Wordless wed.. My little hillbilly

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Playing outside is exhausting!

 

 Now that we have been playing outside more often.. we get 2 naps again.  Plus he is waking up earlier (b/c I am..)  This was from his morning nap yesterday.. he was passed out!!  He usually takes his naps in our room and I heard him wake up.. So I started walking into our room, and he met me at the door.. lol  He can climb up on the couches and off the bed now.  He is trying to climb onto the bed, but its too high.  He is also trying to climb into/out of the bath tub.  This has caused a few bumps.. So I guess I have to admit that I have a toddler and not a baby anymore..

Let the fat burning start!

I started my work out today!  I got up alittle later than planned.. got started alittle later (7) but still managed to get most of it done before Zach woke up.  I feel tried right now.. but I feel great that I was able to finish.  This was a big accomplishment for me!  (for the record todays workout was a 73 min work out.. )  I'm drinking my recovery drink right now.  Also I lost 10lbs from doing the cleanse and eating healthier...  Tomorrow I'll need to get up on time and get working out earlier.. And tomorrow is plyometrics.. which is my least fav work out.. oh man its HARD!!  Well I just wanted to update!  :)

Sunday visitor!

Today was pretty relaxed, we walked to church.. since it was beautiful out!  We had a linger longer.. which is nice b/c then I don't have to figure out lunch!  Then T went out shooting w/ his buddies.  Z napped.. then woke up kinda grumpy.  Just as I was picking up the house, we heard a knock at the door.  It was Grandpa J!  He was out riding and stopped by to see Z.  Z played with him inside for a bit, then it was time to head outside.  They played and had a great time!  Having a visitor really helped Z's mood and mommy's too!  It was so cute watching them play!  I love seeing the love people have for Z.  And since it was such a great day, I had to take some pictures!!

If that isn't the cutest thing ever I don't know what is! .

Then T and Chase got home.. Chase went to play w/ 2 of his best pup friends.. Which would explain why he is past out next to me right now!

Teaching Z how to throw away wood chips.  Today Z really started loving putting things in high baskets (the basket ball hoop at church and the one on this tent.. and the garbage can). 

 Z also helped me clean the fridge!  According to him the jelly and the ranch dressing belong in the drawer by the stove.. much to his dismay I put them back into the fridge!  lol.  Today was a fun day and it was great getting to visit w/ Grandpa J!  We love when people stop by! 

Walking with a 1 year old

Lately I've been able to slow down.. and really enjoy our surroundings!  It helps that I'm keeping pace with a toddler.  Have you walked with a toddler lately?  The smallest things brings them the most joy!  At least that is how it is with Z.  The weather has been so great lately, so we've been visiting parks and taking so many walks!  I had no idea walking on grass was so much fun!  Z LOVES it!  He "runs" around in a circle laughing because the ground is not even.. or at least thats why I think he is laughing.  Playing in dirt/mud is also very fun!  I have a boy... We went to the playground by our house last night and he was loving digging around in the rocks.  Picking them up and dropping them on his head.. lol.  Same w/ woodchips and dirt.  I like that is isn't scared to get dirty... but I'm finding he isn't in love with slides.  He gets scared I think.. Now maybe if the slide had mud on it.. ;) 
I just love watching him learn new things!  I'm so excited for this summer and all the fun stuff we'll get to do!

And since he is 13 months today (crazy!!) I'll do some stats:
Teeth:  Still only 2 bottom ones.. the tops one are right there tho!
Walking: Yes.. starting to run!
Favorite food: Bananas and he'll tell you so!
Words: Lots!  (daddy, banana, doggie, mom, ya,  I'm done, .. and there is more.. just can't think of them)
Cute thing he started lately: Talking on phones, putting his shoes on top of his feet.
He dances and loves playing his drum.
Favorite toy.. um.. prolly his phones
He loves his pup.. and loves being outside!

1 year and 1 month of nursing

If nursing offends you.. don't read this (and you should grow up too)  I meant to post this when Z turned a year.. but forgot!  Anyway, I'm super proud of us!  We have been nursing for over a year.  After not being able to nurse right at birth( not for 2 days to be more clear) Long jaundice, dumb Drs ordering me to stop for 5 days, a few clogged ducts, pumping, milk sharing, and traveling around without baby.. We did it and still going strong! 
He doesn't nurse much when we are running around town, but mornings and nights we still get that bonding time.  If we are home, he'll nurse more often and likes to nurse before nap time.  My next goal is 2 years as long as we are both happy to keep it up.  But I've loved this journey.. I love that I can help other new moms with breastfeeding questions.  And I love how healthy and happy is has made our family!  :) 

Starting to feel like spring!

Today was so nice out we couldn't help ourselves from going outside to play!  We went to one of our favorite Sunday hang outs.  T went with the boys & K to burn some grass, and Z and I stayed behind and played.  Can I tell you how much I adore this little guy.  He is so much fun, I really can't get over it!  Today, he was coming up to me and taking my sunglasses off my head and put them on himself.  Mostly the right way even!  He also "talk" on phones (picks up cell phones and play phones and jabbers away).  He did all of this today!  So darn cute!!  Here are a few EDITED! pictures from today and one from a few days ago in the bath.  (This is the first time I've edited anything w/ my new camera.. a proud moment!!

I even edited his black eye out! 

Bath time faces!

Putting the sun glasses back on mommy

I love his profile!

He was jumping on me.. since I was laying down taking a picture of him!  See the joy on his face!

So the little cleanse I did is over... and I feel great!  I haven't had pop since I started this on Friday and I haven't had a headaches.  My appitide is down, and I just feel better!  I havn't even started my major workouts yet!  I did have a brownie today... but thats ok!  :) 

Z one year pics!

Moving babies are not easy to have a photo shoot with!  He wasn't loving the having to stay in one place and get pictures taken.. He wanted to play with Miss V (his little baby friend) and play with the lights and clips holding the backdrop down.. But we got some good ones.. since we have a wonderful photographer!!  (http://www.buonassi.com/) Check out her site.. b/c she rocks!

All started out well...  Got a few good shots in.
And then he started wanting to walk.... You know because we can now.. so why stay still!  Or he sorta looks like he is getting ready to dance.. Either way, it makes me smile!

Then we wanted to get some pictures with the letters!  What a super cute idea.. in theory.

Well.. he wasn't so into the O.. LOVED the N (didn't want to put it down..) and HATED the E.. I'm not sure what he has against the Letter E.. But not a fan.. lol!  I'm going to get these printed and framed together. 

 

Snack time seemed to help out.. But after snack time.. Z got sleepy...

 I'm so glad she snapped this one.. it kills me!  He just laid down and stayed that way for a few mins.. At this point, I nursed him (which I didn't think about, but that would have been a nice picture) and an outfit change:

So overall, Z is pretty much super cute!  Check out all his rolls on his legs!!  :)

We are planning a family shoot soon.. so when we get that done, I'll post those! :)

A lost me..

The last few days, I've been meaning to get on here, and post.  Normally when I'm driving in my car, I think about what I want to type.  Zach is getting so big.. walking, talking, turning into a toddler.  He amazes me everyday!  He now pretends to be on the phone, "cleans" with rags, loves to sweep and use his little vacuum!  I think he is trying to tell me something!  ;)  But he is doing great!  Loves to share, especially his food w/ his best friend Chase-when we aren't looking!  I'm super excited about the weather getting warmer, so we can go outside more often!  Here is a pic from our 1 year photos.. will post more tomorrow!

So now about the lost me.  This spring I am getting for real about my weight loss and getting healthier.  I'm done with this body, and ready to do something about it.  This time I'm getting some accountability!  Being a Mary Kay consultant, I've learned a lot about myself.. One being I really like being recognized for my good work!  I thrive on goals and having them rewarded.  This has been part of my success so far with my Mary Kay-now to apply that knowledge in other parts of my life!  I am going to start P90X again.  For those who don't know what that is..go watch some late night TV.. (or check out: http://www.beachbody.com/product/fitness_programs/p90x.do?code=SEMB_GOOGLE_P90X&extcmp=e79dc8a93ec8447a&s_kwcid=TC|17369|P90X%20site%3Ayoutube.com||S|e|20748565054).  Its no gimmick or get skinny fast thing, there is no pill.. Its hard work, but it comes with great results.  So, I tried to start this a few weeks ago.. but never got past day 1...  Whats different this time you ask?  A challenge.  A coach. A group.  I will have other people doing the same thing with me.. a coach (who knows I still wear Mat. Jeans...)  who will push me, and encourage me.  And my husband, who was my driving force to do well with my Mary Kay-prove to him (and myself ) that I can do this!  I can get back where I was a few years ago.  8 days until the challenge starts.  Right now I'm jump starting this, with Shakelogy (http://www.beachbody.com/product/supplements/nutrition-health-shake/shakeology.do?code=social_fb_shake) I'm doing the Shakelogy cleanse (which isn't what is sounds like.. ) its about getting my body use to healthy foods, nothing to do w/ my colon.. lol.  I have cut pop out (again...) and after the cleanse, I'll start my P90X diet, just intime to start my work outs. 
Which brings me to my next point.. When in the world will I have time to workout  for an hour a day (for 6 days a week) with a 1 year old, college classes, working my Mary Kay, running a house?  Well I am about to join a club I never EVER thought I would... Mary Kay called it the 5o'clock club.. And its where you wake up early (VERY early) to get a head start on the day.. This is going to be something I will need to do...  But if you think about it.. Waking up at 5 in the morning will give me at least 2-3 hours extra a day... 10 hours a week.  I plan on working out, having some devo time, and showering.. Maybe even picking up.. all before my little man gets up.  I am telling you all this, b/c its about accountability.  I will be updating everyone on how this goes!  My goal: 

This was 2008.. Not that long ago.  I got to this by eating healthy and lots of working out!  I will be this size again!!