Cute Little Fishies

I just have to share. The kids loved their swimming lessons, they are now little fish. *Zoe Grace even swims with a bow.

Home Starts at the Curb

I love a painted curb sign. I believe an address on the curb is the beginning of showing the personality of your home.

Our son's girlfriend, Sarah, painted my house number on the curb. What is even more amazing is, I told her what I envisioned, she then went home and made her own stencils, cut them out, and then spent a Saturday afternoon painting the curb. I love it. What talent she has! Thank you Sarah!

Our neighborhood is a new neighborhood. Houses are being built all around us and the dirt is crazy. If I sweep off the porch, the dirt will be back that night. Patiently waiting for all the building to be done.

Father's Day Cookout

Patti hosted a Father's Day BBQ for her daddy and her sweet husband, Rodrick, at her home on Saturday night. As usual, she had everything decorated beautifully. The golf theme went from our food all the way to how the kids were dressed. I didn't catch Oliver in a picture, he is very busy and fast. I was fortunate to get Zoe Grace in a picture, she is just as busy.

Papa with his little girls, April, and Zoe Grace.
Rodrick, Jim, and Nathan, watching after the burgers.
Aren't these the most adorable cookies? Patti knows a talented lady that makes all of her cookies, they are amazing!
Patti's cupcakes. The orange flavor were my favorites. :)




*What a blessing it has been to see Rodrick as a daddy to his three little ones.

*Jim is my hero. What a neat daddy, daddy-in-law, and granddaddy he is!

*I love the word, Daddy!

Success Stories....

I love reading success stories of people who have conquered their weight battle. If you are like me, you will like this book. Kim Bensen won her battle and still works at it daily and helps others reach their goal. She also has a helpful website at www.KimBensen.com

I'll Take It!

Does anyone have $75,000.00 they could loan me? :)

That's o.k., maybe in Heaven the pianos will look like this and will have real diamonds instead of crystals and there won't be a sign that says, "Do Not Touch!"

Speaking of Weight Loss......

I was on a fun blog looking at some recipes and came across this recipe for Krispy Kreme Hamburgers by Paula Deen. Oh my! That is scary, don't you think?

My Weight Loss Journey!

This is the book I read several years ago that motivated me to lose almost 60 pounds. (*The Calorie King book is what I use to look up calories, it is the easiest I have found to use.) It took me about 6 months to do so. I kept it off for a few years and I have gained a little of it back. I am now trying to get rid of it all again. :)

The highlights of the program are as follows: (A few are some I incorporated myself)

*Eliminate flour, sugar, potatoes and popcorn for 6 weeks.

*Eat 1,000 - 1,200 calories per day

*Keep a food journal

*Read the devotional and write daily

*Set goals and review regularly

*Walk 3 miles per day

*Do not weigh during the 6 week plan

*Read success stories

*Ask the Lord daily, for wisdom and strength

There are a few more helps and motivators throughout the PRISM program that helped me tremendously that I will share as I go along the journey.