Thanks to all of you who are joining in the weight loss fun. Yes I said fun. It's gotta be fun or else we won't do it right?? I promise you lots of surprises and fun. Now I was thinking that Mondays will be our update days. So if you feel so inclined you can leave some tips, recipes, ideas for everyone. You can click on the blog to the left side of my blog. I've got to add a a few more names tonight. Some have said you've post a before photo and more said they won't. I'll let you know when I'd like you brave ones to do this. So you should keep checking my blogs on Mondays. Of course you should be here everyday but for sure on Mondays. Put the little girl button on your side bar so when someone checks your blog they will know your participating. And I'll know too.
So far so good for me. I wont say much because I want to have things to talk about on..........what day was that???? Anyone????? DIETERS?? Are you out there??
Hunka's best friend was here for a few days like I had mentioned. When we went to pick him up I got to see and play with his three adorable grandkids. YES I said HE has grandkids. They are the cutest and sweetest little kids. Of course I brought Christmas gifties. Any chance to buy something pink you know. Yes I bought blue too.
Ellie ( love that name) loves to dress up. She loves the camera I can tell you that. She just got that little outfit with money from her uncle. It has giant wings on the back. But it was falling off a bit there.
Her brother Christian being a BOY!
She had to dress me up. You know how I love the chance to wear a tiara!! She put a bracelet and a lei on me. Ok I want her!
And four month old baby Adam. I was in heaven!!!
Here's a quilt I finished before Christmas. It was for my friend Suzanne. I love those colors.
Hunka is working as fast as he can go on the orders he's gotten. He was pleasantly surprised with all of you wanting them. And they are still available. $29 plus shipping. The colors are red/green/black/eggshell/and mustard. The photo doesnt really show the colors very good. The colors are country shades. Nothing bright.
I made this little Valentine quilt then tea dyed it. Now you can't even see my stitchery I did on it. Well in person you can. Just not in the photo. Maybe it you click on it to enlarge. Dang it!! I really like it too.
Not too exciting going on really. I've been in the sewing room doing a few things for next month. Can't really show you that yet. But it involves a lot of pink. Then I'm getting ready to go see my Boo. I'll be with him for a whole week and can't wait. For that trip I've got all my sewing ready to go. I have a machine at his house so while he's at work I can sew. Stitchery ready for the plane ride. Now to find my warm woolies. But I don't think I have warm woolies. I don't even have woolies. LOL!!
I'll see you tomorrow with our first diet update. Now what shall I wear for my "before" photo!!
MONDAY!! Isn't that the day?? I am very excited to get started and read the tips and recipes for sharing.
Posted by: Kim Pebley | January 04, 2009 at 06:23 PM
Look at those adorable children - you look so happy with the baby, too! I'm lovin' the quilt you did for Suzanne - very pretty! How exciting that you get to see Boo! WOO AND A HOO!!!
Posted by: Nanna | January 04, 2009 at 07:12 PM
I don't have a blog but I would love to join in! Is it to
late? I'll be following everyone's progress as I already check everyday for new posts. So you know
I won't miss a thing on mondays. Thank you for the little kick I needed to get back on track and knowing I'm not alone in this! Love the pictures of you with the kids.
Posted by: Ruby | January 04, 2009 at 07:32 PM
I'm excited to see what you have in store for us on MONDAY! I'm posting a little diet post on MONDAY so go check that out on MONDAY. My quilt is so pretty. I love it too! Have I told you lately that you're wonderful?
Posted by: Suzanne | January 04, 2009 at 08:14 PM
Crunch, crunch, crunch :-)!!!
Posted by: Cheryl | January 04, 2009 at 10:44 PM
Sharon, you need a grandbaby!!! Darling kiddos! Hey, you got a lot of ladies on board for the weight loss challenge! Great!! Tune in to Oprah tomorrow as she rededicates her self to fitness and weight loss with Bob Green.
I have a lot of great Weight Watcher recipes that I will be posting. Today I grocery shopped and am stocked with lots of whole grains, fruits and veggies and raring to go!
Posted by: Kris Grover | January 04, 2009 at 11:07 PM
I can see the stitching (hearts)on your Valentine quilt and it is gorgeous.
By the way, you look thin in those pictures that you posted. How much weight did you say you want to lose, 2 pounds???? LOL They're beautiful pictures and the kiddo's are adorable.
Aloha!
Posted by: Arlette | January 05, 2009 at 12:29 AM
Those are about the cutest kids...OMG! Love Suzanne's quilt...can you share whose pattern it is...would make a perfect little person quilt. I need to make several of those this year. I'm ready to post the "Before" picture...BLICK!
Posted by: Carol | January 05, 2009 at 03:26 AM
I want to participate in the diet thing, what exactly are we doing? LOL Just posting on our blog and linking here or what? Organize me oh great one ;) xoxo melzie
Posted by: melzie | January 05, 2009 at 06:25 AM
The color will come out a bit each time you wash the quilt. Toss it in the wash and it might lighten up enough for you on the first wash.
Love all the quilty stuff, you know I do...I just started my project for next month too and I'm saving it for a while too!
Okay Monday morning, I've got my diet gal on the sidebar and I'm going to get the official...large barge weight for the start!
Posted by: JudyC | January 05, 2009 at 06:49 AM
LOVE the quilt you made for Suzanne. And your new banner is gorgeous too!!!
ps I am not woman enough. I don't want to die with a "T"
Posted by: Karol-Ann | January 05, 2009 at 06:58 AM
I still haven't decided if I'm woman enough, or not! LOL That's the quilt that you made for Suzanne that I LOVE. It's a great pattern, and I love the fabric.
Posted by: MichelleB | January 05, 2009 at 07:14 AM
Hi Sharon!
Thanks for the well wishes on the blog! Always love hearing from you.
What a fab idea for the New Year!! I lost about 20 pounds last year. Was told I had mild Type 2 diabetes and needed to lose about 25 pounds. So I'm looking to lose another 10 at least. I'll check in on Mondays and see how it goes.
Several years ago I got into the Weigh Down program. The gal that does it went off the deep end as far as I'm concerned, but the basic diet is the only one I've ever done that makes any sense to me. It's ALL about portion control. Not what you eat, but how much. I'm not good at deprivation and can't stay with that, but if I can even have a few bites of something I love, I'm satisfied. It's the only thing I've ever been able to stay with. Lost about 20 pounds when I started and didn't gain it back. Just hit a long period of not losing until I got serious about it again last year. And I'm not gaining back this time. Just thought I'd mention it!
Best of luck and Happy New Year!
Posted by: Glenna at Hollyhock Quilts | January 05, 2009 at 08:39 AM
P.S. I forgot to tell you that I LOVE that heart quilt at the top of the page! Did you make it?? And your little Valentine quilt is adorable!!
Posted by: Glenna at Hollyhock Quilts | January 05, 2009 at 08:41 AM
Our daughter lost weight (40 lbs) by eating half of what she usually did. ....She still eats everything, just less of it; plus, she drinks mainly water.She also started walking 5 minutes a day, two times a day (Now she runs an 1 1/2 hours a day!) I am hoping to do something similar
Posted by: petunia | January 05, 2009 at 09:51 AM
Oh I love that quilt! What adorable kids...you will have some grandbabies before you know it...you will!! I just weighed myself and OMG!! It's BAD!!!
Posted by: Tammy | January 05, 2009 at 12:42 PM
Oh yeah and what about the cash prizes...there will be cash prizes right?
Posted by: Tammy | January 05, 2009 at 12:49 PM
oh man, i so want to join your diet challenge thingy!!!! red about this on sprinkle debs blog. please count me in.
Posted by: glenni | January 05, 2009 at 01:34 PM
Sharon, If you really need a grandchild (they're not babies anymore but they're still kids) you can come take your pick. I'll loan one or all out for awhile. *giggle*
I did post about the weight loss challenge this morning and I've really tried to be good today. Thanks for forcing me to be accountable. :0)
Oh, and I did enlarge the little Valentine quilt and I could see your stitching on it. Very cute!!
Posted by: Taryn | January 05, 2009 at 02:58 PM
you should wear the tiara for your before silly!
Posted by: Mare | January 05, 2009 at 05:05 PM
Hi Red!
I love your tiarra! It really brings out the Princess in you! Or are you the Queen of the Land?
Can't wait to see what you have been up to!
Posted by: Stefanie | January 05, 2009 at 08:07 PM
I don't have a blog but I'm joining the challenge. I did WW last year and lost 14 lbs. Gained back 5 and need to lose that and about 15 more. I'm not doing the meetings but going back on the Flex Plan. I really liked it!! I think the weekly weigh in really motivated me. Maybe checking in here every Monday will do the same. Good Luck to
Posted by: shauna | January 06, 2009 at 08:23 PM
Please sign me up if you are still accepting participants. I would love to join in.... I am ready, willing and able. *smiles*
~Regi
Posted by: Regi | January 07, 2009 at 06:10 PM