Sunday Brunch

The pictures in the slide show above are from brunch today. We celebrated Great Grandpa Schilling's birthday at Nuevo Acapulco. The little guy was so excited to finally meet his cousins Greg and Steven,their significant others, and his cousin Christopher. He also got to meet his great Aunt Jean and Uncle Davey.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY Great grandpa Schilling!!! We love you!!!

On the way home from brunch we stopped by to visit grandma Dresp. It was the first time we stopped at grandma Dresp's, sad but true. We had a great time! Thanks for making us laugh and giggle!!!

Happy Halloween!!!!

Our first Halloween has come and now its gone!!! And we had so much fun! It all started after school today when I went I picked up our little man and took him to see grandpa Mueller at work. Grandpa was in a meeting so we went to visit grandma and grandpa Alberts because they were just dying to see Tigger. We took a couple of pictures and of course got lots of kisses and hugs! Then we went to pick up the pizza and wings so that we had something to snack on while we passed out candy with grandma Mueller and Papa Tigger. Grandpa Mueller surprised us and drove over to see Tigger again because he was in a meeting when we went to visit him at work. Everybody loved being able to see baby Tigger but I think they loved giving the hugs and kisses the most!!! Grandma Dresp passed out candy at her house but she came over last Saturday to get her hugs and kisses in (and thank you by the way)!!! Oh and I can't forget about mama and papa Tigger, we got our kisses and hugs in too (and what do you know we got another family photo)!!!

Papa Tigger set up our fog machine and black lights to make our house look extra spooky on this extra spooky night. Baby Tigger loved the fog machine and I think he was mesmerized by the black light. And he loved seeing the neighborhood kids in their costumes too! He made it about half way through trick or treat before it was time to go to bed. He can't wait until next year when he gets to go from house to house with all of his neighborhood friends.

Papa Ed, Grandma Alberts, and baby Tigger!

Grandma Mueller, Grandpa Mueller, and baby Tigger!Papa Tigger, Mama Tigger, and baby Tigger (We LOVE YOU!!!)

Baby Tigger loving the fog and black lights!!!Future Trick-or-Treat buddies!!!

Thinking about being baby Tigger with grandma Dresp the week before!!!

Wordless Wednesday (HA HA mommy! You are never going to get a picture of my teeth!!!)

Taking it off together Tuesday

I am up one pound since Friday!!! Oh well.... I'll hope for a better week this week!!! Here is Leigh's report for this week:

The prize this week is sponsored by Chris. She is offering two beautiful Christmas mugs and a $10 Chevron Gift Card for the prize for this week! WOW! What a great prize. Makes me wish I had lost this week. If you'd like to sponsor a prize, let me know! We are currently out of prizes!



The names of this week's "losers" were dropped into a coffee cup and this week's WINNER is Christy!

Congrats to Tina for being this week's biggest loser of pounds!! She lost an amazing 5.2 pounds. I wonder if she is willing to loan out her personal trainer. Be sure to cruise over to her blog and congratulate her!

Chris - 2 GAIN
Tammy - 1.5 LOSS
Life With Hashi-Thyroid Blog - no report
Grace - No Change
Leigh - 1.5 GAIN
Clara - 1.2 LOSS
Julie - 1 GAIN
Cheryl - 1 LOSS
Audrey - 0.8 LOSS
Christy - 1.4 LOSS
Tina - 5.2 LOSS
Danielle - 1 GAIN
Jessie - no report
Steph - no report
CYN - no report

This week's total - 5.6 LOSS! WOOT!



Baby Updated: OMG!!! My baby is going to be six months old tomorrow!!! Yes, six months ago on April 29, 2008 our baby boy was born. He is the most precious baby and is literally growing by the minute. He has been cooing for a while but now he is full blown talking (in his own way, which sounds like yayayaya or nininin or dadadad) and it is the cutest thing ever. And it's official he has two teeth. They are not all the way in but they are through the gums. Now, if only I could get a picture to show you?? Hopefully soon!!! If anyone has any ideas on how to keep my guy smiling when I take the picture, please share!!!

Family Photo

We had our first family photo taken at JCPennys on October 17, 2008. I wanted to get a head of the crowd for the holidays but it turned out that everyone had the same idea. Our appointment was scheduled for 10:40a.m. that day. We did not get called back for our sitting until 11:40. Needless to say, it wasn't the experience that I had hoped for. We felt rushed because there were many others like us who were waiting their turn. And I planned the babies feedings around our photo, which would have worked out if we were taken at 10:40!!! The little guy was fine until after we got our picture taken but then I had to wait to pick my pictures, which again was rushed because now our little guy was starting to get hungry. I brought a bottle but there is nothing comfortable about trying to feed the baby around a million other people while standing and trying to pick out pictures. Even though it wasn't the best experience.... I am happy with the pictures for the most part because my baby is worth it!!! And he look adorable!!!

Here are few that I really like, but then again I like all of them!!!

Why didn't I order this last one? I think I will have to get it after all!!!!

FTF "HFH" (Not a total disaster)

I lost the three pound gain that I reported for Taking it off together Tuesday so I'll take it!!! My week was not a total disaster after all!!! That makes me happy.. YAY!!!!

Here is what I did this week:

Saturday: 2.5 mile run with dogs, 3 sets of stairs at the park.
Sunday: 2.5 mile run with dogs, 3 sets of stairs at the park.
Monday: 3 miles on the elliptical, 1 mile walk.
Tuesday: OFF
Wednesday: OFF
Thursday: 3 miles on the elliptical, 50 crunches, 10 push ups, and 1 mile walk.
Friday: 3 miles on the elliptical, 50 crunches, 10 push ups, and 1 mile walk.

I actually do have a healthy recipe to share but I do not have a name for it!!!! Anyway, all you need is ground turkey, rice, salsa, and cottage cheese. And all you do is brown the ground turkey, cook the rice, and then mix the turkey and the rice with some salsa and cottage cheese (you can decide how much of each you would like to add). This dish can be served cold or hot (I prefer it heated)!!! Let me know if you decide try this recipe.

Pizza Test

I saw this test over at Maggie's blog and thought I would give it a go!

Here is what my pizza says:

Your Pizza Says:

You tend to be attracted to rustic, homemade foods. You don't like fancy restaurant food. You prefer your own cooking. Pizza Topping You Should Try: Basil Stay away from: Any pizza overloaded with a mess of toppings

The Pizza Test

I am not so sure I agree with this because I totally love fancy restaurants and would rather eat at a fancy restaurant then eat my own food. However, now that I am a mom... I guess I have been cooking more and I don't even now why because it's not like our little guy can eat big boy food yet!!! So, maybe I am already practicing?? I don't know?? Plus, I love pizza with lots of toppings. I am so that "extra" girl when I order something or go out to eat. It's funny because when I first met my husband, we would go out to eat and he felt like he had to wait forever for me to finish my ordering (extra sour cream please, and could you bring an extra ranch for my fries, and I think I want a side salad to with cheese and onions please!!! I hate to make you run so I thought I would just tell you now!!!) Anyway, now I just order for both of us now that I have him eating so many more foods than he thought he liked!!!

What does your pizza say?

Wordless Wednesday

Taking it off together Tuesday

No good news here this week when it comes to weight loss. I actually gained three pounds. I admit that my eating was absolutely terrible (in a good way). My husband and I got out for dinner on Thursday night and what did I order----chicken and mushroom fettuccine Alfredo-- can you say hello CALORIES!!! Anyway, here is
Leigh's report for this week:

This week our contest is sponsored by Tammy! She is offering a copy of Superfoods for the prize for this week! If you'd like to sponsor a prize, let me know! We are currently out of prizes!



The names of this week's "losers" were dropped into a coffee cup and this week's WINNER is Chris!

Congrats to Clara for being this week's biggest loser of pounds!! Be sure to cruise over to her blog and congratulate her!

Chris - 1 LOSS
Tammy - 1.5 GAIN
Life With Hashi-Thyroid Blog - No Change
Grace - 0.4 GAIN
Leigh - No Change
Clara - 1.5 LOSS
Julie - 0.8 LOSS
Cheryl - no report
Audrey - 2.2 GAIN
Christy - 0.2 LOSS
Tina - 2.0 GAIN
Danielle - no report
Jessie - no report
Steph - no report
CYN - no report
This week's total - 2.6 GAIN! EGAD!


Baby update: The teeth are coming in full force now!!! You can see the white little nubs YAY!!! And he is already learning very quickly that he will no longer be able to chew on his fingers with the same force as before he had teeth. He's so smart!!! We just love him to death!!!!

A Birthday Party

THE BIRTHDAY GIRL

Today was Maddie's first birthday!!! Her parents, Amy and Joe (my friends), had the party at the German Central Club. There was tons of food, drinks, and fun! Maddie greeted our little guy with a kiss when we walked into the club and gave him a gift for coming to her party!!!

This bib was in his gift bad along with pears and a cookie. Hi! My name is AJ!!!Eddie (Me) and Maddie (Amy)