"Anybody see me out here?"

She likes to watch us do P90X.

Happy Birthday Daddy

We had a round of sickness here.....

and boy did Bo get spoiled when he had his turn.

Somebody got a little aggressive with her baby.

So proud of my baby

As I have mentioned we have been working on getting healthier in our home and Jeffrey has been doing such a great job. He has lost 40 pounds. I am so proud of his hard work! In fact, he has done so good his wedding ring doesn't even fit anymore. And yesterday I made him try on a shirt from high school and it was too big!

Sports World, here is your fair warning.....

My Bear, he has a knack for sports. It doesn't seem to matter which sport it is he just seems to be able to go at it well. His favorite sport is basketball.

On his birthday we picked him up early from school. I let him know he had a present waiting in the car for him.....I think he was glad to find the basketball instead of the panties I said would be in there.

Man, that dribbling can be tricky!

My three boys played a little ball before I went to get Bug.

Can you feel the love

Man he smelled good!

Johnny Rockets holds a special place in my heart so I was more than a little excited to take the kids there. Grandma treated us to lunch when she was here on vacation.

What a looker

"Weigh in Wednesday"

In February of 2009 I went on a home school field trip. Later that day someone sent me pics of the outing and I couldn't believe what I saw. I quickly got out my own camera and began looking through the pictures for the photo I took of me and Bear. I was shocked to say the least. And that began my weight loss journey.

In March of that year I set myself a goal. One hundred and thirty five pounds was my goal weight. A girl has to dream big so I set a dream weight of 125 thinking I would probably never get there but "go big or go home", right?

By 2010 I had not only reached my goal weight but beat it by four pounds. I was so super excited to be there. I unfortunately put about 9 pounds back on but today I am so excited to say that I have reached my dream weight! I have set myself a new dream weight that I am striving for. (No worries Mom it is well within the range for my height and build).

Now I can't just brag on myself here. My hubby has been doing an amazing job with his weight loss. As of today he has lost 46 pounds! I'm telling ya, when we get back to Texas you guys won't recognize us.

Stick around, there could be before and after photo's at some point.

Jeffrey Matthew, I am so proud of all of your hard work Baby. You are doing great!!

It's in the Genes

What a Fun Surprise

While we were at play group the other day a very sweet lady pulled me aside and asked me if Bo would like to see some bunnies. Bo was able to help make a little home for them until their mommy returned.

Aren't they adorable.

A Little IceCream Brake

I think this may become a regular habit.

We've got some awfully strange plants here in Arizona.

Oh My

Kati asked me to braid her hair before bedtime to have curls the next morning. I twisted it instead and this is what we got the next morning. Oh My! That was some un-tamable hair. I told her we would have to do this again for silly hair day.

"Play-like"

I came up the stairs the other day a found Kati with her Christmas present. She had the whole little family set up but it was us instead. She had Jeffrey cooking at the grill and he was the main focus of her play. The boys came up and brought their own families as well, with all of them using Jeff as the main character. It was precious. They sure do love their daddy.

"Some day we're gonna look back and say look at us now"

He has been home for one year and I just can't get over how happy I am.

Spring Break

Grandma Al came for a visit over spring break. We were all so excited to see her. It was her first trip out here to see our new place. We had a great visit. We went to the zoo, and the park, and the fountains, and just had a great time. We miss her already.

New 'Do

He has always been a little different. He has these cute little quirks and oddities. Now, at three, he has chosen his own hair cut. And he is particular. He will let you know if you aren't getting it just right. Just like all his other quirks it really kind of cute. He straightens it back up if it gets messed with. He checks it through out the days to ensure he is still lookin' good. Stopping to catch his reflection in any surface.......

Small town in the big city

There is this place not far from here that we have fallen in love with. Lots of little shops, restaurants, and fountains. Surrounding this fountain are large lawn chairs, umbrellas, benches and lush grass. The giggles in the air are heart melting. Moms, dads, grandparents and friends relax, laugh and love while the kids splash in the water and play soccer on the lawn.