superintendent job in Claude,TX. It has been always what he wanted so it was a NO BRAINER... We loved the idea of being closer to my parents and family, Amarillo, and of course, CHURCH... It is a great school and liked the idea of Kaitlyn starting school in a small school....... BUT ...... it wasn't that easy.... It is (and still is) so hard for me. I (we) loved Childress. We have gotten so close and involved in that great community. But atleast we get to keep in touch with everyone because of FACEBOOK and my weekly trips to Childress to check on F3.

We sold our house.....God is good. We sold our house in a very timely manner... It didn't seem like that at the time....but now we were truly blessed. We sold it to a great family...the new orthopedic surgeon moving to town this upcoming July. We truly miss our house, and our ADOPTIVE GRANDPARENTS...but we keep in touch...

WE MOVED....We couldn't find a house in Claude that we fell in LOVE with so we decided to least for the time being..... That was a learning experience to say the lease... I pray that we never have to do that again.... between not having AC (didn't work half the time), hot water (didn't work half the time) and SNAKE sized centipedes in my house.... I AM GLAD TO BE OUT OF THERE...

KAITLYN STARTED SCHOOL....:( My oldest started school....are you kidding me? She can't. She was so excited and still is. I am so thankful for Ms. Carol and Ms. Angie for getting her prepared for that day and her future. She loves it. We pray for Mrs. Burton everyday. Kaitlyn is me made over...... GOD BLESS HER! LOL

I opened another gym.....Since the day I opened F3-Childress I always dreamed to have a couple more....5 to be exact....that number might be adjusted after this one.... I was actually going to Dumas to look at the equipment to buy and bring to Claude....but I couldn't find a building in Claude....so I said...WHAT THE HELL....! (I put some thought in it...LOL) and we opened F3-Dumas....it is great and I have a great group of ladies that help me there.... I couldn't do it without the help I have in Childress and Dumas. AND OF COURSE...I have the best members ever.... I still haven't found a building in Claude, but I am teaching aerobics a couple of times during the week to help with my workout and other ladies in town.....
you can follow F3 - on FACEBOOK at - FUN FAMILY FITNESS (search by Childress or Dumas) or on twitter

We bought a new house.....I finally had it...and fortunately we found a house that we could work with....It is a fixer-upper to say the least....but that is ok with me... We haven't had tons of time to work on it...but hopefully we will soon. We painted in from HEAD TO TOE and have been working on the flooring....we will finish the kitchen, dining room, and laundry room flooring HOPEFULLY over Christmas. We also plan to recarpet everything, paint outside, pour a patio, plant...plant...plant....lots of bushes and flowers (if you know me...and my past yard...we have a lot of work ahead of us....I do miss my yard in Childress GREAT DEALS...)

started a new business venture......I was not meaning to really do this as a business venture...but you never know how life will go... I have a friend that started on ISAGENIX last year and lost 30 lbs and and lots of inches in ONLY 45 days. She has been asking me to try it for a LONG time...so I finally did....told her with no promises...I am not a sales person and DO NOT PUSH any products or anything on any of my friends and clients....but I have totally seen a difference in not only me, but others that have tried it....that I am a believer.....ISAGENIX is a system that helps your body naturally cleanse...which will lead to losing weight and making your overall health....EXPLODE...(again...I am not pushing this on you...but if you would like to check it out....go to my website at http://funfamilyfitness.isagenix.com and watch the videos on the bottom. It will transform your life...it has mine and my family in more ways than one...You can also call me at (806) 231-9620 or email me at stepholli@yahoo.com for more information... Be happy to help you MAINTAIN and NOT GAIN during the holidays and possibly lose....

I hope that all is good...and now that things are kinda settlin' down....

I will try to keep up on my blog...

GOD BLESS

YOU AND YOUR FAMILY

THIS HOLIDAY SEASON...

MERRY CHRISTMAS

I am released....

I just got back from the doctor and everything looks great.....
If you don't know....I had an emergency surgery last Thursday to remove my appendix....now that was exciting.....everything is great though....

we are so lucky to have such a great hospital and group of doctors.....they have saved my life twice now.....so I would say that I am indebted to them.....

love you Dr Green and Dr Henderson.....

Tucker with Picture Update

Childress Relay for Life Race

Childress Relay for Life 5K Race

F3 along with Red Red Runners Club is sponsoring a 5K to benefit the Childress Relay for Life. It will be during the Relay for Life Festivities on Friday, June 5th. The cost is $25 a person with all proceeds going to Relay for Life. We are also going to have a 1 Mile Walk/Run ($25) and a kids' race ($2). To be guaranteed a t-shirt you must register before May 7th. You can get your registration form at Fun Family Fitness or email us at funfamilyfitness@yahoo.com or call Stephanie at (940) 585-7970. Contact us for more details.

If you have a business, we would appreciate you printing out a flyer and posting it at your place of business. Also, if you have friends or family out-of-town that would like to participate, please forward this information to them.... The more the merrier...and more money raised for this great cause....

so sorry....

I promise an update and lots of pictures in the next couple of days.....I will have to let you know what is all going on.....miss you guys.....

weird question.....

has anyone tried the make-up....

Sheercover....

just wondering...I have been debating on ordering some for the longest time.....

(and yes....I used to sell Beauticontrol and still do...) but I am always looking for makeup that works and stays on...while you workout and go through the day.....

just curious.....

(I went ahead and ordered mine today.....so I will keep you informed)

random picture of the tuckers...

a random picture of the "little" boy...that is now almost 7 months...

Tucker quick update

We have been working on the house the last couple of weeks....everything is painted....now we are trying to get the countertops...and a couple more things and we will be done.....with what we are doing (and can afford to do right now)...
I will post pictures soon....

The boys have been sick this week...so we have been cooped in the house....but the advantage of that is.....I have done 3 weeks of laundry done...and somewhat cleaned the house....

ON ANOTHER NOTE.....Please pray for my cousin and her unborn baby....they have found out that the baby is having some complications with the heart....something has moved it. They go down to Dallas next week to do a MRI speciallized for babies.... Please pray for them and let everything be OK....

Have a great weekend...and if I don't get back to make a post....

Happy Valentine's Day

I need your prayers......DEARLY.....

I have a friend that is getting married tomorrow and she is really really sick. Can you say awful timing....? She is actually up at the clinic as we speak getting IV's and everything you can think of. She is already missing out on the luncheon that was planned for her....she might miss rehearsal....and just pray....pray....please pray....that she gets to attend her own wedding....Please pray for a quick...speedy recovery.....bless her heart....you are right...this is a day she won't forget...and I just hope she wants to remember it....

Please keep her and her future husband in your prayers. They have had a hard couple of months.....

They are taking their vows already to heart...."through sickness and health......"

it has been TOO long...

Some of you might know....but I am here in Austin with Toby at one of his conventions. While he is at the meetings...I am getting to rest, workout, read magazines, and BLOG....
Last night Toby and I went to a wonderful restaurant....FOGO de CHAO it was wonderful...fun and I totally recommend that if you are in Austin (and have some extra money to spend on a great meal) this is SOOO worth it...... I will be surprised if we don't have to get lunch there today..haha...
We went and had a great time last night even after our meal...

But while we were on our "date" we realized that we have not been away from our kids....for about 5 years....way to long..... I was also talking to Toby that I haven't even been shopping without my kids or having to rush back for something in about 3 years..... and girls that is not healthy. You appreciate your family and yourself much more if you take some time with you. And you never know...your family might even appreciate YOU more....

I have wonderful parents that WERE volunteered to keep the kids for a couple of days while I am here in Austin. Let's just say they are great and worth their weight in gold.

One thing I did do it go get my foot properly measured for tennis shoes....and they did a great job for Toby....but mine SUCK (pardon my language....) but I have heard they will take them back....my feet were hurting...my knees were killing me...and my toes were going numb....I think something is wrong. It is foggy here in Austin...so I will just wait for Toby to get back from meetings and maybe by that time it will be nicer....One thing I have enjoyed about Austin (other than 6th street) is seeing everyone walking, running, playing with their kids at the park...

I will keep you informed with the weekend away with my husband..and no kids....
DON'T wait this long....but it is worth it....

Am I surprised.....

I will have to write the complete story when I have some more time.....but this is a short take of it...

I have been tricked and surprised BIG. It was probably the biggest SURPRISE that has ever happened to me.....

Let's just say that Ms Carol called me to tell me that Toby got Man of the Year and I was supposed to call all of his family.....so I did as I was told....Little did I know he (and it sounds like the whole town of Groom and CHILDRESS) were plotting against me.

I found out tonight that not only was I fooled....by my family and husband...but more and more people.

I was honored as the BUSINESS WOMAN OF THE YEAR.... Holy cow.... I am truly honored..and surprised.... But like I said... my clients make F3 what it is... not me.... I love each and everyONE of you.... Thank you again....love ya lots....

They grow up TOOOO fast!

I am so excited and sad at the same time. I just realized that COLTON is about 6 months old....Kaitlyn is about to go to school......and Caden has outgrown all his clothes ( I am ready for short weather)...haha

I remember moving to Childress about this time 3 years ago. Caden was just learning to crawl...(Try painting an entire house by yourself with a 9 month old) Now we are watching Colton try to get up on his knees and go BACKWARDS...

Hug those babies...and everyone around you....

TIMES GOES BY TOO FAST...

Happy Anniversary.....

I want to wish my

Wonderful

Best

Parents

Happy Anniversary....

I pray everyday that I will be as good as parents as they were. They are the most hard working people that you will ever meet. They started out with nothing....and worked for everything that have. They made sure that we had everything we needed...and most of everything we wanted (without spoiling us...)


Most of my brothers and my friends...would rather hang out with them....They knew how to be our friend at the time we needed them...but knew (AND DID) put down the hammer when they needed to.


They have raised 3 successful and GOD-fearing children. They always let us know that GOD always had a plan and he will take care of those who believe. There is something to say about the quote...."The family that PRAYS together....STAYS together"


They raised us on a hardworking family farm. We started out moving pipe (irrigation pipe)....driving tractors....and everything that needed to be done....I (we) griped about it then...but now I look back and hope that my kids get the same opportunities I did to learn that some good ol' ELBOW GREASE will make you a better person.


They are 2 great volunteers...you need something ....either money or time....they will help as much if not more than they can....They are the ones that make me want to volunteer more...and make sure that I do my part.


Not only are they good parents......I COULDN'T ask for better GRANDPARENTS. My dad once said, "I wish we could've just have grandkids first..." (I hate to tell you dad...it couldn't happen) They love those kids and my kids love those guys.


Again I want to wish them a HAPPY ANNIVERSARY....and if you would....


JOIN ME AND SAY A SIMPLE PRAYER FOR THEM....and every married couple....


Marriage is the hardest job that you will ever have....but the PAY is worth it.

2nd day of colon cleanse.....

It tastes gross...and I really haven't seen a difference yet....but I do kinda feel better....and actually I am not that hungry...haha....but I have been stressed and thinking about other things than that.... If I hadn't been busy...it might be a different story....

I am better make it....(because someone really close to me doesn't think I will or can...) You better not tell me that because I will prove you wrong....even if it kills me...hahaha...

I learned a trick though...... Mix it really fast....drink faster....my holding your nose even TIGHTER....

I will keep you informed....

First Day of my DETOX

I just wanted to give everyone a (somewhat) update on my 7 day detox...

Can I say HOLY COW?

Every morning I am supposed to wake up and drink a glass of water...
and then I have to make the drink...yuCk....
then during the morning a piece of fruit or veggie...
lunch make the drink...yuCk
then around 3 another piece of fruit or veggie...
then at night you can have a piece of chicken and steamed veggies...

LET'S just say that CHICKEN never tasted that good...
and I am only on DAY 1....
again...I am asking for our prayers...ahahaha

Day 1- 4 Colon Cleanse and Liver....
Day 5-7 TOTAL body Detox...

I am going to make it....

I NEED YOUR PRAYERS!

I would like to ask for your prayers. I have a cousin that just told me that her little daughter has RSV...and they might have to put the little BERKLEY in the hospital.....and also have a wonderful friend that is going through one of the hardest time in her life....Please pray that God will work in her life to make her dreams come true...(and a little miracle)....and also please pray that GOD will is pushing me in a direction that I need to go....that it is happening for a reason and not a distraction....

GOD IS GOOD and PRAYER IS POWERFUL...

ONLY my brothers....

This Chris and a couple of friends.....(Chris is the one of the left)
This is Lance (the jokester) and his new sister-in-law LAUREN....
awful picture of lance.....

THE STORY GOES LIKE THIS....

Last night we went to the bball game as a family. I didn't bring in my cell phone, so Toby handed me his when he got a text from my little bro, Lance....

"Chris finally did it. I have a new sister. Steph don't be jealous."

(a little background - my brothers along with some of their friends went to Steamboat this week. And yes, Chris and a girlfriend went up there together....they have been off and on for about a year now.....so you never know)

So I kinda FREAKED out. Holy Cow...."I didn't know anything....he has denied that it was serious...and I was mad that my brother was not telling me the truth.." was what I was thinking... As you can tell....I am kinda like mother hen when it comes to my brothers...

So I texted my little brother that sent the text and asked "What? did he propose?"

Didn't get a text back....but a phone call from my poor mom.... "Stephanie can you get on facebook? " I said "No since I was at the game, but I will rush home to see what is going on." My parents had been visiting friends and they came home to messages telling them CONGRATS. One from a friend another from my dad's brother.... (remember this all happened in Colorado....my brother texted my cousin...my cousin called her dad....her dad called his brother (my dad's brother)....he called my parents to say Congrats....) My mom just wanted to know what was going on....

It was on my little brothers facebook page and a couple of their friends....So I was thinking it was a done deal.

I texted my other brother and told him "CONGRATS". Let's just say he texted back that it was a joke and not a very nice comment about our brother.

So let's just say...I will be surprised if my little brother has to walk home...I hope he brought his own car.

It is crazy how fast INFORMATION (true or not) travels through technology.

It is something we will LAUGH about later...but didn't know what to think about last night...

(ONLY my brothers...would do something like this and actually pull it off)

Still recovering from the STORM

Many of you might know...but on Father's Day of 08 ... Childress was hit by an awful storm. (I literally thought we were going to die...but thankfully we didn't) I was 8 months pregnant and nervous for my entire family's life....

After the storm we emerged from the closet and realized that we had not ONE window in the house...parts of the roof were blown off....and about a foot of hail in most parts of the house....

So we got busy...I was due in about 6 weeks and I didn't want to have to bring my little one in this mess....We got the windows, roof and most of the furniture replaced....

NOW IT IS TIME TO FINISH THE REST. We had the contractor come out yesterday. We are having to replace all the countertops, the trim, and redo the sunroom.....(that just happens to be the Kids' playroom....so what is a mom to do in the midst of winter) It will be interesting....But hopefully we will get everything done VERY SOON....

It feels good to be back....

After 9 months of pregnancy and 6 months of being a mother to a newborn......it feels GREAT to be back doing what I love......WORKING OUT with friends....(my dream one day is to be compared to Jillian....if you watch Biggest Loser you know what I am talking about) and helping make exercise as fun as it can get....
I LOVED IT...and everyone that came....YOU WERE AWESOME....and I expect to see you next week and every week. It is fun to teach a big class and I think everyone feels the same. We had 8 today...with many more wanting to come.....

I hope to see Lori, Amy, Amy, Linda, Linda, Becky, Cindy, and Susan....plus everyone that wants to come....

Biggest LOSER starts tonight.....

I am so excited....the new season of BIGGEST LOSER starts tonight......THANK GOODNESS...

Update....

I wanted to THANK everyone for their positive thoughts and prayers. We got a text this morning saying that everyone was going to be fine. I don't know for sure if everyone is home from the hospital....but it sounds like everything went well.

Some people were asking who they are.....They are our friends that live in Abilene. Toby went to school with Jesse in Clyde and he coached with him in Clyde and Grand Prairie. While we lived in Grand Prairie, I also got really close to the entire family especially Lois. Thank goodness for LOIS. She is one of those friends that doesn't judge...but is always willing to listen... They now how two of the cutest little girls....(they aren't little now) but that is kinda how I remembered them...

Thank you again for all the prayers....GOD is GOOD...

I have a FRIEND that needs your PRAYERS...

I have a great friend that was in an accident this evening along with her girls. They were on their way back from a friends house..... Toby got a text message this evening saying "Lois and the girls were in an accident. The car rolled a couple of times. The girls have bruises and Lois has some broken ribs and still waiting to talk to a doctor.."

Please pray for my friend and their family. I will update...

PLEASE SAY A PRAYER...