I'm so sad it's monday and the weekend is over!   We had so much fun this weekend!

Friday we went to the drive-in and saw Dark Knight, and Step brothers...   Saturday, I went and treated myself and got my nails done, they look awesome!   Then we walked down the street and checked out this little street fair going on for a bit...

Then Matt met us here, and we headed over towards Bethlehem for Musikfest!   I was absolutely DREADING walking up and down that god-awful hill...   if you've ever been there, you know what I'm talking about.   It's so incredibly steep...   We walked around, checked out the vendors, music, and of course the beer!!!   It was a great time.  And I walked  up that massive hill without even thinking twice about it until I got to the top, and realized I wasn't gasping for breath...  Last year it was almost the death of me!   What a feeling...  Even being around all those food vendors, and the different smells of the festival...  It didn't even phase me!!!  Anyway, then after Musikfest, we went to this sushi place in Bethlehem.  It's as close to "our" place as we could get :)  It's called Tokyo Do, and they have the BEST sushi!   It was great.

Yesterday we actually slept in  bit!  What a treat lol...   then we got ourselves ready for our engagement pics.   It started pouring, and thundering and lightening right before Sharyn got here, but slowed up just enough that I think the pictures we did take will be gorgeous.  I can't wait to see them!!!      Plus, Norm bought me this ring..just because.....   and my goodness, it's soooooo pretty..    it's white gold, with a big amethyst cut into a heart, and diamonds on either side...   it's just breathtaking <3

That's the report for the weekend.   We really had a great time!

 Vacation...   to sum it all up...   it was AMAZING!   Norm and I, and my entire family had such a great time down the shore.   Lots of beach/ocean/tanning time...   lots of boardwalk/ride fun!   It was just overall a great great GREAT vacation.  

I did something I never ever thought I would ever be able to do.   I rode this thing called the sky coaster.    The only way I can figure to describe it..   is they strap you and a partner into a harness...  then hook you up to a bungee cord, and have you lay flat looking down.  (Kind of like superman like position)    Then, the bungee cord pulls you back, and up ridiculously high so you're about 4 stories off the ground, staring down at the boardwalk, and all the people looking up at you.   The people running the ride count down from 3....2.....1 and you pull a rip cord to release yourself.   Then you swing back and forth over the ocean, and boardwalk...   ugh.   I felt totally and 100% weightless.    It was horrifying, and breathtaking all at the same time.   I have the video and pictures I'll put up soon after this post.

(EDIT)   Here's the link to the video...  just copy and paste into your browser :)     Enjoy!   http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v239/hellspassion/?action=view¤t=M2U01464.flv




Other good news...   while we were ont he beach one day,my mom's phone rang.   My mom had written to a long time friend of hers who just so happenst o be a plastic surgeon.  She explained my story... and how my insurance won'tcover any of my plastics...  and basically asking him to help me before the wedding.  Well..  to my amazement, I have anapointment onSeptember 5th withDr. Skalicky....    We're not sure how all this is going to pan out..   but we're keeping our fingers crossed.  I really need my arms,and chest done.   Oh lordy would it be amazing not to haveto wear a dress with sleeves!!!    and boobs to hold it up! woot woot!!!

Also, on the samed ay september 5th, I have my follow up appointment with Dr.Marymor.   I haven't seen him since about 6 months out I believe?   Somewherea round there.  I'm really looking forward to being able to tell him how much he's helped mec hange my life!!!

Norm and I arealso potentially going to be in a magazine for how much weight we've lost, and telling our story...    :)   Life's really great right now!!!

Ps- for as worried as I was about gaining weight at the shore onvacation...   I lost 9 lbs!!!

Insane, I thinkso!!!!