One year ago....

I had my first set of appointments with the Bariatic Clinic. The day before the trip I took my measurement. I also took this photo the morning of my appointments 

To see this photo puts everything into prospective....WOW!

The day of my surgery I had lost 45lbs total. 

This is 6wks after surgery 

This was the first time I really seen the difference in myself. Ive never liked having photos take. So I don't have many with my children sadly

Today I took my measurements again, not only am I down 133lbs in 1 year I've also lost 65.5" total off my body 😮

I truly am greatfull for what this decision has gone for my life, my health and my family. My only regret is not doing it sooner (however I am a believer that everything happens for a reason and there must have been one for me waiting!)

This photo completely shocked me...I see the difference all the time now (especially in my clothes) but till I seen this side by side I never really seen the OVER all difference 

I can not wait to get to goal and hopefully be approved for skin removal surgery...till then....thank god for spanxs! 

And once again we have an issue....

NOTE; this was suppose to post a month ago????

So today the kids all did their valentines at school. I will admit I was scared to send Nathan as I know first hand how hard it is to find nut free stuff for this time of year (second to Easter). 

The principal called me 2 wks ago to talk about there Valentine's Day fundraiser they do and to ask my advice as they couldn't find that they could sell that was safe. 

Well needles to say this is what Nathan came home with today 

 So I will fully admit that I can't say for 100% that the suckers are not nut free, however from my experience if they were they would be clearly labeled!

The heart shaped chocolates I know for a fact are not! These are what the school normally sells for their fundraiser. 

I instantly emailed the principal with my concerns and anger that this is yet again happening. 

This could be my final draw, my sins life can't keep being put in danger! 

I let them in in my secrete!

Well today was the day, I finally told my kiddos where headed to Florida in 25 glorious days!!!!

I stopped after work, picked up some Florida themed balloons, hide them in a box (and a suitcase...guess I bought to many). Called them into the living room had them open them up and read all the messages in the different balloons!!!!

Tried to capture this on video and sadly....it didn't record 😞

Nathan was so excited he got a balloon, no idea about anything else that was going on (not sure what his obsession is with balloons?!?!)

Dalton did all the reading, not in any order and got confussed...Lol

In separate balloons I wrote

We are going to

Florida

Disneyland

Universal Studios

April 10,2015

It was funny to watch (again I wish I could have got it)

Alex is the one who finally put it all together. 

They are excited (not as excited as I thought they would be) but I'm sure as we get closer it will build. 

Now the best part....I can now start packing!!!!

On a side note....we are loving the beautiful weather....we still have snow but we also have grass and lots of sunshine. We will take it!! 

Kids are on March Break this week (reading week for those it outside of ontario)

Not a lot of plans. I have most of the week off, plan to paint my room, Nate and I have our date on Saturday! 

Older boys are going

To the movies with my parents. 

Look the week is gone already and were that much closer to Florida!! ✈️