Me..and skinnier me

I've been going to Zumba classes off and on for the past year. In the last few months,I've worked out 3-4 times a week. I've been using the weight watchers diary app on my phone to keep track of my points. I'm proud to say that I have lost 25 pounds! I made that goal yesterday and a sheer feeling of euphoria hit me when I stepped on my scale! I haven't been at this weight for almost 2 years. It's so exciting and motivating! I've also been measuring my body for inches lost. As of right now I've lost 3 inches on my hips and 3 inches on my waist. :) I've made mini goals of 10 pounds at a time,all leading up to my goal of losing 80 pounds total.

I also have 2 other goals...

-exercising at least 4 times a week

-staying within my points range

 So far I think I have done really well. I have my cheat days and an off day now and again,but I haven't felt this good and motivated for a long time. When I look at the before pictures,I'm overwhelmed at the changes I see in my body.

BEFORE - This was taken 5 years ago.

AFTER - this was taken yesterday.

I still have a ways to go but it's all about baby steps,right?

It's been a loooong time..

...since I blogged. I don't know why I stopped posting as often. Oh,wait...yes I do. I figure I post enough of my life on facebook that no one probably wants to read about it here too. I know I'm going to regret not having posts from the last few months,since I plan to make a book of my posts one day. So I'm going to start blogging again. For the 2 people who still read my blog,I hope you enjoy having actual posts to read.

New Pics of my Kiddos!

Pics were taken by my SIL,Karla Southern.

First Day of School!

Yes,I FINALLY made a post! (only 3 weeks late)

I can't believe I have 3 kids in school now. All of them are doing well. Brady really likes school and is excited to go every day. Josh helps Brady get ready and walks with him to school. Both Josh and Brianna are helping Brady learn his letters. They created their own "school" where Josh and Bri are the teachers and Brady is the student.





I have a few more pics of Brady to post but Blogger is being lame and won't let me do it. :-/ At least I was able to upload a few before it crapped out.

Brady Funnies

See this little dude?



He cracks me up all of the time. Here are a few of the funny things that my little Brady has said recently...

~He asked me for help in the bathroom. Then he said,"C'mon mom,I know you live to wipe my butt."

~In response to me laying next to him in my bed: "I love you....thanks for the lay."

~His response to kindergarten registration. "I think I have to grow up tomorrow."

~"Those pigs don't want me to play angry birds because I'm so damn good at it!" (I can't imagine where he heard such language) ;)

~"The snack that smiles smack..goldfish!"

~Playing patty cake with Savvy,this is what he sings - "roll it and a roll it..mark it with defeat."

~"IT'S ONNNN!"

I love that kid!

The latest hip-happenings!

For those of you out there who have been wondering when I would update...tonight is your lucky night!

~First of all,the big news....We have FINALLY found a place to rent! YAY! It happened very quickly. We looked at the place on Monday and the landlord called us the next day and said, "I called your references and they all love you. The place is yours if you want it." Uh..ok! It's a 3 bedroom,2 bath duplex. Split level with 2 family rooms, (big plus!!) and it's right by the elementary school and a park. While I am nervous about the financial aspect of it,I am thrilled to have my own place again! I'm sure my IL's will be happy to have their house all to themselves again. They were very generous to let us move in,even though they had to put up with all of the noise from the kids,yelling from me and Adam swearing at his computer during their prayers. (not on purpose or anything,it was a coincidence)

~Camden is potty trained! I still can't believe how easy it was to train him. It took less than a week. He is doing so awesome,I'm proud of the little guy!


~My sweet baby girl turned 1 year old on Tuesday! REALLY? That year went by crazy fast! Savvy Gracie is my little princess. She is standing by herself and waving while saying "buh". Pretty much one of the cutest sights ever. She loves to empty anything and everything. Clothes don't *really* need to be in the baskets...her diapers don't *need* to be in a box. She is just freeing them.

It's been a very quiet summer. I have been lazy mom and I haven't done much with the kids. I think a visit to the splash pads is in order and in between I'll be packing and de-junking. :)

School's Out!

No more pencils,no more books...no more Josh's dirty looks! (until August)

It's summer time once again. How did that happen?? I blinked and the school year was over.

Brianna is sad because she loved school and her teachers so much.

Josh is ecstatic,excited and overjoyed because school was pretty much torture for him...and I pretty much ruined his life by making him go every day.

Brianna received 3 awards - Art Achievement and a National Fitness Award,plus the Class Dreamer award.



Josh received an award from his teacher - a Mounds bar for being "Mounds" of fun to have in class. If only he had been mounds of fun to get off to school in the morning...instead he was more of a Goober.

Josh didn't want me to take a pic of him..shocking,right?

My SIL planned a weekly field trip schedule for the summer and my kids are really excited about it. We usually go to at least half of the activities and it gives the kids something to look forward to. :)

Yay for summer!