Let's start with the kiddos. They are all doing great. Growing (and might I say...I may need some bricks to stack on their heads so they will stop! The kids are way too young to outgrow momma right now lol) like weeds. Dereck will be playing for the Faith Knights again this year. He is excited because not only will he play for junior high, he will get to suit up for high school as well. Come on Faith Knights!! Let's win State again!! Alyssa will be a cheerleader for the team as well. She is overly excited. She has cheer camp in a couple of weeks. So as the season starts...be prepared to be looking at picture blogs :) James and Izzy are doing well too. They have such imaginations! They can play for hours together! They sure keep themselves busy.
Chris is doing well. He is finally released from the doctor's care. He is as good he is going to get. His patrolling days and ticket writing days are over. However, now he can focus on just cases and do his best to clean up the city from all the crazies! He still lacks a lot of range of motion in his knee. He will have to live with the pain until he reaches the "age" of people who can get a total knee operation. I really wish they could have gone and done it, however the doctor's said he was too young. So, we will just leave our worries with that with God and just keep the faith.
Also, Rocking CW Bucking Bulls is going fantastic. We already have our cattle trailer and will be picking up our cows in the next few months. Then, our plan is to AI them and get some bulls so we can buck them! Our next step is to get some horses. Dereck wants to ride bulls and so does James. Alyssa wants to do barrels. I am so excited for them. And, well, Izzy, she just wants to feed them right now because she says she is too young to be anything but a "princess" lol.
Now, let me update about me. I am doing well. I have been on a new diet for over 16 weeks. It is called Ideal Protein. And let me tell you...IT WORKS! Love it! I have lost over 50 pounds and right under 30 inches lost. Yes...you read that right! Did I work out? No! This diet is great! Plus, I am off of my blood pressure medicine. I am so happy! I have less than 30 pounds left to go to reach my final goal. Can't wait for that! Here is a picture of the most recent before and after pic I have. The next one I post will be at my goal weight.
Yea! Go me! I feel better, I look better, and you know what I love the new me!!
So, I guess it is time to bring this blog to a close. I have to get ready for a football meeting. If I can leave with you just some advice: Be happy, be loving, hug your loved ones, and cherish every minute that you have with them. Look at what happened in Colorado...you never know when Jesus is going to call you or them Home. So make every breathing moment special and live your life to the fullest!
Til fingers meet keyboard,
Lauren
