Ok.. Update on Me...

Ok I can EAT... My band holds 4 cc's - and anyone who has been around me lately know I couldn't eat.. We were trying something.. I went up to 3.6 cc's.. WAY TO MUCH.. . But yesterday I got UN-adjusted back down to 2.4.. SO we will see what this does now.. I am thinking this is my spot.. We went back and looked at my charts and this was where I lost the most weight... SO this is where I am for now.. Will let you know how it works in 4 weeks when I go back....

We are NOT pet poor.....

The babies are opening their eyes... And of course they are so beautiful.... Got home yesterday only to find out we have 3 new kittens.... We don't even OWN cats.. But we have 2.... Pumpkin came with the house.. And now we have a solid WHITE cat that thinks she lives with us... I'm not a cat person... Only once in my life did I love a kitten (HEAVEN) - a cat I got for Brandy... And there is a kitten in this bunch that looks just like her....

SO NEEDLESS TO SAY - WE ARE NOT PET POOR AROUND MY HOUSE THESE DAYS....

Me today - April 24, 2006 - Lots of SUN

Ok me today...LOTS OF FUN IN THE SUN THIS WEEKEND.. We had the best time.. But as you can tell.. I'm a little burned.. But I am getting a TAN early.. Can you believe it was warm enough to swim this weekend....

Jada Blissard

Ok.. For those of you who don't know who this is... Jada Blissard - MY SKINNY FRIEND... She is the person who had Gastric Lap-Band about 6 months before me.. ACTUALLY she saved my life... I was headed in such a direction and Jada is the person who gave me the HELP that I needed to have this surgery... She has been my ROCK through this entire process.. And believe me you do have to have a ROCK when you have Weight Loss Surgery....

Jada and I met at BRYAN FOODS - when we both worked in Human Resources.... She is a WONDERFUL friend, who I know is ALWAYS there for me no matter what... She is following her dream.. She is her own boss and doing BETTER THAN WELL with it... She has really been BLESSED...

LOOK HOW WONDERFUL SHE LOOKS.. I am so proud of her... She is doing so well...

Bailey - the real use for a fishing pole...

As you can see it was already getting dark, but Bailey just wasn't gonna give up.. I think he had a really good time fishing.. Even though I probably agree with Kelsie's decision for the fishing pole, Bailey and his uncle Darrell had the best time really FISHING... They would get up at 6 a.m. and Kelsie and I would sleep in - then they would pick us up on the boat about 9 and we would go the beach area and spend the day...

Kelsie singing in her fishing pole

Kelsie is singing a song (who really knows what) just as loud as she can... She was having so much fun.. I had to capture the moment... I wish this blog had sound.. Darrell had his head down telling me to tell her to sing a little lower.. I'm telling you - LOUD - I just couldn't do it.. I let her keep on and on.. She was having the time of her life...

Land-O-Lakes

In this picture you can see Bailey fishing - I really took the picture so you can see the lake right before sun set... We had a WONDERFUL time... Darrell and I are sitting on the deck eating supper - both kids have already finished...

Logan - Drum Line

This is a picture of LOGAN - all decked out...

Brookwood is a beat ahead of the rest Drum line earns state title at competition in Tennessee


Logan takes part in a Brookwood Indoor Drumline demonstration at the school April 14. The unit was ranked No. 1 in the state at the Southeastern Color Guard Circuit in Chattanooga, Tenn.

Bobby Wheeler

Ok - This is my 1st cousin Bobby - really my older brother.. Growing up that is how he always acted... I have several older boy cousins that I grew up very close with.... I had a great childhood. Bobby has always been protective of me... He really does act like an older brother.. But it has always been a good thing...

Bobby is a wonderful cousin..

Mark & Mom

Here is a picture of My Mark and Mom after Church Sunday... I think this is a WONDERFUL picture....

The new babies in our life....

Our baby had babies - This is Moca... And on Saturday morning - she had 6 little ones...
Here is the picture of the new 6 little ones in our life... 3 black - 3 chocolate... One of the black ones might turn out to be a REALLY dark chocolate in the end.. Cause I noticed when I took this picture the color of her is kind of different from at first......

Cinco - Asleep

I guess all babies sleep after a long day... This is Cinco asleep in the back seat of the car - we were on the way home. This was Saturday - we had left the house that morning about 8 a.m. and it was about 8 p.m. when I took this picture... He was so tired....

Easter Baskets

DIRTY BUNNY - Look at these Easter Baskets.. We had such a great time... Everyone brings an Easter Basket and we played Dirty Bunny (like dirty santa) So great... I got a great basket that was a garden theme... I actually planted FLOWERS when I got home.. For the 1st time in my life.. Darrell is really our garden guy.. But I did a pretty good job... I will take a picture of them and add to the blog...

But we did have a great time....

Kelsie - Bunny Ears

Kelsie in her Bunny Ears.... Just had to share this picture...

Look at my sweet babies...

There is no way for you to look at this picture and not just fall in love with them...

Brandy & Kristie

I think this is a great picture of me and Brandy...

The Long's Crew

What a Great Picture.... This is Daddy and Joyce's crew...

I'll start at the back - Darrell, Logan, Tammy, Daddy, Me, Brandy, Joyce, Raven, Kelsie, & Bailey...

Easter 2006 at Grandma's... Can you tell we were ALL ready to be out of our EASTER CLOTHES....

The Long's

Darrell, Myself, Joyce and Daddy

The Denton's

Stanley (in his arms Neil), Myra, Me, and Darrell.. For those of you who don't know Neil is... He is Myra and Stanley's God child... He is a great little boy..

The Battle's

Easter 2006 - Mark, Mom, Lee, Me and Darrell after church.

Darrell and Kristie Easter 2006

Easter 2006 - What a great time.. This is a picture of me and Darrell from grandma's (Joyce - my step mom's mothers house).. We had a really great time.. I will add alot of pictures to show you my entire FAMILIES from Easter... We hope that everyone had a safe and happy Easter.

Today 4-13-2006

Ok.. Hello everyone.. I'm posting today... I have had alot going on this week..

First - I want to tell you I have an interview this afternoon at 2:00 - so EVERYONE please pray for me.. I really want this job...

GOSH what a GOOFY smile... Ok I'm typing beside my picture now and its so silly looking...

This weekend is EASTER and of course we have alot to do...

Heather Hunt is singing in a contest at Sonic at 7 p.m on Saturday night - so anyone who wants to come out and support her... We will see you there... It's our own little American Idol I think... She won the 1st rounds - and so she is moving on... Darrell and I plan to be there and support her...

Hope everyone has a HAPPY EASTER.. I will post Easter pictures Monday....

Cake that I made and decorated.... FOR REAL

This is a cake made... Well actually the very FIRST cake I have ever made and decorated... My friend Michelle (no picture of her yet) was having a shower and so we tried to save money.. I knew I could do it... So it was an experience for sure.. But I did OK.....

Chris and Taylor

Chris and Taylor Lang... Most of you who know me.. Know this is my best guy friend... Chris and I have been friends for a while now.. He is a wonderful guy.. In the picture with him is Taylor his little girl...

Janet Downey

Janet... Well as you can see.. One of my CRAZY friends. Just have to love the wig... Janet and I met through a mutual friend several years ago... We both work on Campus now - and still NEVER see each other... But guess that is just part of life... We love each other - and can pick up right where we left off at any time.. Although we don't spend alot of time together - Janet and I will always be the best of friends.. I can always depend on her to be here for me no matter what.. And she know she has the same from me..

Brandy

This is Brandy and me.. Christmas 2005 - at Dads...

Brandy - the best sister a girl could ask for.. Well maybe not all the time.. But now that she is all grown up.. she's the best... I can remember lots of stuff from when we were little.. She and I really used to have a lot of fun...

We are two totally different people for sure... Brandy has recently graduated as an RN (WAY TO GO) she will never know just how proud I am of her.. She has two beautiful babies (really mine) but since she actually gave birth to them, she thinks she has some claim.. They are the best thing Brandy has ever given me... She doesn't even see it.. They say I can't have babies, and her babies may be my only chance.. Both Darrell and I enjoy them so much and really appreciate Brandy letting us be so active in their lives.. Cause you all know I got an opinion about how to do everything.. RIGHT... Well that's part of the reason you love me...

BUT - ANYWAY... I'm glad I have a BRANDY in my life....

From the COLD bike trip

No lie.. 3 pair of pants, 4 shirts... COLD trip.. But so much fun.. This is a picture of Myra and myself at one of the rest stops... Me sporting my MSU sweatshirt that I bought just for the trip.....

My Friend Kim Dinsmore

Ok - boy do Kim and I have a story - we have been friends for years now.. She is a great girl.. I think we really consider ourselves more as sister.. When we met - we both worked for the State of Mississippi... We actually had a disagreement about something (who knows now) but since that moment we just fell in love with each other...

Kim has two great boys - Aaron and Austin - she has moved away and lives in Tennessee.. But we still talk and try to see each other as much as possible...

Kim has a great business - check out her products - they are all WONDERFUL. You will enjoy anything and everything you purchase from her..

You can see all her products at www.omniscents.com

Me at work this week...

Ok isn't this so normal.. I know you have seen this look from me before..

Yes I take LOTS of pictures of myself.. But I NEVER want to forget how I looked, how I felt.. This is the best thing that has ever happened to me... I am on my way to being HEALTHY...

The Hunts - Our Best Buddies

We met the Hunts really through another couple... Tony, Darrell and myself all worked at Bryan Foods... But we really just kind of knew each other.. Now we are the best of friends... We love these two with all our hearts.. They are always there for us... Two of the best people you will ever meet.. They have a wonderful family (you can see in beach crew picture) and they make Darrell and I both feel like we are just part of their extended family... I'm serious when I say we couldn't be more BLESSED in the buddy department... This picture was taken at my house Christmas 2005...

Mr. Denton......

Do I have a SEXY man or what.. I just love this picture.. He might kill me for putting it on my blog.. But it's such a great picture... Taken on our trip on the trace.... March 2006

Katrina Damage

This once was our metal storage building - that we lost during Katrina and ALL OF OUR CHRISTMAS decorations and lots of other stuff too.....

Lee Battle

My little brother (who is ALMOST - bigger than me....)

Ok - Lee's story.. Well he is a great child too.. When he wants to be... I love Lee with all my heart.. He was and will always be my first child... And he sure thinks this too...

Lee is growing up - he turned 16 this year.. GOD I'm old... He has hit the years that will make or break him.. I pray everyday that he always makes good decisions...

Lee has alot going for him.. He makes good grades (like his oldest sister) he is involved in Church - he plays sports (and pretty good I might add) Football and Baseball - have never really seen him play basketball (but I'm thinking it's not his cup of tea) - he plays golf and hunts of course... TRUE REDNECK...

Oh and he's single and looking for a HOT COLLEGE CHICK.. So all applications to date my brother have to be approved by the dating committee - myself and Brandy - feel free to submit your resume. But don't be upset if we don't respond....

Kelsie Long

My little princess... Isn't she just beautiful... She can of couse have anything she wants with the help of her Uncle Darrell.. All she has to do is give him that look... She is a precious child, but I'm telling you.. Good thing she is so beautiful cause some days... Well that's all I should say.. You know one day she will be able to read... I love her with all my heart... And I'm so lucky to have her as the little girl in my life... Oh did I mention only 4 years old and already in control....

Bailey Long

The little man in my life.. Bailey is my heart.. I can't say enough about how special he is to me...
Bailey is a good child... Has a heart like you wouldn't believe. I promise you he would give you the shirt off his back.

He is 8 years old now.. Who can believe that.. This picture was taken at Dad's on Christmas Eve, Eve... (Dec 23rd)

The Beach Crew - The times of our lives

This is what I call our little BEACH CREW.. Man do we have the time of our lives with this group.. This picture is from our 2005 trip...

If I said we looked forward to this trip every day of our lives, I don't think I would be telling a lie...

Ok whose in the crew - picture left to right. Bailey,Darrell, Me, Kelsie, Holden, Heather, Jeanie, Haley, Tony & Wanda...

We are going again this year - Last week in June.. Already can't wait...

The Long's

This is My Dad and My Sister Brandy and myself at his house. Christmas 2005

Our 1st Motorcycle OVERNIGHT Trip

Ok - this picture is from our trip to Nashville via the Natachez Trace.. We joined Darrell's parents - who actually rode the entire trace. We got on right around Tupelo. It was a beautiful RIDE, however REALLY COLD..

We started out on Saturday (with a few problems) but rode to Franklin, TN and spent the night - got up Sunday morning rode the remainder of the Trace and then took the interstate back...

We really had a GREAT time.. Packing in a motorcycle was a new challenge for me.. But overall I think I did pretty well.. I'm sure this is the 1st of Many Motorcycle trips to come...

The Battle Family

The 2005 Christmas Picture of the Battle Family...










Front Row - Bailey in the very front. then My mom, me, Kelsie, Brandy Lee
Back Row - Mark & Darrell

The Denton Family

This is a picture that was taken at Christmas at Grandma Denton's house...

Front Row : Me.. Myra (mother in law) & Lindsay(new sister-in-law)

Back Row: Darrell, Stanley (father-in-law), Adam (brother-in-law)

Our Baby

This is Cinco... Our Child.. No really we do treat him just like a baby.. He is the best dog that I have ever had.. I just don't know how life would be without him.. Darrell got him for our 5 year wedding anniversary... Five = Cinco.. in Spanish... So he is my heart for sure..

Ok this picture was taken - November 2005 - Adam and Lindsay's Wedding... We used this as our 2005 Christmas Card.. As many of you know....

Updated Picture of me... 200 POUNDS SMALLER

This picture was taken in March 2006... I have officially lost 200 pounds... I'm headed in the right direction...

This is the beginning of my journey - picture is from Christmas 2003.. Yes 2003 - Can you believe it ??? Well me either... I feel so much better today I can't even explain...