WLW - Week #24

Starting Weight:  155 lbs
Today’s Weight:  133.6 lbs
Total Loss:  21.4 lbs

I did great hitting my 8,000 steps every day last week.  I was going to bump it to 9,000 this week, but so far this whole week has just fallen apart as far as my exercise & eating go. I'm hoping I can get back on track today. Then Friday, Saturday and Sunday we will be gone on our mini-vacation so who knows what will happen those days!  But I've promised myself no matter what come Sunday I'm back on track. Starting Sunday I'm doing 9,000 steps a day!  And Monday back to my good eating habits and calorie counting. I've worked really hard & deserve a little break. But I've also worked too hard to throw it all away. 

Lyla's Preschool Graduation

It was a big day for Lyla!  She had her preschool graduation this afternoon! 

Carter Cuddles

Having a nephew is pretty wonderful!

WLW - Week #23

Starting Weight:  155 lbs
Today’s Weight:  132.8 lbs
Total Loss:   22.2 lbs

I'm exactly where I was last Wednesday which is A-Okay with me!  :)

I was successful with doing at least 7,000 steps every day last week and I have done really well getting at least 8,000 every day this week so far.  Monday I actually had 11,000!  That was 100% thanks to Lyla and her bike!  We made countless laps back and forth in front of the house Monday evening, her on her bike, me following behind on foot!   And yesterday I hit 9,000 thanks to shopping with Ashley! 

Don't Blink

I finally brought my new 5x7 picture of Lyla to work to put in my frame on my desk.  I couldn't get the back to go on and decided... its probably time to take the old pictures out.  There were too many in there to get the back to close.  Want to talk about a walk down memory lane???

 

I also decided that I need to get more frames because I have ZERO interest in replacing the picture from Erin's wedding.  That is my favorite picture of Lyla. 

 

Pictures bring back so many memories. 

 

That first one of me holding her, she was 6 weeks old.  Gary and I took her to get pictures.  We spent a fortune on them. 

 

Then the one of the three of us.  She was 5 1/2  months old.  We couldn't get her to sit up on her own for any of the pictures, so we tried to prop her up in the ones where she was by herself.  Then of course the following week she starts sitting up on her own without any issues!

 

The one of her with the blue clip and blue ruffle shirt... that was her one year old picture.  The only time we didn't buy the CD of all the pictures.  I regret that, they were some of the cutest ones!  I loved her hair then!  All the curls and it was still short so it was just all kinds of crazy! 

 

Then the plaid dress.  That was her two year old picture.  I took her to the playground and pretended to be a photographer and took them myself.  We had so much fun just letting her run around and play.  She was so happy they all came out really good!

 

The blue dress is when she was three years old.  I played photographer again and took pictures on my own at my mom and dad's house.  I always loved the way the light came in the window over her in that picture.  And her HAIR.... she changed so much in looks and personality from two to three. 

 

The black and gold dress she got as a Christmas present from Maria.  We didn't go anywhere over Christmas that warranted wearing a fancy dress so on New Years Day we got up in the morning and took her to get pictures in her fancy dress.  She was three and a half.

 

And then there was an epic fail at any good pictures to document her being four years old! 

 

So I took her to get pictures for five years and that's the new one in the frame.  Plus the other frame of her at Erin's wedding (3 years old).  And yes, I cropped Erin out of that picture.....  ;)

WLW - Week #22

Starting Weight:  155 lbs
Today’s Weight:  132.8 lbs
Total Loss:   22.2 lbs

Its the week of 2s.... Week #22 and lost 22.2 pounds....  :)

I'm kind of on a weird cycle of gaining weight every weekend and losing it every week between.  I'm not overly concerned though.  As long as I keep going back down during the week.  When that stops, there is a problem.  But its summertime and I want to enjoy my weekends.  I'm drinking, I'm having ice cream with Lyla, eating at cookouts.  I'm living my life and being conscious while doing it, but not overly obsessed with the calories.  I save that for Monday thru Friday.  Like I said before, I'm glad I started all of this when I did.  I got a great jump start on things while it was winter and life was boring. 

I was able to do at least 6,000 steps every day last week.  So far this week I have succeeded in doing at least 7,000 every day.  Hopefully next week I can do 8,000!

Favorite Guy + Favorite City + Favorite Band =

A PERFECT Saturday!  :)

 

While Lyla was spending quality time with her Grandma and Pappy and playing in the country, Gary and I got to have a nice date day/evening.

 

We had tickets to see The Clarks at Stage AE in the evening, but we decided to head down early and just hang out on the North Shore. 

 

I love Pittsburgh!  And I kind of tend to forget how much I love it until I go and spend some time down in the heart of the city.  I always love going to other cities (like NYC) for vacations and I forget that I have just as much fun and spend a lot less many going and exploring my own city!

We had lunch at McFaddens.  Then we walked along the river and checked out the Fred Rogers statue and the WWII Memorial.  Then we went to Rivertowne and sat at the outside bar and cheered on the Pirates. 

Then we went down to the concert.  I love The Clarks.  You can't get much more Pittsburgh than The Clarks!  Something about them gives me peace.  I love to watch them live, especially at an outdoor venue.  When I get to see The Clarks it feels like going home.  Like I just sat and had dinner with old friends or something.  Its hard to explain - but its a very good feeling and I always feel refreshed and alive afterwards.

 

WLW - Week #21

Starting Weight:  155 lbs
Today’s Weight:  134.0 lbs
Total Loss:   21.0 lbs

I predicted I would gain over Lyla's birthday weekend and sure enough I did!  That's ok though, I'm still under 135 and that's my goal now.  As long as I stay between 130 and 135 I'm happy.

I had my first day where I did over 10,000 steps on Friday so that was exciting!  This week I'm making my goal to do at least 6,000 steps every day.  Next week I'm going to try to do 7,000 and keep building up to 10,000.  Its hard to do!

Lyla's 5th Birthday Party

For Lyla's 5th birthday we had a Frozen birthday party. She was so excited to finally get to wear her special Elsa dress!

This was the first time we invited friends to her party. I really didn't know what I was in for!  It all went well for the most part. I had the party from noon to 4:00 which was way too long. Two hours would have been enough but live & learn!

We had Hanna, Lyla, Abby, Becca, Izzy and Lena. Payton also came but missed the pictures. 

We all had pizza then they played pin the carrot nose on Olaf then the piñata. Pinatas are really lame now... No more bats... You pull strings...

The kids loved it though so that's all that matters!

After that we did presents!

All the girls wanted to sit with Lyla while she opened them!

The princess Barbie house was a big hit!

Then it was time to sing happy birthday & have cake & ice cream. 

Lyla decided to take pictures as a "unicorn"....

We were so excited to have baby Carter here!