Thanks Laparshall and Brenda B. And if the weekend wasn't enough, my class had a BD cake and ice cream for me tonight. I don't think I want to see that scale on Friday! You asked about our personal progress, I have lost 17 lbs since last August, not very fast, but slow wins the race they say. I'm still not good at exercising, but will pass up food that is just too calorie filled. Except maybe for this birthday thing. :)