first day of core

Yesterday (Monday) was my first day using the core plan on weight watchers. I feel I did pretty well. I used 3 pts for my hamburger bun and had a piece of cake for Andrew's dad's birthday. Otherwise I ate all core. I love the fact that I can eat all the fruit I want, and it doesn't count against me. I also don't feel limited to the foods that I eat, when I can eat them, and how much I can eat. On core, you eat until satisfied, with the core foods. Still have alot to lean about core, but I think it'll all work out.

weight watchers

I am rededicating myself to weight watchers, but this time I am using the core plan vs the flex plan. I have read many people have gotten amazing results with the core plan. The key is getting Andrew to eat some of the foods that are healthier than what we are used to. I hope to get to the gym 3-4 times a week. It is hard when I work nights, but I'll get there. Luckily this is my last week in Newton, so I'll have more time to go there. I'll keep you updated!

25th Anniversary

Tonight Andrew and I went to Pastor Chuck and Helen DeVos' 25th wedding anniversary open house. Pastor Chuck married us and we wanted to show how much they mean to us. It was nice to go back to Osceola and see people we only visit with a couple times a year. Chuck and Helen are a great couple and you can see how much they still love each other. Their devotion to each other and to Jesus it what has made their marriage work. I can only hope that Andrew and I still have those feelings when we reach 25 years. Congratulations Pastor Chuck and Helen! We love you!

pictures from the shower

sorry they are sideways

Sara's shower

I hosted a baby shower for my good friend Sara yesterday. I was in charge of the games, which I think turned out great! I did some I haven't heard of before nor had my friends, so it was fun. The food they brought was excellent. We are all great cooks. Sara ended up with some great gifts. Then we just hung out and talked alot.
Afterwards, Andrew and I went out to eat with friends. He ended up getting his for free because the waitress ordered the wrong meal. I got soup and salad, but hardly ate any of it, too full from the shower. Then I got to feeling sick, so Andrew took me home and he went back to Waukee to be with them. It was a busy weekend.

Yard work

I spent 5 hours in the yard on Friday. I mowed the yard. Then I took out a border around one segment of the yard the previous owners had. Then I started to dig out weeds and found a slew of onions! If only we liked onions... Then I planted grass, planted some lilac bushes, repotted plants, trimmed some branches and hedges, and cleaned the deck and deck furniture. My feet were killing me!! Hopefully it'll all pay off in the end.