The Barnes Family

I have not said a lot about this because I try to not engage in this on Facebook. However I do want to share this interesting article. It might surprise you that I am actually a very conservative person but yes this is my view on this subject... but for all of you boycotting Target you might need to add a few to the list... I do not agree fully with the way that Target handled this issue but I also don't agree with the way a majority of the people are handling it. I believe we are supposed to stand up for what we believe in. We know that we live in a sin filled world and people are not perfect, I am not perfect. Aaron Wilson wrote, "Boycotting as it turns out, is just too easy. Christians are not called to avoid the culture out of disgust, but rather to engage it in wisdom, love, and truth." His article talks about why boycotting is not the best answer for this situation. Other companies will likely follow Target with policies similar, are we going to boycott all ...

I am here to update you on week 7. I'll keep it short because, well I'm sad to say not much has changed at all. Week 6 the scale stayed exactly the same, which is not what I wanted at all but hey it happens. I could give you excuse after excuse but really I don't think I am trying hard enough. I know that this is just a little rough patch and that I will get through it. I just have to kick it up a little! I did start back working out which has been great. I love being back in the gym at 6:30 in the morning and I am focusing this week on getting back to eating better. I will say that even though I haven't had big victories on the scale I have had big victories in clothing and in just people noticing a difference which has meant a lot to me. Thank you for your encouragement! It really does mean a lot to me. I WILL reach my goal! March 7th Week One: 185.4 March 15th Week Two: 178.6 March 30th Week Three: 172.6 Total so far is 12.8 lbs lost April 3rd Week Four: 17...

I had a win this morning and it was kind of a big win for me. So for just a minute I am going to brag. Go with it, I'm a little excited... mom if you're reading this I think you would be proud- they were in line on time! 5:40am: Quick Shower/wash face/ etc. 6am: Greeted a little to early by a sweet smiley curly headed face looking for Jax Quick Cuddle TV turned on Hair Dried Got myself dressed Two lunches packed up Two snacks packed My lunch packed Heated my scrambled eggs up Heated kids breakfast up Got bags by the door Grabbed Wyatt's clothes for Picture day out of dryer! 6:45am: little boy greeting me with a confused look because its mommy and not daddy getting him his breakfast ready. Wyatt gets dressed Let’s Dog out Feeds Dog Dress McKinley Fix Hair Fuss a little about shoes and ruffle dress socks but mommy wins that one 7:15am: Load up in the car buckle and head to school!!!! Got some gas and was literally walk...

I still can not believe that my sweet little (sometimes sassy) McKinley is 5 today!!! It seems like yesterday I was in the hospital holding her. I love this girl more than words can say. McKinley @ FIVE sweet & sassy all rolled into one love /hate with your ballet and tap class sing & dance all the time the best imagination love to play "teacher" you love to play with barbies & princesses forget the one piece- two pieces are your favorite a true girlie girl from makeup to jewelry love tangled right now you like to hide my eyes when the princesses kiss in the movies you're favorite song is "God's Not Dead" & "Soul on Fire" love anything Disney you love your friends but also like to keep to yourself still love your two pink bunnies

So I missed my 4 week update... but I did check in before I left and I was happy to report that I had reached my first goal and finally lost 15 pounds! I'm sad to say that I have nothing new to report today, but on the flip side... I'm looking at this as a small win. Disney Cruise+ 8 days of being out of town + Yummy food + not working out, normally equals me being very unhappy on the scales when I return home. This time however I remained the exact same. So I calling that a victory. It's okay to enjoy a little piece of dessert here and there as long as I don't over do it. It was very hard though not having a scale on the boat. So I saved my new skinny white jeans (in a size smaller I might add) for the last night on the ship and when the fit.... I felt like I did okay! So maybe that's a good trick! Now that I'm back its time to get back to it! Tomorrow I start working out again, I have a feeling 6:30 is going to come way to early! Still dealing with reflu...

The first small goal I set for myself was 15 lbs before the cruise. This morning I step on the scale and what do you know....  170.5  I kid you not I officially met it the day we are leaving for the cruise! Im excited! Sorry for short post just wanted to get it out before we head out.