Peter Lost His First Tooth.

And it was a major freak out at first. He doesn't do blood at all. It was kind of amusing at first. But soon after it was a good freak out. He was super excited for the tooth fairy to come.

Emma is next she has a loose tooth as well.

My kids new obsession

Happy Nappers are what they are called. They have a zipper on their backs and you can fold them into a house. If I explained it right. Anyway they LOVE them. It's kinda like a pillow pet but cuter.

SHE'S 10!!!!!!

WOW It's finally happened Lily is 2 digits. She can't really get over it either. She got a few toys and a bunch of new shirts. It's coming down to wanting clothes and older girl stuff over toys. It's really fun. She's getting so close to babysitting age as well. That's exciting for Jonathan and I. She wants to be "in charge" over the other kids so she can't wait either. She says all the time now "I'm a tween." It's funny. Happy Birthday my Looby Dooby!!!!!

Making their own food.

Lily has been learning to cook food. She can cook eggs and raman. It was a tad scary at first cause I didn't know what to expect. Would she burn herself or break something. But she's very exact when it comes to measuring and timing. It's nice have a little bit of help in the kitchen. Soon it will be 2. Emma your next.
waiting patiently for her food.
chowing down like usual
Yummmmm.
No thanks......... now where is my pb&j.

Benji is in Primary

He's doing great too. I'm a sunbeam teacher as well but I take care of the other class. During sharing time he HAS to sit next to me and hold my hand the entire time. At least he's not crying and refusing to go to his class when we split up. He's growing up and it's just so fun.

She is SOOOOO FUN!

Miriam cracks me up all the time. She laughs all the time and she is so squeaky when she talks. She even cleans up after herself (sometimes). She has such a sweet disposition and loves everyone. She loves to get her hair done and fingernails painted. She is a girly girl for sure. She adores anything that sparkles. She calls me girl all the time. Like for instance whenever I give her something she says thank you girl. Or last night I said I love you mimi, then she said love you girl. She is just soooooo incredibly cute. I'm so glad I have her. Just like I love all the rest of my kiddos. Wow, how did I get so lucky.

Emma's Piano

Emma's so dedicated to playing her piano!! She does a great job. Lily does too (i just took this pic with my new camera so......) I love that my girls are taking piano and doing a great job.

New Camera!!!

It was time for a change...... So I sold my big DSLR and REALLY nice lens. I really liked that camera and all the great pictures I got from it but it was just toooooooo big for everyday stuff. My arms literally hurt from lugging it around. So I decided to go smaller. But I didn't want to compromise on quality cause once you get those high quality pictures it's hard to go back. I searched and spent a lot of time reading/watching reviews on different compact interchangeable lens cameras. I chose the Sony NEX C3 because it was best for me. It has a CMOS sensor so that means it takes great quality pictures and it does great in low light settings. Which I do a lot with my kids. The one thing that was hard to do with my old camera. The Sony has HD video and it's really clear and looks good. Anyway I'm loving this camera and I have the bigger lens than what is shown in the picture. If you are in the market for a nice but small camera I totally recommend this one.

Silly Miriam

I came down stairs to see this. Miriam takes all of these out of the fridge and then comes up to me and says thank you. Yep, thanks baby girl. We have put the fridge lock back on.


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Oh christmas tree

This year we got a real tree and I love it. It smells nice and I don't have to store it all year. I don't have to fluff it either. Its great. The kids decorated it. They did a good job too. Miriam even helped. She was so cute.


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Diet Change Up

I decided to alter my diet. I've been doing low carb off and on for more than a year. I would get to a certain weight and just stop. It's like my body got comfortable and said I'm done. I know I'm not done with my weight loss so I started researching different diets as the one I've always used had me stalled. I didn't seem to be stalled long as of 3 weeks ago but I could see the signs. So I came across the Johnson up day down day diet. You count calories which I've always hated, but it's different. One day you have around 2400 calories and then the next day you have 500, and repeat. 500 is a small amount but those are the days you lose weight. On the high calorie days you make those 500 calorie days easier. It makes it so it keeps your body guessing. Your body doesn't think ohhhh I'm down in calories so I'm going to slow down my metabolism to match what I'm taking in. Since your taking in different amounts each day it doesn't allow your body to get comfortable. I'm loving it. I don't have to "diet" everyday and I feel really good doing it. I'm losing at a slower pace but that's ok and healthy. It's something I can see myself doing long term. If I'm not explaining this in enough detail you can google it.

This is what happens when.......

Peter gets ahold of my phone.

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Peterism

Grandma: look at that man cleaning the bathroom. Peter would you like to do that when you grow up.

Peter: no!!! I'm going to be buzz lightyear. He uses lazors and flys.


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Cutie

Here are some short videos of my Mimi. She is so sweet.

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Losing Weight........I'll get this right.

Well I started my weight loss journey a little over a year ago. I started out at the same spot I always do after having a baby. No matter how much I weigh I end up at the same spot every time. Anyway. I lost 55 lbs from June to December. I moved states and just lost and gained the same 5 lbs. No matter what I did I couldn't get past it. Then I got pregnant and in that short pregnancy I gained like 15 lbs. What was that?? My body was gearing up to get back to where I always end up. Then after my miscarriage I got a tad depressed (can you blame me) and gained another 5 lbs. Ugh I wasn't going to have it. Cause I got rid of my bigger clothes and I wasn't going to re buy them. So I lost another 13-15 lbs. Then I got rid of the clothes I shrunk out of. No going back right? Now I'm on my way to get past my 55 lb road block. I've incorporated exercise in my weight loss program. I NEVER do that. I have all the intentions of doing so, but it's not some thing I've really enjoyed. Until now........ I really enjoy it. I get a break from the kids and have me time. It's more than me time in front of the computer or whatever else. It's really time that I'm focusing on the important part of me. My health is what I need to nurture. I need to for my kids and family. Mostly I need to for me. So if you hate to get out and move your body just try it. I bet you'll come to like it if you give it a chance.

My spot!!!

He's claimed this part of the couch and if you try to sit there you will feel his wrath. Next it's the remote.

Ohhhh something funny. We listen to Bryan Regan in the car sometimes. My kids love the part about the kids "calling" the hump in the back seat of the car "he's calling the hump Walt." Now they are doing the same. Oh boy.

Preschool

Benji started his first day today. He was so excited and wasn't willing to wait. As I took the girls to school this morning he was disappointed that he wasn't going as well. So when I got back we had to wait a whole half hour and it was his turn. When I dropped him off I was forgotten. I love that all my kids are so excited to learn.


Getting ready to go in his class. Way to go benji you are getting so big. One more to go. I can't believe Mimi will be in preschool next year. Ahhhhhhh I can't think about that.

Benjis Facial Hair

We made chocolate cupcakes for miriams bday. Guess who licked the bowl. Benjamin doesn't just stick his fingers in the bowl and enjoy. He goes face first with all his gusto. If you know my boy........ he has lots.

Happy Birthday Baby

I can't believe you are 2.

I didn't think I would be this emotional about you getting older, but I am.

There are so many things about you that I LOVE.

1. You have to have your morning snuggles, or the day just isn't right

2. I love your sweet laugh.

3. You are always sooooo happy.

4. Your calm demeanor is refreshing.

5. You love me so very much (thank you)

6. You love to have your finger nails painted.

7. You love sparkly shoes.

8. You sit still so I can do your hair.

9. You pat my back when you hug me.

10. You complete this family beautifully.

Happy Happy Birthday my sweet MIMI MIM.

It's August

Boy time is flying by. I have 3 kids in school and 2 at home with me for part of the day. I love to have these sweet children all around me and see them grow. Lily is in 4th grade and that's making me feel old!! It's hard for me too see her as that old. She's still a good 2-3 inches shorter than Emma. She wishes that she was taller but at least her feet are finally growing. Peter is in kindergarten again and he's so glad. I talked to his teacher and told her where he was education wise so that she would challenge him more. I really don't want him to get bored. Emma is in 3rd grade and finally gets to join choir. She's been waiting so patiently. She loves to sing and I'm excited to see her improve.
Benjamin is the sweetest little big guy. He always says please and thank you. He says sorry even when it's not his fault. He loves his hugs, and Peter. Oh how he loves his older brother. He's missing him while peters at school. Those two boys get along so incredibly well. It makes this mommy super happy. Miriam is a super happy sweet baby. She's almost 2!!! Why does she have to get older?!?!?! Sigh, this is the first time that I've had a 2 year old without having an infant or ready to pop. It's so different for me. One thing is, I have energy to keep up with her and just maybe I'll get her potty trained faster. Before it was just too much to do that with a new baby. I just might have an advantage it haven't in the past. Whoo hoo! Just imagine no diapers. Ohhh but I'll miss all that is baby. Life is great and we are so happy.



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