New Year's Resolution

At the beginning of each year I always casually say, "I'd like to loose a few pounds this year." But never do anything about it and thus nothing changes. Well, this year is different. Probably because Tony wants to loose some weight this year too. Before Christmas, Tony's father was told by his doctor to go on the South Beach Diet to help with his weight and health problems. We decided to go on the diet as well. We've been on it for 2 1/2 weeks and we've each lost about 10 pounds! Besides the weight loss we both feel so much better because we aren't putting all that "junk" into our bodies anymore. We no longer feel overfull and bloated after we eat. It's great to feel healthier. Don't get me wrong, it's taken some sacrifice. We really want to use this diet as a life style change, not just another diet. I'll keep everyone posted on our success.

Wedding Cake (Gold and White)

Here is the latest cake.

Alaina's First Hair Cut

Before
After
My mom gave Alaina a little trim yesterday. We didn't take a lot off...just enough to even everything out and get rid of the baby hair. Don't feel bad if you can't tell the difference.

A Happy Annversary in McCall

This last weekend Tony and I went up to McCall for our 7th Anniversary. It was lots of fun and reminiscent of our Honeymoon. We even stayed in the same Hotel.

Here Tony is at the Tubing Hill...it was ok...more for kids that anyone else.Here we are swimming at the Hot Springs by Donnely. Lot's of fun even with the snow/rain mix.

Cross-country skiing
Tony couldn't seem to stay on his feet.
If you can't tell...this is in front of Payette Lake.Sitting around...who cares if the bench is covered with snow.
We had lots of fun!

Remnants of Christmas

I took down the tree yesterday because frankly it's been a huge mess! It died two days after we got it so it's been dropping needles for weeks. When I took the tree out I could not believe the mess! There was a huge trial of needles all the way out to the door. I think I filled up half of the bag on the vacuum cleaning it all up! I love having a real tree but next year we may have to reevaluate real vs. fake.

Christmas

Carson and Alaina with their haul from Santa and Mom and Dad. What fun Christmas can be!

Dear Santa

Carson wrote his first letter to Santa this year. For those who have a hard time reading it I'll translate. The letter says "Dear Santa-Optimas Prime" with a picture of an Optimas Prime toy he say at the store this week. So in other words he wants an Optimas Prime toy for Christmas. We'll have to see what happens in a few days.