I purchased some camo pants for my husband yesterday.  I have three pair in my own size which is one size larger. He told me he cannot use them so I thought I would sell them. THEN I THOUGHT let me try these on. After losing 30 pounds  Ican   YES  I can get into them and button them.  I cannot breathe, and they are tight, but I can do it! So into the hope pile these will go and any others he cannot use.

This is one of my weaknesses.  Declutter?  Of course not. This is stuff I cannot live without. Oh okay. I can live without it. Why should I try when they are so awesomely cuteness. And when I want to shoot some families and kids with some country style portraits, they would be perfect!!! The one on the left is one that a client purchased for my photography. The one in the middle came from a basement estate sale. It was covered in spiderwebs, but has since been cleaned and made for safe use. The largest one was given to me in two pieces, and has been in several photo shoots.  YES, they are all part of the family and will NOT be sent to the thrift store.

Declutter Budget-The budget has become more cluttered with over $50,000 in medical bills($8,000 is our portion).

Declutter House-The house has been more of a blessing. I try to keep up on three rooms and gain some progress in others. I had a small lunch party with some girlfriends last week. WE have been working on our yard, and it is looking great.

Declutter Body-I lost 3 more pounds to 196 making that a 30 pound acheivement. YAY! With the onset of summer, working in the yard, riding my bike, and doing more exercise, the calories have increased. I have bumped a little, because I was not paying attention.  My diet consultants have called me daily to let me know they will not settle for a half heart, no loss existance. So yesterday, I took control again and should have to resize my clothes in the closet again next Monday! At 197.5 this morning, I am expecting to start moving down again.
I am adding a catagory to the OPERATION DECLUTTER! Declutter Photography. This will consist of finishing projects and letting some props go.

This week is busy. I have two presentations that I am doing at Libraries for their summer reading programs about Caving. With my yard, I am trying to clean a small portion each day. The pool is coming right along.

DECLUTTER UPDATE~PROGRESS REPORT

Declutter Budget-there is not a great deal of progress in a reduction of bills. We ahve started to pay some of the medical bills.  We also have added a little hiccup to the mix. One of the doctors has been lying to us.  YES the office anyway has been claiming to be part of the network and they are not. So, now we have a $400 bill that should not be ours.

Declutter House-My kitchen is way over AWESOME!!! After a trip last week to Jessica's house, I have found myself with a very small setback but I shall recover.

Declutter Body-I joined the hundred club. I am down to 199. Not sure how long it has been since I was at this point.  I am very excited. The allergies give me a cluttered feeling though. In a few weeks, I will be past the yearly allergy trips and such.

Steady as she goes. Trying not to get all excited over the mountaintop because I want to keep myself from adjusting my outlook based on my emotions. With that being said  GO ME! THANK YOU to my heavenly FATHER who loves me regardless of all my clutter. Thank you to my LORD who calls me to walk beside still waters and deal with the clutter of my heart.

This is my newest photo prop. I am so excited. I cannot wait to use it fo rmy PRINCE/PRINCESS Shoot. It was dark brown wood. I painted it white and then used rub and buff gold leaf on it.  LOVE the way it turned out. Thank You to my friend, ahappyvalentine, for the tips.

OPERATION DECLUTTER is still ongoing and will be forever. THe only difference is that now I am making progress. It took 2.5 days, but my kitchen is decluttered, every drawer, cabinet, shelf and yes, even the frig.

So the progress:
            DECLUTTER BODY ~ I have lost 24 lbs.

            DECLUTTER BUDGET ~ It has actually become more cluttered with medical bills.

            DECLUTTER HOUSE ~ public bath, private bath, kitchen, my closet, and living room today.

Here, I am sitting, facing the corner, in my office. I am surrounding by so many grand ideas and plans. I am overwhelmed. Stacks and stacks of 12x12 cardstock and decorative papers that need to be cut down to 8.5 x11.  I am moving all of my paper into one four drawer file cabinet. I am consolidating, decluttering, and organizing.  I really want to go hide, but that will nto help me accomplish my goals. So, back to work I go!