WI Friday!!!

I lost 2.5 for a total of 29.5!!!!!!!!!!!!!
My goal is 30 before my birthday completely attainable!! :)
I'm going down to visit Schmoop this weekend, pack him up to bring him home! Once he's up here, we are planning on walking every night together so that will help things alot!
We are also going to the circus tomorrow so I will definitely be posting more pictures this weekend :)
By all, thanks for your support here!

WI last week

I lost 5 woo hoo!!! I can't wait till it stops fluctuating sooo much. Its driving me mad, but I think it has to do with stress, hormones, etc. Schmoop and I both got new jobs (!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!) last Tuesday. Which means that Schmoop is getting sprung from the land far far away and is moving in about 5 minutes from me!!! I'm so excited my life feels like everything is coming together, everything I've ever hoped and prayed for is coming true. Its hard for me to be anything but grateful right now, which is a good problem to have!
It has been a bit stressful though, I'm not completely moved yet and now Schmoop is in the middle of moving. We both quit our jobs and are getting new ones. We are starting to look for a house and looking seriously towards marriage. Its like every life change that could be is happening, so weird. It seems like there were so many times that I just prayed that something would happen. I was soo unsure of what was coming in the future that I just wanted it to happen to get it over with. Its amazing to see how God's plan is coming together though, just teaches me that I just need to trust in Him more that He will lead me and guide me in His perfect way. Sometimes I look back and wish that Jason and I would have gotten together right when he started at Cendant but we both had serious things to work through, and those things have made us who we are today. I can't wait to see whats in the future.

Shasta's wedding

So schmoop and I went to Shasta and Ben's wedding this weekend, so amazing..


Shasta and her daddy walking down the aisle, such a gorgeous day!

Tamara showing off her gorgeous bridesmaid dress

Mr. and Mrs. Phillips!

Schmoopin it up for the wedding!

The beautiful blushing bride!!!!

Best of everything to both of you Shasta and Ben!

Wow!!!

So I was looking through some stuff I've found about NY's fashion week. I was kind of curious to see what would make the runways. Most times its ridiculous and absurd, but in a way that makes you take a double take. It makes me laugh.
Well anyway i was looking and i saw this crazy picture of a girl that was so incredibly skinny it looked like she might not be able to stand on her own. She was modelling a bikini and I remembered something I read about Italy banning "skinny" models on the runways. Hopefully this is the start of celebrating healthy women, not women who have to starve themselves and do drugs to keep their emmaciated figure. Anyways, I'm just trying to get to average.
By the way, i gained some last week (5!), and lost two this week. What the heck!! still down 23, still plodding along. Going to try to cut out alot of the soda I drink and keep a closer eye on my point values. Maybe I'm estimating too much or something, but I will get this right and I will be healthy!!

Reliving my past part II Switzerland

So i finished uploading my Paris pics, and just finished my Switzerland.
Here are some of my favorites...
It really says something about a country if you feel calmer after you just look through some of your pictures. I can't wait to go back, it was one of the most beautiful places, if not the most beautiful place I've ever been.
The first two pictures were taken out the train window. If you ever go to Switzerland go on the Glacier Express(a train that goes through the Swiss Alps). It really takes you through some of the most beautiful scenery in the whole world.



















Interlacken















I'm still kicking myself that i didn't buy this hat.

















This tree was on the side of the road when we were walking through Interlacken to go do our laundry.

Reliving my past

I'm uploading pictures to my Shutterfly account, so I started on the pictures from Europe. We had soo much fun and things were so beautiful. Here are some pics from Paris, if you want to see more go check out the Shutterfly. I'm not quite sure how to do it, so when i figure that out I'll let you know but for now here are a few of my favorites.
Forget you are staring at a computer screen and pretend we are walking along stopping and having some brie with our baguettes. Taking in the sights, the art, the leasure... Then buy a ticket and lets go!


the Arch de Triumph










A wonderful pic my schmoop took that screams Paris to me.






























This little picture actually takes up the whole wall of part of the Louvre. It was my favorite piece of art that I saw. If you take a look there is a woman in the bottom left of this picture that will show you how massive this thing is. Its called the Wedding at Cana (and its also located directly behind the Mona Lisa)













This is the Sacre Coeur ( I don't think that was spelled right)

Smells better than any peanut I've ever smelled...

As I said I went to see Mama K and her little Peanut, here are some of the pics

Just looking....


Look at him checking out that Lion! He's just working on his ROAR! (obscure disney reference). For Mama's sake I hope he stops working on his Roar....

Sleepy man, check out those hands. Gonna be a big guy!
















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why I don't wear fruity smells

Schmoop says I should rename my website, "my boyfriend the carnivore"

WW Week 15 and 16

Ok so last week I was moving, and I gained .5, this week I lost 5 lbs. Whew, was starting to freak out after two weeks of small gains. I've been doing my points but still. So I'm VERY HAPPY with my HUGE LOSS!!
This puts me up to 26lbs gone! Woo-Hoo!!!
To put this in perspective its like taking 3 gallons of milk off of my body. WOW! Thats how big WW says it is anyway, I haven't quite figured out how that actually goes.... Where you take the milk gallons from and so forth...
I haven't noticed tooo much myself but I have a feeling the next 10 will really show. :)

I promise to get off my lazy bum and post some pics soon, really, I swear I will... Honestly... Pictures will be forthcoming.
I went to see Mama K yesterday and little Wesley so I have a plethora to post I just have to get the little nudge in my side to sit at the computer to do it. Have a safe and happy Holiday weekend people!

Misadventures of moving

ok so if you know me, you know one thing, I am COMPLETELY RIDICULOUS but only sometimes. See God did some good things when he made me. Like for one thing, He knew I wasn't going to be good at getting gas when needed so He makes it so when I stall out from lack of gas, its at the gas station. As far as the ridiculousness goes, I'm only completely and utterly ridiculous at times when I'm soo stressed out that I really need to be sane. Some may say, well how is that a good thing, let me tell you, it makes for good stories.
So a few weeks ago, i got eaten by an army of small bugs. To date I'm not exactly sure what kind of bugs, I think they were either fleas or chiggers ( i live in the woods). Well my cat was going over my best friend's parents for an extended vacation and all my stuff was coming over the red headed families house. I couldn't very well infest anyones house if it was fleas, so I bombed my house, got the kittie a new collar, and decided to wash every piece of fabric I own before bringing it here. I worked a full day went home and packed up seventeen loads of laundry! I know some of you who know me, know that I'm proned to exageration but I'M NOT HERE!
I loaded up all seventeen loads of laundry and headed to the laundromat. I started unloading the truck and loading the machines. By the time I got done loading SEVENTEEN loads of laundry in the machines, the machines were starting to get done. So I started loading them in the dryer. By the time I got them all in the dryer they were done so i started folding and loading them back in the truck. I get to the last load and I can barely lift my arms to bring it in the truck and I'm literally delirious. I call the Schmoop crying because a. I'm in Medford Lakes and not in my bed b. I have to drive to Sicklerville still c. I have to unload my crap d. I have to drive back home from Sicklerville e. I have not stopped moving for 5 hours.
Anyways I start calling people begging them to help me, noone answers their phone, then my friend answers. She says of course she will help me, do I mind if she plays the saxophone in my car on the way. My answer is, of course, cause its the life of Dirkey and nothing is ever as it seems; but its always funny.

sidetrip

Sorry I've been flying below the blogging radar this past week. I've been moving, however i do have a fun sidetrip for you. This is a shout out to the brand new Mama K, i was reading another mommy blogger Loobylu What she has on her site is probably the creepiest thing I've ever seen. However, strangly fascinating! So Mama K you want this for Christmas?

WW week 14

I gained one! Its ok, I was expecting this gain. Looking back it seems I gain at certain times, and if you are a woman you completely understand. We will see what next week holds, i'm hoping for a big loss! :)
Have a good week, I'll be updating later.
Going to my Gracie's 3rd birthday party which will be attended by a triple threat; Gracie, Mason and baby Meghan. I'm sure I'll be uploading tons of pics.
Also I've been trying to go through my pantry and cooking with whatever i have to get rid of it and help stick to my budget. I think all this house hunting stuff has made me all domestic. I made Jason lasagna and chocolate chip cookies for his birthday dinner. I also have been making some 0 point soups.

31 things I love about you!

Schmoops birthday is tomorrow, as I'm writing this he's settling down to bed tonight getting ready to fly out tomorrow morning for business. The wonderful, handsome Schmoop has to go away on business on his birthday, really early in the morning. Hopefully he wakes up early enough in the morning to see this. Happy Birthday baby!
31. I love the way you smell
30. Looking in your eyes
29. Being in your arms
28. When you tell me stories
27. Waking up to your texts
26. When you pull up on Friday nights
25. Your eyes
24. Running my fingers through your hair
23. the way you tease me
22. that you like to eat anything
21. your kisses
20. your sillyness
19. how much you love your family
18. how much Gracie and Mason love you (I'm sure Ryan will too)
17. your smile
16. your honesty
15. your heart after God
14. your love of music
13. your compassion
12. when you "hold me"
11. driving with you
10. planning with you
9. that you humor me
8. your strive to be a better person
7. your desire to serve God in missions some how
6. your youthful soul
5. that i trust you with my whole heart
4. your nerdiness (I really do love it, you Star Wars watching hottie!)
3.That you are the answer to all my prayers
2. The way you love me
1. That you are the man of my dreams, the most wonderful man in the whole world. I am the most blessed girl ever to call you my schmoop.

I love and miss you, 2 more days till schmoop day! All my heart and love forever,
your ski, spy, pirate..... dirkey

My best friends, the Producers

So my best friends were busy this weekend!
Mama K produced a baby. Wesley was born 1:04 pm on Saturday August 12 at 8 pounds 11 oz's. I went to see Mama K and baby on Saturday evening and both of them looked incredible! Mama K was sporting her brand new Pedi and Wesley was just sooo sweet! He had huge baby hands and looking into his eyes was like looking at his Daddy, we'll call him Papa K. I'm amazed at Mama K, she pulled through like a champ despite a tough labor, she had no epidural!! She's my hero for the week! Oh my gosh and isn't he ADORABLE!!!


Tamara, my other best friend, made an incredible cake for her sister Shasta's bridal shower. Tamara is probably one of the most artistic people I know. She can take that artistic eye and apply it to whatever medium is in front of her. I have soo many things at my house that came from her hands. A hat, paintings, Christmas ornaments, stuff she widdled. She's nuts! Here is the amazing cake she made!! Please comment and tell this woman she needs to start her own business, she truly is amazing!

WW week 13!

So here its been almost 3 months. I started this whole WW online on May 10th, and here it is August 9th.
I've lost a total of 22.5lbs! I notice it alot in my clothes and also my face. I'm so happy with WW online, I'm defintitely going to continue with it.
Here is my before

and for accurate comparison here is a horrible pic of me today.

Would you eat it? Boca Burgers Veggie Burger 1pt

Bacon Bonanza Boca Burger
As prepared
1 Boca Burger-prepared in microwaive
2 slices of bacon
1 piece of low fat string cheese melted on top
small amt of barbecue sauce.
3pts for the whole thing

Shouldn't do it if you have a problem with the whole "meat" thing and thats why you're eating Boca Burgers. I have no such problems, I like eating cows and chickens and such. In high school my family bought half a cow and kept it in our freezer. When we were hungry we would say what should we make with Windy (the cows name). Sound harsh? Well I'm a hick, I've eaten our goats, pigs, chickens, bunnies, etc. Most times I wasn't told what I was eating it was just set in front of me. Yum mystery meat!
Anyways didn't have too many points for dinner so this was a good "cheap" meal but as far as cost affective not so much.

PS. Do you like my retro flower plates?! I love them, they used to be my Grams

Have Mercy!

A fun part of dating a twin is Happy Birthday Double Dates!
Schmoop and I, Renee and Josh went out to see Mercy Me on Sat for Schmoop and Josh's birthday! Happy almost birthday guys!! It was a great time, one of my favorite parts was watching the rump shaker during the praise and worship music! Was it bad that Renee and I spent alot of the concert doing the Beyonce butt thing?!

Girls weekend! NYC!

Ok so I got to Manhattan and got the phone call that my girls are stuck on the Garden State Parkway. I started waisting time in Manhattan, the Path let me off right at the Manhattan Mall and Old Navy. A few hours later I got a phone call and they were picking up Irish J. So I started window shopping waiting about 20 min before I start to catch the subway to meet them in Astoria. I get off the subway and walk to L-Bear's apt and get a message that they are in traffic. OH crap!! Well they ended up getting there shortly after I did no biggie.
Only problem is we have tickets to Counting Crows at 6 and its now 7:30; but we were determined. We got there just in time for Counting Crows to go on! We spent the whole concert watching the girls in front of us, they were hysterical! Very into the concert, and very bad dancers. After the concert over to Mike's Diner and to the Bar but no return of the mysterious drinking monster the Tamaranamal. I think he only comes out with Tom Jones.

Dirkey and Tamaranamal (my other BFF)


Laura bear


Irish Jen

Big Sister

I was just looking through my pictures and I realized just how cute my Gracie is. Look at her sweet curls! She sure loves her little sister! Meghan is pretty cute as well, I am a lucky aunt Dirkey I have 9 wonderful nieces and nephews including new additions this year of princess Hanastasia and Baby Meghan!

Would you eat it? Pumpkin Muffins 3pts!!!

Hi All,
Sooo Dirkey is pondering joining the adult race and thinking of buying a house... woah, yeah I know crazy isn't it. I actually have a good job in the land of mortgages and I'm now pre-approved with a realtor(who just happens to be Mama K's mom)! Ahh!!! I'm going to see my first place on Thursday, its a little too much for this Dirkey to handle so I decided to cook tonight. Boy did I cook, yum!!
The girls on my message board for Weight watchers gave me this one.
Pumpkin Muffins
2 cups canned pumpkin
18.25 cake mix
1 cup water
nutmeg and cinnamon to taste

mix all together top with a handful of chocolate chips and bake at 350 till done.
Sooooo good!
Good night all!