I'm sure I have forgotten to tell someone/someones. Uncle Steve had a heart attack about a month ago. He had a stent placed. He is doing well, now. He is very thin, has good cholesterol levels. The only risk factor he has is stress. He is trying to de-stress his life. I certainly wish him luck!!!! Learn from his experience--stress can get to you!!!

Hey! I'm so excited. I FINALLY achieved my goal this past week. First time in 2 months and I get to keep the $10 for me--not for the winner--unless that's me. (Unlikely!)

This next week I'm going to exercise 4 times and drink 48 oz (or more) of liquid a day. That is 16 oz of milk/day and 32 oz of water with maybe a glass of Crystal-lite once or twice during the week.

How come no one else is posting the results of their efforts? Come on, you guys. You made this up, now you have to own up.

Love,
Mom

That's right folks this is a picture of the cookie bouquet my lovely bride made me for Valentine's Day. You read it correctly, she made them or as I like to say, hand crafted those beautiful cookies herself.

More news, Saturday Anna and I will be skiing at Sundance thanks to PriceWaterhouseCoopers. Thanks PwC. Also, our friend and yours, Sam Brooks, will be in town March 2nd to attend an orientation at BYU's law school and staying at the BenAnna Bed & Breakfast in Provo.

I would like to dedicate this post to good dieting/healthy snacks. Please add yours to the list.

• Well, okay, this one isn't good, but it must be included: carrots. Made more palatable (but, unfortunately, less calorie-friendly) by dressing. Especially Anna's approximation of Cafe Rio's tomatillo ranch dressing.
• Craisins.
• Beef jerky.
• String cheese.
• Pretzels.
• A glass of V8.
• That's all.

* Oh. Just so you know why, I've set up word verification for the comments when I saw a spam comment on Mom's post this morning. Dang spammers. Buggin' everybody all the time.

Thanks for your encouragement! I'm taking Melissa's advice and setting a goal this week of exercising 3 times. If I can do that, next week, I'll try to "up" the goal.

Dear family,

It has been a day or two or maybe longer since my last post. This jouranl writing has been weighing heavily on my mind. I don't know why really. It's just important. Several times a week I read Connie what I have written. Despite the inconvenience I must admit I'm actually enjoying reliving memories made long ago. Only 50 more years to write about! Connie taunted me by saying: 'I only have 36 years to write about... sucks to be you." You're right Rdub took litterary liscense. She didn't say it sucks to be you. I hope you are all writing your own histories.

After I receive all of your family histories (assuming you will participate in the rdub Christmas gift.) I would like to assemble them into a book. Is there anyone who would like to be editor in chief for this grand project?

I am just as interested in Tim's, Paul's, Anna's, and Zach's history as those of you who were born into the Wheeler clan. Connie and I consider all 9 of you our sons and daughters.

Congratulations to whomever is going to get all the money I am loosing to the Wheeler weight loss challenge group! I guess if you can't loose weight, money is the next best thing!!!! (Rats!) I haven't given up yet, but . . .

Maybe if I focus on walking in Ben's 5K???? Maybe if I pay a kid in our ward to call me twice a day to see how I'm doing? Or come over to take me for a walk???? Or I could buy a large roll of duct tape????

Or if I put peanut butter in Baylie's kong every day, her gnawing & slurping will make me loose my appetite (see, there's something else to loose!) I may have to see if JVH would allow a dog with a kong so I can keep my motivation with me 24/7. :) (Fat chance on both my asking and them allowing it!!!!!!!)

Que sera!

Oooh, also, I forgot: because we're getting a new internet service provider (hereafter ISP), we have to dispense with our xmission website. Meaning: we have to get a real name (instead of phuff.whatever.whatever.somemorestuff.com)! So what do you think it should be? You can go to godaddy.com to see if domain names are already taken. Unfortunately, paulhuff.com is already being used by a rather, ah, interesting man. So... huffsarecool.com? youwishyouwereahufftoo.com? huffsforever.com? Help a girl out.

Well, for the Wheeler Weight Loss Challenge Week Four, I lost. Ten more dollars from me into the pot. I have no tips or advice to encourage the masses (all six of us) onward. Sometimes I just want a little deep-fried goodness, preferrably in chocolate form. Why can't I love carrots and tofu? Dude.

In other news, Caleb likes to climb in empty diaper boxes and get pushed around the house. The boxes are the perfect length for his little legs and he looks so pleased sitting in there, surveying the world from the vantage point of Pampers. He also spent much of the day today banging wildly on the dryer. I can't wait for warmer weather when we can spend more time outside.

Let's make a list of fun things to do this summer, shall we? I'll start.

• Take Caleb to Hogle Zoo.


• Sign up for a Parent and Tot swimming class.


• Have picnics outside.


• Go up the canyon and possibly camp out overnight.


• Go to Seven Peaks.


• Go on bike rides (clearly this will involve bikes, which is kind of a problem).


• What else? Your turn.