Happy Anniversary Greg and Emily!

Happy Anniversary to my wonderful brother and sister in law! Can't believe it's been a year already. Love you guys!

Champagne, Green and Plum Inspiration Board

champagne, green and plum by forrachevent

Black, Cream and Orange Wedding Inspiration Board

Black, Cream and Orange Wedding by forrachevent

Weighting In

It's taken me 3 weeks to get up the nerve to write this post, but I needed to do it. And if it helps someone else who is dealing with the same issues, even better!
 

As I looked at the 2 family wedding invitations in my hands and the pictures I just posted on Facebook of my daughter and I and a picture from my BIL's wedding that I was in last year,  I knew that something had to give.

Like most wedding bound females, I want to look good in the pictures next year, but I also want to be able to keep up with kiddo...and that whole on my feet for 12 plus hours on a wedding days!

So. hi ho, hi ho, it's back to Weight Watchers I go. I know how much I need to loose and am going to do it healthy. No crash diets, not pills. Just eating right and exercise (I go to the gym 3 day a week right now.) I lost 60lbs before I had kiddo. I know I can do it, I just need accountability.

And as I want extra accountability, I will be posting after weigh in every Monday. Good, bad or even, I'm going to share. I have 105lbs to lose and I will, because I plan on being hotter at 40 then I was at 20!

So without further adieu...

Week 1: -7.2 (First week you always lose a bunch)
Week 2: -.6 (Total down 7.8)
Week 3: -3.2 (Total down 11) And I was on a 3 day vacation this weekend!

Just The Way You Are

As a woman and a mom, I think every girl (young especially) need someone in her life to tell her this!!

Happy Anniversary Jen and Dave

I'm a day late in wishing Jen and Dave a happy, happy anniversary! they had a beautiful fall wedding with very non traditional fall colors (orange and pink) and one of my favorite wedding invites ever!

And this anniversary is even more special as they welcomed their daughter into the world on September 16!

 

Happy anniversary to you both. Love you all!

Happy Anniversary to Us/Random First Dance Songs - In Your Eyes

12 years ago today, I married the guy in the tux next to me! Think I'll keep him around for another 12. Thanks for making life interesting!

And for the random first dance song: In Your Eyes by Peter Gabriel - was our first dance and I still smile when I hear it!

Rules for a Happy Marriage

Years ago, someone gave me a little plaque with these rules and I still have it hanging and look at it most day.

  

 
- Never both be angry at the same time.
- Never yell at each other unless the house is on fire.
- If one of you has to win an argument, let it be your mate.

- If you have to criticize, do it lovingly.
- Never bring up mistakes in the past.
- Neglect the whole world rather than each other.
- Never go to sleep with an argument unsettled.
- At least once everyday try to say one kind or complimentary word.
- When you have done something wrong, be ready to admit it.
  -It takes two to make a quarrel and the one in the wrong is the one who does most of the talking.

Melting Pot Giveaway for 10-10-10

There will be lots of wedding taking place on Sunday 10-10-10.  That date holds special meaning for me too, as it is the day, 12 years ago, that I married my wonderful, if sometimes exasperating husband!

So in honor of the occasion, I am giving away a $25.00 gift card to the place we go for every anniversary (and most date nights too!)

All you have to do to win is leave a comment about your love of fondue! And on 10-10-10, I'll draw a random number.

Good luck!