Surviver Mud Run

So my good friend Shelly talked me into doing this mud run a while ago... I can't even remember if I had Lucy yet.  If I did, it was soon after her birth.  I thought it would be good motivation for me to workout and get back in shape after the baby.  It did motivate me...it did, but not quite as much as I really needed.  I started working out about 6 weeks postpartum (like you should) but I definitely had some setbacks.  The flu,colicky baby, no sleep...stuff like that.  Haha.  Anyway, I finally got serious about working out about a month before the race and usually did about 5 days a week.  I would do DVD's or go walking.  However....I couldn't make myself go running more than a few times.  In fact, I hadn't ran more than a mile or so up until Monday of this week.  I was feeling pretty lousy about it, because I really wanted to do well on the run and actually run the whole thing.  So Monday, my other friend Jeanne and I started our "Training." We ran up to 3 miles and figured that was the best we could do.  It was a fun week and honestly I was proud of all of us girls. It was a cold day.  I hadn't slept well (too nervous) and I ran the Survivor Mud Run.  We all did!!  I had a great time.  I am a little sore this evening and definitely bruised up a bit.  But I am so glad I had this experience and I can see how people get the "bug".  I loved the obstacles more than the running though! 

We duct taped our shoes on.  Very good idea.  Lots of people lost their shoes in the mud.

   

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Surviver mud run

So I looked up my time for the run and at first I thought it seemed super slow. But I felt good seeing I was 25th for my age and 99th for women!! Not bad for a mom of five with a five month old and a week of training!! Makes me want to do it again next year. I have to say...my friend Shelly got

3rd place in our division! So proud of her!! 

"Magic phone"

I have always referred to smart phones as magic phones. I am just astounded at what they are able to do. Makes me sound old huh! Anyway... Here is my first blog post from my own magic phone. Yeah!!!!

I am not sure it is as easy as posting on my laptop...but here it goes. We got some cute pics of Lucy... Then the easter dresses I sewed. Then a pic of Spencer in his co-op preschool. Just the day to day life.

Spring Cleaning!

So the other night Jake could hear water running in our Master bathroom in the wall.  We couldn't get it to stop so we ended up turning all the water off to the house. We realized that their was a leak and it had soaked the drywall and the carpet and pad on the other side...near our fireplace.  Anyway, Russell (who is our landlord) came over the next day. Ripped open the wall and pulled back the carpet.  He fixed the leak and said if we could get everything cleared out in the next day...he would FINALLY replace our floors.  Actually I am teasing a bit.  He had just been saying he would do them for a bit and this made it happen.  So I started clearing off the entertainment center to move it.
 The just started moving things into the kitchen.  Pretty soon Jake came home and helped me move all the furniture.  It felt like we were moving again...(I HATE MOVING).  I was motivated though...cause I hated our old carpet. 

We stayed and Grandma and Grandpa Watkins (thank you) for a couple of days and came back to our beautiful new floors.  We were super motivated to move everything back and not live in chaos. Luckily Monday was a holiday and my neighbors took the kids on and off throughout the day.  We moved back and even painted the front living room.

 

It really doesn't look much different.  But I like it sooooo much more.  Last time it was to pastel and had a blue hint.  This time it is actually a warm gray like I wanted.  It looks better in person too. 

Here is what it looked like last Feb.  I went to find a before pic and realized I painted last Feb.  I must be highly motivated this time of year or something.  I was looking through pics of last Feb and I made a dress for Aubrey...did crafts, repainted and had a few BIG parties.  Then I got pregnant and haven't been the same since.  It is only fitting that this Feb. I am regaining my old self back and very excited to be busy with Spring Cleaning...projects and maybe even a party.  We shall see!!!

This was the before paint.

And the after.  The house seems so much bigger and more updated.  Happy girl here! Happy for the unexpected water leak :)

And I just had to post a picture of this sweet little girl who has definitely ROCKED my world and I wouldn't trade her for anything! It is soooo worth it being a mom. Love her CHUBS!

Home on the Range cub scout pack meeting

I am the far one on the right.  Jay...on the left cracks me up with his hairy eyes!!!!

Blue and Gold Banquet

So my new calling in my church is Cub Master.  Last month was fairly simple...but then this month was the Blue and Gold Banquet...the Birthday Party for scouts.  It is supposed to be a fun night with food and entertainment.  It is kind of a big deal.  Anyway, thanks to AMAZING leaders it went off without a hitch.  I chose the theme because I knew that Amber and Tyler would have cute decor and Tyler could do his amazing pulled pork.  Plus, I copied the idea from the internet and it turned out cute.

I think Jake is cute in his scout uniform.

 

 

 The wanted signs were adorable.

 

Some of the leaders...Amber and Shelly.  It is so fun to get to work with friends.

Elizabeth...my wonderful neighbor and friend who always magically is helping without being asked. Lucy was tired. 

 

 

Seriously we had the best turnout...I think all the boys and families showed up.

We ended the night with a stick pull and funny skit.  I will upload the skit in a bit.  Fun night. Glad it is over...I am tired!

 

4 months old.

This month was a big month for me.  I learned to smile A LOT...if fact, that is usually what I am doing these days.  I love to suck on my hands and drool like a crazy girl.  I am starting to reach out and grab things.  Life has been a lot better since my Mom started buying the "expensive" formula for my sensitive little tummy.  It tastes horrible, but I throw up a lot less and it is a lot easier for me to poop.  I still don't SLEEP good.  My parents act like that is a big deal...but I don't care. I sleep when I want to sleep...deal with it!!! I grew a lot this month and got cute and CHUBBY. 
Life is simple.  Life is good.
   

 

 

 

 

My 34th.

I never blogged about my birthday.  The actual day I was a MESS...I kept crying and feeling pouty.  I don't even really know why.  I guess I just wanted to be thinner, have more energy, have a perfect baby...and perfect life kind of day.  Instead, I woke up and weighed more than I had in weeks...felt lousy and Lucy was ON ONE!  Don't be like me ladies.  Don't expect so much out of life that you can't be happy with what you have.  Anyway, it turned out to be an ok day thanks to my friend Shelly Huber who watched our kids so Jake and I could go out to eat.  Other than that...it was kind of uneventful and I had a pity party. Not proud of it.

 The next day however, I had NO expectations and WHAT DO YA KNOW....it was a good day.  I ended up going out with a great group of girls to Chick'f'la for lunch and having a great time.  I even ended up getting a date that weekend with Hubers and Browns and going to my favorite The Pita Jungle.  The birthday kind of just kept going and going and going.  The next day I went with Shelly and she bought me the cutest necklace and later earrings to match.  Now...two weeks later, I finally got what I wanted...A "MAGIC PHONE." For those who don't know what that is...it is what I have called a smart phone all these years.  Yes world...I joined this century and I have one too! I was waiting for the tax return to get it...and it is here and I LOVE it!!!!! I ended up getting a GOOGLE Nexus 4 and I had never heard of it...but it is amazing.  I finally found a prepaid plan that is cheap and I can justify having the phone.  Life is good.  Birthday's are good too...if you just give them a few weeks and lower your expectations...and actually BE GRATEFUL.  haha 

 

 

Some Aubrey fun.

So this all happened a few weeks ago and I never finished blogging about it.  Jake and I were supposed to have a date one night and we couldn't cause the boys were sick and throwing up.  Ended up taking Aubrey out instead! We went to Chili's and Mesa Fro Yo! 

Here Aubrey is getting the great honor of Student of the Month from her class.  She is such a great student.   To celebrate our family went to get icecream at sub-zero.  We had heard about it on "Sharktank" and wanted to try it out.  They freeze the icecream right in front of you with some gas...hydrogen?? can't remember.  Anyway, it was delish and a fun night for sure.

 

 

 

The Best Christmas Present.

This is what Grandma and Grandpa Watkins got us for Christmas this year.  (Jake had some influence on this...he has been eyeing the raft on Amazon for some time.) 

Weston found a fish 

 

 

 We have only taken it out once...but we KNOW we are gonna have lots of fun with this little guy this summer. Thanks guys!