Slim Pickings: Wednesday is the New Monday...

Good Wednesday morning! So my Monday morning post should have been on Tuesday (since my office was closed Monday). But I was busy and just plain ole forgot. So now it is Wednesday and I'm wondering where the time went!!

So first things first...I lost another 1.2 pounds at weigh-in on Saturday and was feeling great! 23.4 total (only 1.6 away from a major milestone - 25 pounds!). However, Saturday evening really kind of threw me for a loop with all the yummy foods available for devouring at Pyro on the Pond. Pyro on the Pond is a major fireworks show put on by my aunt and uncle in their front yard, which has a huge pond, hence the name. I think this was either the 12th or 13th year we have done it and it has gotten pretty big...150-200 people that we feed. Not to mention the extra 50 or so that line up across the pond to watch the show. And everyone brings something and there is a ton of food. And I didn't really hold back. I portioned everything, but I sampled pretty much everything. WAY over my points already for the week...like 35 points OVER my 35 bonus points. SERIOUSLY?!?!?! Not going to have a good weigh-in this Saturday I fear, but I'm hoping I can fix it a little by trying to cut out 3-4 points a day until then. I know you aren't supposed to do that, but I'm desperate here, people!!!

I fully plan on later this week doing a post on cocktail options and honestly, I'm surprised I haven't done this yet. Summer is the only time I really enjoy a nice cocktail and a book outside in our little outdoor seating area. So look for that coming soon...probably Friday.

Here are two meal updates:

2 slices of Nature's Own Light Wheat Bread - 1 Point
2 oz. Boar's Head Lemon Pepper Sliced Chicken Breast - 1 Point
1 slice of Sargento Colby Jack Cheese - 1 Point
Mixed Fruit - 1 Point
8 Rold Gold Honey Wheat Pretzel Braids - 2 Points
TOTAL = 6 Points

1 chicken breast - 3 Points
Goya Mojo Carillo Marinade (this is like a Caribbean marinade) - 0 Points
1/2 cup brown rice - 1 Point
1 cup of steamed broccoli - 1 Point
5 oz Pinot Grigio - 2 Points
TOTAL = 7 Points

And I'm adding this picture to show you how freaking spoiled my dog is. When we're eating, he sometimes manages to weasel his head up there and lick around for crumbs. We try really hard not to condone this behavior, but Jay managed to snap this picture (since the camera was already on the table and on) before I could push him back down.

Now these next few pictures are just to brag on our mad party planning skills! My mother-in-law and father-in-law celebrated their 35th wedding anniversary in early June and we had a party for them at my sister-in-law's house June 26th. These are just a few pictures of how we transformed her backyard into a twinkling party!