March 31 - Biggest Loser

The Biggest Loser is more than a TV show to me. The show, the trainers and the contestants on the show have inspired me to change my life. I began my own weight loss journey in October 2007...following the Biggest Loser "12 week" plan laid out in the book, "Biggest Loser: The Weight Loss Program to Transform Your Body, Health, and Life". I have had many 12 week cycles in a year and a half and I have lost 45 pounds to date. I thought I would have been further along by now, but I am living a better/healthier life today and I owe my lifestyle changes to this show.

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March 30 - Kay

My list of favorite things would not be complete without a picture of my Sis, Kay. Not only is she my sister, but she is also my best friend. Although life has sometimes led us in completely different directions, I know without a doubt that my sister would do anything for me and I hope she knows that I would do the same for her.

Kay has this ecstatic energy. You can feel it the minute she walks into a room, you get the feeling that NOW, the fun is about to start. I love that about her. I also love that she has a heart of gold and that I am lucky enough to be the recipient of that love.

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March 29 - Dad

This photo was not taken today, but I did spend some time with my dad today. I also spent my day transferring home video from the camcorder to DVD. And on those home videos, there was a lot of my dad playing his guitar and singing with his bands over the past few years.

It is hard to describe how I feel when I hear my dad play. For as long as I can remember, my dad has always played the guitar. I grew up in a Rock n' Roll house and it was never quiet. I loved it and I still do!!! Hearing my dad play his guitar and sing is moving in a way that no other musician has ever touched my soul.

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This is my dad...

This man is my hero. Not only is he an incredible dad, but he is also a musician, an artist, a published author and handyman extraordinaire...in my eyes, there is nothing that this man cannot do. I love you, dad.

March 28 - Butterflies

The weather was absolutely beautiful today. In an effort to not waste the day and to have some fun, Kaitlyn and I made it out to the "Butterfly Place" in Westford today.

Probably one of my most favorite things in the world...having fun with my little girl and not taking one single moment or smile for granted.

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March 27 - Nature

Today, Kaitlyn and I made it outside to feed the geese in the backyard and 50 or so seagulls showed up to the party. Not that I am a big fan of seagulls, but it was quite the bird show...we had a blast watching all the birds fight for bread.

This was one of those "unexpected moments" when you find yourself having fun right in the middle of an ordinary day...it was nice.

This was one of the better shots I got.

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March 26 - B-Bear

OK, this is NOT a pretty picture and it is even a bit embarrassing, but B-Bear is one of my favorite things and the list wouldn't be complete without him.

Not many people know that I still have my comfort "stuff-dy" from my childhood, but here he is...B-Bear...

He is in REALLY bad shape and he now sits in my scrapbooking room because I am afraid that if I touch him that he will turn to dust. But make no mistake, on those really bad days when the tears are flowing, B-Bear still catches them all.

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March 25 - Lake Ripple

I live on Lake Ripple in Grafton and I LOVE "my lake". Right now, I am glad to see that all the ice is gone and the geese are starting to return...bring on the spring!!!

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