Sunday, January 26, 2020

Joyous January

I'm blessed to work with these amazing women at church.
(Ame, Kim, Brande, Kimber)
 Grandma & Grandpa take college kids to eat.
Justin selfies
 3 guys and our dog...
 LOVE this picture of the plan of salvation
 My cute ministering young woman Livi!
Melissa taught me how to knit dish cloths,
here's my first one!
Love our temple trips together!
 Nick's new smaller outfit:)

Wednesday, January 22, 2020

50 pounds gone!

My amazing 17 year old son lost 50 pounds and 7 inches off his waist in 90 days! Nick's commitment to taking care of his body, eating protein & veggies while keeping his carbs & fats separated, and not eating flour & sugar has been outstanding! Nick now enjoys salads (especially from Zaxbys and Your Pie), meats without buns/bread, lots of THM yummy recipes, treats made with natural sweeteners (especially peanut butter balls), gum, and diet drinks once in awhile. 

Nick's a man of few words, but here are some of his thoughts throughout his 3 month journey:
Non-scale victories: "more confident, overcome soda/sugar addiction, not spending so much on food, eating smaller portions, learning to cook more things, healthier treats/snacks, food/eating management"
Thoughts about progress so far: "pretty happy, worried about upcoming holidays with tempting sugary treats" (Nick rocked it through Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Years and everything in-between - he's now an expert at eating well during the holidays!), "Wow, Great, I got a snazzy suit, I think I did swell"

 Losing this much weight/inches during 3 months is not typical, but for a determined teenage boy it is, and it works! If you're interested in losing weight long term and want nutritious, real meals, and freedom from food, contact me anytime and come "Leap Free with Le".



Thursday, January 16, 2020

She's back!

Sarah is back from her 18 month mission in Brazil - what an
incredible accomplishment!  We have one happy Brandon:)

Friday, January 3, 2020

Rain Running

How I love my running buddy, life coach, and dear friend Tiff!
Our run started off dry and then GA downpour came, but warm
rain in January makes for great runs and awesome memories.

Thursday, January 2, 2020

2020

Here's to the human experience...the good,
the bad, and everything in-between. Yea for 2020 Y'all~
Temple Trip for these 3 amazing guys!
Sure will miss these cute college kids

Tuesday, December 31, 2019

Banning Mills

Zip-lining into a new decade - soooo fun!

Monday, December 30, 2019

Christmas Break

 College boys are home!  
Star Wars and church Christmas party
 All together at church, college boys shooting, Gardner's party
 Bowling and Zaxbys while Dad worked with an elf.
 Christmas night celebration - beautiful weather and everyone together!
Kristen came - more fun and lots of sun.

Monday, December 16, 2019

Festival of the Nativity

It's been a pleasure to direct the https://www.festivalofthenativity.org/ for the past 4/5 years.  As I pass the reigns over to a new amazing director, I have no doubt that the Festival of the Nativity will continue to be a Christmas tradition that will touch the lives of countless in our community.  
awesome neighbors, friends, and my cute boys
finishing up the 7th annual Nativity

My sweet boys have sacrificed so much to help me do this.  Jeff takes his vacation this week every year, moves things, runs errands, cooks for everyone, and anything else I need.  Nick & Justin help so much too ~ love my cute boys and their support.
We love attending the Christ Our Shepherd Moravian Love Feast on Sunday morning.  So grateful for our friends there and the beautiful music and program they share (left).  A few groups that performed at the Nativity (right) - love the musical talents performed from awesome people in the community.
Cute boys and chorus friends singing - check out link below.

Thursday, December 12, 2019

December Fun

Reba is one of my favorite women!  Nick & Justin caroling and dance fun:)
Jeff knows how to smoke the best meat, these ribs fell off the bones.
Such a fun night with the Gardners - Hunter & crew were awesome!
College Kiddos enjoying lights in SLC.
Kurt rocked it on his senior project and totally looks like a pilot!
I adore these amazing women I'm blessed to work with - so thankful.
Nick & Justin chorus concert and some favorite gifts from friends

Friday, November 29, 2019

Thanksgiving

So thankful for countless things!  
We were all over the U.S. for Thanksgiving day this year.
LeAnn, Nick & Justin had yummy briscuit & ribs with Trustys.  Jeff worked and thanks to SWA had turkey dinner with veggies.  Kurt & Chase ate and played with Grandpa & Grandma Dalby.  Brandon enjoyed Daren's smoked turkey with the Austin family.  Love our family and friends and the blessing they are to us~