Zoo, in the winter?

Gay, I must say. It was a nice day so we drove the 40 minutes to get there. They are building a new area to the zoo, so currently it is half of what it was. It will be great when it is done but until then, boring. I think I am sick of the place.

We tried out best to get a good picture of the two of them but Britta isn't one to cooperate.

We did get a smile out of her on the ride there. Kierra was doing something weird to make her laugh.

This wasn't the face when we left. She threw a massive fit making herself hysterical. I understand she just wanted to explore but I am afraid she is going to get herself hurt fighting us. Life is a battle for her now and so the terrible two's begin.

This is for me

If you are easily offended by immodesty, then don't look at this post. I am posting photos of myself in a bikini for me. Why? I feel like it will hold me accountable. People seeing and knowing that I am trying to better my body will keep me motivated to have an a good answer when questioned.

So here is what I am doing. I am not altering what I eat too much besides limiting my soda to maybe one can a week. I already don't eat a ton so I think I am just trying to keep my calories at 1500 a day. Richard and I have started a Jillian Michaels dvd and are incorporating cardio. I would like to increase my endurance and tone the flab.

I know this is silly but I feel like now that I am 30 (ick, I hate that number) I need to change. Not just my body but mentally as well. I am hoping that puting myself out there like this and working toward a goal will help me.

When mom's away...

the kids will play. Serious weirdos!

That's yogurt in her hair. She was crying because I yelled at her then I decided to get the camera. Bad mom moment.

Yes, those are elbow and knee pads. Richard decided to make them look like wrestlers.

You can dance if you want to

Kierra's first dance recital. She was beyond excited. It was such a proud moment for us. We were so suprised that she really did her best and did the dance.

Kierra is now 4!

Well, she has been 4 for over a month. We will blame this on the slow internet connection.

She had her first friends party and we went sledding. Everyone had so much fun, especially me.

Not so much Britta though.

They all piled themselves on the tube.

Kierra's family party, Britta made her way to the cake and helped her self.

The fabulous cake made and decorated by none other than Richard himself!

Christmas has come and gone

Blogger hasn't been very reliable so this is all I can post for Christmas. It was a plentiful christmas and we went overboard on the kids. We learned our lesson. Lots of evil food and lots of stress on top of it. It was good to be with family and realize how blessed we are.



Kierra and her friend Tallinn

Christmas dresses

Britta eating the gingerbread house out of the garbage.