17 Weeks Post Op RNY Surgery, down 84.8 Lbs now!

Hi Guys,
I feel terrible about not updating my blog as often as I should.  Life has been flying by at an amazing pace since my surgery on Feb. 1st.

This morning was my weigh in day and I lost 4.2 Lbs this week, for a grand total of 84.8 Lbs!
I can now fit into a size XL top and bottom, although I am still wearing my 1X's as it's expensive to keep shopping every size.  I even kept a a few old 4-5X tshirts and wear the as nighties now, lol.

I've been keeping active, swimming laps at the pool several times a week, plus riding my bike and walking.

Tomorrow I will start cycling in earnest, weather permitting, as it's the first day of the Great Cycle Challenge Canada, and I pledged to ride 100 km in the month of June, in order to help raise money to fight cancer, and especially, children's cancer.

I already did 111 km in the month of May, plus a few rides in April, so I know I can do it unless the weather is really bad.  I won't ride in the rain as I don't want to get sick.  Today was very cold and rainy but this weekend it is supposed to warm up, so I hope so.

I feel great, but was a bit emotional today as it would have been Benji's 17th birthday today.  Benji was my sweet toy poodle, who passed away peacefully in his sleep in February, when I was away in Toronto, just after I had my surgery.  RIP, baby boy.

I haven't done any crafts or crocheting since the chickens but am feeling the urge to make some miniatures.

I hope you're all doing well.

Take care!

Crocheted Chickens, lots of chickens, lol.

Hi Guys,
I totally forgot to post photos of my cute crocheted chickens!  I made them to give away at Easter.  They're Easter Egg cozies, and so cute!  I made so many of them and still didn't have enough as my cousin requested one more, lol.

 I started making them in real chicken colors, but then added some pinks and lilacs for fun.

 I glued on little eyes (fishing lure eyes, for the most part), and embroidered one chicken's eyes (didn't like that look).

 I colored eggs for the first time in ages and had so much fun!  I'm going to do it every year from now on.  I had colorful breakfasts with the left overs for 3 days, lol.

 I put the chickens and eggs in a tray and a family friend held them up for this photo.  Then I just passed the tray around and let everyone pick their own color. 

 I was very surprised that my Uncle Buck chose the hot pink chicken!  His daughter Jane ended up with it so I had to give him another one.

My best friend Laurie liked her chicken.

I really enjoyed making them!  You can find the pattern for free on Ravelry.