Staff Appreciation Day

WooHoo! Today is Staff Appreciation Day here in small town GA at the J O B! How amazing is it that we get to have a picnic, play some games, & win some door prizes? Good times! I am so thankful to work at such a great place!

So we're to do some appreciating! Have a great weekend!

Tracy

Weight Loss-A work in progress!

Today is a day of celebration for me. I have officially lost 50 lbs! I know I haven't said anything about it here-you know there's the whole accountability thing and all. Anywho! I still have that much more to go, but I am well on my way. So, here are some before, during, and after, will come after.
This first 2 were taken late November (me & my brother) & early December (me).


First week in March (me & The Rock Star)

Today!

So, my journey continues.

Tracy

Weekend Happenings

First things first and most important! The Rock Star got baptized yesterday! When did I find out? Yesterday morning! Hello! Anywho.......I am so proud of him. He also was called to take some classes from a talent search he participated in but not just for his rapping abilities, but his good looks too! They want him to look into some modeling! He's not too comfortable with the word "modeling"! HA! Here he is in the pool getting baptized by the Youth Pastor who just happens to be Baby Girls daddy! First date! Friends! I couldn't pass up the opportunity to dress Silly up.

On to the home front. I've been inspired to get things organized so I worked in Silly's play room for "several" hours putting things in their rightful place.

Really? How many blankets, barbies, and purses does one 5 year old need?

I know, I know, I've got some issues! In my own defense, most of the blankets were used to keep both of my children warm. The purses-well, a girl has to match right? The barbies-I got nothing!

Tracy

You got sum splaining to do Lucy...

My friend sent me this article about "Multiracial People Now Fastest Growing U.S. Group". (not just black and white) Obviously, from our photo you can see we are a multiracial family. On to the not so self-explanatory part. The Rock Star is perfectly happy with his race, he thinks it makes him hotter (not sweaty), cooler, and loved by all, but Silly is a whole nuther (is that a word) story. She will argue with you all day that her bubby is black like his daddy and she is white like her mommy. So, maybe it's time I stop letting her think whatever she wants and tell her the cold hard facts. She's going to be devastated to say the least. There will be flailing and lots of tears. Just kidding! For those of you who don't know us in real life, we are very down to earth kind of people and know the importance of who we are. It has not always been easy either. I will share that story one day soon.

Have a good weekend!

Tracy

Kitchen Invasion

My kitchen is being invaded by these pesky little creatures. It is about to drive me crazy! Does anyone have any home remedies for me to try? I have tried grits, pepper, & baby powder. As you can see I'm willing to try whatever you say. I am at your mercy.

Tracy

1st grade here we come

WooHoo! Believe it or not no tears were shed.

Tracy

Yummy cuteness

This past weekend was a busy one for us with the first date (pictures soon to follow) and all, but i did manage to do a little something for Silly's class. She will be graduating from kindergarten tomorrow. Here's the picture of it. You can go here if you would like to get the recipe. I did modify mine a little just to make my life easier, but the results were the same.

I also made a new dish that I got from Kelly's blog under recipes. I modified it as well, only because I don't like the taste of "stuffing." I used bread crumbs instead. It was delicious. We had rice pilaf with it. I will go ahead and confess here-my family has a love for the flavored rice (Knorr Rice Sides) that comes in a bag or maybe it's just me because it's cheap and easy (microwaveable) to fix. The bowl is always empty though, so we'll just go with they love it. I was feeling all domesticated!

Tracy