Mondays aren't usually so much fun- but I think b/c my weekend was so great, I'm in a fabu mood today! I'm all pumped and energized!

3 of my favorite people have birthdays in May- Debbie, Jeff and Andy. They all hit one after another- Debbie's was last Thursday, Jeff's on Friday and Andy's Saturday. Debbie's was special this year b/c it's her 60th (and she looks like she's still in her late 40s/early 50s). My dad planned a surprise b-day for her. My brother and his fiancee, Lynn, came into town and a few of my parent's friends all gathered at a really nice restaurant for dinner. We had such a great time! I haven't laughed that much in awhile, of course, it doesn't hurt that the wine was flowing!

Yesterday, we went to lunch with the fam before Joseph and Lynne had to head out. Then, Jeff and I ran some errands (including getting his birthday present, yes, I'm a slacker). All in all, it was a great day and fantastic weekend!

I'm almost tentative to write about it, but I'm starting my diet again. I've got to look better than this for Joseph's wedding in October. I can't believe I've let 2 months go by without doing anything. I mean, yes, I've taken some karate classes, but nothing regular. I'm beginning to think that walking really is my best mode of exercise. Not that I don't want to do the karate, but it's really hard for me being at this weight. I can't even do a simple toe stretch! Ugh. So disappointed in myself. BUT- gotta persevere and move forward! Thus, I start again!

Motivate! Motivate! Motivate!