Photo Shoot!!

While waiting in the car for Mackenzie at Choir practice, the twins and I decided to play with my camera.......

St Patty's Day Run and Week #6

So, last week was a little rough.......

1- The twins were down all week with bad coughs, asthma and nebulizer treatments (they missed 4 days of school, but came to school with me 2 days).
2- I had 75 preschool progress reports to write.....really?
3- JP got angry at the kids (I know, hard to believe) and kicked a blanket that was covering a toy and ended up getting a hairline fracture in his foot. BUT, he still ran his St. Patty's Day 5K (his first one) without knowing it was fractured, then went to the DR. 2 days later to get a soft cast and boot.
4- I only did 2 days of working out....a swim and a bike ride. Better than nothing I guess.

The only bright side was seeing this.....

Training Week #5

Week #5 Training for Amy

Monday- Swam full length of triathlon distance(750m)
Thursday- Rode bike 3 miles
Saturday- Swam full length of triathlon distance(750m)

Week #5 Training for JP
Monday- Ran 3 miles and swam 750m
Tuesday- Ran 3 miles
Saturday- Swam 750m

I still don't think I have lost much weight, but I certainly feel tighter and better overall. I guess that is what matters most. It feels good to be taking better care of my health.

Training Week #4

Week #4 Training for Amy
Monday- Swam full length of triathlon distance in 30 minutes (750m)
Thursday- Swam full length of triathlon distance in 28 minutes (750m)

Week #4 Training for JP
Monday- Ran 3 miles and swam 750m
Thursday- Swam 750mm
Saturday- Ran 3 miles

Here's to a better week #5!!!!

Grandad/Grand-daughter Date

Mackenzie had a Daddy/Daughter Dinner Date this week for her Activity Days group and JP had to work. So who do you call to fill in????? GRANDAD!!!!! Good thing JP couldn't make it cuz they ended up styling each others hair. Sorry JP!! They both did a great job with the hair styles. Grandad's curls came back with a little gel and Mackenzie was sporting a cool knot and comb in the front of her hair. What a great memory for both of them. THANKS GRANDAD!!! And thanks Grandma for taking me to dinner!! YUM

Bear Lake Triathlon Training!

JP and I have been wanting to lose weight and get back in shape for a couple of years now. Over the years, JP and I have tried lots of diets, programs, drinks, formulas, etc. Some have worked (temporarily), and some haven't. We have finally learned that all we need to do is eat healthy (better choices and proportions) and exercise. DUH!!

I always do better on my goals when I have a deadline or something to work towards. Several of my sisters run in half marathons, etc. SO, JP and I decided we would too. We are both currently training for the Bear Lake Classic in August 2010. AND, JP wants to also do the Top of Utah Marathon in September 2010. To hold each other accountable, we thought we would post our weekly trainings on our blog. That way we can see our progress and of course, you can hold us accountable too!!! We need all the support we can get. I can't believe we are doing this!

WEEK #1 Training for Amy
Monday- Swam half of the triathlon distance (375m)

WEEK #2 Training for Amy
Monday- Swam full length of triathlon distance in 30 minutes (750m)
Wednesday- Biked 2 miles

Week #3 Training for Amy
Monday- Swam full length of triathlon distance in 30 minutes (750m)

JP will start tracking his trainings this coming week. Obviously we have A LOT of work to do. But, I am excited we are doing it together.

Ice Skating, Haircut and Vinyl

We took the kids ice skating a couple of weeks ago when they had a Free Family Night. We definitely thought they would only last about 15 minutes, but they LOVED it and lasted for 2 hours. Who would have thought?? Maybe we have an ice skater or hockey player in our future.





Mackenzie decided it was time to get her hair cut again like Alice from Twilight. It was getting pretty long. I LOVE it like this! She even printed her own pictures from the internet of how she wanted it. After the hair stylist cut and styled it we had to go buy her her first flat iron. I have no idea how to do straight hair. HELP!!



I finally found some cute vinyl to put up on the girls walls to make their rooms complete. I love the big flowers in the twins room. So much better than anything I can do with paint. Not to mention faster. Mackenzie went with the black and white dots. The black ones are chalkboard and the white ones are dry erase board, so you can write notes on them....pretty cool huh??




Hope you all had a great Valentines Day!! JP and I actually went on a date and Mackenzie babysat. It has become our weekly routine lately. It's nice to be OLD!!!!