Happy 4th and an update

So here they are..... the long awaited photos of our adventures during the 4th of July weekend.  I should tell you - the camera is broken again, so we are once again resorting to photos from my ugh camera and cell phone. 

We usually spend the 4th of July watching fireworks from my cousin's house.  It is the perfect location to watch fireworks.  It is just far enough away that the fireworks don't seem too intimidating or loud, but close enough that they still draw you in.  We have a great picnic with friends and family and the twins have plenty to entertain them.

 Grandma with Alexander

 Chasing bubbles....

 The 5 of us.... One momma loving life.

Now onto updates in the weight gain / loss section.  Let's start with me and weight loss.  Since outing myself in THIS post, I've been a Weight Watcher's member. (posted HERE)  I'm officially "down" 10lbs, but I think it might be more like 13 or 15.  Here's a few of photos taken today. (I know.... fluorescent lights do nothing for my figure)

 You know... most people take these pictures because they think they are hot. 

 Front view - definitely not my best. Oh well....

Notice I didn't make those pictures any bigger. 
Please don't mind the toothpaste crud on my mirror.  For more of this, you can check out my post HERE.

Here are a few of my favorite recipes to keep me on track:
Breakfast - 1/2 cup egg white beaters fried, 2% American cheese, and a light English muffin. (You really can trick yourself into thinking it is real)
Lunch / dinner - pita, pizza sauce, mushrooms, and low fat cheese. 
My newest, most favorite desert ever.  - take the caps off a quart of strawberries.  Freeze the strawberries.  Put them in the blender, a scoop of fat free cool whip, and add a little milk - and voila' - a milkshake that tastes AWESOME!

Alexander's weight.  Believe this or not - he's gaining too fast.  He is suddenly really floppy, so I think it is a combination of 2 things.  I think the depakote is probably making him a little lethargic.  But, I also think his weight gain is faster than his muscle gain. He gained 6 oz in 16 days.  Previously, it took him 3 months or more to gain 6 oz.  Yes - it rocks that he gained 6 oz, but.... really it doesn't.  His muscle tone can't handle that much weight that fast.  The "problem" is his huge appetite on the depakote.  On the 4th of July, he ate 3 oz at breakfast, 3 oz at lunch, and 3 oz at dinner.  Then he ate a small piece of chocolate cake! We love it, but we are calling the neurologist tomorrow to probably try a new seizure med.  We will keep you updated.

I swear - he is thinking, "It wasn't me! I did not eat that entire cake!"