Shrinkin' Violets- Part 2 Read Here

[GR8 1]

Good evening everyone!

I have waxed my upper lip with no issues. I use to use the electric razor on it as well.

Well - I just got caught up on posts - so I missed the being good on Saturday.

Saturday I experimentated with a recipe to dupilcate Starbuck's Lemon Loaf cake -- It was a success! I had to have some to ensure it was a success.

Sunday we had our neighbor from our old neighborhood over and made Ribs on the grill; beans; coleslaw with Lemon Loaf for dessert.

Then for Superbowl - took a double chocolate fudge cake with fudge icing to Celebrate our friends son's 23rd birthday. I had 5 little smokies and cake and ice cream.

Today has been better - just some ice cream and cool whip this evening.

I am traveling the next 3 days - so I will try to be good to make=up for all the bad.

My prayers go out to all of you for your families in need.

Hugs everyone!

[GR8 1]

I forgot to share my NSV -- the Birthday boy - Adam, he has been over to the house a few times a week recently - and I am always in my old (baggy) sweats, wearing 4 or 5 shirts/sweatshirts (I am always cold).

I wore black jeans and black/white shirt there and it was warm enough that I didn't have a jacket on -- and when I got out of the car- he exclaimed OMG look at you -- you have lost A LOT of weight - and I said yes I have - he's like no I mean A LOT OF WEIGHT -- you look absolutely wonderful -- giving me a big bear hug!

whooo hooo!

[GR8 1]

above:2-3-2008 239lbs 100lbs gone!

below: 6-15-2006 339lbs

[Teachlady 3]

Woooo Hooooo, Gina!! You look AWESOME!! You're a new person! Congrats to you!!!

Just got off the phone with Nathan. He was telling me about the accident. He said he felt like he was in the middle of a video game. Luckily he made the right choices. He got caught in slush and couldn't get the car to stop sliding so he jammed the wheel to the left so that he wouldn't hit the plow head on. It Tboned him instead. Blew out the side windows, broke the axle off and blew out the tires. He cut his hand on the broken glass crawling out the passenger side window, but that was the only injury, thank God! He knew the guy that hit him (helps being from a small town!) and that guy was really rattled thinking he had killed Nathan! Soooooooo now Nathan has to look for a new vehicle. He had been looking for a truck, but had been putting it off and putting it off. Well, no more putting it off! he wanted to know if we wanted to buy his new TV.. They spent over $3,000 on a 60" one. Luckily he's a PA and makes excellent money, but reality is beginning to hit home as far as expenses coming at inconvenient times!

Well, it's been another great day foodwise. One day at a time. I did 5 miles on the exercise bike and 15 minutes on the glider. No hot tub tonight cause it's snowing so hard.

Everyone have a great evening. sleep well and stay safe!

[Daisalana 33]

Gina you look fantastic!!!!

Judy- Funny you said that, my mom actually has STRICT orders that if she's ever in the hospital from a coma or something, we have to pluck some chin hairs of hers.. she said my dad's never seen them and it would kill her lol. And under-eye concealer.

Kat- Thank you for the card!! It was so beautiful, and what's interesting is that fairy artist is actually one I collect! I have several art books of hers, posters, and I even collect her greeting cards.. and I've never seen the one you gave me, so that's awesome!!!! You girls are so sweet

DH is getting sick, I knew it would happen. I decided I have the flu, and you can't avoid the flu!! He feels like poo tonight, I said.. wait till tomorrow. I thought I felt bad Wed. when I went home from work early, by Thurs I thought I was gonna die!!

But look what he got me for my b'day :wink2: It's a sapphire & diamond Bracelet. I love it! And my attention whore (I use this literally) cat thought my hand pose was an invitation for loving.

[Daisalana 33]

And just so I can point this out.. NSV.. I could never wear women's bracelets or watches, the entire part of my life that I would ever want to.

It was Dec. that I realized I could, so for the first time in my life I wanted somethin snazzy on my wrist!! It's 7", and it's SNUG, but it does close and it's not cutting of circulation lol. I think 1/8" more would be better, but I'm confident I'll lose just a little bit more wrist in the next 60lbs, so it'll fit perfectly soon.

I made DUCK tonight for dinner. Finally found some at the Publix down the road. I was nervous, didn't smell so hot when cooking. But me and DH both really liked it, I'll be making duck again!!

[janiebug 0]

Gina, you look great!!! Congrats!!!! too bad you are going out of town, because your house sounds like the place to go for nummy leftovers!!

TracyK, you deserve Sonic after the week you have had!! Plus I say that as I am drinking a sonic drink...

Judy I am glad everyone is okay, scaryyy!!

Well tomorrow is a busy day!!!

Jane

[Kat817 19]

Laura, glad the card was something you enjoyed, and hope you have a wonderful birthday---the Bracelet is gorgeous!! My hands and wrists were the first area I lost---I was so irritated---I wanted to lose weight on my body, and instead my fingers got skinny!!! LOL

Hope your DH recovers quickly.

They were saying on the news that there is a strain of flu going around that was not covered in the flu shot this year, and it is everywhere! So you might get it, even if you get the shot---wonderful I thought!

If I go back to the place I bought your card, I will buy you another, so you have an unaltered one for your collection.

GINA!!! Girl--you are doing SOOOO great!!! You look wonderful! I am so very proud of you! And with all they yummy things you mentioned, and you still lose all that weight---you are my hero!!!

Travel safe!

Well....I need to clean the kitchen up~~stew was good, and it is an easy clean up too!!!

TTYL~~

Kat

[Suziecat 379]

Went had my appointment with Malley today. He got his haircut and I didn't get a chance to tell him how much I liked it. He was pretty sympathetic about my not losing any weight. He was just glad I made it thru the holidays without gaining. I'm still upset about it though. I'm a better person than that and I'm bound and determined to not let that happen again. He cranked it down pretty good. I haven't eaten all day and finally had some yogurt for dinner. It's still sitting on my band. Hoping this is the one.

Weather is getting ready to turn bad here. It was absolutely beautiful here today. We even took Dogie to the park and walked around. He had a ball. I got called in to work for tomorrow. Will have to see if the sleet starts first, hope all holds off till I can at least get out to vote. Got to do my duty.

Judy- A big Thank You to a Guardian Angel.

Terri- Still keeping you and your family in my thoughts.

Jennifer-??????????

Everyone stay safe and warm evening and talk to you tomorrow.

[kity 2]

Hey Violets~

Well, I think I am ready or nearly ready to go. I've graded papers, packed, paid the maid, organized the dog sitter, did laundry, watched AMC, L Word, and the new show Breaking Bad (soooo good, but not for everyone). Whew...I am tired.

Laura~ Happy Birthday Sista! :Dancing_wub: Can't find the birthday smilie...so your getting the cute pink dancing thing. LOVE LOVE LOVE the bling girl! Diamonds ARE a girls best friend! Hope you have a kick ass day!

Gina..wowser! Looking good honey!

Everyone stay warm and safe while I am gone. Bringging my laptop but not sure how much I can pop on. Michelle...I'll tell Mickey to get ready for ya'll in Florida!

xoxoxoxoxo

I'll miss you!

[TracyK 3]

:cake::cake::present::mad:Happy birthday LAURA!!!!!!!!! Love the bracelet! Have a great day:biggrin:

Good morning violets! Everyone have a super day and I will check back in later....

[Suziecat 379]

Pamela, Have a great time in your spare time there. We stayed there when I was about 15 years old. We rode the Monorail into the park from there. As I remember it was a very nice place to stay. I'm sure it's changed over the years. I think there is a parking garage real close to the park, if you see it my brother helped build it. While he was operating one of the earth movers a rock pinged up and hit him in the elbow. He grabbed his elbow and rubbed it and said that when he pulled his hand away there was blood. So he went and showed his boss and he sent him to the hospital to have it cleaned. Turns out that he had been shot. They said it must have been a drive-by shooting and that it happens alot with construction workers.

It's Fat Tuesday and that means for us girls that we need to watch ourselves and not head back to that Fat Girl. So how appropriate that it's also CTCD. Let's be extra good today.

Everyone have a great day today. Tracy and I are supposed to get lots of rain, than sleet, than snow later today and by the time it's done we should have up to 7 inches. Come on Spring.

[Suziecat 379]

Laura,

Happy Birthday to you.

Happy Birthday to you.:mad::clap:

Happy Birthday Dear Laura,:cake::clap:

Happy Birthday to you.:musical_note::clap:

[kity 2]

Good Morning Violets~

It is 5:30am and I've already showered and did a load of towels. I need to get out of the house early so I can go vote today!

Everyone have a great day!

Laura...happy b-day!

TracyK~ How is Frank feeling?

Kat and Judy~ Wanna come visit me in Palm Springs? Seriously, it is gonna be 74 this weekend.

I took some pix last night of my house to show my students. We are learning about scale and drew my house and they wanted to see. I am gonna post one of my living room and the new couch in the den.

The black couch is the living room...the beige couch is the den!

TTFN

OOO Nevermind...says the pix are too big. Oh well!

[Kat817 19]

HAPPY BIRTHDAY LAURA!!!! Hope it is wonderful!!!

Pamela--have a fun and safe trip---check in when you can, and know your Violets will be thinking of you and missing you!!!

And yes, I wanna come to Palm Springs, I am so sick of winter!!! More snow predicted this week. At this rate, it will be mid summer before it all melts!!! No actually it is supposed to get to the mid 40's later in the week, so we will be flooding everything, as the deep ground is still froze so the Water cannot soak in....will make a loverly mess!!! Don't let yourself worry about me back here slaving away trying to clean up messes while you are off having fun....I will be ok, I am used to working, I have worked hard my whole life, don't you worry about me. See.... I HAVE been listening when my MIL talks! And I am learning how to do it!!! LMAO!!

Suzanne--how scary for your brother!!! Did the bullet just pass through? Those things are so scary! I have not been back to Dinseyland in 10 years either...we keep talking about it, but chose to wait til the grandkids are old enough to take, and now my grandson is so wild---looks like we will be waiting awhile!

Today when it warms up a bit---oh and gets to be light out(!!!) I am going to pull Kinsey up and down our alley on her little saucer sled! She loved the snow yesterday Manda said, and figured she will like that, and it will be fun exercise for me! Also plan to hit Curves. I have not started my water yet, I am slowly working on my chocolate milk!!!

Will check on y'all later, play doh is calling!!!

Kat