43.8? That's how much less of me there is!

Guess what folks? As of today, I have officially lost 43.8lbs! I am so excited for so many reasons! It has been a long year and I have tried hard to get this weight off. Now, don't get me wrong I still enjoy all the yummy things in life and I am sure if I had given it all up I could lose weight more quickly. However, I am not looking for a quick fix, I am looking for a lifestyle change and I am on my way! I have SEVERAL more pounds to lose and that is not an exaggeration, but my short term goal is to make it an even 50 before the end of the year. HA! Yep,  I want to lose 6.2 more pounds during the "most wonderful time of the year"! I think I can do it and this is my plan. I will stick to my points rigidly except for the major days. This means I can go over on Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, and two holiday parties. I don't mean eat all I want and not count either, I will portion control. I will also pick back up my regular workouts and maybe try to throw an extra one in there when I can. I can do this and I will. I will quote Thomas the train "I think I can, I think I can...".  I tell you all this in hopes to keep myself accountable. The world (i.e. my handful of readers) knows my plan therefore I have to complete the plan!!!

In other news:

My mom and I took a quick trip to Nashville in October. I just love going places with her! We always have so much fun and see some new things! Plus, even though I am a grown married adult, I like to have mom all to myself sometimes! :) We get to bond and have girl time. I wouldn't trade those moments for anything!

Did you know this was in Nashville?

My favorite lady in the whole world!

Too Cute!

TJ and I went to his high school reunion at the end of October as well! It was so nice to meet so many of his old friends. Everyone was saying how sweet he was in high school and how much they had missed him over the years. It was really neat to get a glimpse into a time when I didn't know him.

TJ and I also had the pleasure of attending our friend's Lindsay and Bill's wedding. It was beautiful at the Thunderbird Chapel. We had fun and danced and visited. The best part though is they played our first dance song from our wedding at one point so we danced of course! I will admit, I got a little misty eyed. I am kinda in love with that guy! ;)

Aside all that other stuff! TJ and I are settling into our new home wonderfully! I love it here! I just painted our master bathroom and I have caught the bug. I now plan on painting our kitchen just as soon as I pick out the color. In my world this means it will be done over the Thanksgiving weekend or before Christmas! :) Once I get and idea in my head I usually don't rest until it's followed through. TJ has the kitchen floor finished and the entry way. We laid laminate wood floors. I love them. They made such a difference. Next up are the bathrooms.

The drive to and from work is not so bad. I am enjoying setting the cruise control and relaxing a bit before I walk into work or into the house. I can't wait for next weekend because I am pulling out all the Christmas decor and it will be so fun decorating OUR home.

Not much else is going on at the moment. Every  Tuesday this month I have spent with girlfriends catching up, which has been a delight! I am not really sure why the plans are always for Tuesday, but for some reason that day just works for people! :)

I'll post pictures of the house once it is decorated for Christmas. I keep finding projects I want to do around the house, so I keep telling myself "after that is done I'll post pics". Turns out if that is the case no one will ever see the house. I need to have a gathering of sorts and invite people over. I just don't know who would be willing to make the long drive out here! LOL!

Well, I hope every one is having a happy November!

Talk to you all soon,
Leigha