Fashion??

My 9 year old wanted this hat. It never occured to me my son would go through a phase.. LOL Is his unique style is starting to shine through? Interesting. What is next? A lounging jacket? :)

Belated Birthday Gift

Julia gave me a belated birthday gift. Isn't it pretty?!! Now I have 3 purple bibles. I have a special one some close friends gave me, this one and a pocket sized one. . I love my purple bibles and I use them all gently to save them :)

Us

I had Julia set the timer on her camera and snap a picture of us as a family. We were pressed for time so we were not able to stage it like I had hoped. Still, it didn't turn out too bad ...





Our Visit So Far....

Julia arrived on Wednesday. We have kept pretty busy running around town and just enjoying each other. After church on Thursday night, several of us from church went to McDonald's for ice cream. Today, we went to Oatman to see the Burro's and the gun show. Mike and Julia are going on a daddy/daughter date, tonight. 

Thank You, Secret Sister

Thank you for my blessing tonight. I am praying for you, too

 I don't know who you are yet or if you'll even see this thank you. But THANK YOU!!

The Old Becomes New, Again!

We were given an old hutch early this year.The weather is cooler, now. We were able to work in the garage and spray paint this. New paint, new knobs and it's looking great. I just love it!

Closing In On My Goal

Currently I am at -71.4. I have 9 lbs left to goal. Visualizing a realistic end goal has been difficult. In the beginning the whole process seemed overwhelming. These awards along the way have been very motivating. I have learned that you MUST take it one step (or pound) at a time. One of the biggest weight loss visual memories I have is from Oprah. Years ago she lost 60 lbs (?). I remember her coming on stage pulling 60 lbs of lard, in a wagon, behind her. It showed how much she had been carrying around on her body. That visual always stuck with me. Well, I am not going to buy a bunch of lard. LOL.. But as a visual I can use my son. So far I've lost 71.4 lbs. My 9 year old son weighs 74 lbs. I can't imagine carrying him around all day, yet I was. Carrie Fisher on Jenny Craig has lost 50 lbs "half a super model" she says. LOL.. I certainly would not want to carry around a super model. LOL

Phillipians 4:13--- I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.