Running

Im not a runner. Not at all. However, I'll be in a couple weddings this year and would like to get in shape. So, thanks to the encouragement of my sweet neighbor, Ive signed up for my first 10K in March and a sprint triathlon in June. I repeat, I am not a runner, but I love having goals to reach! Without these goals, I would not be working out as consistently as Id like. So, this is the conversation that Nathan and I had this morning-

Me: Ok, Im going to run 4 miles.
Nathan: Are you really going to do it??
Me: Yup, I have to.
Nathan: Ok Owen, in a little bit we are going to go search for mommy and pick her up off of the sidewalk.

Ahhh the support :) He really is supportive and so encouraging, not to mention all the kid watching he does while I run and swim!

And I did complete the 4 miles at the pace that I wanted. :) (which is huge, since I was maxing 2 miles about 3 weeks ago!)

FL to the ORIDA

Our little family took a fun trip to Florida last weekend to see my family. We had a wonderful time! Did lots of shopping, a trip to the zoo, dinner with future Uncle Todd, and got to spend good time with family. It was quick, but worth the flights! Here are a few quick pictures!

Bath Time!

Please bear with me.. Im trying to update my blog design, which Ive never done, and I have no idea what Im doing! Any advice about good websites to use? Im a rookie.

Caleb is finally big enough to be put into the big bath! Owen loved having him in the bath with him. Heres a quick shot of the boys playing in the tub. It was rather difficult to catch them both looking decent!



Caleb also has a new hobby- Its about to end, though, after drinks, strawberries, and raspberries have all been spilled onto the kitchen floor. No one to blame but myself! And I cant help it, it keeps him so entertained!

Followers and Snow

Ive had a number of people tell me recently that they follow my blog. Funny how I had no idea how many people were reading these silly stories that I share about our family. But how exciting? Because of the followers, Ive decided to attempt to be more diligent about blogging. I seem to go in spurts (which will honestly probably continue :)), but I promise you followers Ill try to do better! Im way behind, so here goes.

We got very cold weather lately and had a few hours of snow. Owen had experience in the snow last year, but we attempted again this year. The snowman ended up being a joke and we couldnt get his carrot nose to stick-its the tiny thing in the shadow...


and within hours, this was the snowman...


here are a few other pictures of the fun!

big boys

caleb is so stinkin big.




and then theres this kid :)

Birthday Bash

Our wonderful neighbor, Miss Grace, turned three this week! Our family got to attend her birthday party at the Little Gym, and Owen had such a wonderful time! He loved the activities at the Little Gym and got more and more comfortable with the other kids. Most of the kiddos were 3 or 4, so he didnt quite understand what was going on. Still, he loved it! It was fun to sit back and watch him enjoy himself. He sat at the table and ate with the rest of the kiddos. What a big boy! And even though he didnt eat the cupcakes (egg allergy), he had a fabulous sugar rush from licking off the icing! I love this kid :)

Too Much

I just found Caleb standing up in his crib, and it's too much to take in! I was so shocked when Owen stood up in his crib for the first time, but having 2 kiddos on their feet is a bit overwhelming. Caleb has been walking along the furniture, crawling like a maniac all over the house, and is now a crib-stander. Currently, he is making laps around the kitchen while I type in the living room. Really?? At 8 months old?! Heavens!

Nathan and I are headed out to Alamo Draft House tonight for a date. It's long overdue and I'm super excited! I have the greatest husband in the world, in case you were unaware.

Here are 2 goofy videos to entertain you.