Update on my weight loss....

Hi all!

I realized that with all of these updates lately, I haven't mentioned a thing about Weight Watchers or my goal to "get fit". So well, here's the update! I have been successfully maintaining my weight for months now. I still would love to drop a few more pounds so I have breathing room when things like THANKSGIVING comes around so I don't have to worry about messing up so badly!! Since my last weigh in post, I have actually lost a bit more. I bounce between 120 - 122 depending on what I have eaten that day and week!! I feel great. My biggest issue now is because of the two pregnancies and losing all the weight, I have some jiggling going on. Especially around my c-section area, and well, lets face it, my BOOBS! It's time to TONE UP! I decided that while the pilates has really been working GREAT on my upper abs and over all slimming down... it isn't toning those areas I really need help with. I just joined a new gym - Planet Fitness. It's a bare bones sort of gym, where I will go to just work the machines and do a bit of cardio. It's only $10 a month!!!! Yes, I know, that is SOOO reasonable! What is there to lose? I have my consultation set up for today at 4pm to get weighed, measured with a personal trainer who will put together a workout for me that will hopefully help me with my goals.

My friend Kristin is a photographer and she took our yearly family pictures. While she was at it she took a couple for me showing off my hard work. Here it is, with her logo since I haven't purchased it yet.





















I really do feel proud of what I've accomplished with my weight loss. It was a hard road, but I just didn't lose sight of the rewards. The greatest reward is being able to go to a store and pick out whatever I want, and it's not a matter of it fitting, just if I like it! I must say, lately, watching the Biggest Loser has really been motivating. I don't watch too many reality shows, but that is VERY inspirational! It feels so good to be healthy and have more energy. It also doesn't hurt to just feel pretty! :)

Have a wonderful day!

Love, Holly

The Great Outdoors

Hello!!

Let's see... what's been going on. Well..Aiden was VERY interested in Anna's new bike. He seemed so interested that we decided to get him something to ride as well. Here is Aiden trying out his new ride...

















We went on our first "mini" camping trip with the kids last weekend. Will's parents bought us a tent when we first got married and well, we JUST pitched it for the first time with the kids!! I know, sad since we've been married 9 years!!!! The good news is that we had a GREAT time. We only went for one night. It was at a park VERY close to home (just in case things went in a bad direction..haha). We did the camp out with our friends Kathy and John and their son Timothy. Our friend's son Dylan joined us too.

The kids absolutely loved being outdoors, eating smores, singing around the campfire (I brought my guitar of course!), and sleeping in the tent. We actually fit a portacrib AND a queen size air mattress in the tent, which was pretty impressive. It was very cozy. After a couple of hours, Aiden woke up, so we brought him onto the mattress with us, and we all cuddled up together for the rest of the night. It was so sweet!! Here are some pictures.

Aiden with his flashlight













There was a hiking boardwalk next to our campsite

















Timothy and Anna taking in the scenery













YUM... I LOVE smores!













Will and Aiden having fun by the campfire

















Me and Kathy

















Here I am cuddling with my Aiden (and a very scary flashlight effect on the left!!)













In the morning... it was a bit chilly!













Our cuties

















Our tent!













This week really flew by! I can't believe next week is Thanksgiving!! Oh my! Today Will and I went to Anna's Kindergarten class for their class "Thanksgiving Pow Wow and Feast". The kids each said what they are thankful for. Anna said she is thankful for her brother. AWWWW!!!! They they sang and danced to a few songs, and then we ate. I am in Anna's classroom a lot but Will doesn't get the opportunity often, so Anna LOVED showing Daddy around the room. All the kids know me as "Miss Holly", the fun mom who brings her music, so they were all just messing around with me. It was fun. Here's a couple pictures from the Pow Wow.































































Until next time!! Have a perfect weekend.

Love, Holly