Some Silly Girls

We had Caroline over to play today...our playgroup was a little smaller this week with my friend, Irene's parents in town, so they couldn't meet. Caroline and Lillian were acting so silly and decided to get all dressed up in some random items. Thought I would share the pictures of these silly girls....

My 2nd 5k

I have officially finished my 2nd 5k race. I ran in the Schlotzsky's Bun Run this morning at 8 a.m. It was a lot easier than my first 5k, but there weren't as many hills and I guess I was just more aware of how it was going to be. Yesterday, Mom, the kids, and I went by the expo to pick up my packet and info. The kids enjoyed all the freebies you get there. They even had a jumpy house that was a castle that Lillian loved jumping around in. The Bun Run is held each year in Austin to raise money for Austin Sunshine Camps...a summer camp for kids. The official t-shirt is long-sleeved though, so there was no way I was wearing that to race in. Even in cold weather, I have to run in short-sleeves with all the sweat! So my mom bought me the contest winner t-shirt for the year to wear. It is pink and cuter.

So anyway, I got up and ran this morning. I finished 86 out of 211 in my age group of ages 21-30. I ran it in 29:13. I think I got slowed down in a few places with all the walkers and people with dogs and strollers among us, I would get stuck behind and couldn't get around some people. I was still proud of my results though. Here is the the official website if you don't believe me: http://results.active.com/pages/displayNonGru.jsp?pubID=3&rsID=77538

I guess it will be fall before I run another one with the weather getting warmer. I'm hoping to do the Race for the Cure again. It was a lot of fun...hopefully my sisters will be up for it again. It was great having us all together! We'll see....and then maybe next spring I might try a 10k!

Starting to Walk!

Although he isn't officially a walker...mostly crawling still, he is taking those first steps and has increased the steps he takes and how often a whole lot in the past couple of days. Just wanted to share his new milestone!

Just Some Pics

Just sharing some pics I took this morning before we headed out for the day.

Eating Out

So, my friend Lauren is always asking why we never really eat out much. Until recently, we have been big fans of To Go or fast food when not cooking at home. If you have more than one small child, you know how much of a struggle it can be getting out. Lillian is excited to go places, but is usually the one that throws a fit in the restaurant and always wants to sit in Brandon's lap, so he can barely eat. Andrew has been fine mostly...he just likes to throw food and his cup on the floor...this makes me wonder if the waiter might spit in our food after seeing what he will be cleaning up later. (Side note: I do usually try and clean up what I can...I don't leave a huge mess and try to pick up around the highchair on the floor and at least put it in a pile on the table, so you know know)

Well, we spent the day in Shiner on Sunday and were driving home just as it was time for the kids to eat, so normally we would have picked up fast food, but decided instead that we would stop at Chili's and have dinner. Just the idea that we even considered this shows we are getting better in this department.

Our dinner turned out great! That is why I'm writing this. The kids were about the best they have ever been eating out. Lillian even sat on her own most of the time and there wasn't a big mess on the floor like usual. What was really great too is that at this Chili's, they have started bringing you your check with your food, so we didn't have to wait around for that in the end and could just leave when we were ready.

So I guess dining with two kids is do-able and just takes some practice. We have been doing this a little more often lately, so, I think they are getting more used to it as are we. And I am still a big believer in going the right times of day....and with kids that have had a good nap! So Lauren, be proud of us! We are branching out!

Sunday in Shiner

We packed up this morning and drove down to Shiner to visit Brandon's parents and family. We had a good visit and the kids love playing outside on the farm. Here are are some photos:

Who Am I????

If you are a mom, you've probably asked yourself this question many times. The commercial that says, "A baby changes everything" isn't lying! Within 9 months, you are handed a new title and also do really become almost a different person. You have to in many ways to adjust to caring for a new life. It is just in the job description and I accept that.

I just finished a book last week called "Everyone is Beautiful" by Katherine Center. It is about a stay at home mom living in Houston when her husband gets a better job opportunity in Massachusetts and moves the family there. She has 3 small children under the age of 4 and being uprooted and starting over somewhere new leads her to start finding her way back to herself again after having kids. She begins working out and begins a hobby she loves.

I definitely recommend this book to any mom. Just reading the funny situations the kids get into made me relate, but also, it was a great inspiration as well. Now, I'm looking for who I am again. What am I besides a mom and wife? As a mom and wife you are constantly trying to please the rest of
your family. What can I do for me that can make me happy?














Have you seen this girl?