Go Vipers!!!!!!!!!

Yayyyyy!! the Vipers won their first game! For those that don't know, they are the new semi pro football team. Daniel's dad owns the team and Tito and Daniel play for them. It was a good game. I'm not a football fan, but you know I had to go out there and cheer for my boys!

Happy Birthday, Mommy!!!!

Not all daughters have that special bond with their mother that I have with you. You have made me the woman I am today. I know that it isn't said enough, but I DO love and appreciate you more than you know. You have led me by an example of strength, courage, and selflessness. I owe my everything to you. You are the most genuine example of what a wife and mother should be. You have made countless sacrifices for our family. You have sat in the shadows and let us shine. You have gone without to give us anything we ever wanted. You are truly everything to us. I don't want you to think that anything you did for us when we were kids, or anything you do for us now, goes unnoticed. Even though we don't always say it or show it, I want you to know how lucky we feel that you are our mother. I hope that I can be half the mother you are. You are my hero! I love you and happy birthday!

It's official!!!! Congrats to me!

So, I have been on a trial period at URHCS since October 5th......well, yesterday, they offered me the job!!! Yay!!!!! I have definitely worked hard for this. I was nervous that I would not find a job that I liked as much as I loved bcbs.....but I am so happy and fortunate to have gotten this job. I loooooove what I do and I looooooove my new co-workers! They are so welcoming and helpful...I for sure am so grateful for Linda! I truly look forward to going to work everyday now. I knew things would fall in place. Maybe I need to rethink my faith. : ) And to top it all off, Brian got my my favorite Uggs EVER!! It was my gift for getting my job. Thanks baby! I love you!!

Jenn's Birthday Bash! Hahaha!

Ba Rum Bum Bum Bum

How is everyone? I'm ab-fab! I wanna start off by saying that I am soooooo excited for Thanksgiving!!! I get to see my little love bug! I love you Tiffer Smooch! OMG I miss her so much it hurts. My Melinee is leaving for the Air Force on March 9th.....thinking about it makes me sick to my stomach...I can't deal with both of my angels being gone!

So its been a crazy few weeks. Last weekend was my Brian's birthday!!! We all went to Stage and gave him drunken lap dances! lol! He quite enjoyed himself I would say! Haha! Then I took him home and put him to bed...mmm...mmmm.....enough about that. This more recent last weekend was my family reuinion. So we drove to Dallas and spent some time with the fam...then, of course, I had to make a quick pit stop at the Coach Outlet! Haha! Got me a a new blackie! Its sooo gorgeous! Will post pics soon. lol. It ALMOST made up for Brian falling asleep at the wheel and almost killing us both. Not funny. I made him stop and get a 5 hour energy shot...so he was good after that. Yesterday, all the girls went to the shopping thing on base. It was supposed to be for Xmas gifts but I only ended up getting stuff for myself. Gah, I'm a lowlife. Then me and Amanda went to Kohls and I got Elijah's b-day gift.....after we all went to eat at Feces Pizza. HAPPY 2ND BIRTHDAY ELIJAH!! WE LOVE YOU!!!

So, this weekend is my Jenn's birthday! We are gonna do it up Candace & Jenn style! Ya'll know how we do it!!!! LOL! Its gonna be a B-L-A-S-T!

So I am going to end with a little quote that speaks exactly whats been on my mind for a few days....
"The stupid neither forgive or forget, the naive forgive and forget, the wise forgive but never forget."
Ok.....everyone knows that if you give a damn about being around me that you DO NOT want to cross Candace. I hold grudges for a looooong time. But I am turning over a new leaf. Since I am in the holiday, giving mood, I am going to pass out "Piss-Candace-Off-For-Free" cards to the unfortunate few that I have previously deemed unforgivable. Congratulations....you get one more shot. Don't F it up.

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Soooo......

Its been a few weeks since I've blogged.....and some of my faithful readers get a little testy when I don't update so here ya go.....
Loving my new job.....I am falling right into place at the hospital. Sure, I miss BCBS but hell....what can ya do?
All I've been doing is working and shopping. I literally feel like I spend more time at the mall than I do my own home....whether its at New York & Company (an everyday trip) or at On The Border for happy hour, or just walking around. I have a serious problem here. But other than that, I've mainly just been spending time with my baby, my boys, my sis and sis in law, and my Jenn. Braelyn is getting sooooooooo big!! OMG! She is absolutely gorgeous. But who woulda expected any different coming from such a knockout mommy!!
*****I hate people with big necks....YIKES*****
Anyhoo - Well, this weekend is Brian's b-day. Awwwwww! This is his 8th bday we have shared together. He said its the best one yet! I can't believe after 8 years he still makes my heart melt. : )

My new life

Soooo.....how was everyone's weekend? Mine was wonderful I guess. Friday was exciting. The crew went to Fats...Saturday and Sunday were relaxing. It was NICE! Anyways........as most know, I started my new job last Monday. I'm a Patient Financial Consultant at URHCS. So far I like it pretty well. On my third day, the entire business office (24 employees) made me a huge gift basket and each of them put something in it with a note attached. It was sooooo sweet. I got earrings, a picture frame, bath & body works new lotion, coffee cups, tons of snacks, nail stuff, a plant, and sooooo much more. It was super nice! I love my new co-workers!
Whats new? Well, Braelyn is getting big and she loves Aunt Candace!!! I will be updating pictures soon. So this weekend will be Jenn's first time to go out in 10 months!!! We are making a huge thing of it. Everyone....and I mean EVERYONE is going. Its gonna be a blast....I am soooo looking forward to it.
So I guess that is all that is new with me. Wow....I can't believe how much my life has changed in 10 months. This time a year ago I was 310 pounds, working at bcbs, friends with skanks & social rejects, had jacked up teeth, and had no life.....hahahahah....my my my.......I sure took some steps in the right direction! LOL! And on that note, I am going to bed to dream of my super awesome new Vacuum cleaner that is coming tomorrow!!! : ) Ta-Ta!

Love is in the air.....

Yesterday was my parent's 25th wedding anniversary! Congratulations! I love you both more than you could ever imagine. You have been the best parents a girl could ask for. 25 years of marital bliss! lol. You can thank me for that! : )

Updating my pics

Welome to the world, beautiful!!!!!!

Braelyn Paige Alexander was born today at 3:41 pm at URHCS. She is is 7 pounds 9 ounces and 20 inches long. She is absolutely the most perfect baby! Congrats Jenn, Stevie, and the rest of the family!! We have all waited so long to see you, angel....and you were well worth the wait!

What a whirlwind of a day......I got to hospital at 8:00 am and sat and sat and sat.....they broke her water at about 9:00 am (I didn't look, I swear!) and I almost cried because I could tell it hurt her soooo bad. But she was a super trooper and did amazing!! They gave her the epidural at 10:30 am and then checked her again at 12:30 and she dialated to a 5. Well, at about 2:00, I left to go to my bank really fast and my phone starts ringing....it was Jenn's sister, Jessica.....and right then I knew!! hahaha! I answered and Jess said "She's a 10....she's about to push!! HURRY AND GET BACK HERE!!" lol....I'd been there allllllllll day and Braelyn decides to come 2 minutes after I left. But she pushed for an hour so I was there when Braelyn was born....thank goodness!! I turned right around and sped and ran red lights to make it there on time! Haha.

Right when I saw Jenn, I started crying.....she was so happy and emotional and I couldn't help it. I could see so much love in her eyes. You are going to be such an amazing mother. I love you Jenn....you are my best friend, my sister, my angel! I'm so happy for you both. You are going to be the best parents Braelyn could ever ask for.

Yep....its true! : )

So as most of you already know, my position was eliminated at BCBS. I was an "affected" employee of a layoff....don't start feeling sorry me. LOL. It was a great job but I am doing awesome. I got a great severance package and am still insured for a few months. And if by some chance I don't have a job by the time I stop getting paid by BCBS, I am eligible for unemployment....which ends up being more money than I was making at work. LOL. How'd that happen? I guess I was just lucky! Haha. Getting paid to sit on my ass...and shop all day. Anyways, I like working so I am looking for something but I am being VERY VERY picky. I got plenty of time to wait for an awesome job to come along. I have already gotten a job offer and turned it down. There are plenty of good prospects. I will update everyone on my job search. Or I may just go ahead and be a stay at home mommy. ; )

So me and my boys went to Dallas Monday for my Dr appt ANOTHER emg......which sucked soooo bad. But it went well and I got good results...and Brian was there holding my hand the whole time. I didn't even cry!!!! He was proud and he felt sorry for me and in Daniel's words, I'm a "spoiled brat" so Brian took me to the Coach outlet and hooked me up!!!! haha! I was in Heaven. We also went to JFK Memorial again since Daniel had never been there and then we ate at Hooters. Daniel got dissed by the waitress...lol...it was priceless! We had a good little trip. OMG and my freaking Chi broke so I had to get a new one. Brian picked out the polka dot one and it came with a cute little mini Chi so I'm good to go. lol

Jenn's baby shower turned out AMAZING. It was beautiful and all of the important people showed up. She had a great turn out. She looked gorgeous as always and she got SOOOOOO much stuff. Braelyn is set!!!

Braelyn's nursery

Jenn's baby shower!!

Our Dallas Trip!

Mel Mel's Graduation!!!

Rockin' this bitch!

Well, I'm bored and I'm waiting for my baby to get home so I can ravage him! LOL! How's everyone been?? I'm grrrrrreat! I had my Dr. appt in Dallas annd he said that I have a Thiamine deficiency and I am severely malnurished.....yuck! BUT I am going to be perfectly fine. I had another EMG and it was really really good so I am super happy. We gotta go back to Dallas in 2 weeks. We had so much fun last time....well, besides me passing out at the JFK Memorial. But my Brian was there to take care of me so I was ok. Our hotel was BADASS!!! OMG....and we went to Ripleys Believe It Or Not/Wax Museum...it was fun. We did alot of shopping too. I got sooo much stuff including my fave Ed Hardy perfume....yummy!


OHHH and today my little sister got accepted into the Dental program at Vernon! Yay!! I'm so proud of you, Nic! I love you so much! And my brother is moving back to Wichita in 3 weeks! I'm so happy! Watch out ladies, he's a heartbreaker! lol

What else? What else? I weigh 178! WTF? Who would ever have guessed that??? I've gotta say....I look pretty sexual. Don't worry baby....I've only got eyes for you. : )

Happy late birthday to my Liz!!! Oh and Happy Birthday today Tito!!!!!! The little angelic birthday couple!

Jenn's baby shower is in less than 2 freakin weeks!! OMG! I can't believe it! I am so ready for it though. It is going to be so amazing.....in every way! Braelyn Paige is one lucky little angel to have such and angelic mommy!!! I will post pictures of her nursery soon. It is sooo amazing! For anyone wondering (for gifts) her room is hot pink, black, and white with Zebra print and some polka dots thrown in there. It is sooo super cute! Everyone who is invited should have their invitation....so if you didn't get one....better luck next time. haha. This is exclusive...only awesome people were invited.

Well, I am so behind on pictures....I have Melinee's graduation and our Dallas trip to makes slideshows for...so I will be doing that soon. I gotta talk Brian into puttin the pics on our computer first....but I have a feeling that he will be very submissive after what I do for him when he gets home! : )

Smitten!!!

So its been a few weeks since I've posted...and I'm bored at work so here goes....lol....
My feet are getting better! Whoo hoo! I have a Neurologist appt today with my local Dr. and then Monday I have an appt with this amazing Neurologist in Dallas. He is in the top 10 in the state! Since my illness is so baffling, he took on my case study. We are super excited! So anyways, me and Brian decided to make a weekend of it so we are going down to Dallas for the weekend. I can't wait to get him alone in the hotel room! Haha. Watch out babe! *Sorry mom, just ignore that*

So me and Jenn have been spending EVERY spare second of our lives on the baby shower of the decade! Invitations are almost done - its a grueling process. But they are sooooooooo cute and sooooooo worth all the trouble. We had to move the shower up to August 22nd because of stupid Hotter N Hell. Bah! But that will work out better anyways. I am so excited that my Love Bug is coming! Love you Tiffer Smooch! I promise I will never try to hook your man up with my friends. LOL! *Inside joke* Then its off to Cody's bday party.

Speaking of birthday parties.....I'm about ready for them to be OVER! LOL! Makayla's party was last weekend....plus Casey's baby shower and my dad's birthday. This weekend is Lexie's Luau. This is getting expensive guys. Haha! But I love ya'll so its all good. My little angel Liz's bday is this weekend too. Tito better have something special planned for his woman! Then Daniel's bday is in October....Brian AND Jenn in November....my mom in December and my sis in January!!AHHH it never stops! Owell...I do a lot for the ones I love. And I have realized over the last few months that I am such a lucky girl....and perfectly smitten!!! : )

Old ass picture time!!

PRICELESS!! This is my dad! Ummm......never seen a man with a french braid before! LOL! God I love you Pop!

R.I.P Michael Jackson!!

La ti da!

Not much going on in my world lately....same ol thing. My little angel turned 6 last Weekend! I can't believe it. Happy Birthday baby! Me and Brian love you soooooo much! Anyhoo-besides wedding stuff....theres been baby shower stuff. LOL! Invitations will be going out shortly. : ) So, we already had a girls day once this week but we just can't get enough of each other...lol....gotta big weekend planned with ol Jenn Jenn.

Awww.....Sunday is fathers day! I love you Pop!!!! What a wonderful daddy I've got. I really lucked out in the family department.

So anyways.......time for another quote of the week....or should I say month. Haha! This one is brought to you by none other than Daniel Lozada, III!!! hahaha!

"Candace, you better stop eating those goldfishes before you get fat like you used to be." LOL! Kids say the darndest things, ay? Haha! If I didn't love him so much ida popped him in his cute little mouth.

Well, Brian went to get his hair cut. I guess since I am looking all hot now he has been trying to step up his game. He don't want me to leave him for ol Larry boy! Haha! Ugh.....now that we are such good friends, it sounds weird saying that. I guess I gotta find another hottie to make Brian jealous! haha!

Speaking of hotness!!!! My girl Melinda got approved for her gastric bypass surgery!!! Congrats Mel!!!!!!! You are gonna be sooooo sexual! Haha! I will by you tons of mashed potatoes and refried beans! LOL!

*Spoiler Alert* This one is sappy!

So I have been really emotional since my illness...and no time shows you who really cares and who really matters than your time of need. And I feel like this blog is long overdo. I need to dedicate this to 4 women that I love more than life itself. These people, so dear to my heart, have been there through all the rough times, all the happy times, and everything in between. They are the ones that I can count on when I need a shoulder to cry on. They are the ones that stop dead in their tracks and come to my aide when I need a helping hand. They are the ones that love me when I am the biggest bitch in the world, or the sweetest person they've ever met. They were the ones taking off of work and spending hours and hours with me in the hospital. They were the ones at my bedside holding my hand. They have been the ones that have listened to my worry, panic, and tears and assured me that I would make it through these last 2 months. They are the ones that didn't turn their back on me and would NEVER turn their back on me. They are the people that do not judge me. They are the women that know everything about me...and love me anyways. They are the ones that I would do ANYTHING for....take a bullet for.....commit murder for......sit in jail for. They are my mother, my sister, my grandmother, and my Jennifer. It's sad that not everyone can have such a wonderful, caring, supportive mother like mine, or a loving, strong, loyal sister like mine, its too bad that some people don't know the unconditional, whole hearted love that a grandmother can give...and its a shame that not everyone has the good fotrune that I've had to have found the good hearted best friend that I've found. A friend like that comes once in a lifetime. I will treasure these relationships for the rest of my life. I am so lucky to have 4 such amazing women to look up to and admire. Thank you for being my rocks. I don't take you for granted and I want you all to know just how much you mean to me. The world.

Holy shizzzzle my nizzzzle!!!

Riiiiiiiight. Well, the fat picture was taken 8 days before my surgery. Yikes!! And the skinny picture (as I like to call them lol) was taken 2 months ago and guess what!! I've lost 30 more pounds since then! BIATCH!!

Too much fun for one person...lol

Well, I have been pretty busy lately and haven't really updated on ME. So here goes....I'm still "sick" with these nerve problems but they are getting better. My Lumbar Puncture didn't completely rule out MS...but my Dr. said there is a slim chance that I have it. I am able to lift my foot a little bit and I can move my last 2 toes...so thats really good. I still have to use my brace and it SUCKS! They have me on anti-depressants for the nerve pain (NOT because I am crazy or because I can't be happy with my life without them lol) and its the first prescription that has actually helped the pain but they give me nightmares. Ugh....I hate having bad dreams. But my baby comforts me in the middle of the night after my night terrors. : ) I don't know how I could have gotten through this without him. He has been so amazing. Thanks babe I loooooooove you! So anyways, I guess I should thank my physical therapist too. lol. I think my twice a week therapy is helping. And I'm starting to look pretty bangin in a bathing suit. lol. No loose skin! Oh and btw....I am officially under the 200 pound mark! YAHOOO! I've lost 115 pounds. And its pretty sexual.

So we haven't been doing much lately since its so hard for me to get around but last night we went out to Iowa Park for my Randi's bday party. Happy Birthday TODAY Randi! I love you! We had some good food! Speaking of birthdays, mine was last week! I got some awesome gifts! I cancelled my party at the last minute because I wasn't feeling so good but we celebrated all week long so its ok. lol.

My bestie is getting pretty big! And we find out what Jenn is having on June 2nd! BOY BOY BOY! And you all better come to her baby shower (well, not all of you lol) because I am hosting it and its going to be amazing! We have the venue rented already but we can't really do much else until we find out the sex....so I can't wait!!! And she is the cutest little pregnant girl in the world!

Besides that, its just been ALL about the wedding of the century. lol. I don't understand how two such non-rich people can somehow afford such an expensive wedding, but somehow, they sure are. lol. Markie has champaign taste just like her big sister.....I'm seriously about to call Bridezillas! Oh well, its her special day so I understand her wanting it to be perfect. All the money and hooplah over a legal agreement. lol. Or sometimes not-so-legal. Right, Miss California??

Well, I think that my afternoon guests (Daniel and Tito) are gone, so I am gonna go hop in the bath and then watch a movie with my old man. TTYL! Hugs!

The most beautiful bride...

Well, as most of you know, my little sister is now a bride-to-be. Blair proposed to Markie on Mothers Day, in front of our family. It was very sweet. He even thought to ask my dad for her hand. What a little gentleman. Well, we don't play around....so we had an appt at David's Bridal last night and guess what!!! My sister got her dream dress! She looked to gorgeous. Well, congratulations Markie and Blair. I know this is going to be a huge wedding. I can't wait! Oh and of course, I am the MOH!

Tony's visit!

I DID IT!!!

So I weighed last night and GUESS WHAT!! I have lost a whole person! I weigh 202 which means that I have lost 107 pounds! Isn't that amazing?? Hopefully by next week I will be in the 100's!

Quote of the week!!!

"You're gettin kinda boney, baby....I'm gonna have to go get me another fat hoe"

Courtesy of : Brian - who else? Haha!!

A little bit of this....a little bit of that.....

Why do these things happen?

I am writing this blog with a heavy heart. My medical problems are getting ridiculous. I have been diagnosed with Neuropathy and Drop Foot. Which basically means that I have nerve problems and I can't bend my foot upward - so I can't walk right. I have to wear an AFO brace to keep from falling. I have been having test after test but they aren't finding anything else out. My neurologist doesn't know what is causing these problems. My blood tests all came back fine as well. I had an Electromyography last week - which was terribly painful, I had an MRI yesterday, and I have a Lumbar Puncture (yikes) next week. I started physical therapy last week and it seems to be helping. They don't think that it has anything to do with my surgery, but losing 100 pounds in 4 months can cause things to move around and could have put pressure on a nerve or something. Or it could have been caused by me crossing my legs all of the time. Whatever it is, I just hope that they can get rid of it. But I guess it could be worse.......my brothers life long best friend killed his wife and then himself yesterday. RIP Dan and Brandy. Its hard to think about yourself when something like that happens. Well, I guess I am going to sign off for the day. Hopefully my next blog will be more positive.

Angelic-ness

This is going to be a long one since I haven't updated in awhile. So Candy has lost 90 pounds!!! WHOOO HOOOOO!!! Isn't that amazing? Yeah its all great but I am soooo very tired all of the time. I have NO energy whatsoever...its depresssing. My friend Mariyah had to have iron bags yesterday and I KNOW that I am going to have to get them also...and I've heard that they hurt...so I am not looking forward to that. But as long as they make me feel better and more energetic, I guess it'll be ok.

So my Jenn moved into her new house this weekend. Its gorgeous!!!!!! Now her and Stevie boy can start their little angelic family together. Well...its already been started but you know what I mean. lol.

Last weekend was pretty good.....I got some good stuff on sale at Victorias Secret, went to Jenn's, hung out with my boys.....and most important.....I got a new washer and dryer set! They are freakin awesome. I got the LG front loading ones with a 10 year warranty...good deal! Oh and I went to my Crystal's house and she gave me a little curly up style for free! HECK YEAH! God I love my hairdreser...she's a freakin angel!

Bad news - My Tifinee Love Bug is moving 5 hours away in a few weeks.....its a terribly sad story and I don't want to talk about it anymore.

Good news!! - Yesterday was my little Mel Mel's birthday and we had a fabulous little birthday dinner for her! She is finally 18!! WHOOP WHOOP!! So we are going out this weekend to celebrate......just tell me where you wanna go angel! My friend owns Iron Horse (which is a 21 and up bar) so I got the hookup and he said he would put you little angels on a list to get in.

Wel I guess thats about it for now. I Hope this blog finds everyone doing fabulous!

My new job!

So I was offered a new position at my job. I am sooooooooooo excited about it. I started on Monday and have loved every second of it. I have NO stress whatsoever and don't have to worry about quality or production. OMG its awesome! So I just thought I would tell everyone...haha.

So I weighed last night and I've lost 82 pounds! CRAZY! So my goal was to lose 100 before my birthday - which is May 19th, so I know that I can do it now. I couldn't be happier with my results. Oh and I walk ALL day long now that I started this new job, which is great for me and I feel so much better. Well, I'm on lunch so I guess I better go eat this taco - all 3 bites. LOL!

Good times

So not much new here. Just a crapload of shopping. lol. I finally got my perfect kitchen table. YAY! I will post a pic soon - oh and more shopping is in my future because I get my bonus check from work this Friday....YAHOOOO! I worked hard for it though so I'm excited. Anyways, we went to the Bowie flea market this weekend...didn't buy much (no surprise there) just some tanning lotion that is normally $50.00 for $8.00!! Isn't that crazy?? The old man selling them had NO clue what they were...ohhh but I did. I have paid dearly for it many a time. So I started tanning (obviously) last week and I have a little color now....but I think I over did it as usual and got a little burned...it hurts! lol!
Saturday night we had a cookout at my aunts house...so me, Brian, and Jenn Jenn went out to Burk for that. Good times. Got to see my preggers little Melinee and my Tiffi love bug!
Yesterday, me and Jenn went and looked at several houses for her and Stevie. Ohh and we found the most perfect one! Sure, its a little expensive but my girl deserves it and her man makes the big bucks so its all good. The house is freakin huge and it has a gameroom and a big enclosed gazebo in the back with a hottub. So I guess they are starting the paperwork today. I am so happy for her! I'll make sure and post pics of that too.
God I feel like this is the most random blog ever.
So our friend Tina bought a house a couple of months ago and we still hadn't seen it so we went over last night and hung out for awhile. OMG....its absolutely fabulous. She deserves every little bit of it too! You little angel!
Well, I guess that concludes the most random blog ever. lol.

I am becoming the woman I want to be

First off.....everyone congratulate me on losing 70 freakin pounds!! Yahoooooo! And let me tell you.....gastric bypass surgery is NOT the easy way out. This is the hardest thing I have ever done in my entire life. But ohh sooooo worth it. I am starting to look good again...and feel good too of course. Its amazing! And while I am on the subject of image....I bought one of those Dr. Rey's shapewear things and OMG it took me down 2 freakin dress sizes.....not to mention bulldozed cellulite city! So I have been singing its praises....good job Doc!

I got my braces on Tuesday......yep....they hurt. Badly. My spacers didn't hurt at all but OMG I feel like someone punched me in the mouth a few times now.

So I feel like every single thing that could go right, is. Everything is just falling right into place. Life is gooooooood. I am so happy with where my life is right now. Ohhhh and by the way - 5 more weeks until I see Britney!!!!! I can't way-yait!

Happy late Valentines Day!

I hope everyone had a great V-day! I surely did. : ) Me and the old man went to Dallas to go shopping and I FINALLY got the Coach shoes I wanted. And I found some more that I wanted to I just went ahead and got 2 pairs...lol....they are fabulous. So then we went to Kirklands and I got some really cute stuff for the house. Then we had a romantic dinner from Wendys...LOL....while he was driving down 380 (worst street ever paved) I ate my chili...didn't even spill once. Haha. So that was my gift....OH and of course a really sweet card. And then yesterday he brought me a gps for my car....which I didn't even ask for...and I guess that is supposed to be considered a Valentines gift too. So I would say overall it was a successful holiday. A far cry better than the roses and card that I usually get. Haha.

So I got my teeth pulled on Thursday.....God those shots hurt like a mother. Its not very obvious that I have missing teeth so thats good news. I get my spacers in tomorrow and my braces next Tuesday. I CAN'T WAIT! I want to get them on so I can get them off. I am gonna have a perfect grill. YAHOOOO!!!!!!

Well, I hope this blog finds everyone doing well. I'll check in soon.

Its gonna huuuuurt!

So Candace is sick of having a jacked up grill. SOOOO I am getting braces Feb 24th....thats less than 2 weeks! I am sooo ready. I only have to wear them for a year so that isn't too bad. I'm getting clear ones though since I am 23 years old and reeeeeeallllly don't want to be walking around with metal all in my mouth. I'm a little upset because I have to get 2 teeth pulled tomorrow because of crowding issues and my midline problem. Wichi means I am gonna be a hillbilly with 2 missing teeth for almost 2 weeks. That sucks.....really bad, but I know that it will all be worth it in the end. Jesus, I don't know what else I am gonna have to put myself through before I make a perfect little me. Haha. About 10 grand in plastic surgery should cover it. LOL. I am jumping the gun right now....60 pounds lost in a little over 2 months....and no loose skin so far. I think I am doing pretty good. And as if I am not losing weight quick enough, this teeth business is going to assist in the weight loss also. None of you people are gonna recognize me in a year. I'm so excited. Brian told me I was gonna be his trophy wife. Haha! Well, I just wanted to catch everyone up on the lastest news on my extreme makeover. LOL. More to come!

Another surprise!!!

So we got another surprise last night! My little cousin Melinee is preggers too! Yay!!!! Another little angel will be joining our fabulous family. Mel is about 3 weeks along so that means that I will be spending a lot of time at ol' United Regional in October. LOL! I love you Melinee Shea. You know that I am here if you need ANYTHING! Hey Tiffy love bug, you better start saving up.....baby showers are expensive! LOL! And of course, I will help. I love you!!

SURPRISE!!!!

Ok Ok Ok......I haven't finally been given the go ahead to tell the secret......everyone ready????? My Jenn Jenn is having a baby!!!!! Isn't that amazing? She is 5 weeks along and due around Oct 7th. So....I am gonna be an aunt again! I am so excited for you, angel. I love you more than life itself and you know that your best friend will ALWAYS be here for you no matter what. I love you Jenn.

Candace has an even bigger secret!!!!!

OMG and this one is sooooooo much better!! Ahhh.....I can't wait to post about it. Stay tuned!!!!!!

Happy Birthday Nic!!! I LOOOOOOOVE YOU!

Party tonight!

Well, most everyone knows already but we are having a big birthday party for my Markie tonight at mi casa. So everyone is invited (unless she doesn't like you lol) so I am guessing everyone will start getting there at about 8ish? So its gonna be fun and we are excited...especially since my front door is safe from being raped. lol! So we are gonna tootsie roll it down for old times sake. Hahaha! Ok well see everyone there!

Candace has a secret.....

Shhhhhh...can't tell yet!!

Yahooooooo!

So as of Tuesday, I have officially hit the 50 pound lost mark! Can you believe it???? I am soooo excited! I lost 10 pounds in 4 days! I am gonna be sexual before ya know it. I am about 35% to my goal in just 6 weeks. Me, Jenn, and Markie started Zumba classes on Tuesday. It was rough and I was tired as hell but I made it through the whole class without taking a break or falling over - and that was my personal goal. lol. So we go back today for our second class. I am so excited and I feel so healthy again. This truly was the greatest blessing that I have ever given myself. And my orthodontist appt is Jan 29th for my braces so I should have them put on the end of Feb. or early March. Ahhhhh more pain! : ( Oh well, in the end it will alllll be worth it!

The luckiest girl in the world...

My cup runneth over!!

So today is an amazing day!!!! For those of you that know, Brian and I have been dealing with some very ridiculous, very expensive legal issues. Well GUESS WHAT????? This morning was our hearing and the ruling was in our favor!! Brian is not registered anymore!!!!!!!! Isn't that amazing?? After 9 months, and thousands of dollars (all worth it by the way) its all over.....done. I couldn't be happier!! See?? I told you this was my year. It is off to an awesome start!! Now we can get on with our lives and not have this hanging over our heads anymore. My cup certainly runneth over.

It's my year!

So I haven't blogged in awhile.....apparently since my Jenn Jenn got engaged....yeah I still need to take a picture of that ring. Its HUGE....and its actually really real! I can't get over it. But yeah, she wouldn't wear fake diamonds.... ; )

So anyways, I had a Dr. appt yesterday and Papa Warnock says ol' Candy girl is doing fabulous. I am down 45 lbs, my clothes are soooo loose, my back doesn't hurt when I walk anymore (yay) so its all going great..oh and he released me to exercise (minus sit-ups) so Me, Jenn, and my sista are starting Zumba and Pilates classes next week. I can't wait! I want to lose weight slow and steady so that maybe the exercise will actually work at maintaining some kind of skin firmness.

So I was thinking.....this is gonna be MY year. Brian and I are happier than ever, my family is so amazing, me and my best friend are closer than ever, my job is going well, I'm losing all this weight, got big vacation plans...I just don't know how much better it could get. I was telling my grandma about it last night (big mistake) and she said "well now all you need to do is join a church" lmfao.....I love her persistance....but besides the fact that I am an agnostic.....these church people kill me (not all of you ae like this...so no hate mail please) but I love how some people are great christians....on Sunday.....and then the rest of the week feel free to live a sinners life.....ie....swearing, drinking, leaving kids at home to have premarital sex with random people, starting myspace wars (LOL)...I just sit back and laugh....ha...ha...ha.

But enough about those posers....I hope everyone had a wonderful New Years....we had a party at mi casa so I will be adding a slideshow asap. Be sure to pay attention to my shrinking face. Amazing. Well, I love you all...have a happy new year! I know I will!