Monday, July 6, 2009

4th of July

This year we had a very low key family 4th of July. We grilled and did mostly very basic fireworks since we are currently in a burn ban due to lack of rain. But we did do a couple of fountains, in which, I got a good picture. Wes lit more then in years past I believe, but look at our sparklers...they were more like torches...definately didn't work right!

Wednesday, July 1, 2009

The Things I Do for Love...



Okay...those of you who know me well, no I am NOT a longhorn. However, my one & only nephew whom I completely adore is a fan! So...for our family birthday party for him I made him a longhorn cake. Here are just a couple of pictures. I'd do anything for that boy!

Tuesday, June 30, 2009

Still Dieting & Still Alive

Okay...this is for the ladies who wanted me to update occasionally...sorry it's been so long. I am still on Phase 2 and losing weight, but it is much slower. I believe I've lost approx. 12 lbs and yesterday was the 4 week mark. I'm finding that having less rules in Phase 2 actually have made it harder for me. I've had a couple of cheat days, but overall I've stuck to it pretty well. I've still had no Dr. Pepper, but I am drinking 1 Diet Coke with Splenda a day now and try to just drink water the rest of the time...and, of course, the Fresca!

Anyway...I'm still alive and going.

Tuesday, June 16, 2009

14 Days- 9lbs= Happy Smile

So...yesterday was my final day in Phase I and I finished 9 lbs less then I started. It's a great accomplishment even though I wanted to go for 10-12, but I just tell myself it's because of the muscle I've built that is offsetting it with my exercise!

But seriously...I'd recommend the SB to anyone. Phase II should be easier, however, there are still many things I am not supposed to eat.

But with this post, I sign off as my last dieting post....I'm getting sick of reading it myself, ya'll must be...anyway...thanks for all the encouragement & support I got from the family to get healthier...2 weeks later and 1/3 of the way done! Woo Hoo!

Monday, June 15, 2009

Confessions of a Cheater...

Okay...it's Day 14, technically my last day of Phase I and this morning, I must confess that I cheated for the first time! I'm definately not going to beat myself up about it...but there you have it! But as a means to justify my cheating, here are my thoughts. Lynna and I met at 5:30 this morning for our first class with Worthy of the Prize, which is a morning workout located at Anderson Mill Baptist Church. It was a great workout and I was so starving by the time I took a shower & got cleaned up. So, I went to one of my favorite, very missed, morning places, Taco Shack and got myself a breakfast taco...definately a no-no...but I must say that I savored every bite with a smile on my face!

Hopefully there will be no more cheats for me especially since I have a weigh in tomorrow morning to see how much weight I lost in Phase I!

Friday, June 12, 2009

Day 11

Well I don't have much to say I guess...other then I did put on 1 size smaller of jeans this morning and even they are a bit baggie in the waist! Woo-Hoo! I'm actually considering extending Phase 1 an additional week, but we'll see if I still feel that way come Day 14.

I wish I had more great recipes to share, however, most of the ones I've tried have not been great at all...I've found at this point, it's just easier to grill a piece of meat and have a side of veggies!

Tuesday, June 9, 2009

A Great Video

I love this video. It's a huge acapella group that starts by "making rain" with noises...but it might seem slow at first, but keep watching once they add in the thunder, it's incredible...then you can just listen to their rendition of Africa by ToTo.


I'm hoping this link will get you there...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yjbpwlqp5Qw&feature=player_embedded

I promise...you won't be disappointed! It made me smile!


Dexter as a pup with red flipflop

What you need to know about me...

  • I am a Christian!
  • I love my dog, Dexter.
  • I'm all bark, no bite!
  • I love cowboys & country music!
  • A perfect day is being w/ those I love doing absolutely nothing!
  • The filter that keeps me from saying everything in my head is broke & always has been.
  • A dvr is one of my favorite things.
  • I think the world would be a much better place w/out pantyhose.
  • I think that mac & cheese MUST be mixed in a certain order.

Things to do before I'm 40!

  • Become a wife & mother
  • Open my own business (Done!)
  • Walk the same places Jesus did
  • See my birthplace (Hawaii)
  • Ride in Hot Air Balloon
  • See the Grand Canyon, Niagra Falls & Yellowstone
  • Get a boat
  • Skydive

About Me

Austin, Texas, United States
A NON-longhorn loving life in Texas!

Me & My Dexter

Me & My Dexter