October

FALL

I love everything about Fall, the food, the weather, the smell of the air and all the fun activities that follow.

I admit I am not a fan of Halloween but I will participate for the sake of Evelyn and Vincent's happiness.

We have been to the pumpkin patch a couple of times (even though it was 100 degrees out) and the kids ran around, having a BLAST!

Evelyn had a party at her Preschool. She was the cutest Batgirl EVER!!

To end October we celebrated Vincent's 2nd Birthday. It was a very intimate party with family and while I felt guilty for not going HUGE on his party, it was also very nice to sit, chat and enjoy watching Vinny open all of his gifts! 

10/1/14

The past week and a half has been such a blast 

We have worked in the yard, baked, bbq'd with friends and family 

I love this life we have together. My kids are wonderful little human beings. The hubs is such a great father and has an amazing impact on them. I couldn't ask for anything more, I am blessed

Spending as much time outside before it gets "cold" in CA

Daily Grind

Seriously, the struggle is REAL!

Obviously, this is "THE" year of the infamous Crop Top. 

Do I own one? Not a chance.

It is not that I don't think they are super adorable, I DO! I really do....

But this momma (whom likes to think she gave birth just a month ago) has major MOM hips going on. I try on a crop top and it looks awful..the saggy mom boob barely clears the bottom of the damn thing and then I'm left with this midriff (more like muffin top) showing. So gross, how did I let myself get to this point!? 

I then find myself thinking, "I need to workout more, cut bad foods out of my diet. Oh, I have an idea...if I move as much as my kids move, I will lose weight, right!?"

The working out has stuck around longer than usual this time around but the diet part is SO hard.

(Why do I love food so much and BEER)

I love breads, all kinds. I don't want to substitute it with a seed tortilla that tastes like cardboard. I want the foods I put in my mouth to taste yummy!

Wahhhhhhhh

I will be healthy, not just to look good in a crop top but to be ALIVE for my kids. Show them how you are supposed to live. I don't want them to struggle with obesity and able to participate in fun activities. I need to do this for my family, for myself. 

So now the journey begins. Find recipes that are not only tasty but nutritious!

If you have any on hand, send them my way! 

Changes

I seriously can't believe its been 5 months since my last post! My goal is to post an update every Thursday/Friday from this point forward. I would like to get away from Facebook as much as possible. It used to be a place for family and friends to keep in touch but now it has turned into such an annoying business outlet for everyone.
(SUPER annoying, even I am guilty of selling things)

What have we been doing for 5 months!? How does time go by so quickly? 

The girls getaway was a BLAST! We played a game called "Cards Against Humanity", absolutely HILARIOUS. (its on my list to purchase) Enjoyed some cocktails, sun and lots of conversations. I haven't seen most of them since then, I miss them all dearly but thats life and we are all SO busy!

Disneyland was magical! I want to take the kiddos back every year. Disney World is now on our 

"to-do" list.

Other big events...my sister is getting married this November!! The past three weeks I've been busy making decorations for the big day. I seriously couldn't be any happier for her! Her fiancé completes, grounds her and I love him. Only a few more weeks and then she is off to Georgia!!!

We just got back from our annual Ventura beach house trip. So much fun and relaxing was done. The kids were in their element. The beach is where we love to be. Jason surfed, took Evelyn out on the kayak twice (She LOVED it) A baby octopus was caught (and set free) a couple baby sharks were fished (and set free) Already planning next years trip!

Kids catching some waves

There's a very, brief overview of our busy lives! 

A Year Has Passed

How has a year gone by already!?

Being a mommy of two has proved to be more challenging then I ever imagined. It has also been the best time of my life. My family is my world (sometimes to the point where it consumes me and I need to step out and take a break). Luckily, the hubby is super supportive and allows me personal time without ever saying a word. 

Lets see, what has happened in the past year? Some top highlights that come to mind:

• We bought a house. What a crazy experience that was, really can't say we would buy the same house again. We bought a fixer and honestly wish we wouldn't have. It didn't save us any money. We still forked out another 10+ thousand in improvements and there is still a ton to do. Its a good first home though. Hoping to rent it out later down the road. For now, its in a great school district and literally within walking distance. I already imagine myself walking the kiddos to school. So many memories ahead

• Evelyn started Pre-school and is soaring. She is so smart and loves to learn. Praying this sticks throughout the next 12+ years of school.

• Vincent is a little man now. He weighs 4lbs less than Evelyn. My beast child :) He still eats a ton, all day, every day. He currently is cutting 5 teeth (lots of tears) We are all looking forward for those to pop out. Aside for all that, he is such a happy boy. Laughs, smiles and confident gibber jabber consume his day. I love it!
  
  
  

• Jason recently got a promotion. He is now a "Working Foreman" he works too much. Way more then any man should have to work. He is currently working 6 days a week about 10 hours a day. Yesterday, he worked for 6am-10pm with no break (pretty sure that is ILLEGAL) Its getting old and very trying. I can't be upset with him though, he doesn't want to be there that much. I love my hard working man, he is such an amazing provider!

• As for me, hmmmm. Well, I tried going back to work on the weekends (thinking it would help my sanity) but that didn't help at all. Granted it was SO nice getting out and having an adult conversation with people over a weekend but I would come home to a complete disaster, wasn't spending any time as a family and it was really hard on Jason. So, I had to leave. Started to go to a lot of playdates with the kids which was great for them but again, super hard for me to maintain a lifestyle that I am comfortable with.  Instead, we play with a small group of friends and once (or twice) a month this mommy enjoys the company of other kind, wonderful women (with no babies) We have a weekend away planned in a month and I am SO excited for that!

Current BIG event....Disneyland trip in 20 days!!!