Saturday, June 14, 2008

Botanical Gardens and the Beach



Virginia Beach
We went to the beach today to help the girls get used to it so we can have some fun on our family vacation this summer. Jeremiah took Melanie out and pretty much scared her (not intentionally) note picture above. They both enjoyed playing in the sand with our sand toys and then Julia resorted to eating the sand. (Just when we thought she was over that). So, I guess she is going to like gritty foods for the rest of her life! Maybe there is oatmeal and grits in her future!? Then, they left the beach holding hands. It was a pretty great day. Mommy was tired by the end though.












We love to go to the Botanical Gardens (when time and temperature allow). We just went Thursday and I took some really fun pictures of the girls sporting their bathing suits for the water. While we were there we found a Canadian Goose feather. Melanie picked it up and was playing with it - then a worker from the gardens came and told us we couldn't have it because "It might be a Bald Eagle Feather. There is a federal fine for having a Bald Eagle Feather. I'm pretty sure it's not an Eagle feather but because they are in the area, we collect any feathers we can find.". So the man took the feather from my poor two year old child!! She was so devestated! Enjoy the pics!








Thursday, June 12, 2008

My Weight Loss Log!

So, I've been trying to get some weight off since I gained a little bit the past year since Jeremiah came home. Mind you - I had gained 8 lbs by February. Then, I joined the gym and gained another 5!! In order to help motivate myself (my husband has a sweet tooth too and it makes it hard to "be good") I have decided to put up some pictures of me and take pictures in the same outfit as time goes on. So, I will have an exercise log and such on the computer so that I can motivate myself and keep track. For those of you who check my blog (I know there aren't many it any at all) please continue to motivate me!! I look at some pictures of myself from around the time Jeremiah came home last May and then some recently and thought (YIKES!!). So, here I go. I'm really trying and I am taking every effort I can to make it a success!! My goal is to lose 20 lbs (look better than even when Jeremiah came home). I will update frequently. So, please cheer me on!! Thanks! - so I've decided I need a better picture! I'll add one soon!