thursday-ness

mom sent these pictures from her camera. just had to post. there are many more, but these took the cake.

we are all well. getting ready to take the kids to the zoo, and then enjoy some glee tonight with husband (after a really hard workout, of course). i am dying to ramp up my cardio so i can really start seeing results! then tomorrow its off to park city with some girlfriends and my sil for a ladies weekend..and to wish katie all the luck in the world with her 3rd baby.

happy thursday!

who wants a cheerio?

She's a big girl now!

way to go lyla! i think i can officially say that lyla is totally potty trained. we are doing a pull up for nap and bed, but lyla even stayed dry last night!

we only had a handful of accidents, and she is now able to just go on her own with minimal help from me. we have even ventured out a few times in public and she has done a great job telling me when she needs to go. i think she really likes the independence, and i really like not changing her diapers.

whew, i have one weaned, and one potty trained. i feel like i am free! well, sorta.

potty training: day 1

i decided on a whim (ok, not a whim...i really just needed to get it done), to potty train lyla today. she was ready, so i simply placed the underwear on her little behind, and we were off.

surprisingly...its been a great day. one tiny accident while she was helping me switch laundry, and its been smooth sailing ever since. she even went twice without even telling me she needed to...she just went in the bathroom. she even pooped, which i know is gross to talk about, but i think pooping twice on day 1 of potty training pretty much rocks.

if you know lyla at all, you would know that she's extremely independent and stubborn. she will do something when she makes up her mind to do it, and she will do it all herself. today was no different. she insisted on getting on the potty herself, handling her own underwear situation, and flushing the toilet. pretty much, i had to wait in the hall.

but here's what happens when i let my 2 year old pull up her own underwear. i can't wait to use these when she's a teenager.


crossing my fingers tomorrow is as great as today. way to go moo!

as i choke down my chicken

i tell myself:

its worth it to feel so good in your own skin
its worth it to be a good example to your kids
its worth it to do something for yourself, for once!
the pain means your body is moving and working hard
i have always been able to do anything i set my mind to, and this is no different

so i look forward to that treadmill, and those hills.

rsl cuties

until last year, i was never a fan of soccer. but, i have been converted! we have such a blast at RSL games, and the kids look wicked adorable. lyla is a cheese, seriously.

texas pictures

loved having his own seat!

Fort Worth Zoo--rated among the top 5 in the nation. it did NOT disappoint.


don't mess with his pretzel

can you see the cute lions? it was literally like a jungle there---and felt like it too


aunt larissa- age 15

with mom and aunt lynnae (age 13) on mothers day
mom and i on mothers day--i had e coli from the water here at home...i was still feeling like death that day.
aunt libbie (11), aunt lynnae (13), and moo
okay, all of the boys on my brother's football team are in THIRD grade...can you see my brother? he is about as tall as the coach. too funny.
gorgeous aunt libbie--she's only 11
uncle blake (9) and his favorite nephew
mom and lynnae at her 8th grade banquet...the big party to celebrate going into high school
gorgeous aunt lynnae!
we chilled at softball games

nemo!
how you survive a plane ride with 2 toddlers....