Buh-bye 50 lbs!

Yay- it's official- I've lost 50 pounds! After 9 months following the weight watchers plan, hard work and dedication I've lost 50 lbs (50.8 to be exact!).

I'm full of excitement! It has been quite the journey to see the transformation!  A HUGE thanks to Kristyn for helping me get started- I couldn't have done this without you! Thanks also to everyone who has supported me along the way providing encouragement, accompanied me in a more active lifestyle and pushing me to reach my goals! Know that the journey was much easier with you all by my side! Now I just need to be careful so I can fit into my wedding dress!!

I'll work on getting some pictures taken to post a before and after shot. Brent's good at woodworking- but not taking pictures! (sorry love...but I still  love you!)

To all of you on your own weight loss journey- best of luck- I know you can do it!

Crazy life

HI! It's been so long since my last post! And honestly there isn't a specific reason why I haven't been posting. My life has been busy and I just haven't devoted the time to writing posts! So today I thought I would write something quick!

Since my last post...

Sara came for an awesome weekend visit- we had a great time visiting, talking and of course laughing!
I attended multiple Lia Sophia jewelry parties
I made photo books for my sisters and Aunt to remember my mom since it's been 15 years since she passed away
Brent and I started pre-martial counseling
I ran a scrapbooking event for work
We celebrated Ariana's 1st birthday! I can't believe she is already one!
I started attending a kickboxing class that I love- I'm a bit sore today- but it's worth it!
We had a Parks in Focus alumni outing for work
I visited Detroit with some awesome ladies from work!
I was able to get lots of scrapbooking done at a two day crop!
We celbrated Evan's 3rd birthday! I also can't believe he is three!
We had another evening of our DIY group- we made some awesome stuff out of old t-shirts!
Brent and I got our engagement pictures taken! Love them! Can't wait to see the rest!
Keith, Evan, Brent and I went to watch the Griffins Game
And...probably the busiest! I've been up to my elebows in Bowlapalooza stuff!
Don't worry there is still time to support me! Check out the link below- any donation is helpful!
http://www.firstgiving.com/fundraiser/lisa-schillaci/bfks2013

Happy monday everyone!

Bits and Pieces

Happy Friday everyone!

Guess what?!? Sara is coming to visit! She is en route right now- I'm super excited!  That's why these are my bits and pieces for the week.


1. Sara is coming!

2. SARA IS COMING!

3. SARA IS COMING!

4.SARA IS COMING!

5. SARA IS COMING!!!!

Can you tell I'm a bit excited?
Happy weekend everyone! I'll be busy with Sara! :)

Happy Day to Sara! :)

Today is Sara's (one of my best friends) birthday! I always love birthdays! And I'm especially excited that she is coming to visit me this weekend so we can celebrate her day then! :)

Living 5 hours away from each other doesn't always make staying connected easy- but we manage. We talk on the phone, use facebook, travel to see one another, skype, snail mail, and text! I love that we have so many modes of communication we can use to help us stay connected!

This year I'm sure I'll have plenty of opportunities to see her since we will have all of my wedding festivities- double yay!! :) It's hard to imagine that it's been 10 1/2 years since we first met. We were blessed enough to be placed in the same group for our Alternative Spring Break (ASB) trip to Oklahoma. We became fast friends and the rest is history!

Next week I'm sure you will hear about some of our fun we plan on having over the weekend! Prayers for safe travels as Sara comes to visit! You never know about this Michigan snow!

Bits and Pieces

Happy Friday everyone!

This week has been pretty good to me. Minus the few mishaps on the hill at work!

I was feeling a little sassy with my earrings- so that's my self portrait! :)

Yesterday I got the Savannah vistors guide! Great timing as we booked our honeymoon this week. Super exciting!

Yay for snail mail! I got a fun Valentine's Day card in the mail from Sara! Thanks friend!

Tonight a few of us will be enjoying a comedy show at Camp Newaygo- looking forward to it!

Brent also got me this adoable Precious Moments for Valentine's Day- super sweet!

What are some bits and pieces from your week? I'd love to hear from you!

Enjoy your Friday!

7 months away!

In just 7 short months I am getting hitched!

It's crazy to think how quickly the time seems to be flying by! Our wedding date will be exactly three years since we first met! It's been a pleasant journey--and I can't wait to be Brent's wife! I have to admit I've been finding some great things on pinterest and have been saving them to share with my future hubby!

Wedding details are coming along pretty well! We still have to
-decide on tuxes
-get engagement pictures taken
-determine where we will stay on our wedding night
-figure out centerpieces for the reception
-pick how we will proceed with invitations
-complete pre-marital counseling
-determine my accessories for the BIG day!
-schedule the bridal shower and bachelorette party
-pick reception songs

and we've been busy by
-picking up my dress (just Auntie Nell and I- no Brent allowed!)
-meeting with the florist
-picking out bridesmaid dresses
-sending out our save the dates
-picking out wedding bands
-booking our Honeymoon (Savannah and Tybee Island here we come!)
-registering at Target and Bed, Bath and Beyond
and so much more!


Being a planner, I've been pretty efficient with my planning so I don't have to worry as it gets closer to the date. I've been blessed with amazing friends and family to help me along the way too! Love them!

Have a Happy Valentine's Day!!!

Scrapbooking!

Saturday I spent 12 hours of my day scrapbooking 28 pages! For those of you who know something about scrapbooking- this is a huge accomplishment! So much time and details go into completing a page! I sure was happy to get soooo much done! I managed to do some Christmas pages, some birthday parties, the U of M football game that Brent and I went to, and so much more! I wish I had the time to scrapbook regularly, but I do try to keep up with everything!

My friend Katie organized the event. It's a fundraiser for the Muskegon Waves Disabled Sports Team. The proceeds help the team travel to MSU for the Michigan Victory Games to compete. Double bonus- I get to do something I love (scrapbook) while supporting an amazing cause! It can't get much better than this!

Next month Kerri and I are signed up for a two day crop. I'm especially looking forward to this so I can get even more done! We are contemplating going to a weekend one (Friday-Sunday) in October. I figure this might allow me to get a good start on my wedding album! What do you think?

I better make sure I get some pictures printed for the next one! Although my upcoming weekends are pretty filled! I guess I better keep taking pictures too!

Have a great week everyone!