Salutations!

I hope everybody had a wonderful 4th of July weekend! The Welcome home party for Sam last week was fantastic. I enjoyed seeing everybody and meeting a few of the faces I blog with from time to time, but had not had the chance to meet until then. Caryl wished she was able to come out, but was greatful for her time away.
We had a few friends and family out to our neck of the woods (that statement made quite literally) for the holiday. We bar-b-qued some hamburgers, hot dogs, and pork steaks. We drank some beer, played washers, and threw a baseball around before we unleashed the furious wonder that is FIREWORKS! I love them so much!!!! It was a good time had by all.
Okay, now for the big news. It is official...I have reached my 50 lbs mark!!!!! Thats right, you read it hear first. I am officially 215 lbs, down from my original 265 lbs for those of you not keeping track! Thank you all so much for all your complements when you saw my progress at the party. Those complements do not go unappreciated. They are my motivation to continue my new goal of another 50 lbs. My height weight ratio should be 5' 7"/ 157 lbs so I'm half way there. I know I can make it with the support and prayers from all of you. I will have a huge party when I reach that mark for anybody who wishes to celebrate with me! Can you tell I'm excited :~D (thats a big shit-eatin' grin I'm wearing right now).
I just found out that my in-laws have laid gravel for the road to our 18 acre family camp ground we are reclaiming from the wilderness, so it is now accessable without 4 wheel drive. So ladies, tell your gents that I will be planning a weekend escape here shortly and I expect all the guys to attend. (I understand that this is an impossible request, however I can be delussional if I want!)
Well that's it for now! I'll blog again soon