motivation

Where is it??

This is something I am currently lacking.

I'm supposed to run a 10k (6.2 miles) in 2 weeks.

That should get me motivated right?

Now for some people that would be no big deal, but when I run outside I should feel like this,

When I really feel like this,

What was I thinking! and then after try and train for an 80 mile bike ride 2 months after that?!? Every time before I go on a run, I get a little nervous. I don't know why. I think to myself, "I'm going to make it 3 miles today". I come home and think, "That had to forsure be 3 miles. I'm so tired!", but when I track it in my car afterwards it was only 2 or 2.5.?? Arg! It's now been a week since I've ran (sickness and weather) and I'm now lacking the motivation to get out there. Now I'm doing this not only to get back in shape and drop my baby weight, and not only because it was a new years goal, but to feel good about myself! that should be enough for motivation right?!

Dear Grandpa,

I just wanted to say how much I enjoyed my first taste of sugar yesterday.

I loved sucking on that Fun Dip stick for a few seconds before mom walked in and got mad at you.

Love, Maggie

(I have my eye on you DAD!!!)

real food! well sort of

First few bites.

Does she like it??

ya she does!

will she like the avocado??

ya she will!

We love all of these new adventures with Mags!

being creative?

So all I have done the last 2 days is crochet. I'm stretching myself. I just kind of make up these patterns so it's all about trial and error, but luckily they turned out pretty good. My poor model is getting sick of me. What will be next...

wrist warmers

leg warmers

headbands galore

i love the felt ones in the top left corner! I'll definitely make more of those. My wonderful sis Cas taught me how to make those adorable fabric flowers on the right and today I sat in front of the computer watching a girl on Youtube crocheting the flowers.

photo shoot

[We decided to do our own little photo shoot today]

This little one is officially 5 months old as of yesterday

busy man

Daddy is a busy man.

He is such a wonderful seminary teacher! There is always a lot of talk in this house about lesson plans, students, and scriptures. Not only does he spend all day in the scriptures at work, but he comes home and reads them on his own and then again with me. I'm telling you, scripture genius here (he might say otherwise). I love this man!

But there is always love time for Mommy and Maggie!

Also recently Caden was called into the bishopric. The call was a surprise to both of us. I'll have to get used to being a single church wife sitting alone. I'm so proud of him and his dedication. He's such a wonderful example to me. Love him!

yum...Granola

I made this yummy granola today and I just have to share the recipe. I have already eaten way too much!!

4C old fashioned oats

1C rice krispies

1/2 C almonds

1/4 C flax seed

1/2 C brown sugar

*mix in bowl*

6T. oil

1/2 C honey

2T vanilla

*Boil for 1 min and pour over mixture, stir*

* Spray cookie sheet and flatten mixture on pan

*Bake at 300 for 30 min

Break into chunks when still warm or let cool completely and cut into bars

sprinkle salt on top for added flavor and YUM!

It's so easy and so yummy! you can switch up the recipe too however you want. In this batch i used less vanilla and added cinnamon. I also put in more sliced almonds and added pecans. You could even add maple syrup. Don't have flax seed no worries, add sunflower seeds or not. add raisin's, craisin's or chocolate chips after baking. It's that easy and I'll say it again... yummy!

(Thanks Kate for the awesome recipe!)

our love day

It first started out with some play time in the crib.

(okay is it wrong of me that i just have the urge to squeeze her. i could just eat her cheeks she's so cute!)

Then we did pink pedicures.

Enjoyed a sugar cookie (from the day before).

Surprised dad at work with a balloon and candy and I got surprised with these.

Cooked a romantic pasta dinner

And then had cuddle time

Happy Valentine's Day!

i love screamin deals

So a few weeks ago, I found this lush gorgeous coat at Baby Gap for $10.18!! I had to have it!! How could you not at that price! She can barely put her arms down and gets frustrated because she can't suck on her fist, but hey, at least she looks adorable!

She will soon outgrow it in a month or two, but we'll get some good times out of it.

And then this was the scowl I got after she was done taking pictures.

motherhood

welcome to motherhood

it's the start of a new chapter for your family.

you'll have your baby in your arms and think,

just a few days ago you were inside of me.

this world will be different than your moms

but you'll want to ask her about everything

and everything you used to do with two hands

you'll now do with one.

you'll take a million photos of the same thing,

and want to show them to everyone.

sometimes you'll beg for silence.

but then you'll worry when it's quiet.

sometimes you will ask, "what did i do?"

but more times you'll think, "wow!, look what i've done!"

and you will wonder if there is a new mom out there

going through the exact same thing.

-the pampers commercial that made me cry

"Mothers, cherish that role that is so uniquely yours and for which heaven itself sends angels to watch over you and your little ones. Yours is the work of salvation, and therefore you will be magnified, compensated, made more than you are, better than you are, and better than you have ever been....May I say to mothers collectively, in the name of the Lord, you are magnificent. You are doing terrifically well. The very fact that you have been given such a responsibility is everlasting evidence of the trust your Father in Heaven has in you. He is blessing you and He will bless you, even—no, especially—when your days and your nights may be the most challenging. Rely on Him. Rely on Him heavily. Rely on Him forever. And “press forward with a steadfastness in Christ, having a perfect brightness of hope.”-Jeffrey R Holland

toyland

This was our first experience in the toy section at the store. Caden and I were actually going to the games to buy Scrabble when I heard Maggie giggle. She was staring at this cute baby doll bouncing. She laughed and laughed!! We finally turned on the camera after almost 3 minutes of laughing so it turned from a giggle to a chuckle. (We'll be on the ball next time). It was so cute! I wanted to buy it for her, but I guess if I gave in every time she laughed at something, we would be in big trouble.

(don't mind my fake laugh. it usually makes her laugh too)

a brand new year

What?!?

It's a new year already!

and my goal is what??

That's right! We set our new year goals. 2010 was great! We got the job of our dreams, had a big move and got the love of our lives, and we are excited for a brand new year together!

and yes, even Maggie has some goals.

Now, just to share. I LOVE this little bug!!

and also, look at these cute pillows my sis Cas made for me after my failed efforts. I love them! thanks Cas

biased.

I have the cutest kid in the world