I feel like I have to blog with pictures but don't take many pictures anymore, well only on my phone and then they usually go to instagram if I am feelin it.
So here is an update
Ben, he stopped drinking caffeine and is working out more, playing basketball 2-3 times a week and will come to the gym with me at night sometimes. He warms up by running a mile in 7-8 min and then lifting for 20-30 min. Work is work, he is already putting in his vacation days for 2014, including the CRAZY 15 year anniversary trip just Ben and I.......woot woot!!!! Can't wait!
Andrea
Back to real full time work, the first time in 7+ years. It was a busy month, I had some really easy trips that made it bearable though.
Started a neighborhood biggest loser competition that goes until Memorial day, so far so good, lets hope I can keep some momentum and make some permanent changes.
Alivia
She is doing well in school and is excited to be 11. She decided for her 11th birthday she would read the Book of Mormon from cover to cover so she can have read it before she starts YW next year.
Her tortoise Iggy isn't doing that well, she has been sick and so we have been nursing her back to health and keeping a close eye on her. She seems to be doing better than a few days ago. It was pretty sad, Ben was a little too honest with her and told her that she may/most likely die and Alivia burst into tears. Hopefully our little Iggy will pull through.
Cooper
He is doing really good in school, he has an amazing teacher. He still has major trouble going to sleep and eating regularly, he has lost much of his appetite and so he has stayed the same weight for over a year now.
We have started him on a higher protein diet to try and help him gain some weight and keep him strong.
He is still my crazy imaginative boy, has the weirdest memory and recall the craziest things from vacations/boating trips, it blows my mind!
Bauer
He still is my sporty dude. He is my best sleeper, my little morning guy. Tender hearted and loving, he is so happy for his teacher at school she was able to adopt a baby and he is excited to go to Target and get her and her baby something. He is ready to go fishing and talks about going to Flaming Gorge and catching some big fish this year.
Kessler
He is momma's boy through and through. Lately he has a weird fear of being the first person in line at school. He doesn't like waiting by him self for the few minutes until other kids come, so the kids have took him under their wing and wait with him till his friends get there.
Some sad news a good friend/neighbor of mine is moving. I am so sad, she isn't going far, but she is one person I can always count on, we can count on each other.... she needs powdered sugar and I need eggs she is my go to, we have the best talks on our summer time walks, we walk down to the frozen yogurt shop and walk back. I am going to miss her being right next door...........
