A chance to compare...

[Alexandra 55]

Today I had the chance to have a photo taken in exactly the same place as one of my "before" pictures had been taken. You know how it goes--for years and years you don't let anyone take pictures of you, until you get a surgery date and suddenly realize you won't have any pictures to prove you did it.

So last summer, at a birthday party for a cousin's child, I had someone take this picture of me and my girls (imagine trying to cross those legs!):

[Alexandra 55]

And today we attended the same birthday party, so I gathered my young 'uns around and we took this:

[Alexandra 55]

And one more, because he doesn't get NEARLY enough props from me, here is one of me and my darling rock of Gibraltar, Michael:

[Debra 0]

Oh Alex, what a beautiful family! All that and weight loss, too! Wow!

It always amazes me in these before and after pics how the faces emerge! You have a beautiful face!

You are doing terrific and continue to be a sourse of info and support for me. Thank you for all you do!

[bushbaby 8]

All right Alex!!!! You look good. Keep doin it and doin it and doin it well! (LL Cool J) I hate crossing my legs now... but like you maybe someday. BTW hubbie is a cutie!

[blossom 2]

Alex, you have a lovely family!!!! You're doing great, keep up the good work!

[leatha_g 4]

Great photos, Alex!! It's always nice to see how much younger we all look without those additional pounds. Thanks for posting them!

[New Hope 37]

Alex, you have beautiful cheek bones! What a precious family!

[DaisyGirl 0]

Wow! Those are a beautiful inspiration . Not too mention that you look wonderful. Your family is beautiful too. Keep up the great work.

Thanks for sharing.

Amy

[Penni60 45]

Alex: WHOO HOO!! YOU ROCK!!!!! Way to go. I agree face is gorgeous. Children are dolls. Hubby is a hottie. You are so blessed.

[paula 4]

You certainly do NOT look 250ish. What a beautiful family.... what are the ages of your girls? I have a 8, 3 & 1 yr olds.

How in the world do we have a weight problem with young kids?????? :guess

[molynn 0]

What a beautiful family you have Alex. You look fabulous. It feels good to cross those legs doesn't it. That is my favorite thing to do right now that I wasn't able to do before.

[Alexandra 55]

Originally posted by paula

what are the ages of your girls? I have a 8, 3 & 1 yr olds.

How in the world do we have a weight problem with young kids?????? :guess

My girls are 3 and 5 (will be 6 in Sept.). They sure do keep us hopping, don't they?!!!

Thanks for the nice words, everyone. I think I'm FINALLY seeing a difference in photos, too. I have reverse body dysmorphia, I think; I look better in the mirror to myself than I do in photographs. But I'm not complaining!

[nightingale2u 42]

WOW... You look fantabulous Alex!!!! What a beautiful family!

Darcy

[mrwindt 12]

Hi Alexandra

You look great. Sure, I agree with everyone else - your kids are beautiful, your husband is cute, your face looks great.... But more importantly - YOU LOOK GREAT. Congratulations on the weight loss. And the "comfort" in having your photo taken and posted! Keep it up.

Mary