Weigh-In(s) - Getting Caught Up

Hey y'all, I can hardly believe summer is over and we're already in the middle of September. We have been extremely busy these past few months.  Summer was especially busy.  We had difficulty trying to cram everything in those three short months. (Actually, A's school didn't let out until June 10th, and he had to go back on Monday, August 22nd, so my "poor" child didn't even get the usual 3 months. Believe me, I heard about it for the entire summer!)

One exciting thing I did this summer is go swimming for the first time in years. I had the chance to go swimming, and I actually went....not once, but twice this summer. (Like I said it was exciting for me, but probably traumatizing for the onlookers!) My niece happens to live in a community with a pool and water park. She invited us out for a day of fun in the sun (and water) in July. I was a little nervous about wearing a swimsuit in public. My arms, while still a little flabby, don't hold a candle to my legs! My legs are like scary white. They haven't seen daylight in years!

Oh, I tried to make myself more visually appealing to all the sun lovers out there, but I failed rather miserably in my quest to become a bronze goddess. I tried Jergen's Natural Glow in medium, and it actually worked. My legs were a little splotchy, but I did get a good base tan. However, I was getting pretty dark so after about two weeks of daily use I stopped using it. The next thing you know, my "tan" was actually peeling off in strange places. Needless to say, I haven't used this product again.

A friend of mine recommended another friend who does airbrush tanning. I have contacted her, but haven't been able to get in for an appointment. I had an appointment scheduled, but suddenly developed a mysterious dark, red, itchy rash/hives so I cancelled my appointment. I figured she would be frightened of the strange alabaster creature covered in hives standing before her.

One thing I did find out during the trip to my niece's is the fact bees apparently love me! I was sprawled out in a lounge chair by the pool soaking up some rays, when suddenly my niece let out a shriek. She said, (in a rather high pitched tone) "Debbie, be still. Don't move."

When I asked her why, she replied with a look of concern on her face, "There's a bee right under your arm." Did I mention I was on my stomach propped up with my arms which were bent at a 90° angle? She apparently had a bird's eye view of my underarm area, and had a front row seat to the show. This bee apparently loved the smell of my coconut tanning oil, with SPF 30....or perhaps that particular bee was attracted to the smell of my Secret deodorant with the baby powder scent. Either way, he was enjoying himself in the dark recesses of my armpit while I struggled to lie still. Eventually the bee moved on to a more desirable location which was a relief to both of us.....me and the bee. I hated to have him killed and I'm sure he would have hated to sting me since it would mean his demise.

Mallory and I took a quick dip in the pool to cool off while I tried to wash off some of my suntan lotion in the pool. Hey, I figured suntan lotion in a public pool was the least of the concerns in a pool filled with kids. After all, the water did seem a little warm to me that day!

Anyway, after emerging from the pool, we relocated to lounge chairs.  A few minutes later Mallory hopped up. She didn't have to say a word, but I could tell by the look on her face, I attracted another bee.  Eventually Mallory's husband, Alex, took care of the situation for us.  Let's just say that little bee is now swimming with the fishes.

In early August my family and I had the opportunity to go to Houston for a few days. We stayed at a Hilton Hotel in Nassau Bay.  Another couple and their son joined us.  We had a great time.  Saturday we went to Kemah, TX. 

I know you're probably sitting there thinking, Kemah????  Yeah, I had never heard of it either.  Anyway, there's a little town called Kemah which happened to be about 10 minutes from our hotel.  This town sits right on the water, and it's like a little Coney Island.  (Not that I've ever been to Coney Island, but it's what I imagine Coney Island to be like anyway!)  Kemah has a boardwalk with amusement rides, concession stands, games, restaurants, and hotels.  There was live music and we watched in amazement as some guy actually juggled with fire on Saturday night.  What's not to love?? (Other than the fact it was like 100°!) 

We also had the unique opportunity to feed and "pet" live stingrays!!  The kids loved it!  Who knew they could be so soft??  (The stingrays....not the kids, although the kids are soft compared to most adults I'm sure!!!)

I will post more about our trip and post some recent pictures, too, in the next few days.

Here's the results of my last weigh-ins:

08/01/11 (1.50) 172.00
08/08/11 (0.00) 172.00
08/15/11 (1.00) 171.00
08/22/11 (2.00) 169.00
08/29/11 (1.25) 167.75
09/05/11 ---------(out of town)
09/12/11 (0.50) 167.25

Wow!!  I can't believe it's been such a long time since I've updated my blog.  I am going to try my best to post more frequently!!

Thank you all for being patient with me, sticking with me and reading my ramblings!!

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Until tomorrow....have a wonderful today!!!