30 day Shred

Ok so no surprise Both bill and I have been trying to get healthier and really loose some weight. Bill has been dropping weight like there is NO tomorrow!! He is now down to a weight he has never been since meeting me (8 years) Way to go BABE!!!
I'm slowing coming along loosing more inches then actual pounds. I wish I would have measured the inches to begin with. We started the first week of February and as of this morning I'm down 15 lbs I know that doesn't sound like alot but to me it is!! I can actually see a difference in the way I look and the way my clothes fit (or dont fit anymore). I would like to be down to my goal weight by the end of summer so if I continue at this pace I will totally reach my current goal.
anyways we haven't really been dieting as much as we are just trying to eat more and healthier choices. (me cooking more often.) I have always been notorious for skipping breakfast I hate eating in the morning and actually could go till 2 or 3 before actually feeling hungry. BIG no no.... We have been taking walks every night as a family (power walk) usually going a mile or two. Bill is back at riding his bike, and I have been doing this work out video you see above. I hate the gym and have never really been into working out. for those of you that love to run I envy you cus I HATE it.
a couple of my friends started this video awhile back and were raving about it. so I bought it totally thinking I would hate it but I actually enjoy it and enjoy the results MUCH more!!!! its a intense work out but it only last 20min! like seriously you cant use the excuse of not having time because we all have 20mins. my excuse now is I don't have time for the shower after ;) usually by min 4 I'm dripping in sweat!!!! its GREAT!! its broken up into three levels and you move up when you feel ready. I hurt my back doing level 2 a few weeks ago and haven't done the video since but I'm ready to jump back up and get going. I will probably start at level one again for the first few days. so who's up for it? lets give the next 30days (the month of April) a shot and see the results we get!! I STRONGLY suggest this work out so seriously who's up for it?!

and the Best mommy of the month award goes to...

ME!!!!!!!!!
So this morning we are walking up to bradyns school for the first time in a week. he was out sick both Wed and Fri of last week. on the Gate there is this big poster saying spring program this thursday. I was like oh hmm must be the older kids and keep walking only to get to his classroom and the same poster is posted on the front of the door and when you open the door the same poster is on the inside of the door LOL. I start replaying the past weeks thinking did I just forget about it? but I seriously couldnt remember ANYTHING about it nor seeing any papers come home with songs to work on. so I stick my head in his class room and Im like so this spring program? and the teacher is like Yah its this Thur hes gonna be here right? lol Im like uh yah of course and turn and walk away feeling like CRAP how did I miss this... its a BIG deal at school and my poor child didnt even get to practice at home..... oppps When I went back to pick him up, the teacher tells me I need to pick up the mail in bradyns cubby since all the songs are in there LOL I didnt even relize he had a mail cubby... OPPPS guess I win the Best mommy award today!!!!

update on the house hunt

it has been totally crazy to say the least. for every house out there, there are like 10 buyers for each. the first house we wanted to put an offer in on had 8 other offers before ours and the price of the house went up 25k just through the offers. the second one we ALMOST had but someone put an offer in hours before ours and the bank accepted on the spot. kinda sucky but not, because I know we have God on our side and he has our house picked out!! but its hard to wait and watch these houses go. We have one offer in on a house right now, that I absolutly LOVE! Im trying hard not to get my hopes up and really fall in love with this house. but I cant help it the first time I walked in I was in love. truth be told if we dont get it I will be really disapointed. we wont know anything on this house for at least a couple of days if not weeks :( So if you all could keep on praying for us it would be so appriciated!!! Were still looking even with this offer in. I know God has the most amazing house out there for us we just havent found it yet! (or maybe we have ;) )

My little Irish men

So Im pretty close to half irish, which would make my Chinese boys 1/4 Irish LOL I know looking at them you would never guess it but they are!! so when I saw these shirts I had to buy them. everyone made fun of me for making my boys wear them, but its ok Bradyn LOVED his. in school he has been learning all about St Patty's day and shamrocks and leprechauns and the gold at the end of the rainbow. He was so excited when he woke up today asking if the leprechauns were here yet. so of course we had some fun with it. everytime he would have milk it was pouring out white but magicly the leprechauns turned it green in the cup, or his mac n cheese at lunch was green. basicly everything that could be turned green today has been green. make for some intresting poop let me tell ya ;)
Tonight we went over to one of my oldest friends house for dinner, I love Stacy and her hubby adrian, so it was a wonderful way to spend the evening. :) hope you guys all had a wonderful st pattys day!!!

House Hunting

So after many years of praying, saving (and being stupid) we are finally on the hunt to buy our first home!!! :) we are so excited and blessed that we are able to even consider buying a home right now. We just started looking this past weekend so we arnt sure how fast or slow this is going to take. but I just wanted to tell you all and ask you guys to keep us in your prayers. Bill and I both really want God to hand pick our house and I don't want to let our emotions or wants to get in the way of that... so please just pray we will keep focused on Him and Trust in Him through this whole process!! :) Thanks guys you all are the best!!

Dana Point fuzzy friends

Today we went to our friends little girl's birthday party down at this beautiful park at Dana Point Beach. The boys had a blast running around like the wild boys that they are :) at one point Bradyn sat down by the bike trail and within seconds he was surrounded by squirrels checking out his juice box. it was hilarious he was totally petting them like they were long time buds. at first I was freaked out telling Bill he was going to get rabies lol but watching how much fun Bradyn was having I calmed down and went and grabbed a cupcake for him to feed them. it was so funny to watch. Titus of course wanted in on the action, but the first time one of them stepped on his toe he was freaking out.

Happy 1/2 birthday Titus Landen

Today is Titus's half birthday ;) yes Im one of those crazy moms that make a BIG deal about it!! Bradyn was so excited all day and Titus kept singing to himself Happy Birthday TyTy lol! Bradyn helped me make a cake and after dinner we all sang to him :)
I cant believe how fast these kids grow up. everyone always tells you that but until you have your own kids you don't full get it! Titus is such a GREAT kid we are so blessed that he is part of our family.
Happy 1/2 birthday little guy!!!

a BIG thank you at the rose bowl

This past Saturday there was a big Military thing going on at the Rose Bowl, Im not exactly sure what it was but from what I can tell it was a Welcome home to 20k men and woman returning from war. and my Dad was doing the opening prayer. So we went out to see what was going on, and to say Thanks to the men and woman in the military! it was like 90 degrees out and the sun pounding on us, we all left sunburnt but it was a fun day non the less. We were there way before it started and the kids did awesome sitting or playing in our seats for hours. We had VIP seating all the way.. too bad it wasnt the rose bowl game huh ;) I know from the pictures the place looks empty but it was pretty full behind us...
I dont know if you have been able to tell from previous post but WE SUPPORT OUR TROOPS!!! now more then ever, having my siblings in the Army and my one sister in Iraq it brings a WHOLE new meaning to supporting our troops! My dad was honored to be able to pray for these troops returning from War!

Like Father like Son

Mr Train man

As most of you know Bradyn has been OBSESSED with trains since he was just over a year old. I remember the first time my mom gave him a little train set from ikea and he at the age of like 13 months sat and played with this train for 3 hours no joke... the kid has always had problems sharing trains and well he is just very serious when it comes to trains lol.
My mom surprised him a few weeks ago with a ride on the train to get some lunch. He was so excited and had such a GREAT time!!!
Titus and Londyn got to go along to and they had fun too but no one loved it as much as Bradyn did ;)