Weight Wager Update, and more

Well yesterday we weighed in with our losses. Arne won the week with a 5lb weight loss. Ashley and I lost 3 lbs each, and Darci lost 2 lbs. We are all going in the right direction. Darci was disappointed w/ her minimal loss. I don't think she should be. When you have a 2-3 lb loss for the week it is easier to keep it off. Less of a chance to regain it. Arne said the first 5 was easy, now it'll be harder. I figure if I can maintain 3lbs a week by the end of the wager I will be at 195, that's under 200! I haven't been that low since the girls were little. And if I can maintain the loss I'll be 186 by the time we go to PA at the end of May!! I just have to maintain it. I have been on the wii every night, and sometimes during the day. The boxing really makes you sweat. I get the fit program next month, can't wait to get started on that.

I really need to get on my sewing machine, and get going on the quilt that I am doing with Julia and Rita. I have their blocks cut, just need to sew them so I can send them. I want to have it done so when we meet for lunch or whatever we can show each other what we accomplished.

I have several quilts ready to be quilted. Want to do them on Betty's HQ. I feel more comfortable on it then any other. Now I just have to talk Ashley into getting one. That will take a stroke of genius.

Over the past few months FaceBook has reunited me with several of my classmates from Conrad Weiser. Perhaps I'll see some of them when we go back to PA for vacation.

We are really looking forward to going to PA for vacation this year. Since it has been so long since we have been back we are a bit nervous to see all the changes. We have alot of people to visit. We are going to be driving out.

Well I better get moving, gotta get on my Bernina.

Weight Wager w/ Wiebe's

Ashley and I entered into a weight loss wager w/ Darci and Arne Wiebe. We start today, and end April 3rd. We will be weighing in each weekend on Saturday morning. The "Biggest Loser" will receive $15 from each participant, and the winning couple gets a dinner out from the other couple. Whether I win or not is fine because the result of losing weight is my biggest prize.

I will cut out chips, and the little bit of soda that I drink, cut portion sizes, juice twice daily, eat a yogurt in the morning, exercise with the wii, and walk as much as I am able.

Ashley started at 193, and I am starting at 228. I have alot of weight to lose...

Ready for Spring

Tired of this cold weather. I am ready for spring to come into bloom.
Helped Colleen welcome people in for the Red Cross Blood drive. I made some muffins for the donors. I used the pulp from my juicer as flavor. I reduced butter and milk, replaced instead w/ pulp.
Erin is out of her funk for now. Rachel and Brandon are still in the process of buying a home. Still wheeling and dealing.
Cut out 2 sets of a block. Now must sew together. This is one for Rita. Will cut out her other one today. Looking forward to seeing quilt finished. We chose some nice blocks.

Winter Wonderland

It is beautiful outside, but am glad I am not having to travel in it.
Update on Butch- He is out of hospital and back at Michele's. Inflammed Colon, Inflammatory Colitis is what the finally diagnosed him with. A form of ulcers, caused by stress. Ashley's sister Annette said that as soon as he walked in the door from the hospital that Mom laid into him about being in Ga for so long and she wanted to go home. Annette also told him that they were going to look at Assisted Living for Mom when they get home. Mom has stated that she is going to stop taking her pills again. Ashley and I remember asking Butch when he moved Mom down to GA, if he knew what he was getting into. We think not.
Holly and DJ had a baby boy Monday night. Nathan weighed in at 7lbs 12oz. All are healthy. Erin was there in the room with them, she assisted in the birth. Erin was so excited.

When Ashley got home Monday night he told me I could order the Wii bundles from QVC. I am so excited. Can't wait to get everything. I have used Emily's several times and really enjoyed it. Ashley is looking forward to its arrival also. I look forward to the assistance in weight loss.
Rita, Julia, and I finally got the definite final draft done on the quilt we will be making. I have my material so I will get started today. I copied all the blocks that are needed, that we decided on. Look forward to getting it done. Am trying to talk Emily into making one also. I think I am going to start offering Beginning Quilting Classes. This will hopefully help in  getting store started.
Rachel and Brandon signed for a house on Monday, can't wait to hear if they get it.
Erin is frustrated that she doesn't have a significant other, like her sister does. She is afraid she will be 35 and single. She doesn't like to hear what I have to say cause I am just her mother. I don't know what to do. I tell her that her time will come, she yeah right. She is depressed and pessimistic. I think seeing Holly have her baby may have started the funk. How can I get her out of this funk?

Frustrated

We found out yesterday that Ashley's Brother, Butch, was admitted to the hospital. On Tuesday morning sometime. Stomach cramps and the doctors still as of yesterday have not figured out anything, typical doctors. We found out via FaceBook. We were not called, but found out because my nieces posted something about praying for him. So since we were not called I figured we would only get info by the internet. Wrong. NO replies and when I write a message to someone when they are on they log off!! Rude to say the least! And it is not just Ashley's family either. That was how I found out my brother was in the hospital, and had to have emergency surgery in Nov. I then call my Mom about Chris and find out that my Uncle was admitted to the hospital recently and transferred to a Nursing Home, and that another Sister in Law was in a terrible car accident day before Thanksgiving! Communication sucks in our families from the East to the West. Just because we are here, time zones are different is not - I REPEAT NOT- an excuse! Leave a message if we can't answer the phone. What the heck is voice mail for anyway!

Thank goodness for this blog page- I can let out my frustrations.

Rachel's Engaged!!!

Rachel and Brandon gave us the news at Allen's yesterday that they are now engaged. Woohoo!!! Brandon is a great addition to the family. He is already like a Son in Law. They are going to be happy -  we have no doubt. They are looking at September 2, 2011. We will have alot to do till then, they want to take care of most of it. A small wedding, and a nice reception, nothing fancy. Guess we get to be there for guidance and questions....

Merry Christmas

Merry Christmas to Everyone. I do hope the Season has brought you everything you wanted. I am thankful for '09, it was a wonderful year. Yes, there were ups and downs. Life doesn't hand you lemons for nothing- you have to make lemonade or something else. So you can't expect it to be "perfect". 
Gifts that were given to one other this year: A Garmin for our trip, A Camera and a Camcorder for our trip, and other recordings. Two pair Boots for Ashley, and a Kuvings Juicer for me (to assist me in losing weight). Now to get fruit. We are going to exchange the camera for another as we want a Lithium Ion Battery one instead. I picked up the wrong one, haha.
I'm making my list for New Years. I think I 'll have 3 items on my "Resolutions List".