Friday, August 29, 2014

summer in a nutshell


February 2014 vs. July 2014
Down 65 pounds! Not going to lie, I'm so over this diet. I'm ready for it to be over, like yesterday. One of the main reasons I started this diet was to gain some confidence back. But I've noticed that while my confidence has increased my focus to stay on this diet has not.
 
 
On top of trying to stay focused on program we had a very busy summer. I went to camp, which was one  of the biggest highlights of my summer. I took 9 youth group members from my church to Camp Kirkwood in Wilmington, OH to join about 20 other people from another Presbyterian Church and we spent a week together, enjoying the outdoors (I know right, totally not me), Bible studies, music, and just generally having a wonderful time. Even though this was only my second summer, It's already something that is very important to me and something I look forward to as being a summer staple.
 
It's amazing how close you get to a group of people in just one week.

 
 We also put our house on the market this summer. The amazing man I married painted, installed new lighting and a new ceiling while I was a camp and I came home to a beautiful (neutral) home.
 
Check out all of Hubby's hard work.
 
We are totally ready to move and can't wait to start the next chapter in our life.
 
 
Other Things We Did This Summer:
1. Took Ezra to see his first Fireworks (Coney Island for he 4th of July)
2. Ezra rode his first carnival ride. (River Days in New Richmond)
3. Took Ezra to his first County Fair. (Clermont County)
4. Ditched diapers!!!
5. Multiple trips to the zoo.
6. Kept a spotless house for the entire month of August (super accomplishment).
7. Welcomed home some dear dear friends who moved back from Baltimore.
8. Went to Indianapolis for a visit that was long overdue.
9. Got a decent tan (also long overdue and a big accomplishment for me).
10. Tried to foster a love for Hanover College in my son. HC class of 2032!
 
 
Till next time.
sarah