Its A Start

Uggg...this is not something I thought I would EVER post. Its not something I like to talk about...but I thought if I posted about it I would stay motivated! So, here we go. Weight lose. Ugly words. I need to lose a lot of it. Every time I would look at the number of how much I had to lose I would be sick at my stomach. So I decided to set small goals. The first one was easy, how about I start with what I weighed when I got pregnant with Gavin. I only gained 5 lbs the whole pregnancy so it is rediculas that this is even a goal, he weighed 6 lbs 13 0z...none the less it is where I will start.
A little over a month ago a friend posted an article on face book all about drinks you should avoid. As I was reading it I came across the drink in my hand.

I was shocked! 20oz of Orange Sunkist is the same as having 6 LARGE ice cream sandwiches!!!!!! Holy Cow! Of course I know you shouldn't drink things like this when you are trying to lose weight, but I figured this was better than the Dr. Pepper I really wanted. WRONG.

So that was the last one I have had. I started drinking this instead...

and guess what...that goal was beat 2 lbs ago! I can't tell you how excited I was by this ridiculously large number. It was the fact that I had done what I set out to do. While I could not think of the number I really needed to lose and actually think it was ever going to happen, I could however meet this simple little goal of 9 lbs.

I have I set myself a new goal. I am down 2 lbs from the first goal and 12 lbs away from the next.
Who knew one little article could make such a difference...thanks Melissa!

Pool Day

Woodard Wednesdsy

Today, I am thankful for our friends the Woodards. Thankful that they are safe. I know God will be with them and that this to shall pass. There house caught fire Monday. They have 3 boys who were all home at the time (this alone makes my stomach hurt and my eyes feel with tears.) I can't imagine what they are feeling, so many emotions. So much to be greatful for, so much to be heart broken about. This time yesterday I couldnt sleep then either, I sat here with so many emotions...wishing I knew what I could do to help. Now, after standing in their home today and seeing all the damage I know that things are just things. It can all be replaced, they however can not. I still wish there was more I could do, but today I got to hug my friend and know she, her husband and thier boys are safe.

Fun From The 4th

A Little Crabby

This past weekend Garrett and Gavin went to Alabama to stay with there grandparents. Grant wasn't able to go, he had other plans for the weekend. Friday night he looks at Clay and me with that sweet little face and ask so sweetly if we would take him to Red Lobster...don't ask me why that's what he wanted, he just did. When it was time to order he wanted crab legs, crab legs? Really? I just knew there was NO way he would eat them. I should have known better, this kid will eat anything. He loved them!

Happy Birthday to You

We want to wish Granddaddy a very Happy Birthday!

Summer So Far

I have not posted in a while. Summer has kept me busy with 3 little boys home! here is a little of what we have been doing...

We took the boys to see some skateboarding and BMX biking.



Garrett has played baseball. He loved being a catcher!



We have done some swimming.


My boys love lots of stuff..but, this is by far there favorite thing they do all summer. They wait ALL year for it!