So proud of my girls…not because they are perfect dancers with flawless performances, but because even though nervous 
about the “big stage”, they didn’t give up…they persevered. They have been dancing with many of the same sweet girls for the last two years, and have developed some special
friendships. I think there are so many important lessons that we can learn from our children… At least, I know my kids open my eyes everyday. Not everyday as a wife, a mother, a business owner, and a teacher is easy, but with a clearly defined WHY and an example set by the innocence of my sweet babies, it is all worth it! I am truly blessed.
Blessings…
My life is NOT perfect. Just like everyone else, I have my ups and downs. I just choose to keep personal matters to my family and close friends, not via social media. Even through my downs, I don’t lose sight of what’s important and what I have been blessed with…and one of those blessings is right here in this post.
Getting into shape
I am trying to get into pre-baby # 3 shape… then pre baby #2 and #1 shape… I am an active person, but I don’t move like I used to. I went on a “speed walking” session with a friend of mine tonight… and oh my goodness – ouch! I am so thankful for my pool, it was kinda like an ice-bath after! Ice bath, a good nights rest, and some amazing natural supplements, and I shoul
d be good as new in the morning.
Gypsy is such a great dog!
Children and their Dog
Earth Day 2015
Earth Day with these 3… And a few critters!
How my baby got to be the perfect plumpness!
Big week: 4 month check up: 14lbs4oz, 24.5in. First time to try solids. Yes, he is only 4 months old, but this is when my girls started to explore food… and he would stare at us eating and smack his lips, he would put every thing to his mouth… and then when trying squash he had proper mouth motions, held my wrist and brought the spoon to his mouth… and would scream at me when I would go to get more out of the bowl… I would say he is ready to slowly begin exploring solids. Now, the rest of this post is quite lengthy. I wrote it over many late nights… I didn’t spell check it… it is more like a journal entry… but feel fre
e to read.
“Breast is best”… isn’t this what we always hear? I know this quote is speaking in terms of nutrition for baby. I agree with this quote in terms of “nutrition” for baby for about 95% of the cases out there (let’s be honest, I just threw that number out there – I did not do a scientific study, but I am sure there is some research somewhere out there that would validate that point)… So again, in terms of “Nutrition”, in my opinion, an overwhelming number of women who breastfeed have the optimal nutrition for their baby, but there are a few women, whose milk is lacking in the nutrient arena… So, I believe as far as the nutritional value of breast milk, MANY more times than not, that it is the best for our little ones…. HOWEVER, the phrase “breast is best” can be taken out of context, and when you change the context, then you may find that “breast is not always best”.
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A weekend, what’s that?
As a firefighter’s wife, you often forget what it feels like to have a “weekend”. Well, though today was Thursday, it sure felt like a Saturday. We all (Except K bug) enjoyed a chilly swim and the neighbors even joined us after the sun went a way…plans for a working baby monitor in YeH very near future so mommy doesn’t have to run inside every 5 minutes during his nap. It was a great day. Daddy enjoyed splashing all three of his girls…and mommy enjoyed some laps. It may not be “farm” life, but we are living a good life…oh. and gypsy accidentally joined us for a swim too…she is our very hyper “lifeguard” dog…if you swim to edge she wants to gently put your arm in her mouth and pull you out… Sometimes it makes swimming laps more like mouth to mouth when you come up for air…yuck!
It has been 4 months already!
For Kbug’s 4 month b-day, his 2 sisters and mommy took him to the new library, and he bought two $5.00 bikes at a thrift store for his sisters, all while his daddy and other sister relaxed in a quiet house! Such a good little brother! He brings us joy…and much exhaustion. Love him to pieces!
Palm Sunday
Not often that the girls and k bug get to see all their grandparents and mad and mar on the same day. wonderful Palm Sunday celebration. The girls were so precious singing “Beautiful Lamb” and church today… I am certain they made our Savior proud!
Beyond the Elm 