Austin's My Little Artist....

Austin had his art show last night. He was so proud of his art as he should be! Let me explain the picture....This is Austin's Dentist, Dr. Hilgers. That is what is on the cape of the super tooth. Then in block letters he wrote, "keep your teeth clean." Just to the left of that is the Mascot of Hilger's Pediatrics which is an alligator. This alligator in the picture is breathing fire out of its mouth. I am so proud of my little artist. He is so stinkin' talented, but then again, I'm his mom and SUPER bias!

No more monkeys jumping on the bed.....

Drewbee, was so excited about Zoe being home that when it was time for her to go to bed, he went into her room to get his last minute play time in. Part of that play time consisted of jumping on the bed. I left the room to tuck Jared in. The next thing I hear is Zoe and Drew screaming. Zoe carries Drew in covered in blood on his little face. I took him to a friend's home whom is a doctor to decide whether stitches were in order. Yup, sure enough we were off to urgent care in which we called before we left to insure that they could do stitches. We got to the urgent care and the doctor comes into the room to tell me he doesn't do stitches on the face. What? Are you kidding me? So we quickly return home to meet my most amazing friend Debbie, who stayed with the kids while Gavin and I went to the Emergency Room that had pediatrics. Drew was perfect. He didn't flinch during the procedure and was so good that they gave him 2 stuffed animals from the special closet instead of one. I thought I would save the yucko pictures and just show you the after once everything was done. Drew is just like his Daddy, so laid back, it makes me laugh.

Boys Scouts and Bobcat

Austin my sweetest 8 year old ever, earned his Bobcat last night. He was super excited! Next month is Pinewood Derby and we are stoked about it! Preparations have begun to make that perfect car. We love you bubbers and are SO proud of you!

One week in.....

OK, so I am a week into my working out. WOW, I have been sore in places I didn't know existed! That's a good thing, right? At least that is what I keep telling myself. There are so many options at the Y, that I am starting to wonder if I can just move in there. I only get 2 hours a day at the child watch for the little boys, so I have to really utilize every minute. I am proud to say that as of today, I have lost 5 pounds. Although, when I got on the scale yesterday it told me 7. That's what I get for going to the Olive Garden. Although, I have to admit, I think it was worth it because I had some awesome quality time with one of my girlfriends, Amy. Whom also took our family photos, which will be posted after she gets done editing me down to a size 6 :). I feel really good, although they say that you are suppose to have lots of energy, and I'm thinking not so much right now. My two little guys keep me running and makes me T.I.R.E.D!!!

I want to see the temple....

This morning I had the opportunity to go to the temple with one of my great friends, Tiffany. I love that woman. She is one of the strongest most kind hearted people I know who even when life gives her trials, she takes them with a smile. I think that is one of the greatest qualities a person can have. For all of my non-Mormon friends, going to the temple helps us remember covenants that we make with our Heavenly Father in this sacred building. There is this amazing reverence that I feel that I can't get anywhere else. A peace and a still. I love going to the temple because it helps me get away from my everyday problems and focus on the things that are truly important to me and my husband. I am thankful that I am able to go to the house of our Lord and feel that peace. Thank you again Tiffany! You will never know how much I love, appreciate and admire you!

YMCA

This morning Gavin and I headed over to the YMCA and joined. This is going to sound super silly but we have been dreaming of doing this for 2 years now, since we moved here and finally the time has come! WOOOHOOOO!!!! We both are bound and determined to get back to they way we "used" to look pre-kids, etc. Another step in the right direction to my size 8 Fab body!

New Years Resolution!!!

I've been struggling for the last year with my weight, but it was yesterday when I went to the doctor I got a reality check. Since September I have gained 16 pounds. What the heck??? I have done the blood work and my thyroid is fine, so then what is it? Maybe it's that I need to get off my bum and exercise. I will be getting a gym membership in the next couple weeks as it can be deducted from our flex spending account. I also have to meet with my Doctor once a month for the next year.

So here it is...my news years resolution. I am going to loose 50 pounds this year. Yes, you heard me right... 5*0*. Call me crazy but something has got to give. I will be using this blog as a journal of how I am doing. Between going to the doctor and journal, I think my accountability level will be set high.

I am so grateful for such a wonderful husband who is so supportive with this situation and always assures me that no matter what I look like I will always be the most beautiful creature to walk the face of the earth. Got to love the man!

Wish me luck and keep me going, because I'm going to need the encouragement!