Happy New Year to 2011!

It's been a while since I have blogged and I hope I will get better in 2011. I started a journey back in May 2010 to change my life....1 pound at a time. I worked the mental, physical and diet all in one big swoop. I am not quite to my goal but the light at the end of the tunnel is no longer a distant glimmer but a bright light! Here's my family Christmas 2009.Here's my family now for Christmas 2010, 108lbs gone. Boy has life changed. I have energy....I have confidence...I have self esteem....I am thankful for every day and every breath I take. I am so very happy...I could say the happiest I have been in a very long time. Thank God for giving me my A-HA moment.


Here's to 2011 and Goals to achieve....
Debra

Great First Day

It was a great first day for both Andrew and Hannah. Andrew's teacher sent home a note that he plunged right in and made friends. The boxes were not checked said Missed You and had seperation anxiety. That's good that he was happy and felt safe at school but I sure wish he missed me a litte wink wink.

Lots of Love All

Deb

Back to School

Back to School for Hannah and the fist day for Andrew. We decided they would ride the bus...this was a very good decision. We woke up at 6am and ate a healthy breakfast; got dressed and ready for the 7am school bus time. We all walked to the bus stop after of course our photo ops (as I know I would not hear the last of it if I did not have pictures). Andrew was the last child on the bus and he gave the bus driver his name turned to me and said "Bye Mom", sat down behind the driver and the bus took off to school.

Here's the pictures:

Love to all,

Deb

TDY to Andrews

I am currently TDY to Andrews AFB, and could not resist being able to go spend a couple of hours with my Grandma after my class ended. My two collegues/friends drove to Beltsville and picked up my Grandma and went to Dinner at the Olive Garden.
Hope you have a good time singing at Carnegie Hall, seeing Guys and Dolls, and spending time with your friends. I know you will have a good time.
Thank you Grandma for making time in your busy schedule to spend some time with me and my friends. WE had a great time.
Love you
Deb, Joni and Amy

Happy Birthday to Hannah Grace O'Brien

It's been 8 years since I gave birth to my lovely young lady Hannah Grace. She is such a sweet little one in this picture. It is one of my favorites. It feels like yesterday that I had her and loved to dress her up and show her off. We like to dress her in her outfits and take pictures of her for the friends and family that gave her the outfits. She had a great day today. We made cupcakes to take to school and we had her favorite thing "Greenbean Casserole" for dinner.

Here's a picture of now....8 years old.....even though she tries to act like she is 20!!! Here she is acting really sweet with her brother. Now all they do is fight about everything. Here's a picture of Andrew with his cast on. As most are aware, Andrew fell down the stairs while we were on vacation. He broke his radius bone in his foream. He chose an orange cast. Orange is his favorite color. He only has to wear it for 2 to 3 weeks. He's a real trooper. I leave on Sunday for a 5 day TDY. We're going to Eglin AFB, FL. Hannah joined soccer and her first game is the Saturday after I get back. I will try and post pictures after the game.

Lots of love to all!

Deb

In Valdosta

We have been in Valdosta for a week and received a nice Welcome from my new store. We left Robins the day after Thankgiving after a busy morning at the store. Arrived in Valdosta around 4:30 and checked into our hotel. I worked the entire weekend at the store and took Monday off. So, how's it feel to be the one in charge. I have to say that I am very happy. I haven't been able to stop smiling. I have received numerous compliments from the associates in the store even from some of the ones that I was told I would have some issues with. I am happy and love the new challenge of running my own store with my own team.
After 9 days of being here, we discovered that our Wii was stolen from our hotel room. Really sucks that somone could be so mean as to steal from our family especially this time of year. I have to say that I am very surprised because the staff has been so nice and helpful. But on a brighter note, God is good. My insurance company will reimburse me for the loss minus my $100 deductible, and one of my new co-workers had recently put one on layaway for a friend who decided they did not want it. She was going to cancel the layaway today until I told them what happened so she offered me the one that she had on layaway. We have filed a police report and USAA is taking care of the claim.
I will update you all soon as I have time and will download pictures as soon as I can.
Lots of love to all,
Debra

Halloween and Valdosta Bound

Well, I am sure everyone knows now....I was promoted to Main Store Manager at the small BX in Valdosta, Georgia, Moody AFB. I am excited for the opportunity and look forward to making this change for our family.

Halloween was fun. Hannah dressed up like a cheetah and Andrew was Spiderman. They had a bunch of fun with our friends, Elaine, Ron, Pam, Ken, Amy, Brian, Autumn and Jake. Here's a picture of the kids.

I know this is a short post but Hannah, Andrew and I had a cold we cannot shake. We are all driving Matt crazy with our coughing.

We are being packed up on 20-21 November and are Valdosta bound on the 28th.

Have a good week.

Lots of Love

Deb