First off let me tell you about some exciting news I got on Wednesday. I knew that Extreme Makeover was planning to be in North Florida, but the family who would be blessed by their presence had not been announced. Well, Wednesday morning they announced who the family was and it is someone I know-from a distance. Coach Pewitt was and has been the coach at the high school I graduated from for years. She also organized and directs a volleyball league in the area and several summer volleyball camps, which I can say I attended back in the day. On top of this exciting announcement for people in the area, the filming crew and stars were at the high school yesterday where they "surprised" coach with the news. This is what I was excited about. I would have been SO excited to be a student in a small high school and be surprised by seeing Ty Pennington walking in the halls...man oh man.
Since my little brother is a Sophomore at that school I figured I could live vicariously through him, yes? Well, no. He was not at all excited about the filming or the stars. He actually seemed disgusted about the hussle and bussel that was happening all around him. I can only imagine that girls want to hug/take picture with/get autographs from Ty...boys, not so much. I guess that is understandable...
I know people are already worried about what will happen after the house is built and life returns back to normal for this family and the surrounding area. Hopefully the family is able to afford the larger electricity bill that a much bigger house and new appliances will bring, along with the increase in property taxes. Regardless, this is such a huge blessing and will definitely change their lives!
Second, lets talk about WW. If you recall I started the online WW program last week officially on Thursday, so today was weigh in day! I realize that maybe I was too excited about getting on a scale today, but I just knew I was going to see results AND I did! I am down 2.8lbs since last Thursday morning. I'll take that...week after week, yes please! Can you picture me doing a happy dance in my Old Navy jingle jammies in my bathroom this morning? don't judge...it happened! {insert enthusiastic high five here} Here is to a successful second week and healthy lifestyle changes!
Last but not least, we are having company over for dinner and games tonight. I am really excited to see Tina and her new husband Kyle. I am sure there will be lots of talking about the details of their wedding and honeymoon adventures. It is such a blessing to have other newlywed friends close by!
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| Tina, me and MOH Keri at my Indiana Bridal Shower :) |
We have so fun plans this weekend that we are looking forward to also. On Saturday we are watching our younger nieces so my SIL can take Emma to her gymnastics meet. I love these girls, and am really looking forward to spending time with them. If there is snow on the ground; which there should be, we are going to a sledding party Saturday afternoon too. It should be loads of fun and I have a feeling we will have a fun update with pictures on Monday!
