Tie onsie

So I saw some onsies like this when I was at the baby expo and thought they were so dang cute! I never thought I would actually be able to make one. Brandon's mom helped me make this one the other day I was shocked and amazed that it actually turned out. The stitching is a little uneven, but it does actually resemble a tie! I made it for my nephew Zachary and had to have Valerie try it on and model it for me so I could see what it will look like on him. I think she is sticking out her tonge because she knows it is suppose to be for a boy!!

loose weight with me!

The weightloss blog is up and kindof running so if you want in there is a link at the bottom of my friends and family list entitled weightloss buddies. That will take you to the page. It is a work in progress, I am open to any tips or suggestions you may have. Thanks for reading!!

Busy Weekend!!

I feel like this weekend was so busy and fun filled that I have to catch up on everything that happened.
Valerie got her first hair cut!! We needed to do something about the mullett!
I went to my cousin Melissa's baby shower and got to see a couple of my cousins that I have not seen in a long time.
Then while the boys went to Priesthood Saturday night the girls went to a hockey game. :)
When I went to the baby expo I vowed to make my own bows and I did it tonight and it actually worked!! They are going to get more fancy, I just have to work my way up to it. So if anyone needs some cute little girl bows just let me know I am now addicted to making them now!





The girls at the baby shower. (look how cute and little her tummy is!)

I just so happen to know the secret identity of the mascot pictured here. Who is it you ask? I will never tell!!

Brandon put Valerie in a box for some reason, I am not sure why. But it made for a cute picture
I dont claim to be original, I will admit I am a big fat copy cat!

Ramdom fun pictures! (I cant get enough of her!)

Weight Loss Challenge!!

I decided I now need to take drastic measures!! Next week Valerie will be turning 6 months old and I am still hanging on to a TON of baby weight. I am getting to the point that "I just had a baby" is no longer an excuse for being overweight. I have noticed that the weight is coming off, but very slowly!! My problem thus far has been that I will get really motivated and eat good food and go walking everyday for like a week and then after that I give up and eat junk food and watch TV. Then I see a picture of myself and think "who is that fatty?" When I realize it's me I start to do good for another week and then get lazy and the cycle continues! I have decided to start a separate blog dedicated completely to weight loss. I will track my progress and post weight loss tips. The only way to get serious about this is to make myself accountable for my actions, and if I have to share it with the whole world it will definitely make me think twice before eating a Twinkie. I would like to open this blog up to anyone interested in weight loss or maintaining a healthy lifestyle through eating right and exercise. If you would like to join me and contribute to my blog please let me know. (You will also be contributing to the blog and tracking your progress on it). We will have the support system that we need to keep motivated and make a difference in our lives. The only thing I ask is that if you accept this challenge you will take it seriously because I mean business and we are going to loose weight together!!!