Weight Loss Progress Pics...

OK, as most of you know I have been on a "diet" (I prefer to say lifestyle change) since January 2012.  To date I have lost 47.4 pounds.  The picture on the left is my work badge picture taken close to the date I began my new lifestyle and the right picture was taken earlier this week.  I still have a LONG way to go but I wanted my family and friends to see my progress this far.  I also wanted to say "thank you" to all of you who have been encouraging me along the way.  It's no secret that I have always struggled with my weight so for me to be feeling more confident in myself & putting this out here is a huge accomplishment for me!

~Sara~

Riding the bus...

Conner getting on the bus headed to preschool.

8-21-12

Trip to the Zoo

Daddy took the kiddos to the zoo today and they got to go see the penguin exhibit (which is just on loan to our local zoo until the end of next month). 

8-18-2012

Transformers

Conner LOVES his transformers.....here he is on the front porch this morning with just a very few of his collection!!!

8-18-12

1st Attempt at No Training Wheels

Emma before her 1st attempt at riding her bike without training wheels.  Lets just say it took Daddy longer to get the training wheels off than the time she spent trying to keep herself balanced/riding!!

8-16-12

1st Day of School 2012-2013

Emma & Conner's 1st day of school was today.  Neither one of them wanted their pictures taken this morning...little stinkers!!!!  Sounds like they both had a GREAT 1st day!!!

8-15-2012

Daisy Girl Scouts on Parade

Today was the annual Tall Corn Festival Parade and the Daisy Girl Scout troop paired up with the Boy Scout Troop to hand out American flags and informational fliers about the new Daisy troop being formed.  Emma obviously woke up on the wrong side of the bed this morning because she did NOT want her picture taken!!!!

8-11-12



Conner's Surgery

Conner's pre-op wait....glad we brought along the games!!

After his surgery it took him some time to finally wake up.  After he threw up (side effect of the anesthesia) he felt a lot better.

Ready to go home!!!!

Conner had his tonsils removed, his adenoids removed (again), extra tissue in his nasal cavity removed and while they were in there they also slit a little piece of the tissue that holds the front of the tongue down (that procedure is supposed to help with his speech which was a separate issue from his swollen tonsils).  The staff was great and we are praying for a speedy recovery for our little guy.

8-8-12

Curly Sue

Emma & her Brave doll sporting hair curlers.

8-7-12

Emma's 6th Birthday Party

Emma's Hawaii themed birthday party was a blast!! The kids swam, had a water balloon fight, made sun visor hats, had a silly string war, ate dinner, played dress up and swam some more!!! Can't believe she is 6 years old now!!!!
7-28-2012 

July 2012

I took these pictures on July 29, 2012 (the day after Emma's 6th Birthday).  Our babies are growing up so, so fast!  I hope to be better at posting on here for all you non-Facebook people who still want to keep up with our growing family!  As you can tell, Emma was my little ham and Conner.....he was less than thrilled to be having his picture taken.  I'm pretty happy with the way the pictures turned out since it's the first time I've ever really used my nice camera the way its supposed to be used.  Hope this finds you well and I promise, I will be better at posting on here!!!