Nathan turned 6

Yesterday was Nathan's 6th birthday. I can't believe how big my boy is. My dad, David and I took cupcakes, juice and candy boxes to his class. We all had a really good time. It was also my dad's birthday. We went out for breakfast in the morning then had cake at the house. Will kept the tradition alive and brought Nathan gifts after work. Later that night Paul made Nate a brownie cake and we all sang happy birthday. I started feeling sad because this was the first birthday Willie wasn't able to celebrate with us on his actual bday. Oh well I guess. His party is this Saturday at Main Event and he sure is excited. Here are pics of previous birthdays...cue in Jack Johnson "The Monkey Song" as Nate used to call it.

Lazy day

Today was the first time in long time I actually had the opportunity to take a good long nap.AHHH I loved it. I love to sleep but its hard when you have kiddos.

It was supposed to snow today but instead all we got was ice.At least Nate and Will had the day off...hence my good long nap.

So today was a lazy, cold, boring day. The only excitement was me having to snip a little piece of David's hair off because he had a knot.

Nathan having fun with the box

The Great David putting on a concert

Getting back into the groove of things

Willie started the academy yesterday. There was so much paperwork that needed to be turned in. Of course Will is the biggest procrastinator around. Luckily he was able to pull everything together during his week and a half break.
It was back to school this morning for Nate. He woke up extra early(on his own I might add) and couldn't wait to see his buds that is until the crying started. While waiting for the kinder doors to open a couple of kids began crying and begging their mothers to take them home. I could see Nate was beginning to feel a bit sad so I gave him a quick hug and high five then rushed him inside. Short and sweet.
After finishing my morning cup of coffee I decided to pop in a mommy and me workout dvd. I only did the 10 minute workout but boy was my heart pounding. That's all for now, Davids up from his 10 minute nap. I swear they get shorter and shorter each day.

Slump

Okay, I usually dont post twice in the same day but theres no rules to bloggings.
I've been feeling real bad about about my weight lately. Its baby weight plus holiday weight. Willie even joked about buying me pajama jeans because I cant find a pair of jeans that fit. Not good. I have no excuse not to at least try to lose some weight. I figured instead of beating myself up about it Im going to do something about it. Starting tomorrow the hubbs and I are going for a jog at the track. We have a treadmill at home so I can use that sometime in between David's naps.
So, there ya have it. This is not a New Year's Resolution just the start of a healthier and happier me.

Winter Break

David at Grandpa Willie's house

David, G-pa Willie, Willie and Nathan(please excuse my tipsy picture taking)

Nate is nearing the end of his 2 week Christmas break. Im sorry to say we haven't done much. No trips to the zoo(our membership expires soon and we've only used it 2x) No playing outside(its either been totally freezing or hot and rainy go figure. So, here we are, lounging around at home. Im hoping we'll be able to get some fun activity in before he goes back to school.

My husband is lucky enough to also get some paid time off from work. A week to be exact. Hes been using his time working out and getting all the necessary paperwork done for the police academy.He starts this Monday and I am so happy for him. The only downside is that hes going to be gone for most of the week. He begins his job at 6 am and will end class at 10:30 pm. Monday thru Friday. Its going to be a rough 8 months but definitely worth it.

Merry Christmas

Lots of presents, good food and in the company of those I love most. ~Merry Christmas~

New swag!

So I finally upgraded to a new cell. I'm not much of a gizmos and gadgets kinda girl but to tell you the truth the last "new" phone I had was the Motorola Razor(Gasp) . Well, not really I bought a used phone from my friend, Raquel, last summer but used doesnt count.

Saturday Will and I bought a new camera. It was pricey but definitely worth it. I want nice photos of my boys. Im still messing around with it and plan on reading the manuals it came with.

This week is Nate's last week of school before Christmas break. He has a ton of cool, fun things going on its hard to keep up with.

Here are a few pics from me testing out the new Rebel today.

Don't judge me, it was early

David and Scruff

Our two boys

My handsome son

Daddy's Mini Me