My computer dream come true...

He did it!

I am currently writing this on my brand new laptop - a birthday present from my most wonderful husband! I was absolutely stunned and speechless - I had no idea! I got it a week early so he could get it all set up while he is on spring break. So awesome!

So, I can actually keep this thing updated now...although I will need to limit myself so it doesn't take over my life!

I must go back to playing with my new fabulous computer now...while sitting on the couch!

I LOVE IT!

Zoo fun with the fam!

We headed to the zoo today and we could not have had better weather! In fact, we were all a little warm most of the time! We met my sister and her friend there and had a wonderful time! It was so great to have family time, especially since spring break is almost over.

It is so fun to watch the boys checking out all the animals. Jeremiah's favorites were the lions, sharks, monkeys and penguins, of course. Joshua was fascinated by the penguins swimming around - just like his daddy!

This gorilla took a liking to Jeremiah.

Watching the jellyfish - really cool!



Megan and her nephews

Jeremiah asked if we could go back after nap :)

A Day at the Park

We had a picnic lunch at the park, went home for naps and came back later to play. It was glorious! Daddy even met us to play in the afternoon! Can't wait for more days like this!

Happy St. Patrick's Day!

An Old Irish Blessing
May the road rise up to meet you.

May the wind always be at your back.

May the sun shine warm upon your face,

and rains fall soft upon your fields.

And until we meet again,

May God hold you in the palm of His hand.

"I've got your pot of gold right here"

Irish rock star!

Happy St. Patrick's Day from our family to yours!

Fun in the February Sun

Last Wednesday, the weather was absolutely gorgeous here so the boys (Jeremiah, Joshua and their friend Zeke) and I headed to the backyard for some outdoor fun. The boys played on the slide, raced to and from the house and watched the airplanes flying overhead. The time went by way too fast! I want that weather back!

Getting Shredded

Yesterday I completed day 25 of the 30 Day Shred! I also moved on to Level 3!

And yes, I am still loving it - except when I can barely pick up my baby because my shoulders are so sore :)

Jeremiah has started to do his "workout" during the day as well, complete with his versions of stretching, sit-ups, push-ups, jumping jacks and "weight-training." I need to get a video of that. It is hilarious.

Full summary to follow when the 30 days are up - only five days to go!

30 Day Shred

I have never been able to stick with a workout plan or diet of any sort.

Until now.

Maybe I shouldn't speak this soon but I am nine days into the 30 Day Shred and it is so hard and I love it! It also helps that all the girls in our small group are doing it (on our own) so I don't feel like I'm alone!

First of all, we are fans of the Biggest Loser already so it's fun to be "training" with Jillian even if Bob is usually my favorite trainer on the show.

Secondly, the moves are not super complicated (which is good because I usually feel totally uncoordinated trying to follow workout videos) but they REALLY work you!

Thirdly, each workout is only 20 minutes so I can get it done while the kids are eating snack or napping.

And lastly, this video works out ALL of you. I can honestly say that every part of my body has ached, but in a mostly good way, at some point since starting. The video has a circuit format -three minutes of strength, two minutes of cardio and one minute of abs - repeated three times. There are also three different level workouts. I did Level 1 for six days and I am now on Level 2 and it is intense.

The Shred is kicking my butt, but I love it and I highly recommend it.

On the other hand, maybe you want to check back with me in 30 days :)