30 freakin' pounds!!!!!

HELL YEAH!!!! I've lost 30lbs in 73 days. Not bad if you ask me! I lost 3 lbs in the past week! I was a little shocked that I lost that much actually. I don't feel like I've lost any weight, but then again I never really do. I stepped on and off the scale like 5 times just to make sure.

I've never been the type to weigh myself, so I don't know how much I weighed before I got married, or before I had Aiden because I didn't really care all that much, so I'm only guessing when I say that I'm pretty sure I weigh less now than I did before I got pregnant, but a little more than what I did when we got married. Next time I go home, I'll have to try on my wedding dress and see if it fits. Or maybe I'd just be setting myself up for disappointment.

When I started this diet, I didn't set a goal weight. But I can honestly say that if I maintained the weight I'm at right now I'd be happy, so I guess I've hit my goal weight. But that doesn't mean I'm going to start slacking on the diet! It just means that every pound that I lose after this point is just a bonus! I think that I'll start trying to tone now. Get rid of that icky baby fat around my tummy that is clinging there like it has nothing else to do.

On to something more news worthy... Jason came home from Iraq yesterday. Blake, Aiden and I met him and his parents at the airport. He was so happy to be home! I can't blame him. He immediately handed over his new camera, a Canon 40D, which is the camera I want. We ate at the Blue Moose because he wanted a good steak, real potatoes, and a nice stiff drink. Since Butto likes his steak MOOING, I didn't look at him while he ate, but I'm sure he enjoyed every bite. He'll be in DL for a while to hang out with his parents and for some R&R but then he's planning on moving to Grand Forks. It'll be nice having him around again. Welcome Home Butto!

Oh, and Aiden was a SUPERSTAR on the local news last night because there was a news crew at the airport when the troops arrived and he's so darn cute, they couldn't resist putting him in the clip. Yeah, its just for 2 seconds, and he's wearing his oversized Sioux hat, but its only a matter of time before agents start calling for him. We're about 5 minutes into the broadcast...

its finally PLAY OUTSIDE WEATHER!

Las Vegas

Heres SOME pics of our trip. It took me forever just to load these ones.

Vegas at night
Paris Casino

Hot Tubbin'
Hot Tubbin'
New York New York
Bilagio water show
Vegas lights

Car Show

Awe-dorable

I lOVE this pic
me being semi-cute

Planet Hollywood Casino right across the Strip from the Jockey Club (where we stayed)
The outlined area is the Jockey Club, where we stayed... all the lights around it is CONSTRUCTION... the orange star is about where our room was. Aparently I am a soft sleeper as the construction bothered the hell out of me, while everyone else slept right through it.
Yeah, like in the movie "Big" Kevin played the big foot piano in F.A.O Swartz
dork

awesome waterfall in the Venitian
Kein and I in the Venitian
Coke Co. This is the "around the world" beverages.. you get to sample Coke products from countries all over the world, it was fun.

Not all of them were taste

in the Bilagio
Ceiling in the Bilagio entrance-thats blown glass.
yes, I'm in a mini skirt... yes I have hot legs, and no, I will probably never wear it again.
Stip Club night
Derek pondering the meaning of life

Oxygen Bar... we loook hot.


Our last big meal in Vegas-we ate at Circo in the Bilagio-it was really really good.

Fun in the Sun

We're having a blast here in Vegas! We're seeing the sights and taking in some AMAZING restaurants. Lovin' every minute. Today we went to the Car show that we actually came here for. It was fun, 81 degrees today. Ahhh.. shorts and tank tops! I can't wait to post some pics when I get back. We're here for a full week, and I don't think we can even take a small nibble out of all the stuff there is to see and do here. Tomorrow we're going to Pen and Teller, Monday we're going to a drag show/dinner theater. Tuesday we're getting all spiffed up and treating ourselves to a very fancy dinner at the Vanitian. Right now we just have some down time before we head back out to The Strip.

Karissa, hope you're enjoying your week off (well except Bailey, but she's a princess so I'm sure you don't have it too hard! haha.

I miss Aiden, and talked to him today... ah, love.

till next time...

We're in VEGAS BABY!!

So we began our weeks vacation yesterday! We drove from GF, dropped off Aiden with the In-Laws, picked up Tab and Derek and high-tailed it out of there and headed for Bismarck. We stayed at the Comfort Inn there (duh, where else would we stay) and the hotel there is great! We flew out of Bismarck on Alligent Air. It was my first time flying and it was AMAZING! I was a bit nervous, no where near what I thought I was going to be, but after take off I was relaxed and enjoyed the 3 hour flight. I loved it! As we approached Las Vegas, there was some strong winds, and a lot of turbulance and that was a bit stomache turning (especially for Tab... poor girl) but it was awesome. I loved being above the clouds, and the desert looks beautiful from 20,000 feet, as did the mountains in Utah. I would rate my first flying experience as a 10 out of 10. The Las Vegas air port was Crazy busy! I can't imagine what this place looks like on the weekend!

When we got the the Jockey Club, we checked in, but headed right out to the Strip. We wondered a little and ate at the restaurant my parents recommended "Earl of Sandwich" which was very yummy, I recommend it to anyone who cares. Tab and Derek headed to the Ministry concert at the House Of Blues and Kevin and I worked out and not I'm blogging... go figure on vacation.

Tonight we're hittin' the town. We're having a blast, although we already miss Aiden like crazy, but when we checked in with Grandpa, he seems to be doing okay. Thanks to Blake for watching Fuzzybutt while we are gone :)


well some bitch just came and wants to use the computer so... enough for now.

Oh, and the 65 degree weather is WONDERFUL, considering that it is only like 40 at home today :)

later!

Now I can like the song and not feel ill about it.

Dougs Martini Shirt

As you can tell by the expression on his face, Doug was very excited to be there with all of us.... sporting his new bargain Martini shirt.

Are you happy now Doug?!

Mission Skinny: Its my Birthday-so I'm cheating BIG time!

I weighed in on Monday (we were out of town until Sunday night) I lost another 5lbs last week! I know, thats almost unbelievable! I had to step off and back on the scale 3 times before I believed it! So now my total loss is about 25 pounds in 44 days.

Today was my birthday (well since its after midnight I guess yesterday was my birthday) and It was a blast. I ate everything and anything... including my delicious chocolate cake for breakfast. Kyle made it completely from scratch, and it was the best cake I've ever eaten! I figure cheating it ok since we've done so well for the past 46 days... its only one day, and its not going to make me gain back 25 lbs. Actually, I learned that eating whatever you want isn't good... I feel pretty gross, my stomach is not happy with me right now...blah.





We were in DL this past weekend see photos below.. it was fun!