I LOVE this face!
Lincoln loving on Sofia. :)
It's a camp out! Cowboy Gavin and "Pocahontas" have way too much fun!
Tuesday, August 9, 2011
Cousins
I LOVE this face!
Lincoln loving on Sofia. :)
It's a camp out! Cowboy Gavin and "Pocahontas" have way too much fun!
The "ReBoot"
I have taken on a new health challenge. No coffee, no fast food, minimal processed foods, no sugary drinks and JUICING!
My inspiration: "Fat, Sick and Nearly Dead" A documentary about juicing and the many health benefits from "drinking" your fruits and veggies. Watch it! (It's available on Netflix or check out the website here)
My sis came out last weekend for our Disneyland trip, and she decided to stay an extra week to hang with me and the kiddos. We decided to watch the documentary one night and were hooked.
So the next day we went out to buy a juicer and the entire produce section from Stater Bros. It's been two weeks and I can totally feel a difference. I'm constantly on the go, chasing after the kids, driving to swim lessons, taking Lincoln to speech therapy, cleaning, working, cooking... the list goes on and on. I have so much more energy than I did before and am feeling great. Some of the drinks are a little "interesting", but not all that bad.
One of my favorites:
2 apples
4 celery stalks
1 kiwi
1 bell pepper
1 bunch of kale
In addition to juicing 2x a day, I have been eating really healthy and experimenting with different recipes. It's been fun!
More recipes and updates to come. :)
My inspiration: "Fat, Sick and Nearly Dead" A documentary about juicing and the many health benefits from "drinking" your fruits and veggies. Watch it! (It's available on Netflix or check out the website here)
My sis came out last weekend for our Disneyland trip, and she decided to stay an extra week to hang with me and the kiddos. We decided to watch the documentary one night and were hooked.
So the next day we went out to buy a juicer and the entire produce section from Stater Bros. It's been two weeks and I can totally feel a difference. I'm constantly on the go, chasing after the kids, driving to swim lessons, taking Lincoln to speech therapy, cleaning, working, cooking... the list goes on and on. I have so much more energy than I did before and am feeling great. Some of the drinks are a little "interesting", but not all that bad.
One of my favorites:
2 apples
4 celery stalks
1 kiwi
1 bell pepper
1 bunch of kale
In addition to juicing 2x a day, I have been eating really healthy and experimenting with different recipes. It's been fun!
More recipes and updates to come. :)
Monday, August 8, 2011
The Happiest Place On Earth
We finally made it to Disneyland! It was Gavin's first time, and he LOVED it! I hadn't been to Disneyland in probably 10 years and I totally felt like a kid again... we got there when it opened and stayed as late as the kids could handle. (Leaving the boys and kids to warm the park benches, while us girls tried to get in one last ride on Thunder Mountain)
The crew in line for Autopia
Brandon and Siena chasing us down
On our way to the next ride, Gavin passed by two Storm Troopers. He couldn't resist an opportunity to take them out with his double light saber!
Me and Court on the new Toy Story ride
Breaking out of jail in Toon Town
Waiting for Star Tours
How can you not LOVE these faces?!? They were so happy to be there together!
My Fam
Thanks Dad & Kathi for an amazing day full of great memories! We are so, so excited to be near family again and share these good times together! :)
The crew in line for Autopia
Brandon and Siena chasing us down
On our way to the next ride, Gavin passed by two Storm Troopers. He couldn't resist an opportunity to take them out with his double light saber!
Me and Court on the new Toy Story ride
Breaking out of jail in Toon Town
Waiting for Star Tours
How can you not LOVE these faces?!? They were so happy to be there together!
My Fam
Thanks Dad & Kathi for an amazing day full of great memories! We are so, so excited to be near family again and share these good times together! :)
Thursday, June 30, 2011
A New "Adventure"
Life has been a little overwhelming lately. We are settled and into a semi "routine", with naps, working, Joe working from home, dinners and bedtimes. We love the southern California sunshine with lots of trips to the parks and beaches. Being away for almost 6 years has really allowed me to appreciate the beauty around me. Going to the park might entail 30 minutes of prep before I go, and taking the kids to the beach can be quite a work out, but it's SO worth it. I want them to appreciate being OUTSIDE in the SUNSHINE.
Despite all the wonderful things we have, it has still been an adjustment finding my place back at home. I have reconnected with a few old friends, but I really miss the ones I left behind. We are having to adjust to the cost of living back in Southern California, which can be pretty stressful at times. "Couponing" is my new hobby. :) I know this transition will take time, and as time passes this new life will feel normal.
Yesterday, we got hit with a new twist in our everyday life. When I took Lincoln for his 15 month well check up, the doctor recommended I take him for a speech evaluation since he isn't saying any words. With him being my second- I wasn't even sure what the milestones were for a 15 month old... Funny how we mellow out with the second. His evaluation was yesterday, and I was really anxious about going. She asked me a bunch of questions- mostly about his language development and some about his motor skills. The bottom line- he is delayed. In some areas more than six months. The clinician recommended him for 2x week speech therapy. My first reaction is sadness, discouragement and questioning. I KNOW he will be fine, and I'm so glad that I live in a place where I can get him the help that he needs. But I'm still human. I'm still a Mom and I want the best for my kids. I don't want them to struggle. But I also know that's part of life and I need to let it go. So on to a new chapter...
Despite all the wonderful things we have, it has still been an adjustment finding my place back at home. I have reconnected with a few old friends, but I really miss the ones I left behind. We are having to adjust to the cost of living back in Southern California, which can be pretty stressful at times. "Couponing" is my new hobby. :) I know this transition will take time, and as time passes this new life will feel normal.
Yesterday, we got hit with a new twist in our everyday life. When I took Lincoln for his 15 month well check up, the doctor recommended I take him for a speech evaluation since he isn't saying any words. With him being my second- I wasn't even sure what the milestones were for a 15 month old... Funny how we mellow out with the second. His evaluation was yesterday, and I was really anxious about going. She asked me a bunch of questions- mostly about his language development and some about his motor skills. The bottom line- he is delayed. In some areas more than six months. The clinician recommended him for 2x week speech therapy. My first reaction is sadness, discouragement and questioning. I KNOW he will be fine, and I'm so glad that I live in a place where I can get him the help that he needs. But I'm still human. I'm still a Mom and I want the best for my kids. I don't want them to struggle. But I also know that's part of life and I need to let it go. So on to a new chapter...
Wednesday, May 18, 2011
Lincoln Boy
Our "monkey"- Lincoln is officially walking and running everywhere, climbing on coffee tables, going up the stairs, eating random toys, getting into cupboards, opening doors, and sneaking outside.
It's a good thing he is so cute, otherwise I just might send him to the zoo!
Tuesday, May 17, 2011
Toothless
Gavin's front left tooth has been wiggling for about two months now. I'm not sure why, but loose teeth make me queasy, so Gavin thought it was hilarious to trick me into looking at him then wiggle his tooth to one side and the other. Bleh.
Finally, FINALLY, it came out!
Finally, FINALLY, it came out!
Gavin tried giving it a tug, but he was a little nervous, so Daddy took over. One little pull and it was out.
Only a few tears (I think mostly out of shock) and then Gavin was super proud of the "hole" in his mouth. He couldn't wait to show all the kids in his class because he was sure they wouldn't recognize him.
And of course, the tooth fairy came to visit and left Gav $3.
And of course, the tooth fairy came to visit and left Gav $3.
Thursday, May 5, 2011
April
April was a blur. Here's what I've been doing:
1. Unpacking. With lots of room, but not a lot of furniture, it poses for some challenges. Stacking things in the corners is working pretty well.
2. Cleaning. And lots of it. I have tons of wood floors now, so I'm training Lincoln to wear a mop on his belly and crawl around.
3. Painting. Three rooms down, two to go. Whew.
4. Working. I've officially mastered the talent of multi-tasking. We had some challenges getting the internet hooked up at the house, so I was a wondering nomad for the first two weeks of April. I've been putting in about 20 hours a week, and between dropping/ picking up Gavin from school, Lincoln's naps, breakfast, lunch, and playtime- you learn to get creative. I can now type and sleep at the same time.
5. Gavin started school. I was going to wait and put him in school in September, but I didn't have the time to devote to homeschooling him. He LOVES it, but we have to be up and out of the house by 7:20. Let's just say, I'm the disheveled mother who shows up in my pajamas everyday. Everyone else is way to put together for me.... I don't do mornings.
6. Soaking up the Sun! Since I haven't seen sun in the past four years, I have a lot of catching up to do. Time to break out the SPF 100.
7. Garage sailing. My new favorite hobby. Where else can you get a brand new rug, baby gate, and hardwood vacuum for $20? And the Craigslist free section can be very addicting. We got two leather couches (just a little beat up) for FREE! I may never pay full price for anything again.
8. And what I'm enjoying most: Spending time with my family. Weekly dinners at Dad's, having Mom over to hang and play with the kids, my sis stopping by in between work... Although moving was a lot of work, and cost money, and was pretty stressful, it was TOTALLY worth it. I'm so happy to be back 'home'. And I will never take another sunny day for granted. Ever.
1. Unpacking. With lots of room, but not a lot of furniture, it poses for some challenges. Stacking things in the corners is working pretty well.
2. Cleaning. And lots of it. I have tons of wood floors now, so I'm training Lincoln to wear a mop on his belly and crawl around.
3. Painting. Three rooms down, two to go. Whew.
4. Working. I've officially mastered the talent of multi-tasking. We had some challenges getting the internet hooked up at the house, so I was a wondering nomad for the first two weeks of April. I've been putting in about 20 hours a week, and between dropping/ picking up Gavin from school, Lincoln's naps, breakfast, lunch, and playtime- you learn to get creative. I can now type and sleep at the same time.
5. Gavin started school. I was going to wait and put him in school in September, but I didn't have the time to devote to homeschooling him. He LOVES it, but we have to be up and out of the house by 7:20. Let's just say, I'm the disheveled mother who shows up in my pajamas everyday. Everyone else is way to put together for me.... I don't do mornings.
6. Soaking up the Sun! Since I haven't seen sun in the past four years, I have a lot of catching up to do. Time to break out the SPF 100.
7. Garage sailing. My new favorite hobby. Where else can you get a brand new rug, baby gate, and hardwood vacuum for $20? And the Craigslist free section can be very addicting. We got two leather couches (just a little beat up) for FREE! I may never pay full price for anything again.
8. And what I'm enjoying most: Spending time with my family. Weekly dinners at Dad's, having Mom over to hang and play with the kids, my sis stopping by in between work... Although moving was a lot of work, and cost money, and was pretty stressful, it was TOTALLY worth it. I'm so happy to be back 'home'. And I will never take another sunny day for granted. Ever.
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