"Because I can!"

I started getting active again after taking most of last year off. It is so easy to get into a sedentary routine and make excuses for not exercising and eating right. Whenever I am feeling lazy or unmotivated to get moving I can't help but think of one of my co-workers who was paralyzed in a car accident this summer. He is fighting to gain feeling in his fingers and toes. I need to make better choices for many reasons, not only for myself, but for my girls and others who want me around far into the future. So I am now starting my day with exercise Monday through Friday. On the mornings I feel sore and unmotivated I think of how fortunate I am to be alive and get my butt out of bed and get moving, because I can!

Gabriella's First Day of School

Miss Gabriella... the first grader

Where did the time go?

At her locker...

Elementary school had a picnic lunch

It was SUPER hot!

Old buddy, Sydney

New buddy, Ella

Old buddy, Violet.

They are so happy they are in the same class!

Ms. Laura Rogers

Her first grade teacher... Isn't she adorable?

Olivia Walks!

New hair-do

Isabelle loves her sister!

Another new hair-do...

And she walks!!!

Happy girl learning her new skill...

It was a big day for Miss Livvy... two new hair-dos and now she's walking! She's 10 1/2 months old today...