Weight Loss Update June 27th 2011

I have lost 37 pounds so far!!!! I'm getting there!!!

My Son is 16 Years Old Now

My son had his 16th birthday party on Saturday. I made him a Nintendo Wii theme cake. It came out delish!!! He is getting so big. I can remember when he was born like it was yesterday. He will be getting his drivers license soon. I'm a little nervous about that. But I guess I will have to let him grow up sometime.

A Home For My Goats

So I have managed to place 15 posts into the ground. That was a job. I have separated the wooden pallets to get the 2x4's. I like to recycle anything that I can. I have chain link fencing that was given to me by my grandparents and also a chain link gate that is old. They don't make the style anymore. I seen on craigslist a pair for sale but the cost of gas money is not worth me driving to get them so I will be making two additional gates. I will post an updated picture at the end of my work day today. I can't work long today with having to work tonight. So I better eat breakfast and get started. It kinda rained me out yesterday. We will be getting the babies this Tuesday. I'm so excited!

Our New Goats

This is a picture of our other little baby and her brother. She is the white and brown one up front in the photo. I think that her brother is super cute!

This picture is of Bandit one of the two goats we will have here in a couple of weeks. That is her mom in the back. Isn't she cute! Her name is bandit because she looks like she has a mask on.

This is the first post put in the ground for our new goat pen. I put five posts in the ground yesterday and hopefully will get the rest of them in today.

Im trying out mobile blogging so I hope this works! LOL!

My first mobile post!!! Test

Goats are in the plans for the Helg Farm!

Today I am going to start on our goat area. We have purchased two Nigerian Dwarf goats. We will plan on making cheese, butter, yogurt, and yes ICE CREAM!!!! I can't wait. But I will have to wait because they are only six weeks old. So it will be at least a year until we get milk. I can't wait for that. Fresh milk the way it was intended!!! Well I will post picks of the progress over the next few days.
See Ya!

Update on Weight Loss!

Ok guys I have been working somewhat hard on my weight loss. After having four kids my body needed an overhaul. I have lost 30 pounds so far and dropped down to a size 10 pants. My husband is proud of me and I am proud of myself. I love my new body so far, and I am looking like the original me more and more! I love to go outside and work in my yard and with my animals. If anyone needs any encouragement just drop me a line!

Valentines Day 2011!!!

Our family had a great Valentines Day! Me and Denny were able to go and eat a wonderful lunch! We had dinner later that night with the kids. XOXOXOXO Love you Denny!!!

Our Trip To Florida!

My husband and I took an anniversary trip to Orlando, Florida for a whole week. We went to Sea World and Discovery Cove. We had so much fun. While at Discovery Cove we were able to swim with dolphins and sting rays, there is also a coral reef that we snorkeled in. We also reserved a private cabana for the whole day! I am so much in love with my husband. I am glad that we get to spend the rest of our lives together.

Made a Decision to Start Blogging More

Well I have been bad about not keeping up with my blog in a timely manner. So here is our update. We have started a little farm on our property. I am raising 10 laying hens right now. I have three buff orphingtons, and seven americaunas. They give us fresh eggs every day. I am selling my eggs, but it is not much source of an income for me. It actually pays for their feed. So I can't complain. I built the coop and the yard with the help from my mom out of reclaimed wood mostly. I did have to purchase plywood and some posts. The pictures above are of when I just finished my coop. My chickens seem very happy with their home. I do let them roam the yard when I am outside to watch them. I believe that happy chickens give you happy eggs. Fresh yard eggs are many times healthier than store bought eggs.
Just try them for yourself!