I Love my Munchkins

A Whale of a time!

We took the kiddos to Sea World last weekend and created some wonderful lasting memories.  Even with Russell blowing out his flip flop, Bailey getting run over by a trash can and Kinley losing her first tooth, I'd say we came home as happy as we left, which means it was a successful vacation. Right?

 

 

 

 

This picture makes me laugh. Precious and priceless these are my sweet little miracles. 

 

 

Kisses!

 

My tired little dude.

She wiggled it loose the day before and Russell pulled it as we were waiting in line at Sea World.  She started feeling sick and was as pale as a ghost when she saw the blood but she was extremely happy to find the tooth fairy left three dollars under her pillow.

 

Russell's birthday lunch serenaded by a mariachi duo.

 

our journey came to a sweet close with smore's by our hotel fire. 

 

 

And to any of you who say you can't take it with you never saw our car packed for this vacation.  No children were harmed in packing.  Ignored perhaps, but certainly not harmed...

 

Changing Seasons

 

Fall is one of the most glorious times of year.  I love it mostly because of that little wisp in coldness I feel at the first sign of it's coming.  This weekend marked that after a long summer of double digits here in Texas.  And after the humidity and dryness we've experienced this summer, this weekend just invigorated me.  I know I'm a little early in my preparations and decor, but I just couldn't help myself. 

 

So... good-bye my favorite Sno Cone Lady.  Thank you for the wonderful memories we gathered during the short trips to your stand. You kept this desperate housewife from going crazy many times this summer and I will forever be in debt to you.

Thankful Thursday

 

Relax…We’re all crazy…It’s not a competition:)

 

I love my Lemon Heads.

I FINALLY hit my 5% Goal!!

It's been a challenging couple of weeks for me but I FINALLY hit my 5% goal!  It's taken seven full weeks to get to the half way mark but I believe I'm learning and building the skills I need to reach my life time membership goal. 

My clothes are feeling a little looser and my energy level is much better. After having gestational diabetes with Bailey and Colson, my doctor told me I was more likely to develop type two diabetes. This has been a constant thought that stalks me and I'm feeling much more at ease and in control.

Now that I’ve been at weight loss for a while, my habits – both good and bad- are coming into focus.  I’m feeling comfortable with the food plan and I’m ready to take on a few more challenges. One of my biggest challenges as a mom and wife, is how easy it is for me to get wrapped up in everyone else’s needs and forget about myself.  But I’m noticing when I respect my own needs; I’m showing my girls the importance of respecting them, too. 

Managing my inner voice has also made a HUGE difference.  Charla our leader, says "the key to success is managing the fat between the ears".  This is so true, my mind can make a big difference.  I’m trading my negative thoughts for positive ones and it feels wonderful. Most importantly, my friend Tina is also on this journey with me.  Having this accountability buddy has kept me encouraged and on track.

I know different things keep different people motivated.  The thing that has worked best for me is going to the meetings.  The people who are going are real with their struggles, and willing to celebrate the little changes they make in their daily habits.  There is definitely strength in numbers and meetings are what has made this different the second time around.  I still have a way to go, but for today, I'm celebrating this milestone.