Blog Challenge-Day 30- A photo of you today and 3 good things that have happened this year

1. I still have a job, although my hours were cut, I'm still employed

2. I have lost 75 pounds this year and am close to one of my big goals! 

3. I'm working on becoming a more confident person, A huge task but I'm working on it.

Blog Challenge-Day 29- A photo of something you never get tired of doing!



Baking is something, I don't ever think I could get tired of.

  I love trying new recipes and making Delicious things!

Blog Challenge-Day 28- My Favorite Movie

Blog Challenge-Day 27- A photo of you from a year ago and now, and how you've changed



Here it is. Gross Right?  I have lost 65 Pd's this year and I feel Great! I still have a long ways to go and am still working hard to get to my goal weight!



Blog Challenge day 26- A photo of somewhere you've been

Seafood festival and Shrimp boil- Loved it

    Canoeing in Mississippi-  Terrified of getting eaten by Alligators

Lake Pontchartrain and the Causeway

Honey Island Swamp tour- Got to feed gators Marsh mellows.
So cool

White alligator at the Audubon Zoo- had a sun burn so was a little pink.

The French Quarter-  crazy scary at night, but so amazing.
Silver painted people were awesome.



Mardi Gras World - Fun to see where the floats are made and got to try on cool costumes.

King Cake- My 1st taste at Mardi Gras world. Didn't get the baby, though.

My 1st time seeing the Ocean. Such a Beautiful thing.
 Jellyfish not so beautiful :(

            The Aquarium of the Americas- coolest overhead Aquarium tunnel

Beignets some of the yummiest things on earth! Careful you don't choke on all that powdered sugar :)

Cafe Du Monde-  Yummiest Beignets and hot cocoa

My 1st BBQ Alligator sandwich- YUM

These are just a few of the cool things, that I was able to see and do, when I was a Nanny in Louisiana. I had a blast seeing all the cool things, and would love to go back again someday

Blog Challenge-Day 25-What's in your purse

I have a purse for no other reason than to carry all my crap that I really don't need.
I have the essentials like lotion, chap stick, Debit card, change, bills, pills, and lot's of other crap.
I can never seem to find what I need either. but I don't leave home without it.

Blog Challenge-Day 24- A photo of something that means a lot to me

I'm so Grateful for my Savior and for the sacrifices that have been made on my behalf.

I'm so thankful for the Atonement and the opportunity that I can be forgiven.

I'm blessed to be a member of the church & am grateful for the chance to be a Forever family.

I'm grateful for this time of year and for the true meaning of Christmas.

Blog Challenge-Day 23- 15 Facts About Me

1. I'm the 2nd oldest of 5 Kids. I have 3 brothers and 1 sister, Whom I absolutely Adore
2. I Love working with Children
3. Peanut Butter M&M's are a weakness of mine
4. I have lost 65 Pd's this year
5. I have 1 Niece and hope to have more someday. HINT HINT :)
6. I want to get Married and have a family
7. I love Holidays and family time
8. I hate that I'm shy and under confident.
9. I love Baking
10. I want to learn to swim really good
11. I shattered my Ankle on 08-08-08
12. I love to be crafty and create fun things
13.I want to be a cake decorator some day
14. Someday I'll go to England
15. Being a member of the LDS church is one of my Greatest blessings.

Blog Challenge-Day 22- My Favorite Place

I would have to say Home is my Favorite place to be. I love that for the most part I feel safe there, except for at night by myself, but that's because I'm a chicken. I love to be at home surrounded by family just hanging out and spending time together.  I have lived here in this house for most of my life and and I love it.

Blog Challenge-Day 21- A photo of something that makes me happy

I love camping and fishing. I love the peace and quiet of the outdoors, I love looking at the star filled sky at night, it just seems different, when your camping. I love cooking over a camp fire and roasting Marshmallows for Smores, Roasting Starbursts and Cinnamon bears. I'm not a hiker, but just being in the mountains is such a relaxing thing. And Fishing, I could fish any time and be completely happy. I will even bait my own hook! Just not the biggest fan of unhooking them or Cleaning them.
I hope this summer to go camping again. I love it!

Blog Challenge-Day 20- The meaning behind your blog name.

STACY CHANDLER
Well it's my Name- Fabulous right?  Wrong!  Kinda Boring...
But I love the quote from President. Uctdorf

Blog Challenge-Day 19- Another picture of yourself

My Sweet Neice Reagan and I decorating our Gingerbread house

Blog Challenge-Day 18- Something you crave

I have already blogged about my favorite treat PEANUT BUTTER M&M'S
So I'll blog about a few of my other favorites that I crave.

 

Blog Challenge-Day 17- Pictures of your Family

OH HEY!

HELLO HOTTIES!!

I almost forgot about this luscious post :)

Blog Challenge-Day 16- My celebrity crushes

JUST TO NAME A FEW!!  I have definitely enjoyed this Blog post :) 

Blog Challenge-Day 15- Something you don't leave the house without

Okay this was an extremely easy one for me. Enough Said!!!

Blog Challenge-Day 14- A current t.v. show you are addicted to

Okay I'm a GLEEK,
I admit it and I'm Proud of it!!
I didn't fall in love with the show at it's debut, or even shortly after it began, It took me awhile, and I can't believe what I missed out on! Well not Exactly! Nathan bought the whole 1st season and it didn't take me long to catch up on all the previous episodes. I think that the last episode aired last Tuesday. Now what will I do?? Watch Re-runs, I guess. I might just Cry.
 I secretly want to marry Mr. Schue. & Finn! So SO HOT!!!    
Puck is Freakin Hot as well!
I can't stand Santana, Brittney is Hilarious, I kinda Like Rachael but she, drives me nuts as well! I want Sue to be Fired, and that's how Stacy C's it! Sorry Sue!
Oh Glee How I Love Thee!!! And will be a Faithful fan til the End!!!

Blog Challenge-Day 13- Your favorite musician and why?

Like I said in one of my earlier post's. I Love Music and lot's of Variety, so this was a tricky one.
I have become hooked on the Glee t.v. series, so I really Love the songs from the Glee cast.

I also LOVE the Beatles. They will always be one of my Favorites!!        Classic!

Blog Challenge-Day 12- A photograph of the City where you live

I have lived in the City of Idaho Falls, for 30 years!

I love living here. The summer's are great, the winter's not so much. But I love it all the same! This is a picture of just one of the great places, to spend time, the Snake river and the greenbelt. This is the central part of Idaho Falls. The greenbelt is a walking path all along the river. I love the Waterfalls and the View of the Idaho Falls Temple. Such a great place to live.

Blog Challenge-Day 11- What's in your makeup bag

I have never been much of a make-up wearer, but in my makeup bag, I have Mascara, Eyeshadow, lip gloss, contact solution, a couple of contact cases, some Q-tips, tweezers, and finger nail clippers. Only the Essentials!

Blog Challenge-Day 10- A photo of your favorite place to eat

This was a hard one! Although I don't eat out hardly ever, I have favorites at several places.
I think though that if I HAD to pick just one, I would probably choose.

Blog Challenge Day 9- A photo of the item you last purchased

Here is the last thing I bought. These are the HCG drops, that have helped me drop over 50 Pd's. I am excited to start the drops again. The food plan, not so excited for!  I will say that this program is NOT real easy, but it delivers quick results, and Who doesn't Love to see the numbers drop quickly on the scale? I have done this diet 2 times and am starting my 3 round today! I can't wait for the end result!!  Here's hoping for a very successful 3rd round.

Blog Challenge-Day 8- A song to match my mood

Music is such a great thing. I could listen to music all day! I especially love to listen to my music loud, not deafening, just loud!
I am addicted to the Glee songs right now, but the song that I've had stuck in my head today is a Favorite called The World Spins Madly On, By the Weepies.  Check it out.

Blog Challenge-Day 7- Your Dream Wedding

                                    
I think every little girl dreams of her wedding day, from the time she is able too understand what a Wedding is!    I have just had a few extra years to "DREAM".

I think my dream wedding would be to find the "Perfect" man for me and get married in a Beautiful Temple.  I have always wanted an Outdoor wedding reception, so that would mean a spring or summer wedding. I used to think I cared about all the colors and small details, but as I have gotten older, those things don't seem quite as important. Now don't get me wrong I will certainly care when the time comes. I'll most definitely want the Perfect Man, the perfect dress, the flowers, a fancy cake, and all the other things, that make a wedding special.  Is that Too much for a Girl to ask for?? I think NOT!

Blog Challenge-Day 6- An animal that I would love to have as a pet

I have always wanted to have a baby monkey. I think that they are seriously the cutest things ever, and because, I also know that it's not realistic to have a monkey, I plan on having a Basset Hound

Blog Challenge-Day 5- A picture of me from 2 years ago

Here was my adventure picture from 2008. 08-08-08 to be exact! I slipped down the steps and shattered my left ankle. After surgery to repair it. I have 2 plates, 11 screws and a couple of wires. FUN Right?  Not