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1st grade and pre-school

Clayton started 1st grade today. It was more difficult to get everyone out the door for early start time. 8:15am is not bad but when you have 4 kids to get ready it is a little harder. They all did a very good job and we walked to school. We found Claytons class room and he found his desk. We said bye and we were off to walk home. I can't believe he is old enough to be gone all day at school.

Then we came home and got Ella ready. She starts at 11:30. We hung out for awhile then got her dressed for school did her hair, i am trying to get better at french braiding, it is coming along. We drove her to school and I signed her in she found her square and off we went. She is really excited and looked really cute going to her class.

Wonder Valley Ranch.

FAMILY CAMP

My husband has a patient that owns Wonder Valley Ranch, which is a place were family and kids go to summer camp. He invited us up for the weekend to check it out. It was so much fun. The rooms were big, the activities were amazing and most important the kids had a ton of fun. We got there late so after a ok night sleep (kids were excited) we were up and ready for some fun. First we had breakfast with all sorts of choices from fresh fruit to cinnamon cake. Then it was off to find activities, the kids got to go on go karts including Cade he loved it. Then they got to crafts, they made a treasure box. After crafts it was time for lunch and a rest. Our kids don't really rest they like to keep going. So we went and played pool, well kids style pool roll the balls in the holes. After that we played on the trampolines. They had 6 trampolines including one that was a basketball court, it was so fun.

After jumping the kids went swimming and down the waterslides. Clayton went on them a lot, Ella was to scared and not really swimming fully yet. Cade had his life jacket on so robert took him down. He chose the fastest slide and they came out so fast I think it scared him and Cade did not want to go back down them.

After swimming we had dinner, then a talent show and finally to end the night a campfire. We ahd a lot of fun and would recommend this place to anyone.

Weight loss update!!!

It has been awhile since i have updated my weight loss progress. I think i haven't updated since it has been a slow few weeks. Ryder is now 10 weeks old and i am down to 151 lbs. That is 39 lbs so far. I am running 5 miles a day, and still training for the half marathon in November. If anyone wants to join it's November 14th in Folsom. I still have a ways to go but I will have this weight off soon enough.

Starting weight- 13o lbs
Final weight- 190 lbs
Goal weight- 125 lbs
10 weeks after baby- 151 lbs
Total weight loss- 39 lbs

Cade Turns 2!!!

Cade Is 2!!!

I have been really bad lately at updating my blog. (Facebook addiction) Cade had his 2nd birthday on July 19th. It was on a sunday so we had a relaxing sabbath then had family over for dinner and cupcakes. I can't believe he is 2 he is getting so big . He still not talking very much but he is very smart. He loves dancing and music. He copies everything his brother and sister do. (not always good). He has lately discovered he loves the pool. He jumps in and swims to you, makes mommy a little nervous. We love having his personality in our family.

Ella the Entertainer!!!

My little lady is so full of energy and spirit!!! She loves music and loves to sing along with the songs and dance. She usually says "don't look at me" butsometimes she loves the attention and she lets me record some of her moves. I love her and I am so happy I got one little lady to go along with my boys.

ps Don't let your kids play with your cameras, you will end up with a permanent black spot like mine on all video and pics.

July 4th

We had a fun 4th of july. We started out with our ward pancake breakfast. The food looked good, notice i said looked. The kids decorated their scooters and had a parade. They were on those things for so long. Then we went to my parents house for a barbeque, all the kids on the block played together and had a great time. Then we had fireworks which scared Cade and Ella back into the house. He is still recovering!!

Weight Loss Update

Weight loss week 4 and 5....

The past two weeks have brought progress and frustration. Last week I started working out so I thought the weight would come off quicker that week but I found myself the same almost all week. I was frustrated with myself and knew I had to keep on going, it took me 9 months to get this way and it will take time to get back. I have been runing at least 3 miles a day and have got my mom into my running life. We are currently planning to run a half marathon in November in Folsom. (Anyone care to join us??) This past week was better. I continued working out and eating healthy and In the past two weeks I have lost 6lbs.

Starting weight- 130lbs
Final weight- 190lbs
Goal weight- 125lbs
5 weeks after baby- 158lbs
Total weight loss since baby- 32lbs