Weekend Fun

This weekend was different from most. Sure, I had photoshoots and that's normal but Josh was home both days. Both.days. It rarely happens. The kids were happy and we stayed fairly busy. Saturday, I just told the boys to go outside w/their dad. I went for a run w/Tyler and Conner tagged along on his bike (so fun!). He got tired (or bored) before I did so I dropped him off at home and kept going. Tyler loved it though and I'm so happy about that.

Sunday after my shoot, we decided we'd go to the Yellow River Game Ranch. On the way there, Tyler decided he was done w/the car seat so we detoured and went to Stone Mountain. It's such a fun place and lots of things around the park are free (unless you want to ride the train, go up the tram, do the 'adventure' thing or go on the duck boats) so we decided we'd climb the mountain.

It's 1.1 miles straight up. Parker rode on my back for almost half of the way up. Best.bootie.workout.ever. It was fun and the view from the top make it worth it. Parker was not happy that I put him down and I loathe this photo of me but I think it's the only one w/all 5 of us in it!

After we (thought) we wore the kids out, we took them to the actual park and (thanks to daddy) hit up the candy store. They got popcorn and candy. Spoiled much?! not my kids ;) We then gave them the option of train ride or play in the creek. They chose the creek. They LOVED it. SO fun.

No one wanted to take a photo on these awesome stairs. Too bad. they win. photo sucks. haha

Already falling behind

I have not worked out since Saturday...ack! Tomorrow is the first day of school for my big boys and I'm planning to run or something while they are busy with their friends. Hopefully, it's not raining. I'd like to try Tyler in the jogging stroller.

I still have 12 pounds left until I get back to my before Tyler weight. I'm having a really hard time getting rid of those pounds. Next week, I start back with Kim and she doesn't disappoint. Wednesdays will be our day. 11am. I'm already scared and sore. haha! She will make me do measurements (omg), pics (ick) and get on the scale. It's completely worth it though.

First steps are the hardest...

I have heard that several times and really, it's true. I have not gone for a run (other than intervals) since I ran that half marathon a million years ago. Yesterday, I had a sitter here and decided that I'd actually go for a run before I had to leave for my shoot (family session featuring the dog). I didn't run long (25min) or far (2 mi, yes I'm slow) but it was great. Nothing makes me sweat like a good run.

***I'm only posting these silly workout posts to keep me motivated and accountable. I know no one really reads this blog anymore***

too cute

There are no words as to how cute I think this is...

Have a great weekend!!!

Mini-Vacation

A few weeks ago, my in-laws decided to take a very last minute trip to Panama City. They wanted to bring the boat and go snorkeling bay side on Shell Island. They invited us and we said YES. I always, always, always have (in my head) the idea that vacation will be SO fun and no work. It's always the opposite of that but at the end of the day we get some together time and the kids enjoy themselves.

Each day, we'd head out of the bay toward Shell Island, find a 'good spot' and beach that boat. Conner learned to snorkel and we found lots of hermit crabs. Tyler LOVES the water. I just wish we would have had one full beach day, instead of bay days but it was still a get away and for that I'm thankful.

We even found some time one night for an amusement park! We got rained on but that's just part of the fun! I have NO idea why Parker was frowning, he was in LOVE with the rides.

Back at it.

Today, thanks to my friend Leigh, I decided that it's time. It's time for me to exercise again. It's time for a healthy outlet and to stop stress eating! So, I put Tyler down for his afternoon nap, told the big 2 to go in the back yard and I turned Jillian on the tv. She's a biatch but I love/hate her. I couldn't remember what I had on my amazon instant video (we got rid of dvds a while ago) and I had ripped in 30 and 6 week 6 pack. Since my abs are ruined (hello, they were CUT), I decided I'd go for 6week 6 pack. Let me say that it was hard. I had to do burpies and mountain climbers and at one point, I was modifying an exercise when Conner came in and told me I was doing it wrong! I'm out.of.shape. It was fun. I loved it and I'll be working out tomorrow too. I don't know about a 6 pack in 6 weeks but I'll certainly feel better.

If you're wondering about the boys during my half hour workout...well, they were busy catching spiders and frogs. They even made a 'pool' for this frog. I made them let the poor thing go. I'm so afraid they will kill a frog. Spiders...they can kill those but not a little frog!

Typicality

Most days, we stay home. I mean, let's face it getting 3 kids under 5 out the door is no small feat and they LOVE to be outside anyway and we have outside so...we stay here. Sometimes we have friends come over. Either way, the boys are typically very happy being here and outside in the backyard. They are growing up SO fast and I have got to make time to blog. Who needs candy crush? I'll blog instead, even though candy crush is basically mindless and to blog I have to think. I'll try harder. Anyway, I digress. Some of our outdoor adventures are silly and others we just hang out w/one another.

Sometimes we play in the pool (yes, that's a frog friend that I had to trick them into letting go. I was afraid for his life) or the bounce house. We always have fun. They love each other and (for now) the big two are best friends. Sure they fight but they also play and teach each other new things every day.

He's SUPER

Parker has a new, recent love for super heros. He can 'fly' and he's 'super. The other night, he wore Conner's Superman jammies and (forgot his pants) went outside to be super. He's too much. I love this silly child.

He's got the moves!

 Bringing me a power pack!