What a fun weekend

We had the best time at Shake 4 Jake this weekend. My one regret is that I didn't take any pictures...can you believe that? I took my camera, but it stayed in the bag at Jin Jin's house. Soooo, if you want to see some good pictures of the events click here.

They had an event earlier in the day for the kids which Mason thoroughly enjoyed. There was a blood mobile there so Todd and I gave blood. They also had someone there from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. signing people up to be on the National Bone Marrow Donor Registry. Lots of great things for a great cause. I believe a fun time was had by all.

I have increased my workout routine to help shed some pounds. Instead of walking for two miles on the treadmill, I now walk one mile on the treadmill and then I get on the bike for about 2-3 miles. My butt and legs are sure feeling it too. My scale is "out of sight and out of mind" because I have a bad habit of weighing EVERYDAY and I know that is NOT good at all. I weighed Monday and put the scale away and will have to be strong to not weigh again until next Monday. I HATE BEING ON A DIET. Sorry for the all caps, but it's just how I feel. Hopefully in a couple of weeks, I will be updating with some weight loss and will be a bit more positive.

I need to go and get the boy to bed. I'll be back later.

Toodles,
Dawn

Not there yet...

Thanks so much to Jessi for making my banner! I LOVE IT. I have got to work on getting it a little smaller and center, but for now it will have to do the way it is. Thanks Jessi...you're the best!


Well, I didn't lose the 10 pounds that I wanted to. I have been to the gym at least 4 times a week and eating better, but have only lost about 4 pounds. Of course, thanks to Eve eating that apple I had PMS during one of the last three weeks so I know that is part of the reason that I haven't lost more. BTW, when I get to Heaven I will be having a serious talk with Eve about not listening to God. Anyway, I will keep on keeping on and watch the weight slowly come off.

We are leaving tomorrow around noonish to go to Louisiana for Shake 4 Jake. I am so excited to go and see everyone. We are staying with Jin Jin, Jake's grandmother.

Below are some pictures of our memory garden that Todd has been working so hard in. There are more things to add, but it will take time. Enjoy!






Good night all. I'll be back later with pictures from our weekend with Jake's family.

Toodles!
Dawn

I wanna be a cowboy...

Mason's appointment with the Neurologist went well. No MRI is required. If starts having migraines more often they want a MRI. He goes back in December for a 6 month check up. Thanks for praying!!


It's so good to have Mason back home with us. It took less than 10 minutes for him to destroy the living room with his toys. Oh well, I wouldn't have it any other way. He's the Best!!

I love this picture of Mason. There is a story behind it and it's below the picture.
My mom and dad are on vacation this week so I had to find a sitter for Monday and today. My friend that cuts our hair agreed to keep the boy Monday. She has two children, one being Mason's age. The one that is his age is a girl and her name is Brinley. Anyway, my friend has a water slide at her house so Mason was pretty pumped about going yesterday. Well, he did NOT want to get his feet wet at all. He asked if could put on his shoes, but the answer was no. So he went inside Brinley's room and found her red cowboy boots. He finally took the boots off and got his feet wet. I think the picture is so funny. I am so glad that the boots were not pink or Todd would stroke out on us.

Oh!! I lost 2 lbs last week!!! Yay Me! I am currently waiting on Todd to get home so I can go to the gym. Going to the gym has really gotten me motivated to eat better and drink more water. I am really enjoying it. Todd will be joining this week as well. I'll keep you posted on my weight loss train!! Woo Woo!!!

Have a great evening!

Toodles!
Dawn

Mason baby, here we come!!

When I get off work tomorrow we are heading to get my baby!! I can't wait. We have missed him so much. We have talked to him everyday and he is having a blast. Come oooonnnnnn Friday night!!!

Well the diet and exercise are going really well. It hit me this morning that last Saturday when I said that I wanted to lose 10 pounds before I go to Louisiana & that it was two weeks away, I realized that it was 3 weeks away. Tomorrow will be 2 weeks before we go. Sooooo, my goal is still 10 pounds but in 3 weeks instead of 2. That's sounds a little easier. I have gone to the gym everyday this week after work and will be going on my lunch tomorrow. I'll miss Saturday and Sunday, but hope to get back in the groove come Monday. Speaking of tomorrow, the owner of the gym asked me to be in a commercial they are filming tomorrow. Can you believe that??? I won't be speaking (thank goodness) but I will be on a treadmill walking. It's really cool that they asked me to be in it. I will be wearing my BankPlus t-shirt to get a little "plug" in for my bank. I'm pretty excited about it. I'll let you know Monday or Tuesday how it went.

Monday morning at 8:00, I will be needing your prayers. Mason is having to see a neurologist for migraines. He has had about 3 or 4 in the last 5 months. Two of those were back to back within one week. Todd had them as a child so I believe that Mason has inherited them. Please pray for peace for us. I am sure that you know what is in the back of my mind, but I refuse to speak it. Anyway, remember us Monday @ 8:00. I'll give a report as soon as possible.

I need to get packing for the weekend. Have a great weekend and hug those babies a little extra tight.

Toodles!
Dawn

Already missing Mason

Mason will be leaving Monday to go spend a week with Todd's dad and step-mom in Crossville, TN. This will make his third year to do this. He always has the best time and enjoys himself so much. He is so excited about going. We will leave to go get him Friday and spend the weekend there.

Tomorrow Mason and I will be going to see Kungfu Panda (I think that's the name of it). Anyway, going to see a movie with him is so much fun. He is like his momma and he is all about eating some popcorn. I can't wait!!

I finally joined a gym yesterday. It's a new gym that is around the corner from my bank. They are open 24 hours a day which I think is pretty cool. Every treadmill has a TV on it, which will come in handy for me because I have to have something to entertain me while I am exercising. :-) I need to lose at least 30 pounds but my goal is 40. It really sucks that I have let myself get like this. I can remember only needing to lose 10 and now it's 40. What in the world was I thinking letting myself go? Now that I am paying for this membership, I will be more motivated to go. With Mason out of town next week, it will be easy for me to go everyday. My goal is to shed 10 pounds before I go to Louisiana in two weeks. Wish me luck.

Gotta get to bed...I was up early this morning to exercise.

Toodles!
Dawn

Getting ready to Shake!

Hey fellow bloggers. If you read Melanie Massey's blog or Staci Raborn's blog you know that Shake for Jake is just around the corner. I can't wait to go again this year. I am sure that it will be better and bigger this year. Jake has to be so proud of his family for helping other families that have children with cancer.

Please mark your calendar for Saturday, June 28th...Shake for Jake 2008. Bring your checkbook, your appetite, and your booty shaking shoes. It's a blast and worth the drive!!

Raborn's - can't wait to get down there to help out. We love you all!!!

Good night,
Dawn

"Hi Ho, Hi Ho, It's off to work I go"

Well, it's time for me to get back to work after not being there for 9 days. A small part of me wants to get back but the rest of me wants to stay home. Todd has to go back tomorrow as well which means Mr. Mason will be up early to go to his Nanny's house. They have missed each other though. That boy sure loves my mom. They are just so funny together. My mother is not in the best health, but Mason keeps her very active and busy. She will miss him when he goes to school in the fall.

Mason is loving his newly painted room. If you know Mason you know that this favorite color is red so one of his walls is red. He thinks it is so cool to have a red wall. I love his room now.

This is a boring update, but it's what was on my mind. Have a happy Monday. Hug your babies tight and never take them for granted.

Good night!