Drum Roll please

Here it is. What I have been contemplating and trying to start for several weeks. My new blog. I will be posting more on here than on this one. Just because I have daily goals and thoughts that I want to document. So check it out. It is www.passionateforhealth.blogspot.com 

Passing along...

Did I do it?

I am finally getting around to writing a New Year's post. Glad I dont resolve to stop procrastinating because I would blow that one right away:)
My resolutions from 2011
So how did I do... I made a resolution to lose 30 pounds by my 30th birthday. Well, I actually ended up gaining about 15 pounds (So glad I am done nursing babies!) by my 30th birthday BUT- I did lose 30 pounds after that. I started an amazing program at the beginning of September and lost 30 pounds by the end of November. So I think that still counts since I did lose 30 in 2011! I plan on trying to reach my goal weight and lose another 30 pounds.
My next resolution in 2011 was to blog more often and I did do that.I did a total of  168 blog posts. I would say that was a success too.
The other goal I had set for myself was to sew more. I didnt get to that one until around the holidays and well, I dont think this one was quite successful. I started so many projects but didnt really finish any of them but one. And it didnt really turn out that great so I would ahve to say it was a huge failure. I have decided that sewing is not my niche in life.
 And this got me thinking about what I am passionate about. Who am I? What can do to share with those around me that would benefit us all? To make us better? What am I good at? What inspiring attributes do I possess? If there is anything we all have in common, is the desire we all have to feel INSPIRED, to feel LOVE. To want to do something that changes someones life for good. I am wanting to share what inspires me and what is a part of my life and that is part of who I am. Something that I know I am passionate about. Something that I hope inspires someone. Stay tuned for my next post to find out what I will be sharing.

Brynley's Special Week

We went to visit Papa T and Nana Mary the week after Christmas and to celebrate Bryn's 5th birthday. We had such a fun time! We took Brynley to Disneyland on her birthday and ate at the character breakfast. It was a really great breakfast and becuase we got there so early we were in the park before it opened to the public, so we got in alot of rides before it got busy. Thanks Papa and Nana for having us! Thanks for helping making Bryn day extra special.

 Carly wasn't so sure about all the characters walking around and trying to play with her...

 But pretty soon she was their best friend and trying to figure out what they were all about...

                                                              Our crazy, fun girls!

                                              The Birthday girl and Tinkerbell

 The weather was unbelievably beautiful while we were there! 80 degrees plus everyday, so the kids swam to their hearts content.

 My Dad bought us tickets tp go see Wicked in Hollywood, so of course me and the girls jumped at the chance to be able to see it again. We are so in love with it. My girls sing the songs all the time and even Mitch (who stayed awake this time), liked it alot!

Our favorite place to eat when we visit is Tokyo Waco and they gave Brynley a special birthday outfit and dessert just for her! Too cute!

Even Baby Deegan came to help celebrate Bryn's bday at Disneyland but I didnt get a picture of that sweet boy! Thanks again for coming Karina and Eric.
Thanks Dad and Mary for letting us come out anf for spoiling us:)

Christmas Day

Merry Christmas! Some pictures of my beautiful girls at GiGi's house. We had a great day with our family. We wke up and the kids opened presents from us and then we went and ate breakfast at my mom's and opened gifts there. It was really nice to have christmas on a sunday this year. We went to church and enjoyed the great christmas program that was put on. Then we went to my Grandma's for a really yummy dinner. It was a great holiday for us! We are so very blessed.

Christmas Magic

Tonight I found myself alone in the living room enjoying the 

view of this little angel...

 Carly was simply fascinated by the snow coming down. She could see our nativity out front and the lights on the house shining beautifully across the window.  The best moment of my day today. Maybe even the best moments I have had in awhile. It was so peaceful, just her and I listening to the soft christmas music coming from the kitchen and her beautiful face, glowing with christmas magic that only children possess.

Our nativity scene in the front yard

Aubrie Piano Recital Dec 2011

Aubrie had her "Cookie" Recital this past week and thought I would share. Her teacher calls it a cookie recital because each student has to bring their favorites cookies to share and the students and parents get to have some treats while listening to the talent of the kids.

Elvis Sighting

This week has been full of so much for the kids and for us as a family, that I cannot tell you how happy I was for friday night to make its apprearance. Caleb had a school play and in it he played a small time thief named  Shorty who played an Elvis impersonator to try and win some money. It was so funny and he did such a great job as Elvis! Such a great actor this kid is.

Aubrie had a little play at school this week too. Her teacher had them do this to help them practice the fluency of their reading and use of words. So everyone read parts and it was really cute. Aubrie played a sister who believed in Santa but her big brother didnt. Another cute play and Aubrie was so adorable. They each made Elf hats with ears and it was just nice to see and hear of the kids. I love this girl sooo much!

 Aubrie has two of her best friends in her class, MaKenzie and Divenna. These girls are each so sweet and they are all good each other which I love even more. Good friends are hard to find, so I am happy Aubrie has found these two.

 Brynley and Aubrie each had class Christmas parties yesterday. Brynley got to wear her pajama's to school because it was a Polar Express PJ party. Mitch and I went to Aubrie's class to help out during the party.  I helped with a craft and Mitch helped with the snack table. Of course I know he was thrilled to be in charge of that one:)

I also have been working on this project for Aubrie. I saw it on Pinterest and thought to myself," I can do that, it looks easy enough for me." Yeah, right. I could not have been so wrong. It turned into that project from H-E-Double hockey sticks. Monique even made the pretty bow for me.Thanks Mimi! I was going to make each of my girls one but only got one done. I am not as crafty as I thought. I will just stick to what I know, food and exercise. Ironic combination right?

The other morning, I found this...

Bryn was all curled up in Carly's crib with her. Such sweet sisters these two are!

I am so happy that its Christmas break! The kids need a  break and so do I. I am excited because we have some fun things planned in the next few weeks. Happy Weekend!