When in situations of stress we wonder if there is anymore to give. We can be comforted to know that God, who knows our capacity perfectly, placed us here to succeed. No one was foreordained to fail. Let us remember that we were measured before and were found equal to our tasks. When we feel overwhelmed, let us recall the assurance that God will not over-program us; he will not press upon us more than we can bear.

Monday, January 30, 2012

What we have been up to

 the perfect bath picture!  They love their baths and it's fun to give them!
 Cheese!  My orphan child who will never let me do her hair!
 FHE on monday, we were playing around with Daddy's phone and got some fun picture!  It's hard to get a good family picture now a days
 Reese eating a cake pop... yeah it was everywhere!
Lily playing with the drum!

Our life has been pretty simple lately.  A lot of family time and doing silly things.  It's been nice not to travel everywhere and have our own time.  I have been focusing on making myself a better mom and a better wife, and our relationships have gotten so much better!  Lily is constantly asking me to play with her kitchen or doll house and when I'm not doing some housework or other important matters, I join in.  It's funny to hear her say things and share her ideas.  She's so smart and loves to help out.  Reese is starting to walk along things and will take her little push cart to walk around our TV room.  It's coming and I'm not sure if I'm ready for another walker yet...  This week I start training for my triathlon in April and I am pretty nervous and super excited!  It's going to be a lot of work and time, but it's something I am willing to work towards!  HERE WE GO!

Tuesday, January 17, 2012

Before and after pics...

 July 2011...
 January 2012

I have had a few people ask for some picture, so here ya go!  I am feeling SO good and I am SO excited!  I am loving life and love that I am teaching my girls to be healthy!  LIFE IS SO GOOD!

Thursday, January 12, 2012

Christmas... finally

 The kids playing with Uncle Jeremy in the snow!
 Todd and the girls on Christmas Eve in their new pjs! 
 The Christmas Story on Christmas Eve, Lily wanted to be Mary too, so she was "the understudy"  lol
 Reese with Auntie April
 This was the family room after all the presents were opened....yeah a big mess
 Lily's new kitchen!  she LOVES it!  that santa sure is awesome!
 Lily and Reese in their new wagon... a little small
Lily showing her playdoh creation!
This year for Christmas we were with Todd's family!  It was so much fun!  The week before Christmas, Todd's whole family was here.  There was a sickness that passed through everyone pretty much but luckily it didn't put too much of a damper on the festivities!