Family camping trip spring 2011

We took the kids camping over spring break. My sister's family joined us with their friends. We had a great time. Cooked up some wonderful food in our dutch oven. Played in the leaves and talk way into the night.
Camp grounds were busy due to spring break, but the weather was just right. High in the 80's and low in the 60's. So it cooled off just right for sleeping. Try camping in the summer in Texas, way hot. Next year we plan to take more time off and go up to Oklahoma, or maybe even Colorado, depending on the weather. Camping is the way to go with a family of 4 boys. They go off exploring while we relax by the lake or under the trees.


I remember as a child my family vacation consisted of camping every year. I so enjoyed those times.


My sister Michelle and her husband Mark, sticking his tongue out at Cody.


I forgot to bring sunscreen. So we all got a little red. I seem to always forget when spring comes around to put on the sunscreen so each year we get one day of red, then I remember after that. Cody and I got more sun then the boys, I think because they play outside more.




Always have to wear a hat, my hair becomes wild and free.

Valentine's

Isn't valentines day supposed to be a day of love? It must be a boy thing, they were not feeling the love.



We spent the evening decorating sugar cookies with the boys. Riley was sick and so was Blaze. Riley really wasn't into cookies that night.



Poor guy, I think he really wanted to crawl back into bed. I think I was the only one who ate the sugar cookies, I ended up throwing away a ton of cookies.



Jacob was my only one who was in a smiling mood, kind of. I still have his cookies sitting on my counter top. I don't know if they are just getting to big to do this, and should I just stop? I guess one day when I have grandchildren I'll look forward to decorating sugar cookies again.

Snow in Texas

So the last two weeks we had snow move in. Which is pretty and the kids love to play in it. The only down fall is that in Texas the schools close down and any driving becomes a challenge.we don't get much snow, so our roads get icy and becomes very dangerous. Lucky for me I went to the grocery store the night before the snow came in. I did a lot of baking. Soups, homemade rolls, and baked goods. I think I gain some extra weight, because being stuck indoors I couldn't go out running. The kids were out of school a total of 5 days. I would say lucky, but I was more then ready to have them back in school learning. They actually wanted to go back to school. I did enjoy sleeping in in the morning and cooking breakfast for everyone.I was also thankful it didn't last longer, I don't know what I would do. I enjoy getting out and doing things. Being a stay at home Mom and watching kids I so need to get out in the evenings.


Our church building



Dylan out sledding



The view from our bedroom window.

Running

So I've been running. I'm not fast at all, but I enjoy it. Speed is not my thing. Maybe with time I'll get faster. I just ran a 10k with some friends. It was a blast. After looking at pictures of me I've realized that I run funny. Why hasn't anyone told me. I run with my knees in, touching each other. I guess this is something I'll have to work on. My hubby must be laughing each time I pass him and is not telling me. He used to tell me that I look like I was in alot of pain, got over that. It is a huge work in progress. I might be doing another Half Marathon in February. If this weekend I make to 9 mile mark. I love long distance. One day I plan on doing a full, but that will take a lot of training and patience. I've only been running for 9 months, so I've come along way from just brief walks.
I achieved my PR for my 10k of 1:02:30. I was hoping to do in 60 but I'll take it.



See how funny I look. Oh well at least I'm out there moving.

Christmas 2010

Making Jewelry. Blaze helping?


My Brother Nick and his daughter Libby.


Someone is always sleeping (My brother Mike)


Cuddling on the couch


Santa on the firetruck and Blaze watching from a safe distance


I can't believe that another Christmas has come and gone. We spent Christmas at my parents (Lovren). They live in east Texas. It's our little escape from the city. We had loads of fun. I think the kids got everything they wanted this year, Plus the fact that my parents got us a ps3 move.
Merry Christmas Everyone and a Happy New Year.


I can't believe that my son is as tall as me. Don't mind my funny face.


My nephews and niece.

Our Favorite Dance Hall

Last Wednesday my parents took all us of kids and our kids to Southren Junction. My Grandpa was in town and it was my little sister 30th b-day. Blaze loved to be on the dance floor. Oh and the food is great. You get to cook your own steak. We tend to go twice a year. It's a good hour away. The best place out there, great for date nights




Cody and I dancing


The grill pit, everyone cooking even the kids



Waiting for the rest of our crew



Blaze dancing


Cody and I

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