Un-become who you were never really meant to be.

     For the first time in a while I had an actual weekend! I had 2 and a half days off in a row! It was a busy one but I got to spend time with some of the most important and amazing people in my life. It was fantastic to have some me time and do some stuff that I miss and love doing! I even did something new that I would like to do more of!

It was a birthday and graduation party for Nanny on Saturday night. She has completed her Masters Degree in Education and we are all so so so proud of all that she has accomplished. She also can only eat Paleo foods so she couldn't eat this cake that was made for her. The irony of her blowing out the candles on it was very amusing. It was a great night with so many old friends. All of the old gang that I used to live with and have some crazy pre-kid, late teen years parties with were there and it made for a seriously awesome and eventful night! 

On Sunday morning, Melissa, Jenn and I geared up for the Color Run 5K! This was a before shot. It was cold an cloudy and mostly just a fast paced walk but my goal is that next year I will be able to run it! It's not a very big goal since it's only 3.1 miles but I am dedicated to making that happen!

These are some crazy after shots of us after we had finished. It was so fun getting hit by color at every turn! It's definitely something I recommend and something that I look forward to do again! Especially with these ladies! Nothing was better than hanging out with them! It was a complete and total blast! 

Monday I spent all day with the kids. We went shoe shopping for sneakers, sandals and water shoes to get ready for our upcoming trips to Disney (30 days!!!!) and Sparks, NV (in August). Then we bought Sophia's birthday presents (which is in less than 2 weeks. I cannot believe how fast the time has flown by!) Then we went to Panera and the park with Nanny and Camila. It was chilly but still fun. I love seeing them laugh and have a great time! They're my favorite! 

I saw this and I really liked it. It applies to me in a lot of ways and I relate to it on so many levels. Right now it applies to me and food and exercise. Last week I started to really count my calories and watch what I'm eating as well as exercise more regularly. I have a lot of goals coming my way and I'm gonna do my best to un-become everything that isn't really me and be who I have always been meant to be. For my friends, for my family, for my kids and most importantly for myself.

Lots more goals coming my way but I'm ready to take them on with full force!

Have an amazing week everyone! 

Love, love, love!

Happy Easter!!!

Happy Easter to all!!!!

     It was such a wonderful Easter morning with the kiddos! Gabe said that he heard a hop from the Easter Bunny when he was here last night hiding the Easter eggs. Ha ha. Kids are too funny!

     We did our Easter egg coloring at the beginning of the week! Gabe invited his friend Lola up to help do Sophia's eggs because she was too little to do them. It was Lola's first time doing Easter eggs and she really enjoyed it. Soph really liked the stickers!

We had quite the theme happening this year. Avengers for Gabe and Disney Princesses for Sophia. The coloring kit for Sophia was Sofia the First! I loved both kits!

The completed projects.

The stuff last night before the kids saw it. Even the plastic eggs that were hidden

 Avengers and Princess designs!

Sophia loved digging into her first Easter basket! She later tried

to eat the candy. That didn't go over so well when I had to take

it away. 

I think Gabe's favorite part was Easter egg hunting! He loves

stuff like that and he had a blast trying to find them all! He found

all 18 of his and all 18 of his sisters!

Gabe helped me with Easter breakfast! One of his favorite treats.

Cinnamon Rolls. He really likes to lick the frosting and he helped me

this time by spreading it on most of the rolls. Look at the

serious concentration!

My wonderful, amazing, fantastic children wishing all a Happy Easter!

     Enjoy the time with your family and friends! I know I have been. There's nothing like Easter morning with your children. Have an amazing day and don't forget to thank God for all of the wonderful things he has blessed you with in your life through his sacrifice!

Love, love, love!

Funny and Favorite Friday

     My dear co-workers and friends were quite hilarious on spring cleaning day at work. It was a day filled with wonderful little moments. Those are my favorite moments at work. We were getting work done while also having an amazing time together as a team. I loved it! At one point Scott was doing this hilarious dance and Ryan, Angela and I were all laughing so hard we couldn't breathe. Afterward I said I needed to go to the bathroom because I was going to pee my pants. Angela proceeded to say "Oh me too! I had to get on the floor to laugh because I didn't want to pee in our new chairs!" She was completely serious. I didn't think I could laugh anymore but I couldn't stop laughing after that.

     For whatever reason, I found this batman/catman picture hysterical. There is no reason for it but I burst out laughing. 

     As always, my kids are the most joy and happiness that I have in my life. They're always saying or doing funny little things that make my heart smile. This picture of Sophia is one of my favorite of the week. She's a character at 10 months! 

         It's been a rough couple of weeks. Finding the funny moments hasn't been an easy task. But when the laughter comes, there is almost nothing better than the feeling that comes with it! I hope that no matter what kind of week you had, you look for your favorite and funny moments from the week! It's worth it. It will definitely lift your spirits! Love, love, love! 

My journey...

    Sometimes I think that I should have done things differently. It's not that I am unhappy or jealous of other people's lives, I just always feel like I should have done more. Been better. Pushed myself. I have always been a very driven person but for a few years I lost that. Every time I think that I should have done things differently I look at my two beautiful children and realize that God had a bigger plan. I can still push myself to do more and be better, in my current job, as a mother, as a fiance, as a person, as a friend. I am still everything I was ever meant to be. My journey isn't over so I can still do some of the things I feel like I should have done differently. I just know that I am exactly where I am supposed to be and everything I have done this far has made me exactly who I am today. 

     Don't doubt yourself. Just relish in all that you are and all that you have done. I can't imagine who I would be if things had gone differently. Life is just the way it's supposed to be... and just the way I want it to be. Not to mention; the birds are chirping, the sun is shining; Spring is finally here! What a beautiful day to embrace the life you have! Have a splendid sunny day! 

Love, love, love!

Make your own luck!

     If there's one thing I've learned lately it's that life is short. So love deeply. Speak the truth. Spend time with those you care about. Make your own luck. Be happy, no matter what it takes! 

     Have a wonderful, lucky, happy, loving week! 

Love, love love.

Like a story that had just begun.....

     I think I have made it known that the most important thing in my life is my family. That includes my fiance's family. I love them as if they were my own family and they have welcomed me with open arms, mostly for putting up with James for so long I think. Just kidding. Seriously though, they are amazing. They're loving, honest, giving, wonderful people and I love them with all of my heart.
     This past week has been a really rough one. We lost a member of our family who was an amazing person. There are a million things I want to say about D.J. He was the kind of person who always tried to put a smile on your face. He was the kind of person who could light up a room with his laughter. He was kind. He was funny and smart. He was genuine. There was never a time that he didn't tell you what he honestly thought or believed. He had his opinions and whether you agreed with them or not he told you exactly what he thought. Calling him my family was a blessing.

     There isn't anything I can say to make this better or easier in any way. But to my family, James, D.J.'s parents, sister, uncles, aunts, cousins, friends and everyone in between, take all the time you need to grieve. Please know that I am here for you. My love and prayers are with each and every one of you. Not a single one of you deserves to go through this. I know that there are no words that can heal any of what you are feeling. Please just know that he is watching over us... probably riding, fishing and hunting... I bet there aren't even any hunting seasons in Heaven. I love each and every one of you with my whole heart and I am here for you and grieving with you.

     D.J. you are loved and missed more than you could ever imagine. Please watch over everyone and give them the strength to get out of bed in the morning. Rest in peace, love and happiness.