Mack turned TWO on Friday... where have the last two years gone?!
FYI, i'm so behind on my blog b/c of procrastination for one, business for two and my inability to get my pics onto cd's so i can delete them from my computer and download new ones (my memory on my computer is about used up... no, i'm not computer savvy...). Excuses, excuses...
My Sweet Mack,
Two and a half years ago when we found out we were having a BOY, i remember some members of our family saying they didnt a stinky BOY... they wanted another girl. I wont name those family members for fear that it may crush your spirits (but hint, hint, their names rhyme with "ammy" and "ayer"). But now that you've been a part of our lives for two years and we've had that long to get to know you, not one single person wishes you were anything but YOU. Stinky boy and all. You are scrumptious! And we all adore you!
I've been really slack at doing your quarterly updates, missing your 15 and 18 month updates on the blog. Not to be mean, but you were pretty much in a bad spot from 15-18 months so it might be a blessing in disguise ;-). We loved you through it, but it was not the easiest phase for you, or us. Lots of screaming. Lots of crying. Lots and lots and lots of whining. And disobeying. And time out. Whew. I'm so grateful its over! (Please God, tell me its over!)
And now, you're TWO! And while we still have an occasional hiccup, you are for the most part SO much joy for our family! I think the fact that you had 1 year molars AND canines coming in between 15-18 months had a LOT to do with the bad phase, and I know that your two year molars are coming soon, but I'm really crossing fingers that we will all be able to handle it a little better when there are only four teeth coming instead of eight. Bless your heart!
At two years old you are:
-In size 5 diapers in the day, size 6 at night. Interested in the potty and actually squeezed out a little pee pee recently and on occasion you poopie on the potty. I'm hoping you'll be easy to train, but am not stressing over it. It'll happen when it happens :-)
-In 24 mo or 2T clothing
-Kind of a freak about shoes. We dreaded the day that you grew out of your favorite tennis shoes b/c you always pitched a fit if we tried to put anything else on you. For a long time (in the winter) I decided to not make an issue of it but now that its summer... well, son, you cant wear tennis shoes to the beach or pool. So I've bought you a pair of brown, cute sandals, a pair of crocs, a pair of flip flops and new tennis shoes. We've had melt downs about the flip flops which i'm assuming may be because you dont like stuff between your toes, so we've moved on from those. You prefer your crocs which is fine, unless you get a spec of dirt in them which makes you freak as you yell "i dirty! i dirty". :-)
-LOVING Thomas trains and Cars best. You know most of the Thomas theme song and are sure to yell out each name of the trains during the song. You even go to bed and sing it to yourself (we hear you yelling "THOMAS! JAMES! ERCY! ORDON! EELY! ENRY! EDWARD! TOBY!" haha... you miss some of the letters in the names, which i also love! You got a train table handed down to you from some friends and are pretty much in love!
-Able to count to 12 and only miss the number 4. I think thats pretty darn good!
-Know a LOT of your ABC's. Idk what letters you miss, but i'd say its about 1/2 and 1/2 right now?
-Loving to pray. You love to say certain words in the blessing at dinner time but, true to Mack form, you yell them :-) Makes for interesting looks if we eat out, for sure.
-ONLY sucking your thumb in bed now and only to get to sleep. Unless your teeth hurt and then we may see you pop it in from time to time but a gentle "mack... no thumb" and you pop it right back out. Funny thing now, though... at night I say our night nights and ask for a kiss and here recently you look at me and smile and pop your RIGHT thumb in your mouth. HA! You are a left thumb only sucker so you're definitely doing it to be funny. See how cute you can be?!
-Tackling your sister, chasing her and being a great, annoying little brother :-) You love to give her hugs and kisses at night, and laugh your head off when you slyly decide to take her down mid-hug!
-Quite animated! You make all kinds of funny faces and say words in funny ways to make us laugh. Sometimes I dont even think you realize you are funny!
-Burp a TON! We treated you for a month with reflux medicine to try to get your tummy calmed down and while it may have helped a little, you still burp tons. Funny thing is you always put your hand over your mouth afterwords, say "oh wow! i burp! cuuuse me!" and laugh. So cute!
-Eating sporadically... again, it may be the teething or the fact that your taste is becoming more discriminate... either way, I wish you'd stop spitting out food that you dont like. I wish you'd just eat the one bite and refuse more. Oh well... maybe one day! haha
-Love to sing all kinds of songs!
-Do REALLY well with independent play time now! Thanks to the train table!!! You were really struggling with adjusting to our new church and Daddy thought some independent play time may be helpful and while you screamed a good bit in the beginning, you now do 30 minutes a day HAPPILY and clean up after! Thank you Lord for progress! (you are also doing GREAT in church now, too!!! halleujah!)
-Love to wake Mommy up in the morning on the weekends. You run into my room and yell "Mommy, mommy, mommy, mommy!" like you havent seen me in a month! You crawl up on the bed and hug and cuddle with me and then pull back the covers and literally push up on the back of my head/face and say "up mommy! UP!". You are not very patient ;-)
-LOVING being outdoors. loving water!
-Still screaming a lot. But that is just you. Most days, its less than it used to be. You still get frustrated, but as you get older and more able to do the things your big sister does, you seem happier and happier!
-Constantly sticking your finger up your nose and saying "mommy, i dot boo-dies" LOL!
Mckinnon Andrew Ford
Your first two years of life brought all kinds of challenges. From your reflux and protein sensitivity to your sheer stubbornness and refusal to use sign language... we've had our good days and bad! But the longer I have the privilege to get to know you, the more I enjoy you!
I absolutely adore you, my sweet boy! You have the funniest personality and are so playful. Its true that I call you a "bundle of busy"... and for good reason. You're like a monkey with all of your climbing and jumping! I definitely see ER visits in our future with you ;-). But you bring so much joy to our family, lil man. Your daddy and I adore you and Rhyan is quick to say how much she loves you and how you are her BEST FRIEND! She gets upset with us if we spank you or make you cry and says "you be nice to my brother! he's my best friend!" Your Daddy and I pray that the Lord will always allow you to be life long best friends!
We love you, sweet boy! We get frustrated sometimes because we dont exactly know how to parent you all the time... and you get frustrated because we dont understand you! You keep us on our knees, asking the Lord to give us discernment on how to be your Mommy and Daddy. But this much is true... being your Mommy has taught me SO much about how our Heavenly Father feels about us, His creation. I am NOT easy to love and am not obedient all the time. I pitch fits when I dont get my way and scream when Im frustrated with the Lord sometimes. I'm not an easy child of God, and yet God loves me. And so it will always be true with you, my son... you may not be the easiest child to raise, but through you, God refines your Daddy and I and no matter what, we will always love you! Thats what family is! Unconditional, never ending love... and you've got it right here!
We love you little buddy!!!
Mommy
Sunday, June 9, 2013
Monday, May 20, 2013
SPARK!
I'm not the only person who almost falls asleep in my chair after lunch, right? Not that its very comforting to know, but there have been days that I've had to actually fake like I needed to grab a supply so I could get up and walk around and not doze off while cleaning teeth! (I'm a good hygienist... dont judge!). But those days are in the PAST! :-)
Now, I drink my SPARK each afternoon and am quite alert! Totally focused and ready to take care of my patients. Or kids. Or dog... whoever :-)
There are 9 great flavors but I am extremely partial to fruit punch, pink lemonade and watermelon! And it makes me feel so much better than my old "fix" of mountain dew which is FULL of sugar and super acidic. Again, dont judge. I know that I'm a hygienist... I know mountain dew is TERRIBLE for your teeth. Yes, i brushed after drinking it! Unfortunately, while i could get rid of the sugar and acid, I had a much tougher time ridding my WAIST LINE of its effects.
But spark is only 45 calories, NO sugar and 21 vitamins and minerals! There is NO crash and it does NOT make you jittery! It is by far Advocare's #1 seller and I totally see why!
I order mine in a canister (b/c its cheaper that way!) but it also comes in handy packets for on the go. Either way, you can check it out HERE.
And dont forget that advocare offers a membership (similar to a Sams membership). Its a one time $79 fee and you get a membership kit that includes $50 worth of spark and slam (their on the go 5oz energy drink... Jeff loves those for taking with him to school and drink before going for a run) and you get a 20%-40% discount for LIFE! No minimum orders! You can order once a week, once a year, etc... Its a great deal! You can learn more about that HERE.
If you're interested in a sample, let me know and I'll be happy to send some your way :-)
Happy Spark-ing!
There are 9 great flavors but I am extremely partial to fruit punch, pink lemonade and watermelon! And it makes me feel so much better than my old "fix" of mountain dew which is FULL of sugar and super acidic. Again, dont judge. I know that I'm a hygienist... I know mountain dew is TERRIBLE for your teeth. Yes, i brushed after drinking it! Unfortunately, while i could get rid of the sugar and acid, I had a much tougher time ridding my WAIST LINE of its effects.
But spark is only 45 calories, NO sugar and 21 vitamins and minerals! There is NO crash and it does NOT make you jittery! It is by far Advocare's #1 seller and I totally see why!
And dont forget that advocare offers a membership (similar to a Sams membership). Its a one time $79 fee and you get a membership kit that includes $50 worth of spark and slam (their on the go 5oz energy drink... Jeff loves those for taking with him to school and drink before going for a run) and you get a 20%-40% discount for LIFE! No minimum orders! You can order once a week, once a year, etc... Its a great deal! You can learn more about that HERE.
If you're interested in a sample, let me know and I'll be happy to send some your way :-)
Happy Spark-ing!
Monday, May 13, 2013
Update on Sawyer
I could write a ton, but instead I"ll just direct you to Ashlyn's blog for more information.
They are meeting with a social worker today to discuss things as well as meeting with the surgeons to determine a date for surgery/what they will do.
Ashlyn and Josh are VERY overwhelmed right now with all of the decisions and stresses that go with a situation like this.
The main thing that they are requesting is prayer for their sweet boy and for the decisions they will make. However, I can tell that the financial worry is significant.
Paypal has allowed baby Sawyer to be considered a not for profit organization and are allowing donations to be made without charging any type of fees... meaning every penny anyone donates will go to Josh and Ashlyn!
If you are compelled to do so, I would ask that you click on the "donate" button on the upper right of the page and give any amount. Every dollar helps defray costs...
THANK YOU!
They are meeting with a social worker today to discuss things as well as meeting with the surgeons to determine a date for surgery/what they will do.
Ashlyn and Josh are VERY overwhelmed right now with all of the decisions and stresses that go with a situation like this.
The main thing that they are requesting is prayer for their sweet boy and for the decisions they will make. However, I can tell that the financial worry is significant.
Paypal has allowed baby Sawyer to be considered a not for profit organization and are allowing donations to be made without charging any type of fees... meaning every penny anyone donates will go to Josh and Ashlyn!
If you are compelled to do so, I would ask that you click on the "donate" button on the upper right of the page and give any amount. Every dollar helps defray costs...
THANK YOU!
Thursday, May 9, 2013
Sawyer Joshua Murphy (is HERE!)
I posted a while ago about my dear friends Ashlyn and Josh Murphy who were expecting their first baby. "Baby M" as we called him (because they kept his name a secret!) is HERE!
Ashlyn went to be induced Tuesday night at 11pm. The pediatric cardiologist had suggested that if possible, Ashlyn deliver vaginally because it would help Sawyer to expel the fluid as he was delivered. So she and Dr Pohl gave it their all!
Unfortunately, she had to undergo a C-section, though. But you know, C section babies have perfect little round heads and sweet baby Sawyer is NO exception! He is PERFECT!!!
He has been transported to Egelston and the Dr's are determining the best course of action. Josh has gone over to be with Sawyer and Ashlyn will be released hopefully in the next day or so and will head over, as well. Her Csection complicated her mobility a bit and has her uncomfortable, so prayers that the Lord would heal her body so she can focus on their son would be great! Please pray also for wisdom and guidance for the Dr's. For healing for Sawyer!!! For Josh to be strong for them all and that they would continue to find support and love in their family and friendships (which they will, no doubt!)
Here is the beautiful family of 3. Just before Sawyer was transported, Ashlyn got to hold him for the FIRST and only time so far... yall know how heart breaking that is as a mom... she just wants to hold him! Please pray that there will be LOTS more snuggling soon!
There is also a "DONATE" link at the top right of my page that allows you to donate for this sweet family. Sawyer will likely need multiple surgeries. Ashlyn is out of work (due to the pregnancy) and Josh is about maxed out on his paid time off (because of all of the dr appts). This sweet, young family could use some help, although they would never admit that. So I set up the charitable donation account (thank you to pay pal for approving them as a "charity") and it is a safe way to donate.
Most of all, please continue to pray for this sweet baby!
Ashlyn went to be induced Tuesday night at 11pm. The pediatric cardiologist had suggested that if possible, Ashlyn deliver vaginally because it would help Sawyer to expel the fluid as he was delivered. So she and Dr Pohl gave it their all!
Unfortunately, she had to undergo a C-section, though. But you know, C section babies have perfect little round heads and sweet baby Sawyer is NO exception! He is PERFECT!!!
Here is the beautiful family of 3. Just before Sawyer was transported, Ashlyn got to hold him for the FIRST and only time so far... yall know how heart breaking that is as a mom... she just wants to hold him! Please pray that there will be LOTS more snuggling soon!
Most of all, please continue to pray for this sweet baby!
Sunday, April 28, 2013
Happy 4th Birthday Rhyan!
My sweet Rhyan
4 years ago today, after a solid day in the hospital trying to get to meet you, you finally made your appearance in this world! I remember seeing your sweet face for the first time, holding you for the first time, kissing your sweet face... and wondering how in the world I would ever figure out how to be a good Mommy to you!
We survived, though, and here you are today... FOUR years old! I am so amazed at all you have soaked up in the last 4 years. You are smart, Miss Rhyan! You are perceptive and can always tell if something is wrong with someone in your family. You are compassionate and nurturing! You love to help take care of people (and your baby dolls, stuffed animals, etc). You are absolutely loving and precious.
You do not like to be woken up from your naps each day. If we have to wake you, we pretty much just open your door and let the noises wake you because we're "scared" ;-). You are a GRUMP if we have to wake you!!! Naps are still pretty much a daily thing around here for you, although there are days (usually 2 a month) that you dont fall asleep and just lay there quietly for usually an hour before getting up to tell me that you're ready to get up. Silly girl. Nap time is for MOMMY! Not just you ;-)
Having your nails and toes painted is something you love. You can be quite the tom boy and love to play outside and ride your bike, climb and jump and run... but there is also a princess inside of you that requires a dress and hairbow and black shiny shoes. I absolutely love that you are not 100% tomboy or 100% girly girl... its so easy to get to enjoy a wide variety of activities with you because of this!
Every night, you and I play a little game. Idk how it started exactly? Something that you did with your "Mayer"... and we expanded on it a little. You say to me "You're my favorite... lamp" and I say "you're my favorite... bird". We continue to say that we are each others favorite random object and each respond with "nooooooo! i'm not a _____" until one of us finally says, " I know! You MUST be my favorite little girl/mommy". Then we give BIG hugs (which becomes another game... to see who can squeeze the other the hardest!) and BIG kiss (where i remind you to NOT smile and keep your lips closed b/c i dont want to kiss teeth!).
You are a really great big sister. Of course, you struggle with sharing at times with Mack, but overall you are really helpful and kind to him. You try to teach him how to say the blessing and how to ride his bike, etc... you kind of go back and forth between wanting to be a baby (and trying to talk like one) and really taking on your role of big sister. We understand this conflict in your heart and just try to remind you of what it was like when YOU were little like Mack and all of the great things you get to enjoy now that you're bigger. Helping you see the perks of being older brings you right back to wanting to be the big sister!
We have a great time shopping together. You're such a great little buddy and always help me find nice gifts for friends, nice clothes for myself, etc.
You love Spud and always make sure he has food and water, and you let me know if he needs something. If his ears flip inside out, you fix it and tell him he's a silly boy. You're so good with him!
Lately, you've been telling me that you think we need a bigger family. Your specific requests are for 1. A cat (not happening... i'm allergic! sorry girl!) 2. A brother for Spud (not happening... i'm sick of cleaning dog hair, and trust me... he doesnt want a brother!) and 3. A sister for you. Cause you already have a brother ;-) haha... So demanding!
You have weathered the changing of church's like a champ. It was SUCH a hard decision to change from the only church you've ever known... where you were dedicated and loved for almost 4 years! But you have taken so well to your new church (Bethlehem Church) and are so sweet to tell Mack that he is a big boy and shouldnt cry and just to have fun!
This past year you have potty trained, learned to talk in full on conversation, comprehended reasoning skills, learned all your letters and can write most of them, know all colors (except gray), developed a great love for singing and all things princess's, stopped sucking your fingers in your sleep! (thank you Mavala Stop!) and so much more! Some things I could live without is how picky you've become in your eating and the tone in which you sometimes answer me.
I cant believe what this next year will bring... you will be starting pre-K in the fall, which is SO bittersweet. I know you are SO ready! You're so excited and tell your Daddy and I all the time about how great it will be and how you know that we will miss you, and that its ok. :-)
Your Daddy and you are little peas in a pod. You play together and you are always SO goofy around him!
You and your bother LOVE each other, too. I'm always surprised at what great friends you are and how well you play together. It makes me so glad that you are so close in age!
This past weekend leading up to your birthday, I went to a Christian children's ministry leadership conference. The whole theme of the conference was symbolized with a marble in a jar for each week from today till the time a kid turns 18. There were jars everywhere labeled with the ages and it was a real visual for how quickly time passes. I loved the idea and am starting a jar for you and your bother soon. I need to take a marble out each week so I can reflect on the week and think about how well your Daddy and I poured into you and made time matter. How well we loved you during that week. I look forward to that reminder, and hope that the Lord will guide us as to how to make each week of your life count as we disciple you!
More than anything, I absolutely adore being your Mommy. I struggle with learning how to be a good one, that much is still true. But my motive and desire is there, so I continue to trust the Lord and see Him for discernment and wisdom on how best to parent your precious heart. I treasure you, Rhyan Shlaine Ford. And I always will. Just in the way that NOTHING can separate you from the love of God, so it will be with my love, as well.
4 years ago today, after a solid day in the hospital trying to get to meet you, you finally made your appearance in this world! I remember seeing your sweet face for the first time, holding you for the first time, kissing your sweet face... and wondering how in the world I would ever figure out how to be a good Mommy to you!
We survived, though, and here you are today... FOUR years old! I am so amazed at all you have soaked up in the last 4 years. You are smart, Miss Rhyan! You are perceptive and can always tell if something is wrong with someone in your family. You are compassionate and nurturing! You love to help take care of people (and your baby dolls, stuffed animals, etc). You are absolutely loving and precious.
You do not like to be woken up from your naps each day. If we have to wake you, we pretty much just open your door and let the noises wake you because we're "scared" ;-). You are a GRUMP if we have to wake you!!! Naps are still pretty much a daily thing around here for you, although there are days (usually 2 a month) that you dont fall asleep and just lay there quietly for usually an hour before getting up to tell me that you're ready to get up. Silly girl. Nap time is for MOMMY! Not just you ;-)
Every night, you and I play a little game. Idk how it started exactly? Something that you did with your "Mayer"... and we expanded on it a little. You say to me "You're my favorite... lamp" and I say "you're my favorite... bird". We continue to say that we are each others favorite random object and each respond with "nooooooo! i'm not a _____" until one of us finally says, " I know! You MUST be my favorite little girl/mommy". Then we give BIG hugs (which becomes another game... to see who can squeeze the other the hardest!) and BIG kiss (where i remind you to NOT smile and keep your lips closed b/c i dont want to kiss teeth!).
You remind us all daily that we must say our prayers before we eat. Quite the pharisee, we are raising! haha... certainly, that is exactly what we hope to avoid! You also remind me to read your bible to you each night and at your current age, I love that we can ask you questions from your night time bible and you really try to figure out the right answers. And it cracks me up that every time I ask you what is one way that we can show God that we love Him, you respond with "obey Mommy and Daddy". And every time i ask you how Jesus showed that He loved God you respond with "he obeyed his Mommy and Daddy" LOL! We've got some work to do, but you're learning ;-)
You are a really great big sister. Of course, you struggle with sharing at times with Mack, but overall you are really helpful and kind to him. You try to teach him how to say the blessing and how to ride his bike, etc... you kind of go back and forth between wanting to be a baby (and trying to talk like one) and really taking on your role of big sister. We understand this conflict in your heart and just try to remind you of what it was like when YOU were little like Mack and all of the great things you get to enjoy now that you're bigger. Helping you see the perks of being older brings you right back to wanting to be the big sister!
We have a great time shopping together. You're such a great little buddy and always help me find nice gifts for friends, nice clothes for myself, etc.
You love Spud and always make sure he has food and water, and you let me know if he needs something. If his ears flip inside out, you fix it and tell him he's a silly boy. You're so good with him!
Lately, you've been telling me that you think we need a bigger family. Your specific requests are for 1. A cat (not happening... i'm allergic! sorry girl!) 2. A brother for Spud (not happening... i'm sick of cleaning dog hair, and trust me... he doesnt want a brother!) and 3. A sister for you. Cause you already have a brother ;-) haha... So demanding!
You have weathered the changing of church's like a champ. It was SUCH a hard decision to change from the only church you've ever known... where you were dedicated and loved for almost 4 years! But you have taken so well to your new church (Bethlehem Church) and are so sweet to tell Mack that he is a big boy and shouldnt cry and just to have fun!
This past year you have potty trained, learned to talk in full on conversation, comprehended reasoning skills, learned all your letters and can write most of them, know all colors (except gray), developed a great love for singing and all things princess's, stopped sucking your fingers in your sleep! (thank you Mavala Stop!) and so much more! Some things I could live without is how picky you've become in your eating and the tone in which you sometimes answer me.
Your Daddy and you are little peas in a pod. You play together and you are always SO goofy around him!
You and your bother LOVE each other, too. I'm always surprised at what great friends you are and how well you play together. It makes me so glad that you are so close in age!
This past weekend leading up to your birthday, I went to a Christian children's ministry leadership conference. The whole theme of the conference was symbolized with a marble in a jar for each week from today till the time a kid turns 18. There were jars everywhere labeled with the ages and it was a real visual for how quickly time passes. I loved the idea and am starting a jar for you and your bother soon. I need to take a marble out each week so I can reflect on the week and think about how well your Daddy and I poured into you and made time matter. How well we loved you during that week. I look forward to that reminder, and hope that the Lord will guide us as to how to make each week of your life count as we disciple you!
More than anything, I absolutely adore being your Mommy. I struggle with learning how to be a good one, that much is still true. But my motive and desire is there, so I continue to trust the Lord and see Him for discernment and wisdom on how best to parent your precious heart. I treasure you, Rhyan Shlaine Ford. And I always will. Just in the way that NOTHING can separate you from the love of God, so it will be with my love, as well.
Friday, April 12, 2013
What's NOT making the news
Ok. So typically my blog is full of pics of my kiddos and family life adventures, etc. Occasionally maybe a post on some health stuff and again, occasionally some deep thought kind of posts. I dont try to avoid anything but seeing as how this blog is my "online journal" of sorts for my kids, I just tend to stay focused on them.
But not today. Today, I read an article that has me in tears. And makes me want to vomit.
And I just simply refuse to allow myself to have a voice in a blog forum where anyone might be made aware of atrocities and to not use it for good on occasion.
Anyone heard of the Dr. Kermit Gosnell trial going on right now? I have been pretty absent from the news/media forums lately so until last week, I had never heard this name.
One evening on my way home last week I was listening to bits and pieces of Eric Erickson. I heard him mention that there was some abortion case getting NO media coverage and how it just goes to show how liberally biased our media coverage is. And then I was home and turned off my car and didnt think another thing about it.
Until today.
When I came across THIS article.
I could write for hours about the disgust I feel over this mans actions, the "blind eye" that was turned by all of the employees and the poor excuse for media reporters that we have in this country.
But instead, I'll just encourage you to read the article for yourself. Beware... it is HORRIFYING. But I think its important that all of us make ourselves aware of the evil heart of man. Remind ourselves of the diligence with which we should approach our prayer life. And help to make others aware of the extreme to which abortion is being taken in this country. And although I am unashamedly pro-life, I cannot imagine not even ONE of my pro-choice friends defending these acts. Here, we can all find common ground, liberal or conservative... no matter the background. No matter the political stance. This is horrifying and we all need to be aware of what is happening in our own back yard.
But not today. Today, I read an article that has me in tears. And makes me want to vomit.
And I just simply refuse to allow myself to have a voice in a blog forum where anyone might be made aware of atrocities and to not use it for good on occasion.
Anyone heard of the Dr. Kermit Gosnell trial going on right now? I have been pretty absent from the news/media forums lately so until last week, I had never heard this name.
One evening on my way home last week I was listening to bits and pieces of Eric Erickson. I heard him mention that there was some abortion case getting NO media coverage and how it just goes to show how liberally biased our media coverage is. And then I was home and turned off my car and didnt think another thing about it.
Until today.
When I came across THIS article.
I could write for hours about the disgust I feel over this mans actions, the "blind eye" that was turned by all of the employees and the poor excuse for media reporters that we have in this country.
But instead, I'll just encourage you to read the article for yourself. Beware... it is HORRIFYING. But I think its important that all of us make ourselves aware of the evil heart of man. Remind ourselves of the diligence with which we should approach our prayer life. And help to make others aware of the extreme to which abortion is being taken in this country. And although I am unashamedly pro-life, I cannot imagine not even ONE of my pro-choice friends defending these acts. Here, we can all find common ground, liberal or conservative... no matter the background. No matter the political stance. This is horrifying and we all need to be aware of what is happening in our own back yard.
Tuesday, April 9, 2013
Biggest Loser winner testimonial and pics!
Advocare is doing an AWESOME give away again! Another biggest loser competition... and the winner will get $1000 cash! 2nd runner up gets $400 and 3rd place will win $200!!! With summer coming and longer days and bathing suit season, there is NO better time to start working on getting HEALTHIER and feeling your best. We will ALL need more energy as we take advantage of the warmer weather :-)
The challenge is a great way to get started but Advocare has tons of GREAT nutritional supplements! When I'm not on a challenge, I take daily the coreplex with iron (great for us women who dont get quite enough protein), omegaplex for a healthy heart (and hair and nails!) and catalyst to maintain my tiny bit of muscle ;-) And of course spark each day to keep me from falling asleep at 3pm (what IS it with the afternoons? I need a toddler nap schedule! haha)
I wanted to share our winner from this last Biggest Loser Competition from January: Sheila Moore.
She ended up winning some cash and losing some serious weight! She was kind enough to share her before and after pictures and her story...
I took the before pics the first day of the challenge (Jan 7th I think) and after on Feb 1st. The after pics were just after I worked out and my face is red ha. I think my beginning weight was 169 and ended was 154.
Anyway so a little about my weight. In high school I joined weight watchers and lost 50 pounds which put me at 120. By the end of college in 2007 I weighed almost 190!! I had lost some weight since then and have been between 150-170 the past few years. I have decided that 2013 is going to be my best year ever and started researching health things. My mom had two different types of cancer, one being breast, that she was diagnosed with in her late thirties. I read several articles that link a drastically reduced breast cancer risk with routine exercise and maintaining weight. I have been working out 6 days a week since Jan 1st and am going to try to maintain around 140 pounds when I get there. Since the challenge I have been following weight watchers, doing the Brazil butt lift workout, and taking Catalyst. I have continued to lose weight and feel great. Oh and I don't have my before and after measurements :( I took the before measurements and wrote them on the only paper I could find in the bathroom which was a receipt. Of course I accidentally threw away the receipt sometime during the 24 days.
BEFORE (Jan 7th) AFTER (Feb 1st)
I've gotta tell you, I seriously admire Sheila's willingness to share her story and her before and after pics... but why wouldnt she want to... she's looking (and feeling) AWESOME! My favorite part of her story is that she chose advocare after researching lots of health "things". Its great to know that for people who care about what they are putting into their body and who are looking not to just lose weight but be HEALTHY, that so many choose advocare!
Advocare also does kind of like a sam's membership thing where you can pay $79 and get $50 worth of free spark and slam (energy drinks) AND get a minimum of 20% off for LIFE. NO minimum orders. So I cant say enough about how great of a deal that is... plus, it sets you up to be able to make some money by sharing your own story, should you choose!
If you're interested in the challenge, you can shop HERE.
Or if you'd like to do the membership, you can sign up HERE.
If you'd like to read more about my favorite products, you can do so HERE.
I was just telling a friend today that I'm going to start another challenge soon and she said "why? you're already tiny?". First off, thats nice, but as we all know, clothes hide a multitude of sins ;-) But secondly, and most importantly, I've been eating JUNK lately (chocolate easter bunnies just MUST be in my belly!) and i love the challenge because it gently cleanses my system and then allows for max uptake of the best vitamins and minerals around! I feel better than ever, have more energy and as a bi product, yes, i usually lose some weight (and have NO issues keeping it off b/c it truly boosts your metabolism!). So I'm looking forward to getting started next week...
Who else is IN?!
The challenge is a great way to get started but Advocare has tons of GREAT nutritional supplements! When I'm not on a challenge, I take daily the coreplex with iron (great for us women who dont get quite enough protein), omegaplex for a healthy heart (and hair and nails!) and catalyst to maintain my tiny bit of muscle ;-) And of course spark each day to keep me from falling asleep at 3pm (what IS it with the afternoons? I need a toddler nap schedule! haha)
I wanted to share our winner from this last Biggest Loser Competition from January: Sheila Moore.
She ended up winning some cash and losing some serious weight! She was kind enough to share her before and after pictures and her story...
I took the before pics the first day of the challenge (Jan 7th I think) and after on Feb 1st. The after pics were just after I worked out and my face is red ha. I think my beginning weight was 169 and ended was 154.
Anyway so a little about my weight. In high school I joined weight watchers and lost 50 pounds which put me at 120. By the end of college in 2007 I weighed almost 190!! I had lost some weight since then and have been between 150-170 the past few years. I have decided that 2013 is going to be my best year ever and started researching health things. My mom had two different types of cancer, one being breast, that she was diagnosed with in her late thirties. I read several articles that link a drastically reduced breast cancer risk with routine exercise and maintaining weight. I have been working out 6 days a week since Jan 1st and am going to try to maintain around 140 pounds when I get there. Since the challenge I have been following weight watchers, doing the Brazil butt lift workout, and taking Catalyst. I have continued to lose weight and feel great. Oh and I don't have my before and after measurements :( I took the before measurements and wrote them on the only paper I could find in the bathroom which was a receipt. Of course I accidentally threw away the receipt sometime during the 24 days.
BEFORE (Jan 7th) AFTER (Feb 1st)
Here are the contest details
If you're interested in the challenge, you can shop HERE.
Or if you'd like to do the membership, you can sign up HERE.
If you'd like to read more about my favorite products, you can do so HERE.
I was just telling a friend today that I'm going to start another challenge soon and she said "why? you're already tiny?". First off, thats nice, but as we all know, clothes hide a multitude of sins ;-) But secondly, and most importantly, I've been eating JUNK lately (chocolate easter bunnies just MUST be in my belly!) and i love the challenge because it gently cleanses my system and then allows for max uptake of the best vitamins and minerals around! I feel better than ever, have more energy and as a bi product, yes, i usually lose some weight (and have NO issues keeping it off b/c it truly boosts your metabolism!). So I'm looking forward to getting started next week...
Who else is IN?!
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