I have now lost 10.4 lbs and am so thrilled!
Yesterday, July 25, 2012 was a great day as my Great Nephew, Xavier Carter Sikes, was born at 6:32 PM weighing 7 lbs 9 1/2 oz. and 19 1/2 inches long. I was able to be there and share in the family joy when he arrived. He is so handsome and I am proud to be his Great Aunt. There are now 4 generations of Sikes men with my dad being the Great- Grandfather. He is so happy about this as it has not happened before.
Check him out:
Mom, Jennifer and Dad, Josh are both doing great and I am sure they have no idea how much their life is about to change- for the BEST! I shared one of my favorite quotes with them yesterday, " Being a Parent is having your HEART walk around outside your body for the REST of Your Life!" which is so true as those of us know who have children that are grown, they NEVER leave your heart! I just feel so blessed to be apart of this family as we have so much love to share and we are always there for each other no matter what storms come our way!
I have been really busy lately so haven't posted here in a while. But, I am still losing weight, I have now lost almost 8 lbs. I really felt good this week when I was able to wear some jeans and capris that I haven't been able to get into in several years. I have been on several trips but watched and counted everything I ate, it wasn't always easy but I am happy with myself for sticking to the plan. I hope to get back to the gym next week as I have been tired this week.
I spent a week in Lake Charles scrapping with my peeps and completed my 2nd Trip to Disney scrapbook, all 90 pages, crazy! But, it was so much fun! Then I was in Lafayette at the Treasured Memories crop for 3 days where I started on a gift Disney Album for someone and did 2 mini books for Christmas gifts. It is now time to do some power cropping as I have a crop on Labor Day weekend and then another one in October. After that I am counting the days till March because I am going on my 1st Cruise with my mom and some other scrapping friends. Not only will it be my 1st Cruise but it is a scrapping cruise, WOW, combining 2 of my favorite things scrapbooking and traveling. I will have to really plan what I am going to scrap as I can't pack all my scrapping stuff to take on the boat.
Right now I am really anxious for Xavier's birth and holding him and smelling that sweet baby smell, wish that could be bottled. LOL. Also, I hope to see sweet Willow soon and smothered her with kisses.
My life is so good that it scares me sometimes because I am so happy and content. I am so proud of my son and all the great things that are happening for him. My daughter and son -in-law are doing great and I know the future holds great things for them. My stepchildren are doing well and I am so proud of them! My parents are really enjoying their retirement spending my inheritance and I couldn't be happier for them as they are able to camp and travel together.
Until next time, God Bless Everyone!
