My nephew Daniel is graduating from Marine boot camp today. It is hard to believe it has been three months, but today is the day. My family has made the trip to South Carolina to be there for the big event. Daniel has wrote about how he has really found his niche in life. He has really excelled in the environment. I wish him all the best. Stay safe. We love you.
After the first week on the South Beach diet the results are in! James went from 223 to 213. That's a 10 pound loss in just 1 week! Yea!! Steve went from 211 to 204. That's a 7 pound loss in just one week! I'm very happy with the results. I feel better. I have more energy. We have also started walking 1 1/2 miles a day. This is not much, but for two people whose main activity was changing channels, it's a good start. I really like the food on this new eating plan. 98% of the recipes are ones I would have over and over (the other 2%; not so much!). We are going to keep it up, this is more of a new way of eating than a diet. We will be changing our habits from now on. 
On September 10, my parents cat Pretty Boy Hannibal, passed away. They loved him very much and he will be sorely missed. James and I send our condolences. My uncle Tito wrote this poem for him:
Today we started the South Beach Diet. I am 211 pounds (I was 216 at the highest. I started watching what I ate and lost 5 pounds already) and James is 223. I am very uncomfortable; my clothes do not fit and I can't take the heat anymore. According to the diet site my ideal weight is between 120-160. Yeah right! I'll be happy to get down to 170. I posted a picture of us so you can see were we are starting. (Also so you can see my shiny head!) The first day was pretty good. I was never hungry, but my body was not sure of what was going on! I was light-headed all day. I just assumed it was from the sugar leaving my blood stream. We are going to follow the Phase 1 plan in the book for 2 weeks then we'll see were we are. Wish us luck!!
Two of my most favoritest people are celebrating their 25th wedding anniversary. On August 11, 2007, my Uncle Gordon and Aunt Laura hosted a great party for the occasion. James and I were lucky enough to attend. Thanks to my sister Dee and my brother-in law Joe, James and I were able to rent a car and make the drive. We stayed with Dee and my aunt and uncle for the trip. The party was Hawaiian themed and everyone dressed for the occasion. 
Pictures with Laura and her family. The first is Laura and her son Tim. The second is Laura decorating the beautiful cake. Next is Tim, his dad Rich and my brother-in law Joe preparing the green beans. They were so good, they flew off the table! Melissa is Laura's daughter, she and my niece Lauren are cutting up fruit for the salad. Nice job girls! 
Chyrisa holding the boys. Chyrisa's son Bobbie and his friend Daniel getting the monkey ready for the greeting job. It was great getting to know Bobbie and his friend they are great boys and were fun to be around. The first bottom picture is Gordon's son Garrick, Chyrisa, Kimo's son Junior and my cousin Willy. The last picture is some of the kids trying there hand at native costumes! 
My favorite picture of the day. Well almost, I'm not sure what happened to my smile! What is that look on my face? James is not smiling either. Maybe we were caught off guard. Oh well. I'm going to try to name everyone. L to R: Garrick, Laura, Miriam, Brent, Gordon, Kevin, James, Chyrisa, Brown Dog, Corn Dog, Tarra, Bobbie, Tim, Charlie, Steve (smile dam it!), Daniel, Lauren, Dee, Melissa. Yea! I did it!
