Since I have joined our gym I really haven't changed at all as far as losing inches or pounds, and to be quite honest, it's down right frustrating. The same thing has been happening to my friend Erica...and we work out almost everyday every week! It's really wrong!
Today while we were stretching Erica and I talked about a challenge and if we met that goal that we would reward ourselves with dinner and a movie, and leave our husbands with the kiddos! It's very exciting and I am so ready for this challenge.
The challenge:
To lose 5 pounds by April 1st!
I know that 5 pounds may not seem like a lot, but considering we really haven't been losing anything for awhile now, this is quite a challenge that we are both hoping to meet, we would even like to lose more...but we are setting our eyes on 5 right now!
So it is time to really buckle down and count those calories, make sure I am getting all the workouts in, and just being very aware of what I am doing and I will definitely be using the blog as a way to hold me accountable!
The challenge starts today!
But as for me and my household, we will serve the LORD.” - Joshua 24:15
Wednesday, February 18, 2009
Saturday, February 14, 2009
I love my valetine!
My husband is such a sweetie and what a blessing he is to me!
Thursday I was having such a terrible day, just everything that went on from the beginning, kept getting worse. That night I was supposed to have a MOPS meeting and so my husband was going to pick up the kids from the Y so that I could go to my meeting...well my meeting ended up being cancelled and so my husband called my friend Misty and left her a message saying that I had, had a bad day and needed some cheering up.
Thank you Misty, coffee with you was great...I definitely think that we need to do more girl outings, it definitely brightened up the end of my day.
After my time with Misty and her daughter Sydney...I ventured home finding my adroable husband working on Valentine's for his students. Well he wasn't working on Valentines for his students, yet...he was working on something for me. He proceeded to tell me (when he was finished) by telling me that he was done with my gift and that I could open it tonight being that I had a rough day. This is what my sweetie did...
He took our biggest vase and filled it with little tiny scrolls of paper that were tied with ribbon and each one says something that he loves about me. He made enough for me to open one per day for a little over two months. Girls, this brought the BIGGEST smile to my face! It definitely gives me something to look forward to each day!
Another reason why I love my Valentine is that he took me out on a wonderful date last night. He had this planned earlier in the week and had talked to his mom to babysit our kids so that we could go out, just the two of us, for Valentine's Day. We enjoyed a wonderful meal at The Good Earth in Edina...you MUST try it...SUPER YUMMY! After that we went to the mall to shop, which was super nice without our children...and then finally to end our night we enjoyed coffee and Cheesecake at The Cheesecake Factory...we shared the White Chocolate Caramel Macadamnia Nut Cheesecake and it was to die for...so yummy!
*I know, I know, I told you all that I was not going to eat any sweets, and trust me...I did not eat even half of the cheese cake I just took a couple bites, and now I am back to not eating sweets and I still am not drinking pop*
My valentine is such a great guy and I am truly blessed to have married my best friend! He is such a great dad and is truly the whole package both inside and out. I love the man that he is and all that he does for our family. I also have really enjoyed our new habit every night, after the kids are in bed we sit together and talk about our day and what we need prayer for and then we proceed to pray for one another. It truly has been such a blessing and is something that we definitely needed to start doing.
I love you Zac! You really are the best! Thank you for a wonderful Valentine's Day!
Thursday I was having such a terrible day, just everything that went on from the beginning, kept getting worse. That night I was supposed to have a MOPS meeting and so my husband was going to pick up the kids from the Y so that I could go to my meeting...well my meeting ended up being cancelled and so my husband called my friend Misty and left her a message saying that I had, had a bad day and needed some cheering up.
Thank you Misty, coffee with you was great...I definitely think that we need to do more girl outings, it definitely brightened up the end of my day.
After my time with Misty and her daughter Sydney...I ventured home finding my adroable husband working on Valentine's for his students. Well he wasn't working on Valentines for his students, yet...he was working on something for me. He proceeded to tell me (when he was finished) by telling me that he was done with my gift and that I could open it tonight being that I had a rough day. This is what my sweetie did...
He took our biggest vase and filled it with little tiny scrolls of paper that were tied with ribbon and each one says something that he loves about me. He made enough for me to open one per day for a little over two months. Girls, this brought the BIGGEST smile to my face! It definitely gives me something to look forward to each day!
Another reason why I love my Valentine is that he took me out on a wonderful date last night. He had this planned earlier in the week and had talked to his mom to babysit our kids so that we could go out, just the two of us, for Valentine's Day. We enjoyed a wonderful meal at The Good Earth in Edina...you MUST try it...SUPER YUMMY! After that we went to the mall to shop, which was super nice without our children...and then finally to end our night we enjoyed coffee and Cheesecake at The Cheesecake Factory...we shared the White Chocolate Caramel Macadamnia Nut Cheesecake and it was to die for...so yummy!
*I know, I know, I told you all that I was not going to eat any sweets, and trust me...I did not eat even half of the cheese cake I just took a couple bites, and now I am back to not eating sweets and I still am not drinking pop*
My valentine is such a great guy and I am truly blessed to have married my best friend! He is such a great dad and is truly the whole package both inside and out. I love the man that he is and all that he does for our family. I also have really enjoyed our new habit every night, after the kids are in bed we sit together and talk about our day and what we need prayer for and then we proceed to pray for one another. It truly has been such a blessing and is something that we definitely needed to start doing.
I love you Zac! You really are the best! Thank you for a wonderful Valentine's Day!
Tuesday, February 10, 2009
Polar Bear?!?
So, all day today Aspen kept saying, "Mom, tonight are we going to Polar Bear?" I said, "No, Aspen, we are going to Build A Bear!"
Too cute!
Tonight we got to enjoy a fun evening out! Because of our wonderful Mortgage Insurance we got to go to Build a Bear at the Mall of America and make not only a Bear for each of our children to take home, but they each got to make one to be sent to a child at a Gilette's Hospital. There were lots of people there and the hallway was filled with many puppies and bunnies to be sent to children, how fun!!!!!
Aspen chose a bunny, she named her Chloe. Aspen dressed Chloe in a jean skirt and a white t-shirt that said Forester's on it!
Titus chose a puppy (ok, we chose it for him), he named it Yahtzee (ok again, Zac named it). He is wearing jeans and a t-shirt. Too cute.
We chose two bunnies to be sent to children, and we know they are going to enjoy them!
After we did Build a Bear, as a gift we got $20 to use at McDonalds. So after making our bunny and puppy we ventured up to McDonalds and enjoyed a dinner together! Even though it wasn't the healthiest of places, it was free, and Aspen enjoyed it because she got a Hello Kitty watch in her happy meal.
Tonight was just great and we just truly enjoyed spending time together as a family. We are very thankful for our insurance company and love the fact that they give back to the community and do many outreaches.
Thank you Forester's for a wonderful evening!
*Pictures to come!
Too cute!
Tonight we got to enjoy a fun evening out! Because of our wonderful Mortgage Insurance we got to go to Build a Bear at the Mall of America and make not only a Bear for each of our children to take home, but they each got to make one to be sent to a child at a Gilette's Hospital. There were lots of people there and the hallway was filled with many puppies and bunnies to be sent to children, how fun!!!!!
Aspen chose a bunny, she named her Chloe. Aspen dressed Chloe in a jean skirt and a white t-shirt that said Forester's on it!
Titus chose a puppy (ok, we chose it for him), he named it Yahtzee (ok again, Zac named it). He is wearing jeans and a t-shirt. Too cute.
We chose two bunnies to be sent to children, and we know they are going to enjoy them!
After we did Build a Bear, as a gift we got $20 to use at McDonalds. So after making our bunny and puppy we ventured up to McDonalds and enjoyed a dinner together! Even though it wasn't the healthiest of places, it was free, and Aspen enjoyed it because she got a Hello Kitty watch in her happy meal.
Tonight was just great and we just truly enjoyed spending time together as a family. We are very thankful for our insurance company and love the fact that they give back to the community and do many outreaches.
Thank you Forester's for a wonderful evening!
*Pictures to come!
Monday, February 2, 2009
Titus' Birthday (With Photos)...sorry it's so late!
Aspen with her friends Britten and Ella eating nummy birthday cake!
Daddy, Titus, and Mommy - Titus was really into his cake!
He had so much frosting everywhere that just when we thought he was "clean" we found more behind his ear!
Yummy! Thank you Byerly's!
Misty, Chloe, and Amanda
Grandma Holm and all her Grandkids!
Titus and Grandma Tepley
Happy Birthday Titus! You are 1!
Big Sister picked out this balloon! It is still alive and well in our living room!
The wonderful cake from Byerly's! And it was free!*For those of you that do not know this...Byerly's gives free First Birthday cakes! They are sooooo good!
Titus' first birthday was so much fun! We still cannot believe that a year has gone by since we had him...it still feels like it was yesterday! We had a wonderful celebration and are so thankful for all of our friends and family that came and for all of the birthday wishes that were received! Titus loved everything about the day and even though he was not really aware that he was turning 1, he definitely realized he is loved, and by so many, and had a blast! He did not nap that day and so that night he was wiped out...he still did not sleep through the night, but we are hoping that day happens soon! All in all it was a day that Zac and I will never forget and are so happy to have two beautiful and healthy children. We definitely feel blessed and are thankful each and everyday!
*On the side note...I tired to get rid of this huge blank spot, but as you can see, there was no success!*
Thursday, January 29, 2009
What a wonderful way to end an evening!
Tonight was so much fun! There is nothing better than getting together with girlfriends.
After work I headed over to the Atlantis Theater (beautiful theater by the way, you should check it out) to meet up with some girlfriends from MOPS to see the movie "Bride Wars"! Thanks to my brother, three of us were able to get in for free and the other tickets we were able to get at discount. The movie was great, the time with friends was even better. Next time girls, I think that we definitely need to go out afterwards, what do you think?
Thanks girls for a wonderful night! It was so nice to get out with great friends, and we'll definitely do this again! Thanks to the hubbies who stayed at home and watched the kiddos - what a blessing you all are!
So another great thing happened that meant so much to me...
On my way home tonight I was thinking to myself about how much I had yet to do tonight. Making cookies for MOPS tomorrow, wrapping birthday gifts (for MOPS tomorrow), and taking a shower.
As I walked in the door I saw my hubby was making my cookies for me! WHAT A SWEETHEART! They look so good and from what he says, they taste good too (I could not taste any).
Thank you honey, you are so wonderful, and I just can't believe you made the cookies for me, that meant so much!
I don't know if I told you all this, but I am not eating sweets or drinking pop (I am drinking coffee), and I have not done so for a month. I have been doing so well, and it's really not for any particular reason...I am off of those two things until my birthday and who knows, I may just go back on it again. I thought it would be difficult, but actually it's pretty easy, and as a result, I just do not snack as much!
Anyways, back to my night...it was SO WONDERFUL! And I just am looking forward to tomorrow morning at MOPS! It's been too long!
After work I headed over to the Atlantis Theater (beautiful theater by the way, you should check it out) to meet up with some girlfriends from MOPS to see the movie "Bride Wars"! Thanks to my brother, three of us were able to get in for free and the other tickets we were able to get at discount. The movie was great, the time with friends was even better. Next time girls, I think that we definitely need to go out afterwards, what do you think?
Thanks girls for a wonderful night! It was so nice to get out with great friends, and we'll definitely do this again! Thanks to the hubbies who stayed at home and watched the kiddos - what a blessing you all are!
So another great thing happened that meant so much to me...
On my way home tonight I was thinking to myself about how much I had yet to do tonight. Making cookies for MOPS tomorrow, wrapping birthday gifts (for MOPS tomorrow), and taking a shower.
As I walked in the door I saw my hubby was making my cookies for me! WHAT A SWEETHEART! They look so good and from what he says, they taste good too (I could not taste any).
Thank you honey, you are so wonderful, and I just can't believe you made the cookies for me, that meant so much!
I don't know if I told you all this, but I am not eating sweets or drinking pop (I am drinking coffee), and I have not done so for a month. I have been doing so well, and it's really not for any particular reason...I am off of those two things until my birthday and who knows, I may just go back on it again. I thought it would be difficult, but actually it's pretty easy, and as a result, I just do not snack as much!
Anyways, back to my night...it was SO WONDERFUL! And I just am looking forward to tomorrow morning at MOPS! It's been too long!
Saturday, January 24, 2009
Happy Birthday Titus!
Happy Birthday Titus! One year ago today we met you for the first time and we love you more and more each and every day. Each day we wake up we say a prayer for you and your life and know that God has a special plan for your life!
Titus, thank you for bringing our family so much joy!
Favorite memories from 2008:
-Meeting you for the first time after a whirlwind of a C-section
-Watching your sister and you build a relationship with one another (she pushes you around now, but just you wait...)
-Hearing you smile and laugh, which happens a million times during the day
-Watching you do all of your "firsts" and trying to capture them all
-Loving your red hair...it is simply adorable!
You are just so special to your mommy, daddy, and sister and we just enjoy each and everyday with you. Thank you for being such a happy baby! Happy Birthday Titus...we love you!
Friday, January 23, 2009
Remembering one year ago, before the big day!
So as I sit here in front of the computer and look over at my husband and darling son, I am having flashbacks to this time last year....
This time last year Zac and I were already at the hospital with our brand new baby boy, enjoying his first day being introduced to his mommy and daddy. This time last year he was already 10 hours old. It's crazy! Last year, it was this cold outside when he was born. I remember everything as if it had happened yesterday. Some vivid memories:
*Spending special time with my sister as she came to MN just at the right time to be there to meet her nephew...I love it when she comes to visit and she was able to be there for both Aspen and Titus' births. (Well not in the room when they were born, but she got to see them shortly after)
*The look on my parent's faces meeting there grandson, the tears, and the glows, and the memorable pictures.
*Aspen meeting her baby brother, she was just too precious! She smiled, kissed, hugged, and posed with him...she definitely showed me that she was ready to accept him into our family.
*I remember being wheeled into my room after my C-section (2 hours afterward) and seeing Zac's proud face as he got to spend those two hours alone with his baby boy...he just was beaming and was also thrilled to finally see me.
*Getting a visit from my nurse Carol, she was with me from the time I was induced and all throughout my C-section...I am so thankful for her, and so blessed that she was my nurse and got to be through both of my deliveries. She came and visited Titus and myself before she left that night to make sure we were doing alright and just to sit and chat...that meant so much to me!
There are so many more memories, but I could seriously write a book on all that I remember. But honestly, I really cannot believe that a year has gone by...tomorrow at 12:10pm Titus will officially be a 1 Year old, and I just cannot take it in. It has just flown by. He entered the world as an 8 pound 3 ouce baby and at the age of 1 he is 20 pounds and 10 ounces. That's crazy! He was 20 1/2 inches long and now he is about 29 1/2 inches. I cannot believe how much he has grown. He has always been a happy boy...full of smiles and laughs! He is so independent, but takes the time to come and get a hug and kiss, and of course cuddles. And even though he is not sleeping through the night, I really do enjoy (not all the time), but I enjoy those moments of laying with him (whether in our bed, or on the couch). He is defintely my baby, I will totally admit it.
As tomorrow approaches and the party begins I will take everything in, take lots of pictures, and share with you all how his big day went. We are looking forward to being with our family and friends to celebrate his first year of life and look forward to what God has in store for him in the years to come. We feel so blessed to be parents to both Aspen and Titus and know that there lives are a gift from God above and we feel so thankful that He has allowed us to be there parents here on Earth.
I am looking forward to sharing with you all about tomorrow and want you all to know that on Monday the 26th....Titus will be featured on Channel 11 during the First Birthdays segment which is sometime between 10 and 11. We did this for Aspen and taped it and are looking forward to doing this for Titus as well, what a great memory saver!
This time last year Zac and I were already at the hospital with our brand new baby boy, enjoying his first day being introduced to his mommy and daddy. This time last year he was already 10 hours old. It's crazy! Last year, it was this cold outside when he was born. I remember everything as if it had happened yesterday. Some vivid memories:
*Spending special time with my sister as she came to MN just at the right time to be there to meet her nephew...I love it when she comes to visit and she was able to be there for both Aspen and Titus' births. (Well not in the room when they were born, but she got to see them shortly after)
*The look on my parent's faces meeting there grandson, the tears, and the glows, and the memorable pictures.
*Aspen meeting her baby brother, she was just too precious! She smiled, kissed, hugged, and posed with him...she definitely showed me that she was ready to accept him into our family.
*I remember being wheeled into my room after my C-section (2 hours afterward) and seeing Zac's proud face as he got to spend those two hours alone with his baby boy...he just was beaming and was also thrilled to finally see me.
*Getting a visit from my nurse Carol, she was with me from the time I was induced and all throughout my C-section...I am so thankful for her, and so blessed that she was my nurse and got to be through both of my deliveries. She came and visited Titus and myself before she left that night to make sure we were doing alright and just to sit and chat...that meant so much to me!
There are so many more memories, but I could seriously write a book on all that I remember. But honestly, I really cannot believe that a year has gone by...tomorrow at 12:10pm Titus will officially be a 1 Year old, and I just cannot take it in. It has just flown by. He entered the world as an 8 pound 3 ouce baby and at the age of 1 he is 20 pounds and 10 ounces. That's crazy! He was 20 1/2 inches long and now he is about 29 1/2 inches. I cannot believe how much he has grown. He has always been a happy boy...full of smiles and laughs! He is so independent, but takes the time to come and get a hug and kiss, and of course cuddles. And even though he is not sleeping through the night, I really do enjoy (not all the time), but I enjoy those moments of laying with him (whether in our bed, or on the couch). He is defintely my baby, I will totally admit it.
As tomorrow approaches and the party begins I will take everything in, take lots of pictures, and share with you all how his big day went. We are looking forward to being with our family and friends to celebrate his first year of life and look forward to what God has in store for him in the years to come. We feel so blessed to be parents to both Aspen and Titus and know that there lives are a gift from God above and we feel so thankful that He has allowed us to be there parents here on Earth.
I am looking forward to sharing with you all about tomorrow and want you all to know that on Monday the 26th....Titus will be featured on Channel 11 during the First Birthdays segment which is sometime between 10 and 11. We did this for Aspen and taped it and are looking forward to doing this for Titus as well, what a great memory saver!
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