Still going STRONG!!!!!

Hi all! Well just wanted to update because my sweet mother in law asked me how I was doing on my weightloss, so I decided to post a few pics from today. I got my measurements done yesterday and since my last measurements in January, I have lost almost 10 INCHES from my body!!!! I was super excited about the progress, but I still have a ways to go. I want to thank you all for your kind words of encouragement, it truly blesses me:) I have gained alot of muscle and I'm starting to see my body change in wonderful ways.

Update on the family:

Camille is doing FANTASTIC in school. She is on a 3rd grade reading level and is so very smart. She loves math and taking spelling tests. We found out that her school will be "looping" their 1st grade teachers, so we were excited to find out that she will have her same teacher as her 2nd grade teacher. We love her teacher, she is a great lady.

Simone is great as always. Full of energy and very eager to learn. We have been going over the letters in the alphabet and she is soaking all this up. She cracks us up everyday......I swear this little girl has the mind of an older lady because some of the stuff she says are things that would come out of a wise woman's mouth!!!! Go figure, I believe Margaret Trapp(her Great-Grandmother on Stephen's side, which she shares the same birthday with) pasted on some her whittyness. Margaret made us laugh and smile all the time. I miss her dearly, but will see her soon one day.

Stephen is doing good himself. He has lost about 25lbs so far and looks fantastic! He is playing alot of basketball and his knees haven't been bothering him too bad. He found some new Kinesio tape for his knees and wraps those before he plays. I am excited to see him back out on the court really enjoying himself, moving around alot better:) Work is good for him, the Lord has blessed him with an awesome job and we just thank Him for it everyday:) God is good.

I have no complaints..........my family is healthy, we have been blessed with a great family on both sides and we woke up this morning! What more can you ask for! God is good:) Til next time........Be blessed!

At the Park

I forgot to post theses. Last week I took the girls to the park and we had a picnic! It was a beautiful day, couldn't have asked for better weather for our special day:) The girls had a blast and we were out there for over 2hrs......just us girls:) I love them dearly!!!!!

Bed Head Simone!

I just wanted to share some pics of Simone's hair in the morning! This is what we wake up to when her hair is not put in a ponytail:)hehe She LOVES wearing it down though. I won't EVEN go here with Camille's hair........you wouldn't be able to see her beautiful face:)LOL Enjoy!

Update!

Hi all! I know its been since January that I wrote the last post. Things have been busy and my family was sick a couple of weeks ago! But thank you Jesus everyone is better and we're back on schedule now:) Things are good and we are busy as ever. Camille is doing very well in school and progressing like an ol' pro. Simone is growing like a weed and gets smarter by the minute.........literally! Stephen is doing great and we are so thankful he still has a job. With everyone getting layed off, we just thank Jesus everyday he goes to work!!!

I am doing good, getting more bow orders lately(which is nice, because its fun)! I am still going to the gym 6 days a week and I am 2lbs away from short term goal of 30lbs in 3 months! So, I am posting a picture now because 2lbs less by the end of this week won't make much difference than today:)hehe I LOVE workingout and it has become apart of my morning life. Its also great because Stephen works out too. We are doing this together and he is a great partner!!!! We are NOT dieting because diets don't work. We are just making better eating choices and eating almost the same foods MINUS fastfood. Its nice to still have my ice cream or chocolate, but now I have the discipline to do it in moderation:) I am so excited that I am meeting this goal before this month is even over!!! Well tell me what you think, I love to hear from you:)


2008


2008



JAN. 09
FEB. 09

Its almost over!

Well this has been one interesting week. The girls woke up Sunday morning sneezing, coughing with lots of congestion. Stephen had already been sick from Friday, so I had 3 people to care for. Camille has missed school so far this week, but thankfully she will make it tomorrow. Her teacher gave me the make-up work yesterday and we completed that already, so now its just relaxing and trying to get her to sit still.....NOT! Simone on the other hand has not stopped moving and this sickness has not slowed her down a bit. In fact, her voice is raspy, but she still continues to yell and scream AND she is eating us out of house and home:)

Stephen is back to work today and recovery good! I have not gotten sick and I am so thankful for that. I like it when I can be well to take care of my family because nobody does is like mama:)

I am still working out 6 days a week and seeing wonderful progress. I know I am going to be in the best shape I have ever been in by the end of May and I can't wait. My parent's have a wonderful swimming pool that is calling our names this summer and I plan on buying a nice 1 piece swimsuit to swim with my family!

Well that is about all for now. Thanks for reading:)

Before & After!

Well I haven't hit my 30lb loss YET, but I am really close. As of this morning I am 22lbs down since Dec. 1st!!! I have a few pictures to show you and tell me if you can see my progress. I'm trying and I think 22lbs in 1 1/2 months is a pretty good start:)

The only picture I have of me before is from this past Aug. and the recent one is from today at my daughters birthday party:)

Aug. 2008


Today, Jan 18, 2009



So, what do you think?

Simone's 3rd Birthday......Part 1

Since we are having her party on Sunday afternoon, we decided to buy just 4 cupcakes(1 for each of us) and let her pick what she wanted to eat for dinner:) So here are some pictures from that this evening. She had a blessed day and thank you all for the wonderful comments, emails and phone calls. We love you all!





























HAPPY BIRTHDAY MY SWEET SIMONE!!! We love you so much:)