Finally the time has come!!

Okay so you know that day when you say this is the most I have ever weighed.. well I got there, actually I got there a couple of months ago and I actually have dropped about 10lbs since then but that is kinda like pulling a whisker off a elephant. So one of my BFF Melinda 'rock star' Brophy did this program this summer designed by another friend Ann 'amazing woman' Brough and Melinda lost 41lbs in 12 weeks. I know!!! Can you believe it! Well I am now a believer and Melinda has started her own group of this program called the Biggest Loser. So we had our first weigh in this morning and I was actually kinda happy because I weighed two pounds less on her scale! But I digress so the clincher with this program is that they email everyone who is doing the program how much everyone weighs after each weigh in. (luckily not this first time though, whew!) So I am not brave enough to post what I weigh on my blog but I will post how much I have lost, so started on Saturday the sixth. My Saturday post will hence be known as Slim Down Saturday and hopefully that will encourage me to keep going. Even though we only weigh in every other Saturday with Melinda I have to know weekly for my own peace of mind. Wish me luck!! on my quest to find my previous behind instead of the four I have now!!

First day of school!

Make a Smilebox scrapbook

So I know this should be flashback friday but I couldn't help but post this. Enjoy!

1 word wednesday

 

Happy!!

Sad Sunday

I can't believe this little baby starts kindergarten tomorrow!!!

Two posts in one!

So I was tagged by me friend Shelley, with a really cute tag, but I am also at 100 posts. YEAH ME! So as with tradition of posting 100 things about myself, and with the tag which made getting to 100 much easier, I am combining the two so at the end of the tag I will tag who I will tag and the rest will be the rest of my 100 things about myself (like really who cares?) And now that I have even confused myself and I am sure you I will continue. On to the tag
I am: in love
I think: I have too many movies
I know: I could be better
I want: to to to the mediterreanean
I have: a great family
I dislike: swiss cheese
I miss: Toya
I fear: losing those I love
I feel: nervous (first day of school on monday)
I hear: Porter reading
I smell: The morning my favorite smell
I crave: Food (duh!)
I cry: usually at dumb things
I usually: say YES!! when I should say no!
I search: for meaning in everything
I wonder: how people can be cruel
I regret: hurting people I love
I love: my family
I care: for kids
I always: love watching my kids sleep
I worry: about my husband and kids.
I am not: a patient person
I remember: me and John first dance.
I believe: in miracles and the power of love
I dance: more than you would ever think
I sing: always
I don't always: choose the right
I argue: with the television
I write: doodles
I win: alot!
I lose: at chess with John, which I taught him to play NOT FAIR!!
I wish: I could lighten up
I listen: to showtunes
I don't understand: algebra
I can usually be found: at home or school
I am scared: or rodents and snakes
I need: my mom
I forget: to hug people
I am happy: when I am busy

I tag Jana, Crystal, Jamie, Lisa, Hollie, Amy, Natalie

Okay on to 100
I LOVE
coconut shrimp
cooking shows
Porter's giggle
Catie's eyes
Brody's heart
John's arms
Johns's calves
the smell of rain (who doesn't)
cool sheets
cold pillows
camping
caramel and cheese popcorn together
the ocean
general hospital (fine I said it)
fabric
taking pictures (i know big surprise)
soft grass
to see my mom smile
my nieces
my nephews
laughing with my brothers
watching my brothers be great dads'
crossword puzzles
Haribo raspberries
watching my daughter hug my dad
talking to my mother in law
kiwi
my label maker
glitter
to organize things
Dr. Pepper
Ice cold water
cucumbers
red toe nail polish
my bathrobe
kids that are happy with themselves
watching my kids succeed
snuggles
Chandler and Gabriel running hugs
laying in the crook of John's arm
laughing with Jana
brainstorming with Melinda
deep talking with Karen
getting a quick project done
passion
mango
the movie White Christmas
Gene Kelly
Danny Kaye
Bill Cosby
Taye Diggs
Disneyland
Pralines n cream ice cream
reading with my kids
doing catie's hair
gracious people
Barnes and Noble on a friday night with John
wineries (relax I don't drink!)
Northern California
my uncle bruce's laugh
BLOGGING DUH!!!

Flashback Friday!!

The future so bright I gotta wear shades!!!
June 12, 1978, the day Michael entered the world!

Look what I did!!

 

So I recieved a sewing machine for Mother's day this year, and by that I mean I ordered it on Overstock and turned around and told John... Look what you got me!! Anyway so I have been trying to learn how to sew better. And this is my first pieced quilt and I had to show it off. I love how it turned out. And I love the colors!! Thanks for indulging me!

One Word Wednesday

 

TWIRL!!!!!!

Flashback Friday (a little late)

 

I have been enthralled in the Olympics which is why my blog is being ignored, so I thought I would start with my two olympians, because I can't believe they are going to be starting 3rd and 5th grade because I can't be that old!!!

Flashback Friday

 

I miss my grandpa this week, so I thought this was pretty fitting.
Happy Weekend!

One Word Wednesday

 

Air Porter!!

Flashback Friday!!

OH Yeah Olan Mills was the only way to go back then.
Loving the plaid shirt with the bow. And of course my mom did my perm and made the cute bows in my hair.