March of Dimes, March for Babies

WOW! Just WOW! First of all, I was so afraid of turning 30! Silly? I know! I just still wanted to be in my 20's. I made up my mind for my 30's to be better than my 20's...and that would be hard to beat. It has been a long time since I felt in shape and full of energy, like I could conquer anything...so that is how all this started! I decided at the beginning of this year (when I turned 30) that I was on a mission to change myself....my body, my mind, my heart! I have not worked out in over 2 years, so that is where I decided to start. I joined a weight loss class at church...NEVER knowing how this simple move would turn my life around...in a good way! The first day of class started off by me setting weight loss and fitness goals that I didn't think I could reach. I just knew I did not like the number on the scale when I was standing on it. Jenn and Dawn(instructors) along with some that have done this before me, were truly my inspiration. I started off by working out 2 days a week, and counting calories. That turned into walking 3-4 days a week in addition to class. I have found that walking/jogging is truly my stress relief, my mind's get-away, my mommy time-out! If someone would have told me a year ago, that I would be doing a 5K, I would have laughed all the way to the donut shop! AND here I am....

March of Dimes', March for Babies 2010...my first walking 5K. It has been on my heart for years to donate/walk for this cause. I signed up for MFB when I signed up for the weight loss class as my first big goal. I walked/jogged this 37 pounds lighter than I was in January. My sister in law decided to join me, and I could not have been happier than to have someone there that I know. Someone to share in the accomplishment, the sweat, the joy that fills you when finishing such a huge goal. When Jennifer (SIL) and I crossed the finish line, I had no idea I would be filled with so much emotion. While we were walking back through the parking lot, and heard Christian music fill the air, I had to hold back the tears. I was so excited, I had goose bumps!

JUST WOW!

and it does not stop there...

I am signed up to jog my 2nd 5K just a week after...again, with my sweet sister in law! I am not in it to beat any record times, I just want to know that I did my best, and finish! lol

I hope I have many more of these victories to share with you. I want to be healthy for me, my kids and my husband. I want to be the best wife, mom, and friend that I possibly can! Thank you, God, for blessing me with an awesome husband and family, and healthy, happy kids! One day, ALL babies will be born healthy!

It's Been A Long Time....

...since I have updated this blog. This could take forever, so I'll make it short and sweet.

It has been a great Spring/Summer so far. We took the kids to Galveston beach for the first time, took them to the Bluebonnet Festival in Chappell Hill, TX. We bought an RV to take the kids camping in. So far, we have taken one trip and it was a blast. Grandmommy Brazzell went with us. We have another RV trip planned for Memorial weekend.

Jakob is getting so big. He is 2 1/2 now and has such a cute little personality. He loves going to Mother's Day Out to play with his friends. He claps and yells "YAY" when we turn into the church. It is so cute. He has said a few more words that maybe only Mike and I can understand. ;) He now says car, thank you, no, yeah, eye, there, whoa, yeah, 'nana, go, along with mama, dada, sissy and (my fave) Jesus! Mike swears he can say touchdown! lol Jake loves suckers and chocolate. He just got a race car big boy bed, and loves it. He loves to 'go' and gets so excited to get in the car and go for a ride. His favorite place to go is Nana and Grandad's house where he can play with his train track. Jake's favorite toy is his Little Einstein's Rocket and his red truck. He loves to 'read' and look at books. He likes to have his snacks on his table in the play room and has to have a spoon for everything! I absolutely adore him!

Jake loves to be outside!!



I love my family!!!

Lauren is such a girly girl!

Lauren just turned 1 in March. She started walking a few weeks before then. She is really getting steady on her feet and can move, sometimes a lot quicker than me! :) I think she has picked up some things that 'Bubba' does because she sure is stubborn and definitely knows what she wants! She loves to sit on her pink couch and look at books like a big girl. Her favorite toy is her pink cookie jar shape sorter and any baby doll. Lauren has quite the personality and will shake her head at you when she is getting in trouble, as to tell us 'no'! She was ok with going into the nursery, up until about a month ago. She is not so happy when mommy leaves. Lauren loves to be held 24/7 and will let you know when she is not happy about something. It is so easy to make her laugh...she has such a sweet spirit and loves to be entertained.

Mike and I are doing well. He is still working for SWN, and I am still loving staying at home with my babies. I am involved with MOMS and in a workout class at our church. I am on a journey to get healthy and in shape! So far, I have lost 36 pounds, and am about halfway to my goal. I have learned a lot about myself and my body. I have gained so many new friendships that I absolutely cherish. I hope to inspire other moms to get fit for their family!