Week 13 Weigh Ins

Week 13

name....weight...lbs lost...week %...lbs lost...total %

Jim.........230.......2............0.86............7.........2.95
Beth.......186........0...........0.00............5.........2.62
Angie.....168........3............1.75.............7.........4.00
Reagan...135......-1...........-0.75...........2..........1.46
Barbara..175.......0.............0.00.........-1........-0.57
Billy.........(no info this week)
Tina........(no info this week)
Bill...........201......0.............0.00...........2..........0.99
Karry......156.......0............0.00..........-3........-1.96

So this week I was the Biggest Loser. I'd be more "woo hoo" about if IF I had lost "real" weight and not the dumb weight that I call "weekend" weight :) Good job everyone to having no real gains this week!! I foresee a great week of weight loss for everyone this week :)

3 Weeks...awh man!!

...that's the phase that we are all saying. Earlier this week it was "4 whole weeks?? ...awh man" What am I talking about? Well, if you read 2 posts ago I mentioned going camping with my parents at Junction and how we all had such a great time. Well that bug stayed with Jim and I all the way home and for the next several days. So we went to a local RV lot to just see what they had, if they had one to accommodate what we want, and (most important) if it could fit into our budget. We found one that met our needs and our price. We figured that we should still at least attempt to shop around before settling down on the first one we liked. So we went to Denton to FunTime RV. It was a SEA of RVs!! I was excited to see more variety. What we weren't excited about was that you can't just browse around. All the trailers were locked and you had to go get a salesmen...from the sales floor...cause they DON'T come to you! So Jim drove us to the main bldg and asked for a salesmen and the guy tells him "we're closing"....okey dokey then... So with basically a boot in the a--...we leave and decide then and there that we are buying from our local guys and their family owned business.

The big kids weren't in on any of this and they didn't get to see the trailer till Wednesday when we went to go pick it up. They were beside themselves with excitement! They got along better than I've seen in a long time...and that's saying A LOT!!! It took about an hour for them to add a brake adjuster to my Suburban and to hook up this special hitch thingy. Then Jason (our salesman/co-owner of the place - Smith RV ...we get $200 for any referrals...hint, hint) took Jim and I through every inch of the trailer telling us how it all works and what we gotta do to keep it all working. LOT of info and I'm so glad that Jim's such a sponge when it comes to that stuff. My brain was hitting OVERLOAD before we even stepped outside to start on all that info!!

The trailer is home now and will stay here...parked...for 3 more weeks! This is where the "awh, man..." comes in. It'll be 3 more full weeks till we are able to get to go on our first camping trip. We don't care WHERE we go....just get us there :)

Here's some pictures I took as Jim was pulling up into our yard with our first trailer ever!

You'll see in this picture...there's a soon to be BIRTHDAY BOY! Best looking thing in this picture :) He'll be celebrating the big 36 tomorrow. HAPPY BIRTHDAY BABE!!!!! We love you tons!!!

Week 12 Weigh In

Week 12

name....weight...lbs lost...week %...lbs lost...total %

Jim.........232......-1..........-0.43............5.........2.11
Beth.......186........3............1.59............5.........2.62
Angie.....171.......-1..........-0.59............4.........2.29
Reagan...134.......2............1.47............3..........2.19
Barbara..175.......1.............0.57.........-1........-0.57
Billy.........238.....-3...........-1.28.........16.........6.30
Tina........159......-1...........-0.63.........12........7.02
Bill...........201......0.............0.99..........2..........0.99
Karry......156......3.............1.89..........-3........-1.96

Way to go Karry! You are this weeks Biggest Loser. Tina - you still remain the overall Biggest Loser!! That's awesome :) Here's hoping that everyone has another good week!!!

Yeah! ...he's 2

Yup! This little baby is 2! Captain Destructo, Octopus Arms, Dr. Oc, Pschyo...he's got a LOT of nick names right now. But above all else...he's my sweet baby! And DANG he's cute!!

No pics of the big kids since they are on Spring break with my parents in Junction. We took them down there last Friday night and camped ( by the river) for 2 nights and then headed back. The kids and Jim hiked a huge mountain (hill) and Brayden and I napped. Then all 7 of us headed out to the State Park and Mom and Dad walked with the baby while the rest of us went on a hour + hike. I was fun! Then we came back and the kids and Jim fished. No luck, but they were gonna try once more on Sunday. Me. Mom, Dad , and Brayden hung out at the campsite while Jim and the kids headed out to the State park to try and see if they were any more lucky out there...nope. Nat got a nibble though and she was ecstatic! once they got back we gobbled down some lunch, gave tons of hugs and kisses, and we hit the road.

Jim will get the kids tomorrow and I'm sure there will be tons of stories to tell :) I will post more later. Have a great day!

Week 11 Weigh In

Week 11

name....weight...lbs lost...week %...lbs lost...total %

Jim.........231......-1..........-0.43............6.........2.53
Beth.......189........0...........0.00............2.........1.05
Angie.....170.......-2..........-1.19............5.........2.86
Reagan...136......-2..........-1.49............1..........0.73
Barbara..(vacation)
Billy.........(no info this week)
Tina........(no info this week)
Bill...........(vacation)
Karry......159.....-2...........-1.27..........-6........-3.92

And the biggest loser this week is: BETH!! Way to go! It was a rough week for all and that's just gonna happen from time to time. Hang in there guys :)

Week 10!

So sorry for the delay guys! And Beth, I couldn't find where you replied to my email on Monday..so I just posted the same weight. Please let me know if that # is wrong.

Week 9

name....weight...lbs lost...week %...lbs lost...total %

Jim.........230......-1..........-0.44............7.........2.95
Beth.......186........0...........0.00............5.........2.62
Angie.....168........0............0.00............7.........4.00
Reagan...134.......0............0.00...........3..........2.19
Barbara..176.......1.............0.56.........-2........-1.15
Billy.........235......5............2.08..........19.........7.48
Tina........158.......3............1.86...........13........7.60
**Congrats on entering the 150's..I wanna come too :)**
Bill...........202.....-1...........-0.50..........1..........0.49
Karry......157.....-1...........-1.64..........-4........-2.61

Awesome job guys!! This week's Biggest Loser is: BILLY! And our overall winner is TINA for the 2nd week in a row...Dang...you GO Tina! :) Everyone is doing great! Keep on trucking...shorts season is just about here :)

AnnaMarie Katherine

...and our wonderful visit with her family :) (I warn you now...this is a long one)

We had a wonderful weekend this past Saturday and Sunday! When we first found out that Matt's makeup b-ball game had been cancelled, we were bummed. But I was soon excited that we'd get to go see AnnaMarie Katherine. She was born on Valentine's Day! This is my 2nd niece to be born on this very special day :) I'll first share a few pictures of her and then tell you about the rest of our visit...

As you can plainly see, she is ANOTHER beautiful girl! Good job Mom and Dad :) They have made some gorgeous girls!! And she's so sweet. Very laid back. And I got some great snuggle and kissy time with her. Me, Brayden, Chanda, and baby hung out at the house all day Saturday just visiting...playing...loving on baby! It was really nice. The kids, the Dad's, and Becky (Chanda's step Mom and recent co-birthing coach) took the kids to see Joe Scruggs along with some other entertainers. Nat got to help in a magic show, all the kids got to slide down this enormous Lighting McQueen (from the Cars movie) slide, and Joe Scruggs did a live show that the kids and adults thought was just hilarious. Here's some shots Jim took. I wasn't there but from the stories all the kids and the Dad's told....it was a great time!

On Sunday we went back over to visit with Bobby and Chanda and the girls one last time before hitting the road. The kids chilled for a bit watching the DVD Bailey got from the show. They all were having such a good time doing the hand motions and they ALL knew the words...already :) Before we left I had to get some pictures of all the kids together. And we had to capture some pictures of Bailey and Chloe's TRULY amazing hula skills. Chloe would like her parents to build her a stage in the front yard so she can perform for the public and they pay her...of course :) I know it sounds funny, but her and Bailey could pull it off. They really are incredible Hula Hoopers!

Who could resist those kissable cheeks?!?

After leaving Bobby and Chanda's we went out to see James and Phyllis and their new house. Bobby and the older girls went too. It was a beautiful day on Sunday (especially after that horrid wind on Saturday). Here's some last shots of the kids playing at James and a few pictures of my kids with James. Plus a great one of all the guys. Thanks for the great visit Bobby, Chanda, Bailey, Chloe, Delaynee, AnnaMarie, James, Phyllis, and Snickers :)