So many updates, so little time!

First things first:  Shoes update.  After a week of taking walks in my new Skechers Shape Ups (with strategically placed sports tape to protect against stupid seam placement), my measurements results are these:

• Lower Abs:  -.75
• Waist:  -.25
• Hips:  no change
• Thighs:  -.50
• Knees:  -.50
• Upper arms:  -.50

So…not too bad for the first week.  I will keep going.

In other news, my loofah sponge plants have finally made an appearance:

The weather has turned nice and hot and Kira loves to play outside.  I got her a new little swimming pool and swimming suit and set it out in her deck playland.  She spent lots of time playing in and out and with the water.  Give a toddler 2 inches of water and it’s fun for hours!