Good Ol' Fashioned GIRLS NIGHT OUT

I decided to celebrate my 33rd birthday with the wonderful women in my life (and some hard core booty shaking - haha). What a fun night! Thanks, ladies, for celebrating with me! Love ya!

This and That

I feel like I haven't blogged in so long. Life with the kiddos is keeping me busy :) Just wanted to share a few exciting/funny/scary moments...

First off, let me tell you just how silly and smart Elizabeth is. She is now crawling, pulling herself to standing, waving, saying "braba" (brother) and "Joja" (Joseph) all the time, eating everything in sight, and entertaining anyone she sees by making silly faces. She even knows to do "scrunch face" or "the look" on command, then she smiles. Check her out! :)

Joseph is now swimming! He completed a swimming lesson course this past week, and LOVES to swim with his face in the water. He can hold his breath under the water for 15 seconds. He is so proud of his new skill.

Matthew (and Joseph) started a "Playtime" class at the community center this past week, so I dropped my little 3 year old off for the first time. I was SO nervous about it. I told them he has problems articulating his words, and he just potty trained a few months ago, so he might need a little help. Matthew didn't even say goodbye to me. He was off and playing in no time. I think it helps to have his big brother there. He also has his good buddy, Jack, there, too. I'm so proud of him yet so sad to watch him leave me. He is definitely my "mama's boy."

I enjoy my children thoroughly. They bring me such overwhelming joy (and frustration at times LOL). Life doesn't get much better than this.

God Bless America!

Happy 4th of July everyone! Hope you had a fun, safe day. Thank you to all who have protected, who protect, and who will protect our freedom!

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.