The road to weight loss

On December 21st, 2007 - I decided I was tired of being overweight. Why did I decide this the week before Christmas? I will never know....but I did. As of today, I am 43 pounds closer to my goal of health! On April 12th - I did my first "run" (a one mile "fun run"). I am not sure that I would describe it as "fun" - but I did it nonetheless! I ran with my best friend Courtney - and my brother Mark and pseudo brother Brad ran the 5k....which, may I add....Mark got 1st place in his age category.....and NO he was not the only one his age. We are all looking forward to the 5k on May 3rd. This one is some Colon race. I believe the theme is "Get Yer Rear in Gear".

I will periodically post updates on milestones achieved....say 50, 60, 70 pounds?????

Spring Break '08

Well...it is time for us to emerge into the 21st century and enter the world of blogging. Where to begin??? Let's start with Spring Break 'o8! We all ventured to Big Cedar Lodge - outside of Branson, Mo. In this pic the kids were enjoying a horse drawn carriage ride through the grounds. If you haven't been.....GO! Absolutely beautiful! The entire trip had a bit of a "horsie" theme. They enjoyed horse back riding - the Dixie Stampede - an "amazing pets" show (which was truly amazing) - and of course a TON of swimming. We stayed in an incredible cabin that the kids are still talking about. They wanted to move there. While in Branson - Tom and I got to get away to celebrate our 9th wedding anniversary. We enjoyed dinner at the Worman House....again.....unbelievable. That is enough to read...now let me give you something to look at!

Below is a little slide show for you!