Watching Her Weight: 7/21- Slightly less for people we don't like, and a little bit more for me

Weight Loss for the Week: 0lbs

Another busy week! I did count points, and I did get in my workouts. I also used all of my Weekly and Activity points up for a change. I'll take maintaining on a week like this. Back to norm now (i.e. lots of water and salads.) There will be a little splurging on my birthday, but no where near the splurging of this past week.

Dad was in town from Tuesday afternoon through Friday morning. I had so much fun getting to see him and hang out with him while he was in town. Tuesday, Conor and I went over to his hotel once he got in. Then, we went shopping in Overton Square, and we got some new workout clothes and shoes- I love mine! I finally have some dry wick workout clothes which are musts in this heat and humidity. After that, we met up with the Pizza Group, and Memaw, for dinner at Memphis Pizza Cafe. We had a really nice time, and I know Dad was glad to get to see all those old friends. Wednesday, I went to my optometrist for the first time in a long time to get my eyes checked and get some new contacts. I found out that my insurance covers all my contacts for the year! Score! After I was done there, I met up with Dad and one of his friends to go walk the links at Galloway. It was such lovely weather for it too. Then, Conor, Dad, and I got an early dinner at Cheffie's before they headed out for a guys night and I headed to Catechesis class. After class, I was able to meet them for some drinks and dessert.

Thursday, it was Mom's birthday. She and I went to Memaw's for lunch. We had a nice time chatting, and Mom got to open her presents. Memaw even surprised her with Muddy's cupcakes :) After leaving, I came home and took care of a few chores while Dad finished up with work. Then, I went to his hotel and finished getting ready for dinner. We went to Paulette's (my all-time favorite restaurant here) for an early birthday dinner. It was such a nice meal- the manager even came over to wish us happy birthdays :) Once we were good and full of all the delicious food, we left, got Memaw, and went to Mom's to play Phase 10. We had fun trying to make phases, determining who to skip (usually Dad or me), and hoping for Wild cards. Finally, it was late, and time for everyone to go to bed.

Friday, I went to Zumba since I absolutely needed it after my dinner at Paulette's. Then, I got ready for my weekend trip to the Gulf. Jen, Kristin, Mark, and I drove down Friday night to Gulfport, MS. We stopped for some dinner in Canton, MS at a Mexican restaurant and happened upon their karaoke night. It was so funny! Jen ended up singing "Mercedes Benz"- and rocked it! We made it to Jen's parents condo around midnight and went pretty much straight to bed. The next morning, we started our day with a walk to and down the beach. It was a very nice beach, and not crowded at all. I do love non-FL beaches on the gulf for that reason- nice, and never anywhere near as crowded. Then, we got beignets for breakfast at a nearby cafe. Afterwards, we got cleaned up and headed to NOLA since it was supposed to be rainy at the beach that day. NOLA was such fun! We stopped for lunch and drinks first. Then, we went to the aquarium- best way to go, I must say. The fish were so shiny! Then, it was time for more beignets (no judging) at Cafe du Monde before hitting Bourbon street! By the time we left, we were full of more than enough fried food and alcohol (minus Kristin).

Sunday morning, we walked to the beach again, though we did a different route to do some geocaching along the way. After our walk, Mark and Jen made up brunch featuring Bellinis, bacon, fried hush puppies, and scrambled eggs with cheese and fried onions. Yes, it was a heart attack on a plate, and yes, it was delicious. After we were able to move again, we got ready and went back to the beach. We had a nice time walking/swimming/floating in the ocean. And we got to lay out a good bit too :) We finally peeled ourselves off our beach towels and chairs, and went back for a little happy hour noshing before getting ready for dinner. We stopped at a few nice, scenic places along the way, and then had a delicious last seafood dinner. We did decide to go back to the beach one last time to watch the sunset. Today, we got up early enough and drove home.

Now, I'm just making sure I will get in all my workouts for the week, and that I will only splurge the once this week.

Photos of the Week:

Dad and Memaw