Hair Crazy

I recently found a blog by some mothers obsessed by doing their girl's hair. We are falling neatly in line by trying this triple braid in Brenna's hair. We've discovered that using product helps tremendously. She loves trying new styles so we'll keep sharing.

Football Star

Garret is playing tackle football for the Rampart Chargers this year. His favorite positions have been...Linebacker and Wide Receiver. For a small guy he's pretty good at tackling(but what do I know). We're proud of his committment to the team and his ability to get all his gear on by himself.

Troublesome Twos

Okay, this Regan is giving me a run for my money. Went in the basement this afternoon where the smell of paint wafted from the storage area. Found Regan and her accomplice Matthew spraying paint. They had taken all the paint gallons from the paint cupboard and placed them on the floor. They then proceeded to use a can of spray paint to paint the floor. I think I got them out soon enough that no lung damage was done. I wish it was legal to tie up a two year old to keep her out of trouble. The saga continues!

Butterflies

On Friday, Brenna gave a report in school on the Monarch Butterfly. All the kids loved her poster and the great coloring she'd done. They also loved the "real" picture that we'd found on the internet. Here's an interesting fact about the Monarch Butterfly: They lay up to a thousand eggs on the same leaf except the last egg is on it's own leaf. Something to think about.

Incline Ascent

Here in the Springs there is a hike called "The Incline". It is what it sounds like. Almost a 50% grade, 2010 increase in elevation, climbing up an old rail track. My friend and I just finished this morning and it was painful. I'm glad I did it but even more glad it's over. At the top it was about 45 degrees so it was freezing. Oh by the way, this morning I also lifted weights with my trainer. I think I will stay in bed for the weekend.

Just so you know, I am proud to say I've lost 10lbs in the last month. With a little help from a personal trainer and a desire to eat less I did it. I'm happy and I'm shooting for ten more. Also, Regan is mostly potty trained which I feel good about also as Todd is never home to clean up the pee on the island or poop in the swimsuit. Hooray for kids growing up and moms using food to energize not comfort.

School Days

First day of school...did you notice their both wearing red? I didn't until I started typing. Yes I cried when I took Luke to the Kindergarten line. He is sooo grown up. Garret was not willing to take a picture so let me describe...His clothing for the day was from his dirty clothes basket, wrinkled shorts and stained shirt. Hair was quickly wet down with hands, definitely no teeth brushing. Clear image?? Today I'm thankful for school.