6.22.2011

Insert Foot in Mouth

You know how you make judgements about people and you're completely wrong? Yep. That's me today. Miss Judgemental. Miss Develop-an-opinion-about-someone-before-you-know-them. I was at the gym trying to complete one more workout before weigh-in tonight. Another "Biggest Looser" participant and I were on the elliptical chatting about getting her bridesmaid dress altered. Another very pretty skinny young lady was also exercising next to us and of course I immediately think "oh sure, like she really needs to be here." Well moments later, she politely interrupted us and asked about the seamstress because she had just lost 30 pounds since January and needed her bridesmaid dress altered. Oh my gosh. I'm such a butt head! Needless to say, I got her email and forwarded all the info she needed. Lesson learned.

On with my day. I'm hoping to get another pound off since last week's weigh-in. I had dropped 5 pounds that week so I don't have very high expectations this week. Wish me luck!

6.16.2011

First birthday and 10 pounds

Happy birthday to my baby! The little guy is 1. We made it through another first year. We had a small birthday party last night with grandparents. Cake, BBQ and good conversation. Lars and Ali were good helpers especially when it came to opening presents. They were very eager to teach him how.

I'm officially down 10 pounds! Now to keep going. I managed to run 3 miles today, which is a huge break-through for me. Even better news, I could have kept going, but I needed to get Ali to swimming. No running tomorrow, but I will do something fast and furious.

Sadly we are running out of time finding homes for 2 students coming this summer. Out of all of the United States, I'm hoping someone will find the families. We are also starting to get desperate on find families for the 5 and 10 months students. There is a bunch of really neat looking kids that would be fantastic in any home.

6.03.2011

Brides, students, exercise, and more!!!

Busy weekend!

I'm meeting with a September bride tomorrow morning. So excited to see her again and calm the jitters. Her wedding will be beautiful on Lake Minnetonka. The couple has such a great story, I'm honored to be a part of their big day. Double bonus, Sarah is coming with me to the site visit! It's so nice to have my helper with me. Double Double Bonus....double, double coupon day at Rainbow. We'll be in the cities = we're going shopping!

Tim Allen at Treasure Island with another couple on Sunday night. We are giddy beyond belief to get out of the house without kids for a while.

Our team is urgently trying to place a student ASAP in a fun home! He's 17 and from China. He likes basketball, swimming, and snow skiing. Perfect for MN! If you are interested in more information, please give me a call. It would be nice to place him by mid-June so he can prepare for August arrival.

How's the Biggest Looser going? Well, the pounds haven't been coming off much (4 lbs total), but I have better endurance (I went from running for 7 minutes straight to running 20 minutes straight), stronger muscles, clothes are fitting better, and I'm down a bra size. Woohoo!! Somethings working right. Won't be long now and the pounds will follow.

Our student from Brazil has been emailing and we've been sharing pictures. He seems like a really nice kid. We are eager to pick him up from the airport in August.

Larson got off the bus today, the last day as a Kindergardener. Let the summer begin!