Fess Up Friday

Well, here it is. I promised to write about my successes (or failures) at weight loss. Today I weighed in at Weight Watchers and...
I lost 2.6 pounds this week!
That is great for me. It puts me that much closer to my goal weight. I am sure that I can't expect those kinds of numbers each week, this isn't the biggest loser after all. As long as it is a loss I am happy. I think that the weight loss has something to do with James but I could be wrong. I have started making "healthy" smoothies every day for breakfast with my new Vitamix so maybe that is helping as well. I promised to post my origial fat picture and I have it but I don't know how to get it online so I will have to wait for some help from Brian. I will post it soon enough. I will for sure have it up for next Friday's Fess Up. Keep cheering for me.

8 Weeks...Already?

I can't believe how fast time flies. James was just born and yet it has already been 8 weeks. James has been learning all sorts of new things, like how to put his fist and thumb in his mouth. He smiles all the time but for some reason he won't give a big grin to the camera yet. Don't worry I will get one eventually. Oh yeah, and last night he slept from 8:45 pm till 5:45 am. Yes, that is 9 whole hours. I kept waking up thinking that any moment he would wake up screaming to be fed. It just never happened. He is growing up so fast already. Stay tuned on Tuesday when he Turns 2 months old and gets weighed in at the doctors office. Enjoy the photos taken during this last week.

Pay It Forward

So, last month, my cousin, Val, sent me a great, little, blue bag. I would post a picture but it was comandeered by my niece before I got a chance to take one. Maybe when I visit my sister in a couple of weeks I can get it from her long enough to take a picture. How can you say no to a two year old? Especially one this cute?Anyway, I was charged with "paying it forward" by my cousin. (Better late than never.) So here's how it's going to work. The first 3 people to comment on this post will receive a special gift from me! I am not sure what it will be but rest assured that it will be great. I promise to get it out within 2 weeks. Now, the catch, if you are one of the super lucky few to win, you will also have to pay it forward. Don't worry, it will definitely be worth it!

Back In The Saddle...Again.

So, I just wanted to let everyone know that today I have officially rejoined Weight Watchers. For those of you who don't know, I was on Weight Watchers before I got pregnant with James. I had lost 50 pounds in 1 year. Yeah for me! Well, now I am back on again. I will not share my start weight at this time. I will do so when I reach my goal weight. I will, however, let you know each week how much I have lost (or gained). Just so you know, I want to lose another 40 to 45 pounds before I am done. I will post my before picture with next Friday's post. Be sure to check back weekly to see my progress. I welcome all encouragement and good recipes that you have to offer. Also, if anyone is thinking of joining just let me know. I would love your company, even if you live far away. Statistics don't lie. People who join Weight Watchers and go to the meetings weekly, lose 3 times as much weight as those who diet on their own. And they keep it off longer.

Christmas in Utah

We had so much fun in Utah for Christmas. We all got everything that we wanted. Well, except for a new Dooney for Becky. Hint, hint, Brian. James met all his aunts, uncles, cousins and his "Edpa". (Becky's dad refuses to be called Grandpa.)James was blessed on Jan. 28th by Brian. He barely fit into his 0-3 month suit. We couldn't button the top button or the sleeves. He looked so handsome anyway. It was a great night!
I took this photo tonight. James is 7 weeks today and I thougtht he looked extra snuggly cute. Don't you agree?