I've been a very bad blogger!

Hi, I am so sorry that I have not been updating my blog, but time has just flown by. Poor excuse, huh. But then at times I haven't felt like I had anything to share, silly me.

First of all, I have got to confess and tell you that I ate what ever I wanted to for 24 hours this weekend, and I loved it. We went to eat with Hunter after watching Samantha dance at the basketball game and I had dessert. But on the bright side, I shared it with two of Hunter's friends, therefore I didn't at that much. Then on Sunday we went to a movie and Phil and I shared a tub of popcorn. I have to admit that it was nice being able to eat, but I didn't overdo it and I'm back on track today. I hope to start going to the gym this week, or at least start walking. It is funny, since taking Myles to the studio with me I've been putting in more steps in my day. I will get him out of his playpen and I will run around the tables and he will chase me. I am counting that as exercise, wouldn't you? I didn't weigh myself this morning, but I will tomorrow morning.

Last Friday while I was at the studio I worked on two watercolor batiks. I didn't take a picture of them yet, but as soon as I do I'll take pictures and share them with you. I love doing Watercolor Batiks, really love them.

This Friday, the 18th, I am having a family day at the studio. My mom is turning 71 on the 27th and we are going to work on a scrapbook for her with all the old photos from her childhood. I am really looking forward to spending the day with all of the girls, it will be loads of fun. I will take some pictures of our day and share them with you in a later post.

Phil goes to the doctor this week, matter of fact on Thursday. I am going to go with him, and together we will discover what the doctor has to say about his cancer. We are really believing God to take care of all of this. Please keep him in your prayers.

Phil and Drake spend some one on one with Myles. Aren't they way too cute.

talk to you later,

remember to dream the impossible and aim for it.

Charlie

I've lost 6 pounds!!!!

Hi, I got on the scales this morning and looked at my weight, got off and then got on again so that I could make sure that I was seeing what I was seeing. It read the same thing, I had lost 6 pounds, and I was so excited. Really. Only 44 more to go. LOL. My friend Kathy went to the gym for her first workout this morning, then she came into the studio for a while. When she walked it you could tell that she had been working out, and some of her hair was out of place. That is a personal joke. Now I'm looking forward to seeing if she is sore tomorrow, I hope so. That will mean that she is working the right parts the right way. She is so excited about working out and getting in shape. I hope to be joining her there in the next two weeks.

I want to share a blog site with you that I visited today, it is about an amazing couple and the birth of their baby. God is so good.
http://www.cfhusband.blogspot.com

Remember to dream the impossible and to aim for it.
Charlie

I have a new man in my life.

I have a new man in my life and he has stolen my heart. His name is Myles, and I am so in love with him. LOL.

I finally brought him home on New Year's Day, and we have been together just about every minute since then.

He has a playpen at the studio and a the house, so if you stop by the studio you can come give him some loving.

Of course he has plenty of toys, and chew toys.

Isn't he just the cutest thing? I really love him, and Jewels loves him too. Drake likes playing with him and is really gentle. The gentle giant.

You can''t really see Drake in this picture but the three of them are playing on my bed.

Tonight Samantha came and took him home for a sleep over. I've only talked to her about 3 times now checking on him. lol.

I went into the studio today to work on moving items around. I really need to get back in there and get to painting and fixing classes. I'll start tomorrow, I think.

How are all my "50 in 5" 's doing? I'm at 5 pounds now. Anyone else want to share?

Have a great night, and remember to dream the impossible and aim for it.

Charlie

It's the weekend.

This week has gone by so fast, but then when you spend most of it in bed sleeping, time does have a way of speeding by. I guess my body needed all of this rest,but I'm getting ready to get back into the swing of life, but not 14 hours a day. That can kill a person!!!

Wanted to say thanks to all the e-mails on my 50 in 5. Here are some of the ways that women are joining the group. I have a few that are doing weight watchers, one has been doing it for a while and has lost 20 pounds and has 18 more to go before reaching her goal. She really recommends this program, and loves it. There are weekly meetings, I'm sure one in your area. One sweet lady is going to Curves and has been for going for a while now. She has lost around 40 pounds and is beautiful. That might be something for you to try. The membership isn't really to much, so look into it. Another person is going to be joining me at the Crest Fitness Center here in Hampstead. I am hoping to get with a trainer so that I can really know what I'm doing. So far with my low carbs I've lost 4 pounds, and I'm eating great.

Okay, I hope to be back in soon with lots of info for classes. I am going to Florida in a few weeks for a certification in the Clay products that Donna Dewberry is now offering and then in March I will be going for my certification in the High Definition paints. Lots to learn to pass on to my students.

take care and remember to dream the impossible and aim for it.

Happy New Year and join me in my quest for 50 in 5.

I hope that all of you had a wonderful New Year's. Phil and I did something different this year, we were home to see the new year ring in. Of course he was asleep, but I woke him up so that he could see the ball drop, not that he remembers it. Then I proceeded to call my three kids and wished them a happy one. I miss the days when we were all together, at a church, and bringing a New Year in on our knees, holding hands, and praying. I think I will set that as a goal for next year.

Now for my 50 in 5. I am going to shoot to lose 50 pounds in 5 months, and I would love to have you join me. If you are local, I am taking a scales to the studio, whenever I reopen, and you are welcomed to come in and weigh yourself. I'll even make you a folder to keep track of your progress. I am going to do the low carb diet, that is what really works well for me. I have another friend that is going to do Weight Watchers. I don't care which one you do, I just want to be here to help you and support you. I would love to get a group of women together that want to support one another, share ideas. what works for them, and let's just share our lives with one another..

Let me hear from you! Join me in my 50 in 5, or what ever it is that you might want to lose. Together we can do anything.

Remember, dream the impossible and aim for it.
God Bless,
Charlie

Hello all!

Brogan gets to visit with Santa.

Hi, sorry that I've been away for a while but with Christmas and all of the holiday events I've been busy. As most of you, right? Any way, time to try and get everyone caught up on the happening of the McGee family and my studio. The studio is sort of auto pilot for a while, especially after Christmas. I didn't leave the studio until after 4:00 on Christmas Eve, and I didn't go back in until today. I finally got all of the orders done and was able to do some personal things too.


Christmas Eve was at my house, which is also Hunter's birthday. Everything came off great, especially with the help of my Demon Elf, Kathy, and Phil's sister Janet getting their early. Hunter had a great birthday, and it was nice having the family together for the evening. Philip dressed up as Santa and we all got to sit on his lap and tell him what we wanted for Christmas. When Mom sat on his lap we all lost it cause of the way that she sat on him. Philip's face turned 5 shades of red.

Christmas was a little different this year, Philip wasn't here for Christmas morning, and then Samantha was the only one with us all day long. Hunter left in the evening for a trip to Orlando with his buddies, and Philip and Kim had to go to her aunt's family. We went to my sister's house for dinner and to exchange gifts, which was really nice.. Mom gave me a special gift, she gave me Miles. He hasn't come home with me yet,he is still with his mommy and my heart is still healing from giving Missy and Fiddy away.

Phil's and my hearts are hurting just a bit this season. Phil found out a few weeks ago that he has skin cancer, and it isn't good. We are in the middle of waiting and seeing. He has it on his lip, and that is a bad place to have it because of all the blood cells in the lips. The cancer can go anywhere now, anywhere! Also, one of my very dear friends has been told that she has a lump in her limp node and is going to see the surgeon next week. As I've shared with many of you in t

he past, I Hate Cancer..

You are never too old to believe!

Samantha made this shirt for
Philip, it is a personal joke
between the two of them.
Don't forget to dream the impossible and aim for it. God bless.

I love Thursday night classes!!!

This whole day had been so much fun. I have laughed and laughed all day long. That is one of the things that I love about my studio and the women that are in there with me. When I got there today, Joanie was there having her crochet class. Kathy, my Demon Elf, got there right behind me, and so the laughter began. The three of us got to talking, and no painting was being done at all. After Joanie left Ms. Pat came up, and the laughter and foolish talking started all over. So funny!!! At times we were talking and laughing so hard I couldn't catch my breath. But in the middle of all of this, we were painting and getting things done. Ms Pat keeps on telling me how much these classes mean to her, and I believe it. She is laughing, has a goal in her mind, is able to sell her paintings and make extra money, and is able to share her memories of her late husband. I feel like I know Ed, even though he has been gone for over 4 years.

I love my studio, I love having women in there to talk and share life experiences. We just never know when or how we may help someone. My life has been blessed by all of these women and men that come into my studio. My heart is lighten each and every time.

Well, once again I am ready to go to sleep and dream. I think Ill dream about the impossible and then I think Ill aim for it. Join me.

Now, Now girls, let's play nice. lol.

Pat, which is now called satan, is getting an evil look from Kathy.

see, we did get some painting done tonight for class. they all looked great.