My Story-Part I

In 2003, I weighed a whopping 104 and had just found out I was pregnant with Laynee.
From that point on  unknowly to me my weight gain story was beginning.
From the beginning I was petite. All through school I could and would eat anything I wanted and never gained any weight. Being pregnant with Laynee I did the same thing. During that pregnancy I gained 24 lbs, making me 9 months pregnant and weighing in at 128, I felt huge! After Laynee I knew I didn't want to be that "skinny girl" anymore but never knew that weight would become an issue for me. I lost down to a comfortable size for me and remained that weight for maybe a year and then the weight started appearing out of no where. In 2006 we found out we were expecting Connor and that's when the real weight issues started. During this pregnancy I felt the prettiest but was the biggest I had ever been!?! I never lost any of that weight until years later. I was going to Slim Savvy, using money we really didn't need to spend on a "weight loss" doctor, taking diet pills that made me so moody and had lost 15lbs. I was so proud that I had lost that much!I had been told by another doctor (not my ob) that birth control pills also had a role in weight gain so I quit taking them, we were on the fence on if we wanted another baby so it wasn't that big of a deal, we would just "be careful". I was at the stage were I had baby fever but we weren't quite ready for another one (if you ever are). 15lbs down and I was pregnant again. During my pregnancy with Avery I managed to keep my weight down and still have our biggest baby! I had only gained 9lbs the whole pregnancy! After Avery I lost down to where I started and called myself watching what I was eating but really wasn't keeping track. That leaves me where I am now, MY biggest weight, weighing more now than with any of my pregnancy. My energy level is at zero level. I am trying my best to watch what I eat and have now started a slim in 6 workout video. I have been working out a couple days a week and if my 2 year old would actually sleep at night I swear I would already feel better. No weight loss yet but I have lost 1 inch off my waist. Its not much but its a start! Point is you have to START! I hope me blogging about my weight loss will help others see you are not along, alot more people than you think struggles with weight issues, you CAN lose weight AND I hope it holds me accountable! Here's to a new healthier ME! Cheers!

Lately

I'm grateful... 
for unexpected afternoons spent with my nephews.
for leftover cupcakes.
for sweet kisses from Avery.
for a good nights sleep.
for a radio at work.
for rainy days.
for days of sunshine.
for birthday discussions with our six year old.
for our little girls sudden obsession with baby dolls (finally).
for Adam's love.
for country love songs.
for "old country".
for fruity punch.
for clean floors.
for back porch swings.
for a cool breeze on a hot day.
for church homecomings with southern gospel bands playing songs I grew up listening too.
for patience when I think I have none left.
for sunday afternoon naps.
for sticky notes.
for visits with cousins.
for birthday parties.
for glimpses of life threw a 2 year old's eyes.
for Laynees mothering her lil' brother.
for beach trips.
for water slides that last.
for friends that always know what to say.
for sunday buffets lunches at church. 
for first time tooth fairy visits. 

What are you grateful for?

Wordless Wednesday

New Years Resolution(s)

This year I have a list of New Year Resolution(s). Most of which no one else would care to admitt might be one of theirs too!

Here it goes!


* Stay off the computer more and instead playing with my kids more!
* Eat less but enjoy the food more! I find that eating one plate and removing myself from the table works best for me!
* Take more pictures! Practice makes perfect after all!
* Spend more along time with ADAM! (any sitters out there?)
* Get healthy. Me and Adam have both agreed that this is something we should be doing already.
* Try more new recipes. Hello Pinterest I think I love you!
* Save money-spend less. We recently purchase a deep freeze and I plan on stocking it full!
* Spend more time with love ones!

There that wasn't so bad was it?
What about you-what's on YOUR list?

Wordless Wednesday

Taking a load off

Avery is a ball of energy and I'm a hairball.

Yes you read correctly, I am a mess. I laugh, I cry, I yell and still feel the same. I'm so ready for him to be here but our house is not nor is our finances. I often wonder if either of them ever will be. I've made list on top of list of "to do's"  with more getting added than marked off. I've decided that all that matters is that he is healthy and we have a place for him to sleep when he gets home. He could careless if his and Laynee's room is complete and from the looks of it Laynee could too. She hasn't spoken a word about when the room will get painted and why there are white dots all over her walls (that's as far as we have gotten on the whole painting the room)?

Connor's room is done except for the floor and he hasn't said a word about it although I've noticed that he perfers Laynee's room when playing (I think its becuase her room is clean and he wants to mess it up too). Children don't notice the things us moms do that's for sure. Oh to be their age again, not a care in the world.

In the weeks ahead we have a wedding (this weekend) to be apart of, the final games of T ball to attend, the ending of the school year and the arrival of a little boy who could careless if his space is complete. I've decided I'm gonna take a load off and enjoy the moments before Baby Avery arrives and if the Mile long to do list gets done then it does, if not that's ok too. Happy Hump Day everyone, take a load off and enjoy!

Happy Mother's Day!

April 29th, 30th and May 1st and 2nd

* April 29th I went for my "27 week" check up. I took the sugar test and "didn't pass", so I was told to come in the following week to take the 3 hour test. Cried most of the afternoon.

* April 30th: Connor's ball game, quick lunch and trip to walmart and then I was off to Wendy's Lingerie Shower/bachelorette party.
* May 1st: Alittle nervous about the 3 hour test and decided to go first thing Monday and "get it over with."

* May 2nd: 3 hour sugar test and failed. Next appt. is Friday with a dietician at St. Vincents to see what all I can and cannot do. The lab tech. didn't give me any info except the # for the Dietician and told me to exercise...Cried all afternoon and was very ill.

Its been a rough week emotional for me. Not only did all of this happen but our state was hit hard by a tornado and destroyed several local cities. Prayer is needed for all.

Wordless Wednesday

Me and My Kiddos

Saturday-It was a good day. Connor made too many silly faces=makes me smile. Laynee was on cloud nine cause the girl loves animals=makes me smile. I felt good for the better part of the day=yay for me! I got plenty of steps in on my pedometer=more money! Bec Bec was home=happy kiddos and momma! The weather was PERFECT=nice day to be outside!

The house needed cleaning, car needed cleaning and clothes needed washing but all that could wait, it was just that kinda day!
Spring come quickly!

We go way back

Remember this post? We'll here is the story behind who else is pregnant! We go way back..as in Kindegarden! The day I called to tell her (Marie) I was pregnant, she told me she thought she was too! Threw many doctors appts. and now a confirmed ultrasound with a due date of August 24th she is PREGNANT too! Way back in october of last year her mother said how "fun" it would be for us both to be pregnant, not knowing a couple months later we would be! We recently met up at our house for pizza and adult conversation while the kiddos played and I failed to get a picture of us together pregnant! This is her fourth kiddo and our third but both our third pregnancies (she's got twins). I can't wait to compare pregnancies and to find out what these babies are! I should find out the first of March and she should shortly after maybe April! It's going to be an exciting next couple of months. I just hope I get to feeling better SOON! Just because I don't like to post with out pictures here is one we took last year...Happy Monday everyone!

I'll be

doing this all weekend, if ya'll get bored there is plenty to do!

The Season is upon us.

I dread this time of year so much when it comes to swimsuits. Even when I was alot smaller I still wasn't comfortable in them!  The brown dot one was a choice of Darby's. I love it but must try on before knowing which is right for me-

all pics via target.com

Pic via oldnavy.com

on the other hand when it comes to shopping for Laynee's swim suit it's always fun! I love this lil' number from target!

or this one from oldnavy.com

Have you gotten your swimsuit this year?

What a Day!

So I started today out working in the gardening, putting stakes out and tomato baskets up, hoeing the weeds and fertilizing, feeling GREAT! I walked up on the back porch to get a sprinkler to attach to the hose and came down the steps...stepped onto the concrete slab and off into the grass only to FALL! It was terriable, scary and it was ONLY me and the kids! Thank goodness Laynee was here to run get the phone so I could call Adam home! I thought for sure from the pain that is was broke, but 1+ later at the Brookwood ER and its only a sprain with possible torn liagment, we are thinking on the postive side but if I can't walk on it by Wednesday to the orthopedic we will go! Say alittle pray that I'm up and running walking by Wednesday if you don't mind! Right now I'm a pitful mess, I don't do well handicap!

I did it!

I finally was able to get my blog button up and working! I love it! Check it out and be sure to get my button for your page too! You can click on the button on the left to add it to your page!

Updated-just in case you have tried it and it didn't work. I THINK I have it fixed for now!

Biggest Loser

Today we started a VIP Biggest Loser at work! (only a few) We all weighed in and it will end in 3 months! Who ever has the highest percentage of weight loss wins the money that each person was required to give in order to play! Tonight I plan on opening this

up and starting it! Wish me luck! I may get up the nerve to post a few before, during and after weight loss pictures! If what the cd says is correct I should be at my goal weight in 2.5 months! (Easier said than done).

I'm a Spender!

Yes it's true I spend money like their is no tomorrow! It's a huge converstation between me and the hubby! I take after my mom what can I say. We'll when this New Year started fast approaching I made a few "new year resolutions" one being MONEY! I plan to start hoarding money so to speak! I love it so why not keep it right? I have cut way back and have really been good about taking left overs for lunch. This month will def. not be my so off month so to speak because Laynee's birthday is in a few short weeks and I've been preparing for it!  I plan to pay off some cc's, do some things to the house with all that extra money laying around and put some up for you know rainy days!

**Pic. has nothing to do with post, I just think it hiliarious that he wants to wear his sisters scarf!

(I've got to get the boy one of his own! ha!)

**By the way did u see my newest little updates on the kids--->I plan to keep them updated regularly!

It's should be called WORK!

So, As some of you may know. I am trying to exercise and lose weight. Healthier me in 2009-that was my new years resolution! For years now I have let my self go, kept making excusing for my continuing weight gain! Last night as I was talking with Adam I told him how sore I was from excercising the night before he suggested to motivate me more to post a "before" picture of me on the fridge (8 x 10) so that everytime I am in the kitchen (not my friend) I am reminded of "my SIZE". So tonight I am going to print out that picture of me before and then (once I lose weight) post thinner pictures of myself. Here are a few recent pictures of ME! Please BE NICE-I am trying! I am not big on the bible or verses, but during my struggle with weight gain I am reminded of a bible verse: I can do all things through Christ which strenghtens me...Please say a little pray for me, cause this really is WORK!