Fun-filled 2 weeks

My husband took 2 weeks off of work, and we enjoyed having him home. To sum up our time these past 2 weeks:

• boys' first fishing trip with daddy and big sis Mo



• boys' first Angels baseball game



• a day at Legoland



• a day at Seaworld



• celebrations for Jacob and Joseph's birthdays
  Enjoy the pics!

Joseph's 1st fish

Waiting to catch those fish

Meeting Elmo :)

LOVE my boys

Waiting for the Shamu show

Elizabeth crawling at Seaworld

Matthew gets his driver's license

Elizabeth rides on a boat at Legoland

My nephew, Jacob, turns 4 - what a handsome little man!

Joseph turns 5 and has an "Easter" themed party

Silly girl

She smiles a bright, huge smile (almost) always. She gives a "dirty look" to make others laugh. She waves. She blows kisses. She crawls. She claps. And now...

5 years old

Social

Passionate

Independent

Empathetic

Handsome

Helpful

Intelligent

Imaginative

Proud

Giving soul

Gentle heart

Adoring big brother

Loved by many

Happy 5th Birthday, Joseph!

Mommy joined a gym!

As a SAHM, I have neglected physically taking care of my body, so now it is time to get my body back in shape. My body has not belonged to me for almost 6 years now...I've been either pregnant or breastfeeding :) I finally joined an amazing gym, and am SO excited to work out. With my elemental diet, I am going to tone up this mommy body FAST. I also get a facial or massage each month with my membership because my gym is a day spa as well. As soon as you walk into the place, you are met with welcoming women and a relaxing scent (coming from the spa). I hope to be rejuvenated often, so I can give the best of me to my husband and children.

To any of my friends - I would LOVE for you to join me there! Nothing better than having the support of other women for a common goal of fitness.

bittersweet

She's growing too fast...slow down, my precious baby girl! I'm soaking in these moments, knowing it will be over too soon :(

9 months old

Simply cannot get enough of that big, bright smile :)

"Mama"

The word "Mama" has finally been spoken by my sweet baby girl, BUT it is said with a growl. My dainty, feminine little girl says "mama" with a monster growl? Must be the influence of those two crazy brothers, eh? I have to say that it is pretty darn cute, though :)

Kindergarten readiness

This next week my oldest son's kindergarten teachers will be assessing him for this coming school year. They will have him write his name. They will have him identify letters, numbers and shapes. They will have him count, add and subtract objects to assess his simple math skills. And while I have NO doubt he will pass with flying colors, I'm not sure if I would pass an assessment of readiness. Where is the assessment for the mommies? Am I ready for kindergarten? Am I ready to send my first born baby off into the "real world?" As I toured the school, I became extremely excited for Joseph. As I listened to the principal talk about kindergarten, my eyes welled up a bit, and we are still THREE MONTHS away from the big event. Will I be able to hold it together long enough to not let the tears roll down my cheeks in front of my little man? Where did these 5 years go? My baby boy is growing up.