Dead?

We have a pretty sketchy history keeping houseplants alive:

Is it time to give up on this one?

For the Grandparents....

Sharon Johnson took these wonderful photos of the kids a few weeks ago. We couldn't be happier with them:

Mish Mosh

Back to in the gym!

My doctor gave me the green light to start cardio workouts. Since I've been dreaming about hitting the gym, I wasted no time finding a treadmill. On Monday, Tyler and I went for the first time since the baby. I ran a whole mile in 14 minutes. Certianly, that is not my prime workout, but it felt great! Yesterday, I did two miles in 24 minutes. I was impressed with myself, but I do have a long way to go to get my VO2max back up to shape.

Photo Shoot!

Wesley and Rachel had a photo shoot last week. We just saw the pictures, and I have to say that I have the most beautiful children that I know. (Sorry to offend everyone I know!) Sharon Johnson was the photographer and was just amazing. We'll post some of the pictures soon. FYI- The more grown Wesley becomes the more he looks like his daddy.

PT Certification!

The personal training certifiaction that I was suppose to do the same day as Wesley's birthday is rescheduled for August. I'm excited! Studying is not difficult but time consuming. I just want the certification to say I have one, and then of course, work at the gym. I've got to pay off student loans somehow, and I'll have a blast!

Summer Ideas!

So, I love being with Rachel, and with the new baby time is short. I love to teach her, but I"m running out of ideas of how to teach. Also, I need more ideas of things to do that supplement that learning. Any suggestions? She starts pre-school in August which will give me ideas for home learning, but until then. . . We're memorizing the Articles of Faith. That has been really fun, because we're using the Children's Song book as our help. We learning #3 this week! Rachel is so smart, and she has a great singing ability. LOVE HER!

It's a Girl!

Rachel, that is:

Last week, she got her first Barbie doll, wore make-up for the first time, and went to her first dance recital.

Mommy and Daddy couldn't be more proud.