Stretchy Pants

Being a stay at home mom has it's pros and cons. Some pros include being able to play with your son, being outside in the sun and getting some "me" time during nap time. Pros are laundry- it never ends, feeling like you aren't contributing to society and little adult interaction. There is one thing that is giving me problems and it  falls under both categories: Stretchy Pants. They are a pro because hey, there are days when you just throw them on and get your work done. Why would stretchy pants be a con? I'll tell you- they make you fat!! Yep. They do. After months of wearing my stretchy pants I have gained some weight. When you put them on you have no idea that your thighs might be expanding (like mine). I put on my black pencil skirt for church on Sunday and it was snug. It has never been snug. It was a big eye opener. So.... no more stretchy pants for me! My diet starts tomorrow :)

Feeling Inadequate

We all go thru times when we just don't feel good enough. I am stuck in one of those ruts. I feel like I can't get anything right. There are days I don't feel like a good mother, wife, housekeeper- everything. Do I even have talent? Maybe it's just the weather, maybe I need a really great vacation. Whatever the reason, I am blue. Please leave me some words of encouragement!

Pump It!

Working out can be so rewarding- once you get the motivation to get up off the couch! Tonight I actually did it! I left Brian and Harrison at home and headed off to Crossroads fitness. It felt amazing to push play on the Ipod and just pump it! I felt like I was the only one there. What would we do without our Ipods? It would be really hard for me to get going. Music can just get the blood boiling and revving to go. My recommended song for an intense, dare I say extreme, workout? Imma Be by the Black Eyed Peas. Download it and you won't be sorry!  Hopefully I can keep the momentum going!

Making Changes

Yes I know, New Years was a month and ago, but it's never too late for resolutions!
I have been making changes here and there. The first place is my living room. Strange, I know. You probably expected something like weight loss. Don't worry- I'll get to that. Back to the living room.... I have never loved my living room. It's only been so so for me. I decided that I really need to get it to where I like it. It's the room I spend most of the day in with Harrison, so it needs to be enjoyable. I also want it to be a pretty, calming room for Brian to come home to at night. So why not change it up and make it a place I really want to be. I'll probably be happier and more productive. I am currently in the process of a re-do. So far, so good. I'll post pics when it is all done.

My second change is fitness. Let's face it, we all could do better with taking care of our bodies. I could do a  LOT better! I really need to get into gear. Brian and I are going to join over at Ogden Athletic club this month. I am pretty excited. One of the biggest motivators for me is just feeling tired all the time. I can't stand it! Other motivators- jiggling thighs, tight jeans and The Sleeping Beauty. The Sleeping Beauty? Yes. I made Brian to the ballet with me this weekend. You should know that I secretly want to be a ballerina. And secretly I think that I probably would have made a really good one. You can laugh now, as long as you aren't making fun of me :)  But watching the ballet made me really want to tone it up- they are so long and lean!  So after we get over our colds, it's off to the gym! I'll keep ya posted on my fitness progress.

Last change (for now) is incorporating more gospel discussions in our house. We haven't really done FHE, but now that Harrison is getting older, I realize we really need to get in gear. Not just for him, but for us. Having gospel discussions in our homes is so important. It invites the spirit, increases our knowledge and helps us grow closer to our Father in Heaven and our Savior.

I've got some changes happening in my life and it feels great. I'll try to keep updating you all about how things are going. I'll need your support to keep me going! Wish me luck!

Oh, and Happy Valentines Day!

California

Well, it's been about a month since I last posted. It's been a while because I thought that no one really cared about my blog anymore. No comments= no readers in my book. But I have been requested to make a post, so I guess there are some people who care about our happenings.


This past weekend we went down to California for Jeff and Amanda's sealing. The trip was a fairly complicated one, but well worth it in the end.  We were able to be there for Jeff and Amanda on their big day. It was a beautiful sealing in the Newport temple. I just love sealings. It always reminds me of my wedding day and being sealed to my best friend! 
We also got to go to the beach. It was Harrison's first time and he loved it. We had to drag him away kicking and screaming! The weather was absolutely gorgeous- we couldn't have asked for anything better. I found my bliss laying on the sand. 
 Our last day we went to Griffith Park. Harrison went on a pony ride there. He was a little nervous at first, then loved it. He had a ton of fun, but was pretty worn out and tired at the end of the trip (me, too). It was fun to have a good little trip, but it also feels great to be at home.


Here are a few pics from our weekend in the sun. Sorry if there are a lot, you know me, I am obsessed with pictures!

Merry Christmas!

I've been crafting lately! Yay! I just wanted to show off some of my creations! 

My pinecone wreath. Don't you just love it? It took me forever, but it was worth it!

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Quick Update

So I am alive. I just haven't been in blogging mode. Life has been flying by- but I am loving it. Harrison gets more fun everyday. He is such a little joker. Love him to death!
We are getting very excited for Christmas. I just can't wait. Having a little boy makes the Holiday season magical again. I already got Harrison's Christmas shopping done. Now I just have to get everything else done. I have "the list" made. It's just a matter of getting it done.
Well, that's the update. Here are a couple of pics to make you smile :)