Good Morning Ladies~

Jane~WOW!! Five sizes!!! That is amazing!! :bravo: So how have you handled that in the clothes department? Have you just bought a few things as you have gone down and then will get a whole closet full when you reach goal? I've often wondered about the size thing according to pounds because I have read where others have lost 20 pounds and gone down 2 sizes and wondered how. I had lost a little over 30 pounds a few years ago, and I wore the same size I wore before losing. I guess it all depends on your build. :dunno: But then I like my clothes a little baggy, shirts anyway. Anyway, CONGRAT'S to you for doing an awesome job!

Angie~geez girly, when the heck do you sleep?? I wish I had your energy-I could get so much done and be skinnier to boot! :)

Marti~How are you adapting to your schedule now?

Hi to everyone else! :wave:

Making this short as I have things to get done this morning before heading out for the day. Have lots of errands to run and then DD and I are going to see Surviving Christmas-hoping it is as funny as it looks.

Take care ladies and have a GREAT day!

Good Morning-

ok- I get the drift I am not suppose to be on the computer- lol

Going to head out in a bit. Been drinking lovely Kona coffee and I don' t think I have slept in days.......really good.

Rocky is taking his 1o year old to Nana's- the school is across the street.
Would love to go see Ladder 59(??)....with John Travolta.......or Shark Tales,,,,,if we go with Kris.....really need to go by ourselves,...lol......

Anyway, I would love surgery!!! You all write to Oprah and ask her to foot the bill....lol.
I want a tummy tuck, thighs are saggy and a boob lift. I have never had "perky" things....lol.........omg- even as a youngster,,,,,,....

Anyway, I am going!!! My mom wrote a cute email. She has had Gaby's hair trimmed and she is doing well.....Rebecca comes back Friday.
I never told Doug where I was going,,,,,,,,,lol.......though Rachel knows....

k- Going back to my sweetie.....he has the sweetest eyes. Saw the picture of his wife in the hospital after giving birth to Kris- she was 300 pounds and passed away 23 days later. He adored her.......brought tears to my eyes when I saw the picture.......
He is a one of a kind and,,,,,,,,awww, he loves me..........so funny and kind. Bought me Kona and coffee maker.......lol....he doesn't drink coffee........love of my life.......him, not the coffee.......lol

yikes.....better go,,,,,lol

love ya all

Sorry Jane...

Hello everyone! Boy, I slept in longer than I intended too! I usually get up at 10:00-10:30, but it's nearly noon!

Jane--Why did I think you were only 2hrs away?? I love your family tradition. Wonderful way to get the family involved. I don't remember you saying all that before, but if you have that's ok, because I needed reminding! :D Thats wonderful that you've went down 5 sizes! WONDERFUL!! I think your next big gift should be a Spa/Cruise!! :) AND the whole new wardrobe.....and take Susan w/ya since she's lost all that weight too.....you girls are amazing.

Susan--So glad that you're enjoying your time w/Rocky!! Sounds like you're in heaven! Ok, now that I realize that you check your mail to see about your girls, I suppose it's ok that you pop in here for a bit. :) Sure wish I was w/you, ok.....sure wish I was in Hawaii, I'd let you two be alone that's for sure!

Cristi--I think I'm doing pretty good on this shift. I really like being able to have most of the afternoon to get things done if needed. So it's a perfect schedule. I am going to talk to my supervisor about trying to get off earlier on every other Friday though.....I want to be able to have my time w/Jhanai w/o it cutting into our weekend....we'll see how it goes. Thanks for the Hugs for Grandpa!

Sue--I think it's great that you went out to walk! If I felt to tired to want to pull the treadmill out, I wouldn't have walked.....lazy girl that I am! So I'm proud that you went out! Great job!

Angie--My oh my you wear me out!! I have got to spend a day w/you and just see how you do it!! You worry me sometimes with your plate being so full all the time. I hope you don't injur yourself trying to do too much!!
We only had about, hmmm....maybe 10 kids come to our door. Only had 5 last year. Strange since I live in a busy neighborhood.

Katy--Sounds like you're just as busy! How do you girls do it? I feel SO lazy when I read your girls post. Like I'm not doing anything with my life....better get a moving!

Jen--My grandpa went to Des Moines Iowa. I believe that's where he stayed. He also has family in Sioux City. So I'm sure he went all over.....I would have loved to have gone w/him, but my family would have missed me! So how far from Des Moines do you live?

Ok ladies--Since I'm a little behind on getting up I'm going to straighten up my house a bit, throw in a load of laundry and get something to eat.

You all have a wonderful Wednesday!

I'm back, for a few minutes...

Marti~you are welcome for the hugs for your grandpa. I do hope you can get off early on every other Friday. :crossed:

Susan~so glad that you are checking in but seriously girl-go spend time with that hunk of a man! :p Didn't see Shark Tails but heard it is cute-did see Ladder 49 and it was fine. Not as good as I thought but it was fine.

Okay, just got back from the movie and errand running so must go make an appt. and finish up laundry. See ya...:wave:

Hello ladies…..how are you all doing?

Well, we are hitting the home stretch of the year, and the big holiday season! I had Brandon belly laughing when we were watching the news. I was telling him to look for the snow when the weather came on. Sure enough….there is supposed to be a rain/snow mix Thursday night into Friday morning.

We went shopping yesterday at this awesome new place. It is like Save-A-Lots but everything is under a dollar! (well pretty much everything.) The most expensive thing we bought was a 3lb tube of hamburger and it was $3.90! We spent almost $75, and were able to buy 90 items! And our tax for everything…….$0.36!

Brandon’s Halloween pics are on his webpage!

Well, we are hit! Brandon is crawling…….backwards! Tommy put him on our bed on his back. I turned around to see what was so funny, and he was on his belly. I turned around a couple minutes later to see what was so funny again, and he was almost to the edge of the bed. So, before we know it, he will be crawling forward and then nothing is safe!

Jane~ I noticed yesterday on the news, that we have a HUGE cold front coming in soon.

Cristi~ We had some really cute costumes come through our area too. Our neighbor down the street brought her son and her husband over so we could meet. I met her through another website and didn’t know we were even neighbors until we sent some PM’s back and forth. She brought her little boy Andrew over, and he was Dumbo. He was trying to climb up our front door to come in.

Kathy~ Things are going well today.

Susan~ Glad to hear the trip has been going great!

Marti~ Happy Belated Birthday!!

Jen~ What a little cutie!

psssst , Rocky is spending time with his son , so I am going to relax for a second......

We went to Mauna Loa this morning and I bought macadamia nuts, chocolate and some wonderul onion/garlic flavor ones......soooooooooo good.

We went by the Hilo Bay and took pictures (( he has a self time thing)) will try and get him to send some to my email so I can share. Went for a walk and held hands and.........he cracks me up.We were on this arch bridge and he set the timer and knocks into me trying to get in position before the camera goes off.......I go " geesh, if you wanna be in the picture by yourself just say so..." lol......
We laugh a lot and I giggle thinking of something and he starts to smile........he just loves me and thinks I am beautiful. I feel soooooo loved by him.

He has the sweetest eyes. I teared up when I realized it was Thursday already, go home on Monday.
We will go to Kona tomorrow night and spend time there for a few days. So, won't check in for a few days......

Anyway- going to a movie and dinner tonight. Humidity is causing me to look like a poodle.
and................it is raining here......not sunny. Though tomorrow might be sunny.....and Kona probably will be........

k- talk later
Love ya..........

Susan ahhh man girl you are making me all teary just reading your posts! You desrve to be happy.
love you
Angie

Hiya ladies,

Cristi - about the clothes, well, I have replaced the pants more often than tops. Tops can be big without looking too sloppy, but not pants. I've tried to keep the purchases down, but it's hard, when I need things for church, and for everyday, too. Remember when I told you guys that I just about cried while trying on jeans one day? I had totally skipped a size during that time, and it was the best feeling ever!! I kept a pair of my biggest jeans, and won't ever get rid of them. Very humbling, and a warning, too. Did you and DD see Surviving Christmas? I really want to see that, and will try to during the week next week. Don't like to go to the movies on the weekend. Also want to see Polar Express when it comes out. (Love Tom Hanks!!) Hey, how's your shoulder?

Sue - no need to apologize. :) The administrators had a note at the top of the page regarding their political policy for quote a while, and I don't know why they removed it so soon! So are you just about all packed?? Bet you're getting excited about going, aren't you?

Marti - glad you're enjoying your shift now. I sure hope they let you adjust your every other Friday schedule. I would LOVE to go to a spa, but never want to go on a cruise. Those spa places where you stay for the weekend are expensive!!! So what are your plans for the weekend?

Mindee - We've got a Save-a-Lot here, too, and that's where I get my water now that Walmart quit carrying the gallons. Your little Brandon is getting so big!! We've already had some cold temps, but yeah, next week it's supposed to really hit! But it's November - gotta get cold sometime, lol.

Susan - oh sweetie, I'm so glad you're having a good time!! I bet you'll return to OR only long enough to pack up Gaby, lol. Hope tomorrow is sunny for you, but I don't think it will affect your happiness any, lol.

Katy - it was great talking to you today! You have a nice voice and are so cheery!! Loved hearing your DD in the background. Hope you weren't late today, lol.

Angie - did you get signed up for your math class? Hope you had fun at lunch with Becky. Your schedule makes me tired just reading it!!

Jen - just so you'll know, I didn't edit your kitty picture - Photobucket allows only so many hits of each photo unless you buy a membership, then they delete it, or something.

Got some things done today that I'd been putting off, so I feel good about that. Also had a good time with the DGDs - they are getting so big! And now they are enthralled with all things Christmas, especially Santa, lol.

See you tomorrow,