Strong Museum of Playing

We went to the Strong National Museum of Play today where Lily visited Sesame Street, shopped for her own groceries, saw Curious George, went back in time to the 1800's AND got to see Sandy and Caitlyn Whatman! (Click on the slideshow to view all the pics individually!)

Crazy Days...

Photoshop Fun...

I was inspired by my friend Thomas to do a little photoshopping this afternoon.  Lily helped with her choice of clothing this afternoon...a winter hat, a thermal top, and a tutu.

It's been a WHOLE YEAR!

 

I can't believe a whole year has passed since the surgery!  I'm amazed with the results so far and still have a little more to go.  I met with the doctor last week and he was really pleased.  He told me that their expectations for me was in the range of 240-250.  As of today, I'm at 212--down 190 pounds in one year.  I told him I wanted to lose another 25 pounds or so and he said great...but reminded me that I had reset my "set point" and that 25 might be a lofty goal.  We'll see.  Things may be slow, but I'm still losing...little bits at a time.  I'm back to my high school weight, so I'm happy where I'm at. I'm also looking at getting a tummy tuck in the spring...I talked to the doctor about it and he said it was fine and gave me the name of the doctor he preferred that I use, as other patients have had a lot of success.  The lower part of my stomach is really the only bad problem area--I'd like my arms and my butt to be in better shape, but so does 1/2 the population of the planet.  I've got four more weeks with the trainer.  I've lost an additional 8 pounds working with him--I'd like to get another 4 or 5 pounds at least out of that.  My arms and chest are starting to get a little bigger, and he thinks the weight loss will slow way down as the muscle is more dense.  We'll see.  As much as I'm sweating...I can't imagine it slowing down much more than it already is.  All in all, though...this was a great decision...one I wish I'd made 10 years ago.  I feel about as normal as I possibly can...personality and brain damage aside...and I feel like having all the fun I should have been having the last 20 years in my fat suit.  It's going to be work to maintain, but I feel like it's something I can do now...now that I'm a whole year through the hard part!

The Lily Show...

Just after this picture was taken, Lily was lying on the ground screaming at the top of her lungs, but she looks really sweet in the picture!

Lily loves her new blocks!

She stacks them up, then pushes them down!

We went to Billy and Kathy's tonight and Lily loved the sliding board!

Lily also likes climbing up and down...

Visit with Paula and Grace

 

Paula and Grace

Grace in the Bumbo

Grace, pensive.

Lily and Grace

Lily in Grace's Car Seat

Liz and Grace

Lily and I

Sports Illustrated Kid of the Year

A friend of ours' son is in the running for Sports Illustrated Kid of the Year. In order to win, he needs your vote! Please click here to vote now...his name is Derek Andrews!

A new video...

In the Bath...

A Walk in the Park...

We went for our nightly walk in downtown Williamsville tonight, including a trip through Glen Falls Park. Lily liked climbing up and down the hills (well, falling mostly) while Liz sweated nervously about Lily getting to close to the edge of the river. It was a nice change of scene and we ended up walking a couple of miles!