Mkay, glad to help any way I can. Your jewelry and archery can be a real escape, I can even think of what picture to put in the target (that was mean), but I used to picture dh on the headpin at bowling and it is theraputic, just not sure something God would want us doing. Hope you have a good day today though. You know one of things that dh and I did was have a date night and we always went out and we were not allowed to talk about issues at home, it always had to be like a date so we could talk about kids, movies, things like that but not us in particular, in other words we had to learn to like each other again.

Sunny, nice and healthy looking in that fridge. We are doing alot of work and I cannot wait until it is all finished. I want to get started painting my bedroom but no point as we will moving all of the furniture out of there for the flooring so it will be much easier once we get it moved out. I think I will stain the bedroom set rather than spend anymore time looking for a new one.

Gary, sorry Amanda didn't win both but hey... Once our kids were out of school we thought (foolishly) that our being at games all the time was over. Wrong cuz now the grandson play baseball all summer and now football, then, then, then... So far none of granddaughters are interested in sports but that could change yet. Where we live there is no gynmanstics close by or anything like that.

Mitchy: How exciting. Gonna be a long weekend for you waiting till Monday night. I am sure everything will be great though. Let us know what you decide to wear, I like Mkay's suggestions.

Doitforme, glad you checked in. Did she have her knee replaced or ??? Hope her recovery is quick and uneventful.

How are you doing Wilma?

Gotta get going as I work all day today and tomorrow then half a day on Sunday. Not looking forward to it because I am feeling tired but I will get through it and plan on resting Sunday evening and Monday evening.

Everyone have and wonderful and blessed day.

Mkay, I sent you a PM.

Hi ladies,
I'm really hoping that being here will help me be accountable for my health. I'm a Christian & so I thought coming here would be the most help. It's always nice to have some sisters to talk to. I'm a new mom- my son Zion will be 10 months old tomorrow- and I need to lose about 50 lbs to be where I want physically. I lost about 25lbs doing a South Beachy program, but when i plateued for 2 months I lost my momentum, gained 7lbs & honestly kind of gave up. So I'm trying to get back on it. My husband is very supportive, but we are trying to get ahead financially so he's working 2 jobs (so we can afford to have me at home to give Zion all the love he deserves). However, we only have one car. Sooo, I'm with the baby all day & can't get out to exercise. And the kitchen is just too close during naptime. Anyway the point is I'm having a hard time getting on the ball & MAKING myself do an exercise tape & say no to the cheerios. Ladies if it's on your heart please help me be accountable so I can be my best. Thank you
God Bless
Dawn


just for info: SW/196 CW/178 GW/125

NO TIME RIGHT NOW...BUT I CHECKED IN AND WILL POST TO ALL TOMORROW...SON NEEDS COMPUTER ALL NIGHT FOR HIS CREDENTIAL PROGRAM HOMEWORK AND ANGIE IS BUSY ON HERS WITH HER SIDE DIDDY..AND...WELL, AH...ANYWAY I WANT TO WATCH THE DODGER GAME...REMEBER LADIES PRAY FOR MY DODGERS AND RAIDERS lol.

DAWN..I AM A MALE..BUT I KNOW I CAN HELP YOU BIG TIME WITH YOUR TIME FOR EXERCISE PROBLEM...HONEST!! TAKE THOSE CHEERIOS AND LICK THEM...THEN STICK THEM ALL OVER YOUR LITTLE ZION'S FACE...I PROMISE YOU..HE WILL LOVE IT AND YOU WILL BE ABLE TO GET IN A FEW EXTRA REPS!!....I have stuck many a cheerio on my kids and other babies..if you plan well enough you can get an entire box stuck to a naked toddler.....the other gals will tell you I'm not kidding....really...I'm not..............

Welcome Dawn. Hope we can be of help to you. Mkay and I are both doing South Beach and not sure what everyone else is doing. The board has been kind of quiet of late probably because of fall activities getting started.

Dawn~~! i wanted to welcome you! Thanks for telling us some about you. I would be happy to help you in any way i can and if you want support, this group is wonderful!

Good morning all. Just popping in to say hi before I get ready for another full day.

I don't why the housepainting is going so slow but I am taking tomorrow and Monday off from any plans and will be pushing that roller back and forth to see if we can't hurry this process up a little. Then next time "I" will hire the painters so the thing gets done or do it myself. We fired the first person we hired and now my dil is taking her sweet time doing it too, getting very very frustrating and then my dh just doesn't understand my frustration. Part of my frustration last night was things didn't go well at the restaurant and the person who is supposed to dig the sewer lines for my son's place didn't show up so every day he doesn't show up that is one more day they have to live with me and one more day I have to put off the interior plans. I know what I want to do but I can't get started. Boy, talk about venting!!!

Sorry your cold is hanging on with such a vengenance Mitchy. Hope everyone has a really great weekend and I am planning on having a less stressful day today than yesterday.

Love to all.

HI GALS

Taking a few minutes between football games to post. My RAIDERS lost but boy what a game yesterday for my DODGERS!! They won their division over the dreaded GIANTS. Went to church this morning with the nephew, Angie and her daughter were at another soccer game. My daughter came up yesterday from school and spent the day with me, my son had an all day/night party with the kids from his college credential class at the beach. He missed watching the DODGERS with me and was sooo bummed...ya just can't always be in two places at once...the thing about the game yesterday though is it is one for the baseball/Dodger history books....the final inning and play of the game with the grand slam from Finley will be shown for years to come.

MKAY Sent that journal yesterday, you should get it by weeks end. Sorry about the dh troubles...it is so sad to "pick" at things...boy have MY EX and WIFE ever done that...thank goodness I'M NOT LIKE THAT!! Have fun with the bow...I could never figure out those things the few times I tried.

MICHELE Hope you feel better (my goodness...seems like all my posts to you start like that)...I hope you feel WONDERFUL Monday night!! Good luck with the WA guy.

BUNNA I didn't make it to Costco this week-end, I should go after work one day this week...we shall see. Hope the painting goes well today and next week...remodels can take a loooooong time to finish!!

SUNNYD Love the fridge! Looks like a "MODEL" on the inside!!! I would take a picture of ours but I am afraid that would be the end of Angie and me ...but with all these kids and their "stuff" we learned to use the OPEN and SHOVE method now my fridege in the garage with MY rootbeer and beer is CLEAN!!

SUE Well what did you think of the debate? I listened to most of it on my way home after Amanda's match, I thought Bush held his own (was looking for a little more promise there) and I thought Kerry improved his image (not exactly what "I" was hoping for)...should be a close one in November. Here is hoping your 2nd mom is doing well.

Well hi to the rest of you...hope you find time this week to check in.

Back to the recliner....boy am I ever glad now that I did my chores friday night and yesterday!!....gonna go check out my fridge in the garage and clean out a couple of those beer bottles

We had a relaxing day today. Went to church in the a.m. and then hosted DS's and their girlfriends and 2 of their friends for dinner. After dinner DH and I went to see some show homes to get ideas for our kitchen. Found some too. What colors do you guys find are popular right now? We found that mainly earthtones are still in. Great! I love them.

I was very disappointed yesterday when the cabinet guy didn't show or call for the second time. I don't think he's getting any more chances from me. We do have a line on a couple more guys and will call them to give us estimates. I thought this other guy would be good because he was recommened by a good friend who uses him in his cabinet business. Must just be too busy or needs to work on his communication skills.

Gary: Sounds like you had a nice relaxing day today too. You deserve it!

Bunna: How did the painting go? It's so hard to work around family members. We're not even touching the family room until our guys leave home. It's not worth it.

Michele: I sure hope you're feeling better. Did you find something to wear for your evening tomorrow? Have fun!!

Dawn: A BIG WELCOME to you! You sound like you're doing great. Hopefully you will find support here to get the job done.

mkay: I'm still praying for you! Love the clothing advice you gave Michele. You should become a personal shopper!!

Sunny: Nice fridge! Someday, when ours breaks down I'm going to get one with an ice maker in it. We had one in the house we rented and loved it.

Sami: How are you doing? Talk to us!

Well, gotta go get ready for bed and a new week of work. GOOD NIGHT!

Hi all

I'm feeling great! Back is good, cold is really pretty much gone. That Super Echinacea tincture has really helped. I did some shopping on Sat. afternoon and got my hair done, so i'm pretty ready for tonight. Bunna, I think you are right, Mkay just sounds like a woman with style. I am wearing my back boot cut dress pants, black top that i bought on sale this weekend, very plain, has a satin ribbon around the top that bows and i'll wear my sheer black angora poncho.

Alpha was nice last night, quite a few people loaned books and CD's. I was asked to lead the group every other time which I did last night. We had a great group and really interesting conversation.

I'm still so excited about my date tonight! Whatever happens, happens, i'm just looking forward to seeing him.

Michele

Well, since I'm home with Mitchy's cold, I can chat ALL DAY LONG...

Where do I begin...

Dawn...Welcome...I did SB and lost 20 lbs and now I'm up 3. Bunna and I are going to do Phase I for two weeks to give another jump start. My jump start hasn't gone real good already...but we have new eating mercies every day. Just keep some almonds on hand...they are a great snack and satisfy the cravings. Just don't go overboard on them. Hang in there.

Mitchy...I'm soooooo excited for you tonight. Aren't you glad I took your cold from you? I would love you to wear a pair of crystal earrings I make and then have them sparkle all over when the light hits them.

Bunna...Hi Ho Hi Ho...off to the beach we go. I know the last two days of my menu were embarrassing but I need to be accountable. DH and I are doing alright again. Boy oh boy...do we go up and down...alot.

Wilma... DH added 600 sq. ft to our house and our enormous kitchen was one of them. Our "earthy" colors begin with a pinkish/terracota color, the counter with the same color plus some grey and charcoal, tile for the backsplash and a tile floor along with a huge 3sided fire place. I will get the camera from work and try to post some pics for you. It is quite lovely and he did do a great job.

Sunny...I showed DH your fridge...I absoutely love it. I wouldn't dare take a pic of mine...empty and not as tidy as yours.

EZ...I never heard of the Cheerio thing...too funny. Sounds like you had a quality time with your daughter.

Saturday I took a gal from the Shepherds out for the day. I found out that my tiny little car can fit a big bow case and a wheelchair just fine. I now have new muscles as well.

I LOVED the archery. I will be back there practicing. It's not far from my work so I could go there at lunch time. I want to beat DH's butt as far as archery.

We also went to the craft stores and out to lunch. She's the one that really had a cold and I'm sure I caught the germ. Oh well.

Went to Life Team Saturday night. DH tried to get there but he was up north doing a furnace on a cabin and couldn't make it back in time.

Sunday, I didn't go to church due to my yuky cold and laid around all day. Oh, I did make a few bookmarks for the next craft show and a crystal baby bracelet for a lady. Watched TV from about 3:00 until midnight.

My nose and eyes aren't watering nearly as much today. I do love being home. I organized the kitchen "junk drawer" already today and cleaned the kitchen real good (tonight is healthy eating at our house).

Well, I probably chatted long enough BUT...I will be checking in later today...BECAUSE I'M HOOOOOOME!

Hugs!

Hi, Mkay, sorry you now have the crud. Lots of rest, fluids, and TLC. Hey, If i sent you a pic of my black and crystal bracelet, would you make me a pair of earrings? That would be sooooo cool. Oh, glad to hear you and DH are doing better. Ya, I can hardly stand being here today at work, want to go home and primp!

Lonnie called, we're set for tonight!!

Mitchy...heck yeah, just send me a pic. It takes a whole 10 minutes to make up a pair of earrings. I've been trying to post a pic of some, but I don't have my photo stuff on computer since I crashed. I need to resize the pic. Sorry!

Anyway, hair? Up or down?