Quickie

Leelyn is 'walking' YAY
I am down TWENTY POUNDS Y'ALL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Holy Canola Oil

Going to LOSE my mind!

Leelyn is a completely different tyke then Blaine ever was. He is into everything! I mean anything and everything. I can't get anything done unless he is secure in his crib or bouncer. The minute I turn my back he finds something to put in his mouth, a cabinet, a toilet, or THIS:

Secret/confession time

Okay first I want to say this before anyone rolls their eyes- I can't stand when people walk around the gym with their fat hanging out, dimples and cellulite (which 90% of us have) showing. I just think it should be outlawed. So here is my secret and confession this week:

I wear my spanx under my workout clothes ;-)

Also thanks to Karissa my butt is as red as a tomato because I started tanning. I even purchased a bottle of $80.00 lotion, HA- no shopping for me this week! I didn't know it was $80.00 until Brian pointed it out, OOPS

Trainer, day 2

okay so my first session with Mr. Military was hhhhaaaarrrddd! I was honestly sore from head to toe for 5 days. FIVE days y'all!

The thing is this- I would NEVER work myself out that hard, ever! He had me doing things that I had never seen done before.

Yesterday was session 2. My arms are so frickin' sore, which is great because I hate my arms but omg- just call me Mrs. Whimp.

Tomorrow will be session 3, I am scared! LOL

I am also doing 1 hour cardio three days a week and following a pretty strict eating plan the nutritionist set up for me. I feel as if I eat all day. Five times a day to be exact.

I am down a size in my clothes which is really nice. I still have a long way to go and I hope by July I will be swimsuit ready.

The Gourley funny farm

I will leave this as a picture blog, they speak volumes! A much needed break!

Tears, tears and more tears

The past 6 months of my life have been a roller coaster. From a drunk driver crashing in to my home (court date Monday, she is pleading guilty) to personal family issues to my car being broken into, to my camera breaking during a photo shoot to more personal issues
last night was a breaking point for me.

I got home from my photo shoot, walked upstairs crying my eyes out feeling as if I just couldn't handle anymore and sad that Leelyn was already in bed sleeping and I didn't say goodnight.

I sat in my office chair, plugged my camera in to see what if any shots came out. Blaine was off to the barber shop with Brian and I sat here alone.....

crying my eyes out

then I hear Leelyn cry

I go into his room, pick him up, sit in the glider and sing various songs to him and he tried to sing along. I am of course still crying over everything that has passed my way, asking God why and have I failed him in some way? Leelyn then laid his hand on my cheek opened his mouth and KISSED ME!

Nothing else mattered- all my problems and troubles were gone, loved filled this entire house.

Thank you God- I love my boys SO much! You know just when and what I need, always

This and that and that and this

Leelyn's one year was today. I couldn't make it so Brian had to take him and we are happy to report a healthy thriving 23 pound Leelyn.

He is in the 50% and Dr. Laycob said as long as he is cruising and walking with toys he is FINE! As for the teeth, we will give him 6-8 more weeks. Leelyn's new joy is dancing, at home, in the car, at the gym....all the ladies there just adore both him and Blaine, so it makes it that much more easier to drop them off! If you haven't heard of Lifetime Fitness, I HIGHLY recommend this gym. They have the best daycare and facilities I have ever seen and so many kids programs! I love it!

Tomorow is my dad's eye surgery and day 1 with my trainer.....can you tell I am NERVOUS, HA!

I met with the nutritionist today and it was very interesting actually. I went to Whole Foods and stocked up on all kinds of goodies. I am ready to get this started.

We head out Friday to the Gourley Ranch in Illinois---so much fun! The kids love it esp. the big kids. I have to admit, a little RnR is very much needed right now. Life has just been CRAZY in every single way. Blaine definitely takes after me, he loves to travel! I think we are true pro's. We hope to make it to Chicago on Sunday for some food and shopping.

Here is to a healthy happy 1 year old, safe surgery, full training session with no passing out or puking and a hopefully relaxing and fun weekend away!