The journey has begun

Three weeks ago, Ed, Kari, Kaci and I started our own version of Biggest Loser.

Yes, I know, why in the world would I do that?

Let me give you two really good reasons...

Oliver and Eli!!

I want to be able to run and play with them for a very long time and that isn't going to be possible if I continue down the road I have been on for far too long now.

So, as of today, I have lost TEN pounds and am doing 20 minutes on the elliptical! We didn't get a bike ride in this weekend, not sure when we will get to ride again, the next few months are going to be crazy busy. Just hoping to stay on the diet and either walk or use the elliptical at least 3 or more times a week. Want to build up to an hour every day, but know that is going to take some work.

But I have motivation and by the time we get to Cali in September for our family vacation, I plan to keep up with those little boys every step of the way!!

Disneyland, here we come!!!

My new ride

Like many other women of my age, I am trying to stay as young as I can. I thought a pretty little convertible would be fun and help to keep me feeling young.

Ed had other ideas.



I think he is trying to take me back a few more years than I really want to go....

Oh, and notice that big, pretty, shiny truck behind me? That's his new ride...

I think I was shortchanged...

A brand new year

Well, hello 2012, nice to meet you! I hope we are going to have lots of adventures together. I am looking forward to many days filled with family, friends and laughter. I hope you will be kind to us and those we love. We are so ready for all that you have to offer us!

2011 was a big year for us. We welcomed a beautiful baby boy to our family, love you Eli!! Oliver, our first grandson had his first birthday and continued to charm us all. I heard my grandchild say Nonnie for the first time, a very special moment for sure.

We had many trips this year. I spent 6 weeks between Cincinnati (4 weeks) and Boston (2 weeks) when Eli was born. That is the longest stretch I have been away from home. I made 5 trips to Boston this year and 4 to Cincinnati. At least that is all I can remember right now...

Memory, that is a game you play right Kari? I have had some challenges with mine this year. I laughingly say that between the Lupus Fog and the Menopause, it is a wonder I can remember my own name some days. I have had some challenges dealing with my lupus this year and had my first flare in October. Hoping for a healthier year in 2012 for sure.

Happy New Year!