Tuesday, February 14, 2012

What we did while others watched the Superbowl

February 5, 2012
We played superheros....



We ate chips....big treat for my kids

We colored our face:(
Maybe she was trying to support the teams.....



We danced



We played ring around the rosie.
No the Superbowl wasn't on at are house but we had plenty of fun without it!

Friday, February 10, 2012

Zumba Fitness

What is Zumba?

It's a PARTY!!!!.....a workout in disguise......Latin music, Fun and a whole lot of shaking it!


So I've been thinking about becoming a fitness instructor and I've been looking into different fitness programs. Honestly Zumba was not on my list because I kept saying "I'm not a cute little Latin girl!" My Mom went to a Chiropractic convention and Zumba was there. My Mom spoke to the rep. about me and she told my Mom I could definitely do it. I was still sceptical! So I went to visit with the rep, who would also be teaching the instructor class. After talking to her I really felt like it was something I could do if I really wanted to do it and if I worked hard. The rep., Vanessa told me that she was NOT amazing when she started (WHAT???) and she took six weeks after her training to practice before she ever taught a class.

So no excuses!!! You can Zumba.....YES YOU CAN!!! I hear people say...I'm not coordinated or I can't dance or I'll look dumb. Well you do not have to be a good dancer or even be coordinated at all...and no one is looking at you, they are just trying to make sure they are doing it right. If you are shaking it and having fun that's all that matters, you are burning calories!!! And in time you will become more coordinated!


Well I did it...I took the plunge and became a Zumba teacher!!!! I have a lot of practicing to do but I am excited! I am finding it hard to practice with a bunch of little kids! Also we had the flu in our house this last week so that set me back too....But I refuse to be discouraged!!!!! When I teach my first class I will appreciate it even more because of all the extra effort it will take me!


P.S. Did I mention you can burn OVER 1000 calories in 55 minute Zumba class?

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Sunday, January 29, 2012

33 NEW POSTS!!!!

That's right I've caught up the blog with
33 new posts!!!!
To start at the beginning go back to the "Disneyland" post.
Don't be scared...some of them just have pictures so you don't have to read!

Chair makeover

Chairs are expensive...did you know that? So when you build a table that needs TEN chairs that will cost you TONS of money right??? Nope, it doesn't have to. It will take A LOT of BLOOD, sweat and tears!
Here is what the chairs looked like.....


And here is the after.....



We went with a distressed look to match our rustic farm table.
We paid $37.50 for the 10 chairs at "Restore" and about $40 on the materials for the redo. That makes it less than $10 a chair. Not too bad!

We LOVE Hailey!!!

January 27, 2012
Ezra and Ivy were screaming, "BABY HAILEY IS COMING, BABY HAILEY IS COMING!!!!" They love her....
but what's not to love!?!
Not only is Hailey super cute and fun, but she has cool toys AND she shares them!!!!!!......

Thank you for coming to play with us Baby Hailey! Come back soon!!!
Oh, and bring your Mommy.....We LOVE her too!!!!

Picnic at the park

January 25, 2012
It's been cold so we've been stuck inside a lot witch is hard!!! We had a nice day so we took advantage of it by having a picnic at the park.




Happy Birthday Daddy!

January 21, 2012
Ryan is 29!!!!
I did a whole birthday week celebration for Ryan. Each day there was a special surprise.....cookies, favorite dinner, a love note...just something special!
These kids love their Daddy!!!!
L&L have learned to sing "happy birthday"
We LOVE you Ryan!!!!
Thank you for being such a wonderful husband and father!

Grandma Gail

January 16, 2012
Grandma Gail came for a visit. Ezra loved being read stories by Grandma....

Finger painting

January 16, 2012
Ezra's first time finger painting!
He LOVED it!!!!
Thank you (cousin) Caleb for the awesome present!

New Zealand

January 7, 2012
My Dad got a job offer...YAY....Oh, wait....It's in NEW ZEALAND...sad:(
This was the day my Dad left for N.Z. He has gone over to check out the job. I wish him the best of luck even though I am sad he is SO far and I miss him!



Grandpa and his grand kids


Grandpa helping Lucy ride the train.
This is how Levi feels about Grandpa moving.....
My Dad was taking his bags to the car and Levi stood by the door and cried. I really think he could sense something was going on.
Alan and Dad
Bethany and Dad
Levi and Grandpa
He got his Grandpa again so he is happy
The gang
At the airport






This to show all their friends who have never seen a slot machine
Ivy gave Grandpa a hug goodbye...Ezra would not:(
Good Luck Dad!!!