Ahhhh its Saturday! (Posted by Angie)

Hi my lovely family:

What a beautiful message Ham. Your words really touched me. Thank you.

I would like to seen the Lanterns too Birgie.... I will have to make a point of that.

My Friday weigh in was 11lbs now, however.... I did slip on my Friday night and ate a fudgsicle and a couple of cookies. Today is better though and I will try to keep myself busy to avoid the sendentary habit after a long work week. I have managed to avoid sugar for two weeks including wine (except for the aforemenioned last night). It really isn't as hard as I thought it would be whenever I have deliberated on it before. You all know that I have accomplished this before but it was so long ago and before Jenny that I wasn't sure that I could be this determined again. I find this change in mindset somewhat startling actually. I didn't realize that I had been working it up in my mind for a really long time until the moment actually arrived to simply "Just Do It" as Ham says. It's like standing on a high diving board and getting the courage to just jump in the cold water. Once you realize you can't go back and the only way is to jump... the moment arrives when you propel yourself and fall to the shock of frigid wetness. Startling... but certainly a great moment.

It's an Angie kind of day with the warm rain and dim light. I know it sounds weird to some .... but this is the best kind of Saturday for me equal to a Snow storm day. It must be because I am "the blizzard baby" haha. I wish it was nicer for you Ham and the guys. I'm sure you will have fun in spite of it all though :)

Thanks Mom for your supreme Mommyness. We are so lucky to have such a wonderful Mother as you!

I'm off now but will see you soon!

Love and Stuff
Angie