Hi All!

Okay...I know it's been a loooooooooooong time but I can't believe how busy life has been. After our trip to Europe last summer our oldest son got married, I had hip surgery, 2 trips to Washington, 2 trips to Atlantic City (all work related), Junior prom to photograph, Thanksgiving, Christmas and a 7 day western carribean cruise!!! Whewww....I'm sure I forgot some things, but you get the idea. Things are going pretty well. I have been pretty much stuck at 152 lbs since March of last year and I think my body just doesn't want to give that last 25 lbs. I'm coming to peace with it. On the cruise I wore a bathing suit for the first time in I don't know how many years....I even went to the beach and let my husband take a picture of me in it. I didn't look half bad. We had a wonderful time. We went on a Disney Cruise over new years and it was the best vacation ever. Things are quieting down now at last. I've actually unpacked my suitcases and put them in the closet. Hopefully no traveling for a while. I have put my resume out there and hoping to get a steady paying job opportunity sometime soon. I love my photography but it has been become seasonal and I'm really doing mainly event work now, so I'd like a steady income. Cris wants to retire in 10 years and I'd like to get some money saved for that time also. So we can enjoy it. I do miss everyone and hope to get one here a little more often. I wish you all a very Happy New Year. Love, Debra 247/240/152/who knows if I'll ever see 125 :0

Welcome back, Debra!! We've missed seeing you!! Sounds like you've had a full plate of activities!! How wonderful for you. I think most of us are realizing that our bodies don't really want to give up any more weight~ at least mine doesn't seem to want to. Also, dealing with gaining- losing about 5 lbs, and trying to get pregnant. Have a wonderful new year and don't be a stranger!! Hugs, Kerri

WOW what a year you make me tired reading about it! IT was great gabbin the yesterday and im glad to hear all is going well and how happy you sound! HUGS!!!