Let the Games Begin!

A few months ago, I wrote how my sister Abby, was doing this healthy/weight loss challenge and I was making some changes in my lifestyle as well.  (You can read about it here).  Well, another challenge, "Slimmer in 6" has started, and I am officially a participant.  The four members of my team are myself, Chad, my mom and sister Erin, and yes, we are "Team Supreme!" :)  The challenge just started on Saturday, and it runs for 6 weeks, but already I think we are feeling confident. 

Competitiveness is sadly one of my biggest traits, or trials, whatever you want to call it.  I like to chalk it up (and my fiestyness), to my red hair, and being a middle child.  But whatever the reason, believe me I will not go down without a fight.:)  I am in it to win it.

On that healthy post back in April, I wrote how just from changing a few things Chad had lost 6 pounds.  Well, when Chad weighed in for his starting weight on Saturday, he is now down 16!  I am so proud of him.  He says he has a long way to go, but I think he looks great already!  I have only lost 4, so I still have some to lose too.:(  That's okay. The woman who have done this program have lost an average of 10 pounds, so I think I can meet my goal.  As for now, wish me luck with those constant chocolate cravings...

Dance Dance Dance!

Saturday was Emmi's dance recital.  This is her first costume for the "Tiki Room" dance.

And this is her other costume for "Me and My Teddy."  (Sorry for the blurriness, I took it on my phone).  But doesn't she looks so beautiful? I think so.  Like always, I was so proud to be her mommy.

On stage during the dress rehearsal.  Yes, we had a little bow mishap, and she ended up being the only one not wearing it, which made me so angry with myself... why do these things always happen to me?

Her cute class in their studio t-shirts just before the recital started.

After the performance, we got a picture of her with her beautiful Aunt Kristin, who was one of her teachers.  And I am kicking myself for not getting one of her with her Grandma Hunsaker, the other teacher.  I guess next year.

The girls all got medals, and this cute ballerina figurine was given to her by Grandma Hunsaker and Aunt Kristin.  She loved it!

As you can guess, Jack was a handful during the recital and we were trying our best to keep him happy, but by the end he was so tired and ready for bed.  Grandpa Hunsaker was still able to get a smile though.

I know that Grandpa B and Jack's heads are cut off, but I just love everybody else in this pic.  So sorry, B.:)  My Mom, Dad, and brother Jared surprised Emmi and came down for the show, and brought her these beautiful flowers. She wouldn't stop beaming on stage when they waved at her.  This was the first time Keaton and Sam went to one of her recitals, because I had to leave them at home last year.  They got a kick out of Emmi on stage, and were full of giggles seeing her dance.

When we got home, I had to get a pic of me and Emmi before she got out of her cute dress.  I feel so blessed to have this little girl. 

Here is her "Tiki Room" dance. Enjoy!