Progress [April]

We are leaving for vacation tomorrow(!!) but if I want to keep up with any kind of post while trying to juggle getting the house prepped for the sitter and the bags packed, my progress update post would be it.
So how did it go this month?
Well...okay.
I've had a really hard time the last 2 months keeping up with every thing but I'm slowly getting back into the swing of things and putting my act back together. I haven't stopped or went backwards, but it's been much harder and it's required constant dedication. However, I am determined and I want to be totally honest through this process. No masks guys.  

One year apart!

Not to shabby, eh? I'll post my goals for this month later in the week so keep an eye out.

I won't lie and say this has been easy. Losing weight is one of the hardest things I've ever had wanted to do. Well...that and running. Being overweight is in my genetics, is in my husband's genetics, and it's easy to just give in and remain the same despite all the benefits. (Plus, hello! Food!) But I won't. I am so determined to continue on this journey, even if it takes just baby steps along the way to get to my end goal.

My goal for 2014 was to lose 60 pounds and I am more than halfway there.

I can do this.

I sincerely thank you all for your continued support and encouragement: your positive words are what carry me through on those days that I just want to give up.

A Day in my Life [April]

Spring is finally here and we have taken full advantage and spent every minute outdoors that is possible.

But the saying rings true: April showers bring May flowers.

And so we've had a lot of indoor play too which often ends in a meltdown because we just can't go outside.

Henry's newest obsession is playdoh and I have to say, I don't remember it being such a mess. It can get EVERYWHERE...and I mean everywhere.

Of course, Henry's favorite thing will always be pretending to be a dog. And cars. Well...anything with wheels really.

My boy is so fearful and wild some days, climbing to the tops of everything, jumping off couches, and running circles around his Mama.

But other days he's nothing but sweet and kind and loving, giving big, tight hugs and kisses.

I love both his sweet innocence and kind heart and wild side all the same. It is equal parts that make him Henry, and also make him boy. My boy.

There's also this, this photo which Mama has not seen yet and has no idea how much she is going to love. I know she thought I was bonkers when I said, 'trust me, you're going to cherish this simple shot years from now' and I hope to continue getting it every single time I take their photos. But she will, because I mean...just look. Look at that precious face - the same and yet changed, and Mama's love...it's priceless. This is why I love photography.

Oh yeah...and there's me. Still working on becoming the best I can be. Down 35 pounds, feeling wonderful about how far I've come and yet, a little discouraged about how far I've yet to go. But I'll get there...just keep on believing in me.

Now follow along by hopping over to Sara's page to see how she documented a day in her life!

April

Another month gone, and it came and went in the blink of an eye. I sure do wish time would slow down a bit from time to time.



1) Sharing so nicely with Kayla. 2) Sleeping and looking too cute at it. 3) Eating veggies for lunch. 4)  Playing in the sunshine. 5) Eating a messy lunch on the back porch. 6) Wearing Daddy's glasses. 7) My lunch! 8) Just lookin' cute. 9) Henry & Mammal 10) Sleepy baby. 11) Pirate Henry. 12) Relaxing at our hotel in NC. 13) Florida!!!!! 14) Sunrise on the beach. 15) The Casements. 16) Mommy & Daddy 17) A night at the pier. 18) Climbing trees. 19) Not so happy about getting out of the pool. 20) A goodbye picture. 21) Someone got into the candy. 22) Flowers from daddy. 23) Selfie. 24) Helping mommy in the garden. 25) Levi & Natalie 26) Playing with his tractor. 27) Not a baby anymore. 28) Addicted. 29) Watching for Daddy. 30) Car rides = nap time.

Snow Day with Daddy!

Why yes, it is almost April, and we are several days into spring with a TON of snow freshly covering the ground. Blue skies, birds chirping...and snow. Welcome to Ohio!

The only good thing about snow when we're wishing for warmer days?

Snow days! As a mechanic, Daddy occasional gets to stay home with us when business is slow on days like these. So what do we do?

Build a snowman of course! Henry's first!

Look Dad!

He fits perfectly into the family! I love days like these!