POTD...we are putting on our walking shoes!

Robert and I have put on our walking shoes!!

Two days in a row now, we have gone to AHEC and walked a mile. We decided to start slow and move up a little more every other day. I am so pumped about it. I hope to keep it up and get to where i crave it-aint that what they say happens?? lol

Our goal is to lose 2 lbs a week for the next 6-8 weeks, to start. We hope to be down 15 lbs when we take off  for vacation.

Many prayers and encouraging words will be needed. Out of shape, heck yes i am! But i am sick of it. I want to quit breathing so hard, and be happy to exercise, sweat and push myself!

Here's to a better looking and feeling Manning couple! Go us!!

Oakley Foots Manning.....this little guy is so funny!

Oakley will be 8 weeks old tomorrow..he has been a part of our family only a week, but it seems like longer. He has already shown us his own personality. He loves, loves , loves our bedroom. The floor is cool, and he chills there a LOT!
Today was Memorial Day. We are so very thankful for the men and women of the armed forces who put their lives on the line for us each and every day.

SUMMER...this puts a big smile on my face..and i need it!

I am actually very ashamed to say this, but i have had such a negative attitude lately. i have been mad, had a short temper, and tired. All of these are so not me. I have recognized this in  myself, so i know others have noticed too..
I am taking a hold of my person, and thoughts and turning them around tonight! I am so blessed and thankful. None of that changed, but i have been so depressed. My weight is the reason, i know it is. I am so ashamed of myself, i am so out of shape, so out of wind, and so ready to do something about it!
I pray i follow thru with my plans...tomorrow i will start walking. I am going to start slow. something i do not norally do. I hope to walk a little more every day. I pray i follow thru. This is going to be what brings me back to the fun, happy person i use to be!
Lord, please push me out of bed tomorrow and put that pressure on my heart to get out and walk! Thank you and i love you!
ALSO...facebook, i am kicking you to the curb! Scrapbooking..here i come. i have put facebook ahead of my scrapbooking for a long time, and i think that is part of my stress. i need to scrapbook, i want to scrapbook, and i miss it terribly! 

picture a day... starting TODAY!

MUDBUGS...that is whats for lunch!
this is our first time to cook them, and we are excited.  Robert, Matt, Cody and Zac all pitched in and helped cook them, while Mollie and I worked on the inside stuff. It was so much fun to me to see everyone working together for this cookout.
This family means the world to me..i love them all so much
Matt and Mollie were in an accident around noon yesterday also. They were not hurt, but they took Mollie to the hospital to check her and the baby out. She is now 20 weeks pregnant ad we were concerned. Mollie did get a banged up head, and some briuses, but thank God that was all. Mom and baby checked out fine.
Thank you Jesus!