I lost two more pounds this week. Yay! I wouldn't normally say what my weight is, but I will say, I'm finally under the 200 mark. I haven't seen under that in about 4 years. I am so proud. I just pray that I continue to stick with it. Eating healthy can really make a difference. I've noticed my stomach doesn't feel as bloated when I make better food choices and eat smaller meals.

My friend Elana and I, did a Zumba class they offer at the hospital. The moves were similar to the ones from the Xbox Zumba, which was good, because that made it easier for me to follow. It was a lot of fun.

Also, Elana & Katie, and myself will be signing up for the Mule Kick 5k. Of course, I don't expect to run the whole thing, but I do hope to walk/jog most of it.

Bringing in the New Year! 2011

Even though we cheated and celebrated the New Year at 10pm instead of midnight, we all had a great time. I spent most of the night dancing away to the game, Dance Central on the Xbox. Luckily, nobody took a picture of me. (It's only because they don't know how to use my camera, LOL.)


Parker with his "Aunt Cassie."


Dakota & Jackson playing the Xbox.


Shootin' the bull!


Eugene, Granny Rubert, Parker, Granny Pullen




Mason, Nanny, Jackson


Cayden & Mason


Cassie trying to get a kiss from Mason.










I'm ready for 2011. I know a lot of people say they are going to lose weight/get in shape for the new year, then after a month they just give up. I am making small goals for weight loss. Lose a pound a week. My goal is eventually to lose 60 pounds. I've already lost 6 pounds in the last month. I'm trying to make better food choices, eat smaller portions(using a saucer plate to eat supper with), and exercise. Trying to cook more healthy foods for supper, instead of thawing out something frozen. I'm a long way from cooking/choosing the perfect foods for me and my family, but I think we're headed on the right track. I'm doing Zumba on the Xbox Kinnect at 4:30am, before everybody else wakes up, that's the only way I can get any exercise into my daily routine. My biggest cheerleader of course is my wonderful husband, Phil. When I push the snooze on my alarm, he becomes my human alarm. He assures me that I can do this. AND I WILL!!

Also, I've got the two ladies, Elana & Katie, who work in my office on board with eating healthy, watching our caloire intake, and of course, exercise.

Luckily, I went back down to my pre-pregnancy weight about 3 weeks after having Parker. So, I'm starting with the weight I've been trying to get rid of for the past 2 to 3 years.

This is the year to get serious about my weight loss goals!