I lost another 3.2 lbs tonight, for a totaly of 53.2 lbs lost in all. Woot!
No words of wisdom tonight - just the update.
:)
Have a good night!
Stacy
Wednesday, July 28, 2010
Tuesday, July 27, 2010
Creative Piggies
I couldn't link to the site where I found this style, but it is on this mom's site: http://redpunzel.blogspot.com/search/label/Toddler If you scroll down to November21st, and look at the second photograph, that is what we copied today. Here is how Bee's turned out:
This is will probably stay in again today, with a little smoothing and fixing of the piggies.
Enjoy the beautiful weather if you have it!
Stacy
Sunday, July 25, 2010
Rainy Day Fun
Need something fun to do on a rainy day?
I couldn't think of a thing to do, so after church, I started cleaning out closets...when I ran across the flower girl dress Bee wore in a family wedding recently. I realized that I didn't have any candid shots of her in it, and it wouldn't fit soon...so my closet organizing was put on hold and we ran out between the raindrops to get some photos of my beautiful girl. (Thanks, Jeni, for the idea to have a photo shoot!) Of course, the boys had to get in on the action, so I found some clothes for them to wear. Each child had their special time with mommy, and two of the three thought this was a very fun way to spend our afternoon. My appologies to child #2, who doesn't enjoy having his photo taken...I guess they can't all be photogenic.
Here are some tips to make photographing your kids enjoyable:
1. Keep your expectations low. Sometimes they just aren't in the mood.
2. Go outside and use natural light.
3. If your backgrounds are sketchy, make your photos black and white - it covers a multitude of sins.
4. (From the most awesome photographer I know, Deb http://www.dlyndlphoto.blogspot.com/ ) Don't always make your child smile and say cheese - sometimes you can get adorable shots when they aren't looking at the camera.
5. Have fun - when you start getting frustrated, the fun gets zapped away.
Here are a ton of photos from today. Enjoy my babies!!
Stacy
I couldn't think of a thing to do, so after church, I started cleaning out closets...when I ran across the flower girl dress Bee wore in a family wedding recently. I realized that I didn't have any candid shots of her in it, and it wouldn't fit soon...so my closet organizing was put on hold and we ran out between the raindrops to get some photos of my beautiful girl. (Thanks, Jeni, for the idea to have a photo shoot!) Of course, the boys had to get in on the action, so I found some clothes for them to wear. Each child had their special time with mommy, and two of the three thought this was a very fun way to spend our afternoon. My appologies to child #2, who doesn't enjoy having his photo taken...I guess they can't all be photogenic.
Here are some tips to make photographing your kids enjoyable:
1. Keep your expectations low. Sometimes they just aren't in the mood.
2. Go outside and use natural light.
3. If your backgrounds are sketchy, make your photos black and white - it covers a multitude of sins.
4. (From the most awesome photographer I know, Deb http://www.dlyndlphoto.blogspot.com/ ) Don't always make your child smile and say cheese - sometimes you can get adorable shots when they aren't looking at the camera.
5. Have fun - when you start getting frustrated, the fun gets zapped away.
Here are a ton of photos from today. Enjoy my babies!!
Stacy
Thursday, July 22, 2010
Wednesday Weigh-in
Big, exciting, jump up and down news!!! I lost 2.6 lbs last night, bringing me to exactly FIFTY POUNDS lost!!
My tip for this week is going to seem to fly in the face of what I said last week about accountability - but somewhere in the depths of my mind, it makes perfect sense. Last week, I said how important it is to have accountability. I totally believe that. Someone, somewhere needs to ask the tough questions, see the numbers and encourage you during your dieting.
That being said, I also believe that you will never lose weight until you are ready to stand on your own two feet. I say this from my own experience. I tried for ten years to tie my weight loss to another person. Meeting friends at various gyms, pools or parks to take walks. Joining WW together, eating together, etc. This is what I realized this time around. No one is going to do this for me. Big news, right? But seriously, only I can decide what goes into my mouth. Only I can get my butt out of bed in the morning and jog or walk. Only I grocery shop for my family and plan what meals come into this house. And there was something really empowering about finding and joining tops on my own. I didn't have anyone hold my hand. I just did it.
And each day, I choose to do it again. Each day, I make the choice that I am worth it, all by myself. There are days that this is still so difficult. And I have friends and cheerleaders in my corner to champion me along when I feel like giving up. I feel like I couldn't do it without them, but at the same time - this time around, I know that I can. Because finally, I'm doing this for me.
I'd love to hear how you are all doing on your adventures. Drop me a line!
Stacy
My tip for this week is going to seem to fly in the face of what I said last week about accountability - but somewhere in the depths of my mind, it makes perfect sense. Last week, I said how important it is to have accountability. I totally believe that. Someone, somewhere needs to ask the tough questions, see the numbers and encourage you during your dieting.
That being said, I also believe that you will never lose weight until you are ready to stand on your own two feet. I say this from my own experience. I tried for ten years to tie my weight loss to another person. Meeting friends at various gyms, pools or parks to take walks. Joining WW together, eating together, etc. This is what I realized this time around. No one is going to do this for me. Big news, right? But seriously, only I can decide what goes into my mouth. Only I can get my butt out of bed in the morning and jog or walk. Only I grocery shop for my family and plan what meals come into this house. And there was something really empowering about finding and joining tops on my own. I didn't have anyone hold my hand. I just did it.
And each day, I choose to do it again. Each day, I make the choice that I am worth it, all by myself. There are days that this is still so difficult. And I have friends and cheerleaders in my corner to champion me along when I feel like giving up. I feel like I couldn't do it without them, but at the same time - this time around, I know that I can. Because finally, I'm doing this for me.
I'd love to hear how you are all doing on your adventures. Drop me a line!
Stacy
Tuesday, July 20, 2010
Seven strand braid
I found this here: http://www.princesshairstyles.com/2010/07/7-strand-braid-video.html and figured that Bee might just have enough hair for me to give it a go....here is how our's turned out:
I'm going to have to grab a child with longer hair to try this again. Although it "worked" in Bee's hair, it would have worked even better with longer hair.
We're crazy this week - camps, meetings, golf outings - all good, but all keeping me moving like crazy.
I'll update again tomorrow with my weigh-in....wish me luck!
Stacy
Saturday, July 17, 2010
Waterfall Braid
This is such a pretty 'do. We were running late to summer theater, so I only did one braid, but I think it came out so pretty! I found the idea here: http://www.princesshairstyles.com/2010/07/no-french-braid-floating-braid.html Her hair is still wet in the photos, and when it dried, it really fluffed out and looked even prettier, but you'll get the idea.
These photos didn't come out so great - but you get the idea. This is such a pretty braid, and can be done on any length of hair!
Stacy
Thursday, July 15, 2010
And Updo for shorty hair...
I have found that many moms who blog their "toddler styles" are easy to change up a bit for older girls with short hair. This mama has beautiful little red heads, and I got this idea from her: http://redpunzel.blogspot.com/2010/07/side-pony-and-braid.html Here is how our's turned out:
Pretty cute, huh?
Our beautiful outdoor weather has given way to some much needed rain. Maybe we'll check something off of our Summer Fun List today...what are your plans?
Stacy
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