Saturday, October 9, 2010

Lifetime Member

Today I made Lifetime Member of Weight Watchers! This means I have been at or below my goal weight for 6 weeks. Now I don't have to pay to attend meetings anymore! I'm required to weigh in once a month to keep my status. I still plan to go once a week as I really enjoy my time with my WW pal, Nicole.

Here's a before and after pic. I normally don't like full length pictures of myself. This before picture took awhile for me to find. In total, I lost 38 lbs! I feel oh so much better and I think this is something I can maintain. I have lots of great support and for me, that is key!


Sunday, October 3, 2010

Helping to Save the Ta-Tas

This weekend I attended the 4th Annual Stampin' For the Cure. This group raised $6100.00 for Susan G. Komen. The Stampin' Up Demonstrators put in a lot of time, effort and their own money for this event. Thank you Kimberly, Lisa, Betsy and Christy! We made 7 beautiful cards. It was a nice time for creativity, friendship and raising money for a great cause. I was thinking of my cousin Cindy quite a bit. Miss her lots!



One of the cards we made.


Kimberly and Lisa - Kimberly decided to demonstrate why we were stamping today. :)


My good friend, Betsy. Betsy, thanks for volunteering your time at the event - you are such a sweet person and I'm so glad I know you!


Miss Kimberly. Kimberly started this event 4 years ago. Thanks girl for all your hard work and talent! Many many women will benefit from your efforts.


My good friend, Lisa. Lisa, thank you for your time, energy and money you put in this weekend. You are a great person!

Saturday, September 25, 2010

September just flew by

It's September 25th. Happy Birthday Betsy!! It's officially fall. I cannot believe how this year is breezing by. Life is good. We have had our fair share of bumps in the road as most of us have. The kids both had one night where they got sick, but thankfully it was mild and by the next day they felt healthy again. Jack has been banging his head once again - yet it's been almost a week since he last incident, so hopefully it's done for now. His last tooth finally popped through and I have a sneaky suspicion his head banging was partly teething. Next, his two year molars. ho hum.

Lily started preschool this year and Jack started Mom's morning out. This was week three. Jack is still crying when I leave him, but the teachers tell me it's only for about 5 minutes now. Apparently, the first day he cried for almost 45 minutes.

Below are the pics from the 1st day of school. Lily insisted on wearing her jean dress. It's a bit too big and I made her wear a shirt underneath. Quite the fashion statement she is. Jack didn't want to pose for a picture, so this was more of a candid shot...




I'm still making a bit of time to knit and crochet and even stamp! Below is a crocheted headband I made the other weekend. These are quick and easy and can be done in one day. I used this pattern.



And I even wore the headband the next day!


I have more to blog about, but that will have to be later. Mommyhood is calling.

Saturday, September 18, 2010

playing with my camera


I have a fairly simple camera. I'm not a photographer. (David is our family photographer. He is very talented and I think he should spend more time on that hobby). I have never taken any photography classes/courses. I was messing around with the "manual" settings and found Sepia. I love the way this picture turned out. I want to play around with my camera some more and see what fun things it does. Perhaps down the road I can take a beginning photography course. Gotta keep up with my Gemini self by dabbling in many things and mastering none - hee hee.

Sunday, September 12, 2010

Indiana 2010

Lily and I went to Indiana over Labor Day weekend. We had a wonderful time with family and friends. We went to Alex's wedding and had Bonnie's baby shower. I love my time in the Hoosierland!



Lily and one of her faves - her Abba!


with Nana



Dancing with the beautiful bride, Alex.


Lily was so excited to see Alex in her wedding dress.


Lily got to hang out with her new friend, Lexi at Symphony on the Prairie


Cousin Cassie!!



Cousin Katie!


Siblings!
Bonnie, Mark, Christie, Matt, me, Carrie and Jesse


Sisters! Christie, me, Bonnie