I have been working my normal Marriott job M-F...working with my mom and her company at many Provider Fairs...getting ready for Patrick's birthday (which was a success...more to come on that)...trying to squeeze in some quality time with my hubby and maybe be able to see my friends...AND trying to lose weight! While all of this has been going on 3 of my friends have gotten engaged. Congrats to Sara, Shana and Leslie!! I feel very honored to be in each other their weddings. Leslie is getting married April 17th and I'm a bridesmaid Sara is getting married July 31st and I am the Matron (sounds so old) of Honor. Shana hasn't picked a definite date yet but is likely to be getting married on October 2nd or November 6th and I am the Matron of Honor. I don't know how I got so lucky to have such great friends but I feel very blessed!!
We celebrated Patrick's birthday this past weekend and I think it was a definite success! We had over a bunch of family members (14 people to be exact)! I made chicken cacciatorie (Patrick's favorite) and everyone else brought something. He even had 2 birthday cakes!! It was definitely a full house but it was completely worth it. Unfortunately, I STILL haven't gotten a new camera so I took these 2 pictures with my phone. They aren't the best quality, but at least it's something. The two other people in the pictures are Patrick's niece, Kierstin and his mom's husband, Steve.
So another thing that's been going on is I'm desperately trying to lose weight!! I've changed my eating habits and have been going to the gym for the past month or so and have only lost 4 pounds!! Ugh! I started this new class at the gym called Body Transformation. It's basically a group personal training class with about 7 or 8 people. I have only had 2 classes so far but I really think it's going to help a lot. I know he's definitely giving us a workout because I was VERY sore after both classes. I need all the motivation I can get so if you have any encouraging words or things that have worked for you PLEASE share them!
Here are a few pictures from Labor Day when our dear friends Baylor & Adam came to visit! We took these pictures at my parents house when we went over there to grill out for Labor Day!
I think that's all for now! I WILL write another blog tomorrow or Thursday. That's a promise!! :)
you've been busy. the blogging world will forgive you. Great to hear you're doing well. Keep the posts coming. (I'm trying to do a better job blogging regularly too.)
ReplyDeleteWeight loss... UGH. You and me both. It's a tough road, but we'll make it! You've done the hardest part: committing to a gym. Looking forward to hearing about your progress.
You are so much better and stronger than I am!!! Just keep it up and remember that it takes awhile but the end result will be wonderful!!!
ReplyDelete"Just keep working, just keep working...just keep working, working, working!!"