Sleeping Babies

So Keeton started climbing out of his crib again, even after we took it from the lowest setting to the floor, little stinker. So now he is sleeping in a twin bed at 19 months old. This causes a little problem with Austin's routine however. Austin doesn't like to sleep alone, so Ryan or I will lay down on the spare bed while he falls asleep, well now that Keeton is using that bed, that causes a problem. So for the first hour of naptime today they were both sleeping in the same twin, and then Austin finally relented to sleeping in his own bed. I took a video because it is quieter than taking a picture, and after 1 1/2 hrs of getting the kids to sleep I did not want to wake them up! But I had to document this momentus occasion. I am already dreading bed time though, wish me luck!

Playing at Grandpa and Grandma's

Corn Lake

We went to Corn Lake, which is right by my house and let the kids feed the ducks, and throw rocks in the lake. The kids had a ball. We had to drag Austin away from the lake at the end of the day.

Breaker One Nine, Can I get a copy?

Austin wants to be just like Daddy, and Keeton wants to be just like Austin, cute boys!

Working Out

So my Mom came a couple weekends ago to spread her positive attitude and zest for life. Along with which I went running with her, and decided I LOVE it! So since then I have decided I will run a 5K with Jolene and go from there to see if maybe I would want to do a 10K or something. But I have been running outside as often as I can, with my supportive husband (who watches the kiddos when he is home)at my side. I am excited about this new hobby, and found some new workout clothes at Old Navy today. Nothing gets me jazzed about working out like new workout clothes!

Avocado Salad

Avocado Salad

1/2 C. chopped, peeled cucumber
1/3 C. chopped yellow bell pepper
6 roma tomatoes, diced
2 T. finely chopped sweet onions
1 T. minced fresh basil, or 1 tsp. dried basil
1 1/2 tsp. lemon juice
1 1/2 tsp olive oil
Dash of garlic powder
1 medium ripe avocado, peeled and chopped
Feta cheese

In a small bowl, combine the first 8 ingredients, cover and refridgerate for 15-20 minutes. Add Avocado. Toss gently. Sprinkle with Feta cheese. Serve immediately on lettuce lined plates.

Every year my family gets our favorite recipes together and scrapbooks a few of our favorite. Lacey added this one to the book this year and it is super yummy, and very lifestyle change friendly, so enjoy!

Happy Birthday!

Today is my Mom and Michael's Birthdays, and I just wanted to make a little post about how awesome they are. My Mom has always been an inspiration to me, she is always striving for something better. Whether it is with her education and getting her bachelors degree at 43 or raising money for cancer research with Relay for Life. She has been doing Triathlon's for about a year and a half and is now training to run the Salt Lake Marathon in April. She is so health conscious and always giving me encouragement to be healthy and happy. She is a wonderful mother, grandmother, and friend and I am so glad to have her in my life. I love you Mom!

As for Mike, what a great kid. He is adored by my kids, and is a hard worker and a great friend and brother. Not to mention a hottie! I hope he keeps his head on straight so I have an awesome sister-in-law one day. Plus he is like the best player of Catch Phrase ever! Here is to more phone crackers and War's where all the people died.

Love you guys so much!