Another Monday update

A short update on the weight loss. I lost the 1 pound I gained last week. I'm going to start walking to the kids school and back (31/2 miles) everyday. Hopefully this will help me get the last 10 pounds off.

Happy Birthday Hannah!

Yes, we had another birthday! Miss Hannah "Tana" is what Sadie likes to call her. We had Hannah's friend birthday party on Saturday afternoon, 8 girls out of the 11 she invited came, not a bad turn out. We painted toe nails, made shaggy flip flops, and made a cute picture frame for the picture of all the girls in their flip flops. What a blast they all had. I do have a few people to thank for helping this party go so well. First to my sister and best friend Laura, she came up from Provo to help with the party, I would have gone "NUTS" without you. Second to Judy and Lynn for taking Cole and Madison off my hands, having 2 less made a big difference. An last to my mom for letting me use her picture printer so the girls would have a picture for their frames. I forgot to put in that Hannah also got her hair cut before the big party, she looks so darn cute!

And again on Monday we had a little family party for Hannah. She picked Hobo dinner and homemade Oreo cookies for her dinner/treat. 2 of her dads favorite foods. Before we ate dinner Hannah had a treasure hunt to find her gifts. I lost all the clues to post them but she really loved it.

To my cute little Hannah Montana,

I'm so grateful that you are in my life. You are a great helper and always by my side. Thank you for looking out for your little sisters and caring about everyone feelings. I'm so happy that you are getting baptized, and that you are willing to make that promise to Heavenly Father. I love you with all my heart.

Love,

Mom

P.S.

Update on my weight! I'm sad to say I gained 1 pound this week!!!!! I blame it on the birthday party's and all the yummy glorified food that over took me. And on the rain! Now it is time to step up to the plate and get this last 10 pounds off for good!

You asked, I tell!

So some of you have been asking me how I am losing weight and why is it coming off so fast. Well here is my BIG secret!!! I have 2 important rules that I live by everyday. First one is you must exercise, I do some sort of exercise 6 days a week (I take Sundays off). It has to be a workout were you have a hard time talking while doing it or its not worth it. I normally do the elliptical for 30 min. then a workout video(kicks, punches & abs) or I walk out side for 40 min. then the video. And the 2nd rule is I never eat over 1,200 calories a day. I read somewhere that a woman's body burns 1,200 calories a day with out exercise and a mans is 1,800. So if I burn more calories then I eat then I lose weight. It's not all that complicated but it is hard and you will need willpower. I hope this is helpful to the ones that asked.

A Very Happy Birhtday!

Today is my 26th birthday (yes I know I'm still young) but I really feel the oldness coming on. To celebrate my wonderful in-laws had a birthday dinner party and yummy cake. Darren and the kids gave me a 3 person swing for the patio, I have wanted one for the past 3 years and I finally got one. Also my sisters are coming up today to hang out and have lunch, sad my mom cant come but I know she loves me. Every birthday she calls me and sings "you are my sunshine", Thanks mom for letting me be your sunshine. I also gave a gift to myself today..... another 2 pound loss!!! 28 pounds GONE!! Still 10 more to go but I am seeing that light and the end of the BIG tunnel.

Nothing much

Update on my weight loss for those of you that care. I lost one pound this week, 26 total. I started to walk outside after the kids go to school...... and it is kicking my BUTT! On the other hand it feels so good to get out and Sadie and Mr. Puppy like it too.

Grandpa & Grandma's 60th Anniversary Party

Sunday was my Grandparents 60th Anniversary party. 4 of my aunts and uncles came from other states to celebrate with good food and lots of talking. Here are some pictures.
one missing from the photo line up.