So Thankful

I look forward to Turkey Day every year not only for all the yummy food but also for the time we get to spend with our families! This year we spent it with the McNeil side. We tried the whole eating 2 dinners one year and we were miserable. We stopped by my Grandparent’s house early in the day to see everyone before heading over to Matt & Kate’s. The food looked so yummy and Brian was tempted to dig in. I grabbed a serving of my Aunt Cyndi’s mashed potatoes, the ones made with cream cheese and garlic in them. Yummy!

The McNeil clan has become quite larger since I joined. I remember when there were only 2 tables and now there are 3 plus a kid’s table! Next year there will be two more additions to the bunch and who knows how many there will be in 2013. I love it! The more the merrier!

The food at the McNeil’s was worth the wait! Everything was delicious. Our plates were salad size and of course Brian complained but I didn’t. It was perfect. I didn’t go back for seconds and I can say this was the first Thanksgiving I wasn’t stuffed. I was satisfied as they teach us in WW. LoL

It couldn’t have been a more beautiful day. The boys burned off their dinner playing football while the girls chatted inside. We gathered everyone together for the traditional couch picture. It shows how much the group has grown as they use to all fit on the couch!

This year I am extremely thankful for my husband, my job, my health, my wonderful family and friends and all the other many blessings the Lord has given me.

I hope each and every one of you had a wonderful Thanksgiving as well!

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Score!

I'm running out the door to go get my grub on but I was too excited not to share. Stepping on the scale this morning showed that I have lost 21 POUNDS. Secretly 20 pounds was my goal by Thanksgiving but remember I told myself I wasn't going to have a deadline. It feels good and the gift to myself was a pair of jeans 2 sizes smaller! Score!

Happy Thanksgiving Everyone!

Melting Pot

It was a girl’s night out with a few of my close friends Saturday night. Addie and Shannon came up and along with Julianna we enjoyed a fun dinner at The Melting Pot. We all recently found out that Shannon and her fiancé Trent will be expecting their first baby together in May. She is the first one of us to have a baby, which seems so crazy. I know I’m married but a baby…? I guess we are getting old! LoL I’m super excited for them so it was fun to celebrate the good news with her!

Dinner was great as usual. My favorite part is still dessert! Yummy! It was so fun to together with the girls. I wish we did it more often because I love our time together. Maybe I will think of something so it becomes a monthly thing! Here I go again always being the planner of the group!

Picture Day

I headed over to Matt & Kate's yesterday to help take their pictures for Christmas cards. They all looked great but the sun and 2 toddlers made it quite the challenge. Chocolate was my go to bribe. Not sure it worked to well! Jayden was a little character when he was getting his picture taken. He would say, “Cheese!” and once he heard the camera click he would say, “That’s a good one!” Everytime…I sure did get a kick out of it!

I stole the first 2 pictures from Kate. I love the B&W picture of the Robinson/McNeil clan. And these silly cousins are just so thrilled that pictures are over!

After lunch I headed out to watch Evan play. I was messing with my camera and then he wanted to take a picture with me. Aunt Lane wasn’t going to pass that up. His Mama caught this cute picture of us.

Last night my Mama headed up to go to dinner with the Johnson gals. Jil and Steve were my parent’s neighbors when they bought their first house in Topeka. They now live in Great Bend. Lyndsee is a senior at KSU and Mitch is a junior in High School. Jil was the wonderful Mary Kay lady who did everyone’s make-up for the wedding!

We enjoyed a yummy Mexican dinner followed by an hour trip in Charming Charlies. If you have never been it's every accessory lovers dream! It’s what I would consider heaven! LoL

Wassenberg Weekend

Last night I helped Brian and Emily celebrate their special day. It was a beautiful wedding with a bride who looked like a princess! The festivities started off on Friday with a Bridal Luncheon at the Webster House, followed by a trip to the spa, the rehearsal and then dinner at Brio. Saturday we were up by 7 and the day flew by until my head hit the pillow around 1am. Only getting 3 hours of sleep before this all began could probably explain why I spelt till 2pm today! I’m exhausted but had a blast and I was so glad they asked me to be a part of it! Here is my favorite picture of the night. I will post a Smilebox one of these days…

Patience.

Kinda slacking on my Tubby Tuesday Posts but I'm excited to share that I reached my 5% goal (well back in September but I never shared) and now I'm just a few pounds away from my 10% goal. I have received three 5lb milestone stickers which is hard to believe just a few months ago I was 15 pounds heavier. I've started to notice a little in my clothes but still got a ways to go. I'm excited that my food habits have changed with a few little splurges here and there but I have continued to track my points, incorporate exercise, give up Diet Coke and HAVE PATIENCE. It's a lifestlye change and I'm in for the long run!

Weekly Weigh-In (Last 2 weeks)
Lane: Down 3lb Total: 17
Brian: Down 2.5 Total: 14

Emily and Bryan's Wedding Weekend is finally here! I can't wait to help them celebrate! Stay tuned for pictures!

Happy Halloween!

Here is how I spent my Halloween.....

Me & My co-worker Amber

Here is how Brian spent his Halloween.....

Who is the lucky one?

Some may say Brian but I beg to differ as I got to hang out with the cute kiddos all night and go Trick or Treating! I guess you could say it was a tie as he along with my Dad and brothers enjoyed an awesome game.

To top off a great day I even received a Thank You photo from the cutest football player for his Halloween card we sent him!

Thank You Mom & Dad for the Halloween card and gift card to the movies! We can't wait to use it!

I hope everyone's day was filled with lots of Tricks & Treats!