Losing Weight and Feeling Better!

I have been on a journey since about Nov. of last year to get myself feeling and looking better. I got in a rut after having the girls and just let my weight get out of control. Now 20 pounds lighter and lots of inches lost and I feel so good! I have been limiting what I eat at night so that I don't have a big meal before bed and drinking lots and lots of water. I have also been exercising like crazy. I first started in Feb. by doing Jillian Michael's 30 day shred and wow that is crazy! I am now on level 3 and can notice such a difference in my stamina as well as my body. I have just recently added in walking everyday and that feels amazing. I have started walking with my Dad in the mornings after I drop Gracie off at school and then sometimes even walking again with the girls when the weather is nice. I have stopped worrying about the scale as I got frustrated with plateaus and now I just worry about feeling good and knowing that I am in the process of creating a healthier me!

Been really slacking......

Ok so I got into blogging and then I got out of blogging and so now I am jumping back in. ;) I plan on talking about my beautiful family, exercise and my diving into the world of cooking. A broad arena of topics but it should make for some interesting reading.

First off....updated pics of my wonderful family!

The pics are Matt and I and then my pretty girls!

Crazy Busy!

I have been crazy busy and have just totally slacked on updating. For the past week I have had both girls sick. Gracie was first and had a nasty upper-respiratory infection and then poor Maya has been just terribly sick with the Flu! I, on the other hand, am seriously lacking in the sleep department. I go to bed way to late, wake-up multiple times and then get up pretty decent with the girls. I am hoping for a good night's sleep tonight and a nap tomorrow! :)Anyway enjoy some new pics!

Our 2008 Family Christmas Photo

I am just in love with our family photo this year! The girls did pretty well and cooperated to the extent that a 2 and 3 year old normally do. We went to Target Portrait Studios and I honestly just think that they are my favorite place to go. This was our third visit and they are just always so consistent at trying to get the girls to smile and they always just put in an extra effort! Matt and I have discussed adding to our family next year....possibly stating to try in late Fall/early Winter so that by the times the baby arrives Gracie will be starting Kindergarten and Maya will be around 4 so the Christmas card may have another little Jones in it in the next couple of years....our last of course! ;) Enjoy!

Ready for Santa!

The girls are anxiously awaiting Santa's visit and the Holiday wear is in full force! I am a nut for buying Holiday clothing and of course the girls have to have the bows that match. I am also now a sucker for these adorable crochet hats that I can attach bows to and luckily enough Maya is really into wearing hats right now. Here are a couple of shots of my cuties!

Getting Ready for Christmas....

I know I know I know..... I have been so terrible about updating lately especially with the quickly approaching holidays! I am so excited this year because I think the girls are at the perfect age to enjoy Christmas this year! They have really enjoyed decorating and helping me wrap gifts. Santa was not a hit though! Neither of the girls wanted anything to do with the Jolly Old Man so no cute picture this year!

My New Hair

I did it! I got 14 inches chopped off and I have to say that I love it. It is so nice having a style. I also got some nice blonde and red highlights. I feel like a new woman and with this along with my diet and exercise I just feel all around refreshed!