Yoga

So I got myself a new video to go along with my other video so I can alternate and get the max out of my workouts and to not get bored. Plus I feel having a yoga video to focus on toning and balance will be great to go along with my cardio video to really get my heart rate up, work on my endurance and help build muscle strength. I used to do yoga when I was a life guard at a rec center because it was free to me and some of my fellow life guards would join in. It was a GREAT work out and I always felt better physically but also mentally and emotionally because I was able to really focus on my body and on my breathing. I did my first yoga workout this morning and like years ago I feel great both body and mind.

Next on my things to get is an actual yoga mat cause carpet makes it a little difficult then I will get a scale to help me track my progress more.

On a side note, Katie had almost outgrown her car seat and CJ was extremely to big for an infant carrier, and way to heavy to carry in one also. So today CJ got Katies old seat while she got a newer bigger one. The only issue is she has been in her old seat since she was 6 months old and is having issues giving it up. Lets see how long it takes for a 2 yr old to adjust to something new.

My Kiddo's

These two are my life! They make me smile, laugh, wonder what in the world they are thinking, entertain me and drive me absolutely crazy and frustrate me to no end at times too but I couldn't imagine a happier life.

Here are a few new pictures

He looks so much like Adam. Don't you think?

She is such a total DIVA!!!

Work out #2

Today was my second time doing my exercise routine this week. I decided it would be better to start off every other day then to dive right in to it. Plus, yesterday I could barely walk up the stares or stand back up from the floor my legs were so sore. I am trying to figure out the best time of the day to work out at. I am at a lack of sleep already so I am not going to wake up before the kids to wake up and do it, nap time is usually my time to clean up the house and actaully sit for a few minutes and with a 2 yr old and a 6 month old there isn't much time to take 30 min and not give them my full attention.

One thing I like about this video is how much it focuses on the legs. My legs were always one of my favorite things about myself no matter what I thought the rest of my body looked like. They were strong and powerful. I used to be able to squat more weight in high school then half the football team. I have no idea how much weight I could do now but I am sure its not near as much. This video is really going to get my legs back in great ton with all the squats and lunges which is one thing that really keeps me going.

I think I want to get another video that focuses more on toning then cardio so I can alternate days and really keep myself pumped up about doing this.

2 kids later...

So I have decided I am SOOO not one of those women who can have a kid and within a week or less look perfect again. I have never been skinny but according to some research by someone the average woman in the us is like a 14. So for quite a few years I was average, I can deal with that but after 2 kids it has put a toll on my body. Seeing pictures of myself now and looking in the mirror is so utterly depressing. After being in the hospital and having my gallbladder removed it was a major wake up call. I have had to change my diet to low fat or deal with the consequences. I have enjoyed eating healthier and have felt a lot better. The next step to eating healthier is exercising. So I bought myself a video because trying to get to a gym is near impossible not just because of 2 kids but also cause the only one here in Cortez is Curves and I don't have a double jogging stroller so I cant really go on walks or runs that easily with the kids. I am not going to admit how much I weigh but I am wanting to lose 40lbs. So I am going to help keep myself on track by admitting my progress on here. One of my friends has set his goal 10 lbs at a time which I think is a lot better of an idea. 40 seem huge compared to 10 so 4 sets of 10 will be a whole lot easier, I hope. The only problem right now is I need to get a scale so until then I will go by how my clothes fit. If I can get myself back into clothes I wore when Adam and I were dating I will be ecstatic and again I will be back to the "average" woman. If I have to go buy new smaller pants that would be like the greatest!!! But the most important thing is for me to be healthy so I can be with my kids as long as possible.

Day 1: the video was a lot harder then I thought it was going to be. I thought I would be able to do all 3 levels and be tired but not struggle to much. It was very disapointing to get through level 1 and be exhausted.

I will get there. It is NOT an option.

Seriously, so blessed

I came upon one of the funniest blogs I have seen. You should know that it's a satirical blog and that the woman writing it is making fun of all the 'Mormon Mommy,' bloggers out there. You know..the moms who complain incessantly about pregnancy, husbands, teething, homemade baby food they insist on making but complaining about, etc. And the mom's who use a lot of creativity going into their blog posts. Yes, sometimes I am in that category too. I am always up for a good laugh about those way to up tight Mormons who believe more in the keeping up with the "Jones's" and looking the like most perfect, guaranteed celestial kingdom people in their ward instead of being focused on their own spirituality. For any of you that know me really welll I am so far from the typical Molly Mormon. Its bad to say that I do swear on occasion, watch movies that do go along with the normal standard, have definitely had my 'experimental stage' away from the church and so many other things that I really don't need to go on about. So if any of you feel that you can laugh at the so called so 'perfect mormon moms' out there go to her blog.

If you wanna see something funny on her blog scroll all the way down to her tickers at the bottom of her page.

Family

So a few years ago I more then doubled the size of my family when I met my biological family. Both of my parents were very young when I was born and decided it would be best to let me go for a few years. Almost a year after Adam and I got married we found my parents. It was crazy to think that for more then half my life they were no more then a few hundred miles away from me in Grand Junction, CO. I have really enjoyed getting to know all of them.

A few weeks ago it was my great grandmothers on my moms side 100th birthday/family reunion. So we headed on up to go to that and see all of the family.

This is all my family on my biological mothers side

My great grandmother, grandma, grandpa, mom, step dad, brothers (Greg, Devon, Trent, Brandon) Adam, kids and me

Mom, step dad, brothers (Brandon, Devon, Greg and Trent)
Adam, kids and me

CJ and his Grandpa Steve (my moms husband)
(they share the same birthday)

CJ and his Grandma (my mom)

I didn't get any pictures with my dad, his wife and my brother this time. They are also in Grand Junction and we got to hang out with them too.

I always wondered where I came from, what my family was like, if I had any siblings. I am so lucky I was able to find my family and that we have been able to get to know eachother and talk about what happened all the years we were seperated.

2!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY
KATIE!!!!!

My little girl is 2 today. Katie is such a fun girl. Bringing her into this world was not an easy task but she has made every day since then full of joy. She is so smart and is constantly learning new things. Katie is always saying "hi" to anyone and brings a smile to their face. She is full of attitude and will tell you off if you aren't doing something she wants. She is a great big sister to CJ and I know she will be to any other siblings she has. She is totally obsessed with Adam. "Daddy" is the first thing out of her mouth in the morning and is repeated to many times to count throughout the rest of the day. Some of her favorite things to do are: swinging, sliding, going on walks, coloring, helping me cook, playing with CJ, jumping on the trampoline and those are just a few. Some of her nicknames are: bird, pig, babe and sissy.

Here are a few of my favorite pictures of Katie over the past 2 years









We love you Katie. Happy Birthday Babe!!!

6 months!!

CJ is 6 months old today. He has gone from just being my little boy (8.5 lbs) to my BIG boy (25 lbs) He brings so much joy to our lives. Katie is completely obsessed with him and loves being a big sister. He gets so happy to see Adam when he comes home every weekend. He is always smiling and laughing. He rolls around the whole room any time I lay him down on the ground, is so close to crawling and he is sitting up really well on his own now.

From this

To this

and this

and this

Cyrus is so full of life and love. He brings an amazing spirit into our home. We are so happy to have our "little" boy in our life.