tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-56268348301114612442024-02-07T23:40:42.829-08:00haleyv6The life of this mommy, wife, sister, and P.E. teacher...more fun than words!!Four Fit Sistershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18429736290749146634noreply@blogger.comBlogger129125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5626834830111461244.post-52307260706789196792013-03-26T06:39:00.002-07:002013-03-26T06:39:33.746-07:00Body after Baby...I started a "Biggest Loser" challenge at my school right after the new year.<br />
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BEST. IDEA. EVER!!!<br />
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It has really helped me stay accountable on my healthy journey.<br />
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It has helped me research new ideas to improve our family's health.<br />
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It has allowed me to branch new friendships with coworkers.<br />
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It has been amazing. I feel like I am truly helping people. I feel like I help kids at school all the time. But sometimes it feels amazing to help adults too.<br />
Obesity is a HUGE problem...huge. Pun intended.<br />
There are too many people that are not willing to make a change. I don't understand this.<br />
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Maybe it's because I have never truly been overweight. But I will say, after gaining 55lbs with Ella I was hanging on to the last 20-25lbs after baby and I DID NOT LIKE IT. I hated getting dressed. I felt heavy when I began working out. And that was only with an extra 25lbs!! I can't imagine the struggles and the efforts if you have more to lose. But, what I'm telling you is...don't give up.<br />
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Here is a picture of me 15 days before giving birth. I was ENORMOUS. <br />
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At the time...I thought I looked good. I thought that I had done a GREAT job of being pregnant. The truth was, I did NOT. Yes you can enjoy the cravings and the "eating for two." You can not, however, eat for eight. :) ha ha</div>
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When baby Ella was born the main chunk, about 30lbs, of my weight came off pretty easy. But the last 20-25lbs hung on for dear life. Just breastfeeding and watching what I ate was NOT even denting the baby weight that I thought would just "fall off." </div>
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I was an athlete...I was in good shape before. It will be so easy :)</div>
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Here is a picture about a month and a half later at my niece's birthday party...still puffy and totally uncomfortable getting dressed. </div>
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Here is a picture from September, almost 4 months later...THAT BELLY!! And my sausage arms!!</div>
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But I did something about it.<br />
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I didn't crash diet.<br />
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I didn't starve myself.<br />
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I worked out and ate healthy.<br />
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It took me almost a year after Ella was born to be back to "normal."<br />
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Here I am at normal...pre-pregnancy weight just over a year after Ella was born...<br />
(I am in the white dress in case you didn't know I was a twin)<br />
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Some of you may say when you look at my after pictures above that I didn't even need to lose any weight. And that is fine, and that is your opinion. But I have super high standards. I want to be FIT and healthy...for my own kids and for my kids that I teach EVERY day. I want to be an inspiration to them and to be able to keep up and play with them for a LONG time!!! <br />
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When pregnancy #2 came around I wanted to be better. I did not want to go through the weight struggle again. Having been pregnant before I knew what actual HUNGER was, and what I just WANTED to eat. I have news for you people...there is a difference :) I never deprived myself. I just made better choices. Maybe the baby doesn't need dessert EVERY night. :) <br />
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After struggling to lose the weight after baby #1 it made me think twice before saying "yes" to every craving. It's hard to say "no" but your body afterwards will thank you.<br />
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I can not tell you how much happier I was on pregnancy #2<br />
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I am in the pink dress at 19 weeks...<br />
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***Sidenote...how cute that four of us cousins (and my twin sister and I) were pregnant at one time :)<br />
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This picture is two weeks before giving birth to Tyler...I was so much healthier. I only gained 30lbs...and it came off so much easier too.<br />
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Tyler is 9 days old here...and my puffiness was already almost gone...<br />
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Two months after baby I actually got in a bikini. It wasn't the best I've looked, but it wasn't the worst either ;)<br />
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So you can say "no" to some of the extras. You shouldn't deprive or starve yourself by any means...but being pregnant DOES NOT mean you must give in to every temptation thrown your way :) Nor does it mean to consume everything in sight and blame it on the baby. The baby may want that Snickers Ice Cream bar...but the baby will not be running it off for you after she or he is born. ha ha <br />
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My new goal...is to start helping more adults!!!!<br />
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That is why I started the Biggest Loser Challenge at my school. It ends on May 1st. So coming up this summer I will have a new challenge. <br />
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I have decided to start a summer bootcamp for my co-workers and mommy friends.<br />
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You can bring your kids, and we will get fit and healthy together.<br />
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I will provide the fun for the kids...and the workout for the adults.<br />
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Does it get better than that??<br />
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No stress, just workouts.<br />
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I. CAN'T. WAIT!!!!!!<br />
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The workouts will be a work at your own pace kind of workout. I will have the exercises for the day picked out and you work at YOUR own speed.<br />
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No one will judge you.<br />
No one is timing you.<br />
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You finish when you want to finish and go home. I love it!<br />
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Who are you going to inspire this year??<br />
<br />Four Fit Sistershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18429736290749146634noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5626834830111461244.post-31457227636988891382012-08-16T18:14:00.003-07:002012-08-16T18:14:58.889-07:00School is here...Wow...summer break is over. Just typing those words make me want to tear up :)<br />
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Here is how we spent our last few days of summer break...Riding around in the Jeep...and just being together. It was an amazing summer.<br />
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And now that summer is over, that must mean that someone started Kindergarten. That's right, Ella is officially a "Busy Bumblebee." She LOVES her teacher and LOVES being in school. <br />
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Mom does NOT love her new sleeping schedule. I had the world's crabbiest 5 year old the past few days. She is definitely one of those kids that needs EVERY bit of sleep she can get. I guess I should have weaned her off of her 3 hour naps a bit earlier. ha ha ha<br />
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But today was SO much better. So I think she is finally getting used to it! :) YAY!! I think if we would have had one more day like yesterday I would have driven her to some school that had 1/2 day Kindergarten...it was THAT bad :)<br />
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I got some decorations up in my office. Including pictures of Maggie and the family :) And of course Edward in the background!<br />
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And look at this display that Jimmy came home with from Sam's Club. I think he is getting a little bit TOO into helping stock Ella's lunches. He really wants her to be the cool kid with the coolest lunch (NOT THE HEALTHIEST) ha ha ha. I love it.<br />
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Happy Beginning of School!!!!<br />
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<br />Four Fit Sistershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18429736290749146634noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5626834830111461244.post-20204546077868144652012-07-25T14:45:00.002-07:002012-07-26T20:27:31.137-07:00The KitchenI realized after starting this whole "Home Tour" that I did NOT have very many pictures of our kitchen before.<br />
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Then I truly realized why. I could barely stand on one side of the kitchen and take a picture of the other. It was TOO close. It was that small. Literally it was 10' by 10' square.<br />
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Not to mention that in that square there were THREE doorways.<br />
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One to the basement...one to the dining room...and one to a hallway.<br />
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Looking back I don't even know how we functioned.<br />
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In the picture below I was standing in the HALLWAY!!! <br />
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So after 3 years of remodeling the above kitchen we decided to add on to our house.</div>
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And presenting...the NEW kitchen</div>
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It has EVERYTHING anyone could want in a kitchen :) </div>
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Awesome Pottery Barn Lights</div>
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Double ovens, a warming drawer, AND a tv (which hooks up to the internet so I can view Pinterest and ALL of my recipes are right in my kitchen)<br />
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A bar area that is not quite finished...we have to purchase our ice maker and mini fridge :)<br />
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A breakfast nook for seating</div>
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****I made these awesome curtains using a <a href="http://www.shanty-2-chic.com/2012/06/easy-no-sew-window-panels.html">tutorial</a> that I found on Pinterest. Make some...NOW!!!<br />
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More awesome lighting</div>
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And with a fridge THAT large it's perfect for entertaining!!!!</div>
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Right next to the kitchen is a little hallway with a chalkboard...This mini area USED to be our old kitchen...yikes. Where the chalkboard is used to be where our old fridge was. It was miserable.<br />
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I don't know that I would have changed a thing when adding on to our kitchen. I love the colors and the spaciousness. We are totally spoiled. We went from 10' by 10' to 16' by 32' of HEAVEN!<br />
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On to the first room in the house on this lovely home tour. The living room was grand and bland.</div>
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Not an ounce of color on the walls and I partially understand their fear. It is a huge room and a huge paint job. You must get the color right.</div>
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The view out the windows and doors was beautiful. I STALKED this window from the second I laid eyes on it!!!</div>
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The two story living room was beautiful. However, not beautiful is this disaster of a chandelier. I must admit it's still in the house. We have yet to tackle that LARGE of a disaster. </div>
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Under the staircase was this little "nook." I love it. And I still have big plans for it someday in the future. And please excuse our random placement of furniture in all of these pictures. Move in day was a CIRCUS!!</div>
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This is basically the opposite view of the living room. I was standing right in front of my favorite window.</div>
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And the last before picture is that of the fireplace. How sad is this fireplace???<br />
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Here are some updated photos of our living room<br />
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We went with a bold blue-grey color. The room needed color and I am thrilled with how the color turned out. <br />
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We still have yet to find our "dream sofa." But the old one has worked fine. I truly love the Pottery Barn furniture that we got. I love the contrast of the blue and black.<br />
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The wall of the fireplace we decided to leave white. The fireplace is still a work in progress. We can't take the black tile and gold fixtures, but improvements cost $$$ and that one will take a LARGE chunk as we all know :) <br />
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I already want to change this room up big time. I want to make a sitting area in front of the fireplace. We originally needed this secondary eating area because our kitchen was MINI sized. But with that upgrade this area can go. I see this room getting a major renovation probably next summer. :) whoops!!!<br />
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Here are some close ups of different areas in the living room :)<br />
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I would like to get a cute table for the entry area...<br />
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The bar next to the fireplace...and yes that is a leg lamp that stays out YEAR long :) <br />
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Our map of Greece broken up<br />
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Where I am typing from right now :)<br />
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Our stairway...maybe my favorite part of the room<br />
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I hope you enjoy our living room!<br />
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<br /></div>Four Fit Sistershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18429736290749146634noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5626834830111461244.post-70609936635099777862012-07-10T15:46:00.000-07:002012-07-10T15:50:47.681-07:00A 3rd and 5th birthday!!! OUTDOOR MOVIE!!!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Finally I am getting around to blogging about the kid birthday party!!!</div>
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Only a month later :) Nothing wrong with that right???</div>
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The party theme was Outdoor Movie Theater...so get ready for picture overload and enjoy! </div>
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The day started off with some relaxing swim time with my immediate family. We pretty much got everything set up the day before so we just had little things to get ready.</div>
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The main delivery the night before was of these AMAZING movie posters that my father in law made...</div>
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Um...have you ever seen anything so adorable in your life?????? </div>
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Obviously the movie choices were Tangled and Megamind. Two wonderful choices if I do say so myself!</div>
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Pool Time with the girls and Grandpa...</div>
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<a href="http://www.hausofgirls.net/">Marta</a> and her girls...yes it should be illegal to look that good after having three kids. :)</div>
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Maggie getting her tan on...</div>
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Some flowers from our backyard for our table in the kitchen...</div>
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BOYS CLUB...</div>
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GIRLS CLUB..</div>
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The Birthday Boy and Girl!!!</div>
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More flowers from the yard in some recycled blue bottles. They are actually vodka bottles that we took the old labels off...</div>
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The boys smoking cigars and hanging out until it got dark...</div>
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The popcorn bar was DELICIOUS. We had candies of all kinds and SO many different flavors to sprinkle onto the popcorn for magical goodness :)</div>
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Thankfully Maggie has stellar handwriting to label all of the goodies.</div>
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The popcorn bar was a HUGE hit</div>
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The food was AMAZING. Barbeque, Pulled pork and the best macaroni and cheese anyone has ever experienced...just sayin'</div>
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More swim time for the kiddos...</div>
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And tasty beverages for the big kids...</div>
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How amazing are the daisy mason jar lids that I got from <a href="http://www.glitterandglossblog.com/">Heather</a>????</div>
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Wonderful friends...</div>
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A mini photo session of the cutest girls EVER...</div>
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Presents...presents and MORE presents...</div>
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Jimmy helped Ella and I tackled gifts with Tyler</div>
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Here are the favors for the kiddos. Each kid got a pillow to lay on while we watched the movies :)</div>
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Cute popcorn decor that my friend Michelle came up with. Again, thanks to Maggie who helped me put them together...and my mom for picking up the popcorn!</div>
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A picture from every year!!</div>
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Family shot...the only one of the whole day. It's the best we had :) </div>
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Here is our movie screen set up</div>
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As it gets darker it starts to get real :)</div>
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LOVED how it turned out!!</div>
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Glasses for the <strike>parents</strike> kids :)</div>
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MOVIE TIME!!!!!!</div>
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thank you to everyone who made it for the kids birthday. We always have so much fun trying to make it memorable for them and for our families. Happy Summer!!!Four Fit Sistershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18429736290749146634noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5626834830111461244.post-48407331963872064502012-06-02T13:43:00.001-07:002012-06-02T20:48:52.200-07:00Poolside blogging...and BirthdaysMagical that I can sit by the pool and blog. All from my Ipod. I heart blogpress :)<br />
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Anyway...just wanted to catch you all up on Ella's birthday. We had an amazing day and fantastic weather. It couldn't have gone any better!<br />
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Our day started at the Clay Chameleon which was so fun. Ella picked a unicorn to paint and it ended up adorable. <br />
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Such an adorable shop!!!<br />
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Ella with her unicorn :)<br />
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I let her paint something for herself, but selfishly I wanted something for myself that she made :) she made me a plate!!<br />
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Girls club :)<br />
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My finished plate :)<br />
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Spray park was stop #2 and it was a hit!!<br />
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The kids were drenched and happy when we left here!!<br />
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Is there anything more fun than running through frigid water on s hot day??<br />
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Risking some splashes. I love it!!<br />
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Stop #3 was at a place called YaYa's island. This was my favorite stop of the day. They had indoor climbing tunnels and bounce houses. <br />
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It was perfectly age appropriate and awesome!!!!<br />
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They had a great time. I would have been find skipping Chuck-E-Cheeses and staying there. Actually I would have preferred that!!<br />
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Ella made a boyfriend at Chuck-E-Cheeses. I couldn't stop laughing watching her cuddle on this guy in the car :) <br />
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Tyler enjoyed shooting hoops. <br />
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And tried to spin the ball in his finger. Adorable<br />
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I can not even tell you how cute these two were playing together. They were so polite and happy :)<br />
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I could relive that day over and over again!!! <br />
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Happy birthday to my beautiful baby girl. I can't believe you are FIVE!!!!!!!!!<br />
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The kids love being outside and I am the same way. We even had our first pool party this weekend.</div>
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Ella is slightly obsessed with climbing trees right now. We have a couple of awesome climbing trees and she has several scrapes and bruises to make momma proud :) </div>
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Tyler is slightly obsessed with Madagascar and his animals. They seldom leave his side...they even play outside with him!</div>
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Ella does it Michael Jordan style...tongue has to be out when she does a toe touch :)</div>
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These two are getting so cute together though. I often find them hugging and cuddling...even without me asking them. </div>
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And every once in a while I see them give a little smooch!! It makes momma's heart melt.</div>
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Speaking of momma...Here is a quick shot from Mother's Day. We had a nice relaxing day at my parent's house for brunch and then on to our house to host Jimmy's family. It was a beautiful day.</div>
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Just some of the kiddos posing on Mimo and Grandpa's swing.</div>
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I hope all the mothers had wonderful days with their families!!!!</div>Four Fit Sistershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18429736290749146634noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5626834830111461244.post-9488098940369707332012-05-19T06:11:00.001-07:002012-06-02T20:50:46.716-07:00CrazinessWe have FOUR days of school left until summer break. I am so excited. I am seriously going to make a summer bucket list. The kids are at such a FUN age. This may be the best summer yet :)<br />
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Monday was our cougar fun run. My friend and coworker <a href="http://www.sundevilrocks.blogspot.com/?m=1" target="_blank">Courtney</a> and I pulled it off and it was great. The kids ran about 1.4 miles and got to stop at stations for snack, drink or hand stamping. <br />
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Our station was hand stamping. The back of their shirts said, "you deserve a paw on the back." Each Encore teacher left our print on the kids :)<br />
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Tuesday was our PBIS field trip to the Liberty Theater in Murphysboro. It was so neat. We got to bring our own DVD and played it for the good kids. It was really fun!!<br />
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Wednesday was our school talent show. The boys PE teacher and I hosted it and it was a blast. <br />
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The talent was amazing. So neat to see the kids talents that I normally don't get to see. Most of the talent I see is athletic :)<br />
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Thursday was Awards Day. We handed out athletic and academic awards. We definitely had a ton to hand out, but it was great :) <br />
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Friday was 8th grade graduation. To say our graduation is a circus would be a complete understatement. The kids were fantastic. So well behaved and polite. The parents and friends crack me up. I guess I just don't get all the hype...it's 8th grade, not high school :) ha ha. But it was fun to watch. <br />
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For the weekend...no plans. And I am quite thankful since the back windshield in my car completely shattered last night. It was brutal. <br />
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I guess the kids and I will spend all day by the pool <insert amount="" disappointment="" here="" massive="" of="" sarcastic=""> <br /><br />Happy Weekend to all <br /><br />- Posted using BlogPress from my iPhone</insert>Four Fit Sistershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18429736290749146634noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5626834830111461244.post-11218694642557015162012-05-15T16:33:00.001-07:002012-06-02T20:49:39.483-07:00Kindergarten...<div style="text-align: center;">
I can not believe that in THREE months...</div>
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THIS girl...</div>
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will be in Kindergarten.</div>
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It kind of takes my breathe away. </div>
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Today was officially her last day of Pre-School. It was adorable. She LOVED Pre-School, and I am certain she will feel the same about Kindergarten. I snapped a few pictures this morning before she left. And a few tears formed in my eyes. NO WAY can she be this old right???</div>
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Tyler was so cute hugging her all morning. He was so excited for her. So crazy that HE will be in Pre-School next year!!! I think that will REALLY make me hyperventilate!!! Now in 9 days we can start our summer! The final summer before ACTUAL school starts for both of my babies!!!<br />
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I need to make a SERIOUS summer bucket list. What would you put on your summer bucket list??<br />
Leave me some ideas so that we can start a crazy summer adventure!</div>Four Fit Sistershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18429736290749146634noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5626834830111461244.post-53380552018390407502012-05-08T17:20:00.001-07:002012-05-08T17:20:45.468-07:00ObsessedElla is truly obsessed with all thing creative and artsy :) she is NOT in any way, shape, or form MY daughter. <br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=12/05/08/2994.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/12/05/08/s_2994.jpg' border='0' width='400' height='400' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />And this one will not sit still for ONE minute to ever learn to write his name :) <br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=12/05/08/2995.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/12/05/08/s_2995.jpg' border='0' width='400' height='400' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />His face is crusted with dried ice cream sandwich. It is bath time immediately!!<br /><br />- Posted using BlogPress from my iPhone<br />Four Fit Sistershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18429736290749146634noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5626834830111461244.post-11038379887661830322012-05-08T07:31:00.000-07:002012-05-08T10:48:47.258-07:00Gift Ideas<div style="text-align: center;">
Every year I get a million requests for what my kids want for their birthdays. I always try and write a blog post noting all these ideas to make it easier on everyone. Today is the day I will try and get Ella's done...and if we are really lucky, Tyler's too :)</div>
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Ella is ALL girl. She loves everything princess and pink. </div>
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She is obsessed with anything <a href="http://store.americangirl.com/agshop/static/dolls.jsp?gclid=&utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_term=american%2Bgirl%2Bdoll&utm_campaign=American%2BGirl%2B-%2BBrand">American Girl Dol</a>l, but especially clothes!!!</div>
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She has a <a href="http://store.americangirl.com/agshop/static/bittybaby.jsp">Bitty Baby</a> AND an American Girl Doll, so she loves any <a href="http://store.americangirl.com/agshop/html/thumbnail/id/611/uid/485">accessories</a> that go with either one!</div>
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Like this Booster Seat:</div>
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Her Bitty Baby has ONLY the nightgown that she came with, so some <a href="http://store.americangirl.com/agshop/html/thumbnail/id/321/uid/97">clothes</a> for her would be AMAZING on Ella's dream list.</div>
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Like this matching swimming outfit :)</div>
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She is also obsessed with anything pool oriented. She loves finding new games to play outside or by the pool since we LIVE out there all summer long. </div>
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Her American Doll would love to spend an evening outdoors with Ella in this tent...</div>
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Ella LOVES to wear dresses and to play dress up! The fancier the better.</div>
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I am pretty sure ANYTHING on this entire page at <a href="http://oldnavy.gap.com/browse/category.do?cid=39288">Old Navy</a> would make her swoon.</div>
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Ella wears a size 5 in almost everything. Her shoe size is 10.5 :)</div>
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Since Ella is starting Kindergarten in the fall (insert tears here) She will need more than just dresses. She will have to be prepared for P.E. class to make her momma proud!!!!</div>
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She could totally rock one of these skorts...also from Old Navy</div>
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Back to some fun stuff. Ella is SUPER into drawing. Anything artsy is her absolute favorite thing to do. She is always looking for new ways to be creative. She loves markers and is slightly obsessed with stencils right now as well.<br />
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If anyone has mad carpentry skills you could make Ella one of these "Happy Helper Towers" because she LOVES cooking and helping in the kitchen. The project is on <a href="http://ana-white.com/2010/12/helping-tower.html">Ana White's</a> website.<br />
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So hopefully this helps. My kids are NOT picky and love absolutely everything. I just figured when people ask I have something to show them. These are her favorite things :)<br />
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This cutie...she is my constant test. <br />
She is so smart and SO much work. She tests me in ways that I never thought I would struggle. <br />
I am a very patient person...or at least I used to be. I am trying to find more of that patience every day. <br />
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Ella is easily frustrated. Lots of kids are like this I guess, but her frustration appears in a perfectionist kind if way. Anything that isn't perfect (in her mind) is sure to have a meltdown almost immediately. <br />
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Bad news is she ALWAYS does it at home. <br />
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I feel like our mother-daughter relationship is in jeopardy. I am constantly policing her. I want her to be herself, but I am trying to teach her to relax at the same time. Maybe I have to accept her father in her (very much a perfectionist and easily frustrated). But these are qualities I feel like we can tame down a bit. At least I hope :) <br />
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We have the best time together :)<br />
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So, as promised, I have decided to tour our home with you. We have done so much since moving into our dream home, that I wanted to document all of our hard work. As we pulled into the driveway the day we first looked at the house my husband saw my face...and he knew it was GAME OVER!! This house would be ours. </div>
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Like in the sneak peak you will notice that the main difference to the front of the house is the color of the shutters. I was 100% NOT involved in this decision. My husband mentioned to me in passing that he was thinking of changing the colors of the shutters...I was partially ignoring him and I came home one day and BAM...black shutters. A very risky move on his part...but I must now give him props. They look AMAZING!! Points for hubby. He just needs to NOT give me heart attack next time. </div>
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I am sure you also noticed two additions. One one each side. To the left is the kitchen addition and to the right our master bath and bedroom. We will get to those later on! </div>
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If you go back to the before picture the main thing that you should notice is a CREEPY and I mean CREEPY little curved hallway that basically connected the main house to the "Man Cave." It was strange, partially too far below water grade, smelly, non air conditioned and every horrible adjective you can use besides maybe unique. That was ripped out and a new kitchen was put in it's place...a fantastic and amazing DREAM kitchen. Also, boring shutters were added, but I figured I should mention them!</div>
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Hello patios, plants, seating areas, hot tub and vision of the house to the back yard!! :)</div>
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After you see every room in this house it may still shock you that the yard was the absolute selling point. We have trees and plants in our yard that are over 50 years old...and gorgeous. I could have built an old southern colonial style house like this on our land that we quickly sold after buying this house...but there was NO way in my lifetime could I have replicated that awesomeness that is the yard. More yard pics to come later. I will leave you with this Southern Magnolia tree flower. Thanks for visiting!! </div>
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<br />Four Fit Sistershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18429736290749146634noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5626834830111461244.post-55808388628848294372012-05-01T20:18:00.001-07:002012-05-08T10:49:32.469-07:00Home TourSo I have decided...very soon I will be hosting a mini home tour on my blog.<br />
Since our addition I have been wanting to show all the magical goodness that we added on to this ANCIENT house.<br />
We have ripped apart and redesigned almost EVERY room in this house. There were some disaster rooms, and some not so bad.<br />
But, this was the first house Jimmy and I bought TOGETHER and it has been amazing turning it into a home.<br />
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I will get started immediately!!<br />
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This is the first and easiest before picture...<br />
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So you see why I fell in love immediately???<br />
I love old houses.<br />
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Sorry this picture is crooked...I will take a better one tomorrow. But the main thing you may notice is that there is an entire ADDITION to the house on the right side. We also switched out ALL the shutters from white to black.<br />
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I wasn't sure about my husband's choice of shutter-color until I saw them afterwards. I can't argue...the boy's got good taste!!!<br />
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So this is just a preview of our home tour to come. Keep up and enjoy!!Four Fit Sistershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18429736290749146634noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5626834830111461244.post-49282141671942116152012-05-01T16:27:00.001-07:002012-05-08T10:50:08.860-07:00It's Derby Time<br />
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We are gearing up here at the Karayiannis pad for a Kentucky Derby party. We have hit the party mother load this weekend. Kentucky Derby AND Cinco de Mayo all in one day :) woohoo!!!<br />
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We aren't doing anything to crazy. My awesome family is coming down (minus one sister) and we are going to make some delicious food, dress up, and enjoy some mint juleps. <br />
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Here is the dress I decided to go with. Each of us in our family will have on seersucker. Look out :)<br />
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While I was on the hunt for a new Derby dress these awesome numbers ACCIDENTALLY slipped into my cart. For $20 a pop I couldn't pass them up. <br />
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I may have a slight obsession with purple right now. I am excited about it! The dress on the left does have my signature color green. <br />
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That's all from me. Ready to get my run on. You should head our and hit the pavement too :) <br />
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The kids had their first experience at Busch Stadium yesterday and it was SO much fun. The only thing that could have made it better is if the Cardinals would have won. The weather was surprisingly great. There was a 60% chance of rain and it must have just squeaked past us, thank goodness!!</div>
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After this Sunday day game the kids were able to run the bases. They were "speedy fast" according to Ella. She got multiple compliments on her running skills. She MUST have gotten those skills from her momma ;) </div>
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A wonderful family shot...with ME taking most of the pictures...we don't get nearly enough of these :) </div>
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We took serious advantage of our friends being there</div>
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My "other" husband :)</div>
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My friend Molly. I love her.</div>
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The girls :)</div>
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What a cute father/son picture. Can you say Father's Day??</div>
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<br />Four Fit Sistershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18429736290749146634noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5626834830111461244.post-66625785997063556032012-03-02T12:38:00.000-08:002012-05-08T10:51:53.239-07:00I have the itch...Not the scary burning type of itch...GROSS<br />
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I want to recreate this STELLAR pattern on my wall. It probably won't be too overwhelming since about 3/4 of the wall are covered in tile...so it will just be the tops. But, we shall see. The amazing tutorial can be found <a href="http://jonesdesigncompany.com/decorate/painted-wallpaper-a-tutorial/">HERE</a>. Now to the paint store and to get my supplies right after work...and it's on...like donkey kong.<br />
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Tonight's mission...get everything drawn out onto the wall...tomorrow day and night...PAINT!! I really want to use the color palette as seen here below...<br />
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This closet makeover is AMAZING. Check it out <a href="http://www.loveoffamilyandhome.net/2012/01/master-bedroom-closet-reveal.html">HERE</a>.<br />
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So I am thinking something in this grey with the above pattern!! Ideas?? Who's with me??<br />
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Updates to come :)Four Fit Sistershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18429736290749146634noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5626834830111461244.post-53136731483569567802012-03-01T07:58:00.000-08:002012-05-08T10:53:12.746-07:00RandomnessMore picture updates here!!!!<br />
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Here we are seeing Beauty and the Beast in 3D. The kids were amazing!<br />
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Tyler...in a sweatervest. This boy will be a for sure heartbreaker some day :) maybe I'm biased. I am okay with that!!!<br />
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Potty training...DONE<br />
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Silly faces...<br />
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SUN FLARE...love <br />
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Rapunzel hair...before her haircut<br />
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Valentine's Day LOVE<br />
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Painting her own nails :)<br />
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Brother and Sister LOVE<br />
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LEAP year!!!<br />
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- Posted using BlogPress from my iPhoneFour Fit Sistershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18429736290749146634noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5626834830111461244.post-78102967178716630432012-03-01T07:26:00.000-08:002012-05-08T10:55:36.811-07:00WOW...its been a whileSo, I have been blog absent...I mean really absent. Like, since November 6, 2011 absent. But, I am trying to get back into blogging again. I truly enjoy it, but have trouble with the balancing act.<br />
Do I workout or blog?...WORKOUT<br />
Do I make a grocery list or blog?...GROCERY LIST<br />
Do I sit with my kids and play or blog about it?...PLAY<br />
Do I blog or catch up on my TV shows?...TV Shows<br />
Do I blog or stalk Pinterest?...PINTEREST<br />
You get the idea. But the truth is, I want to be better.<br />
Pinterest has truthfully been the death of me. I am always looking things up, whether they are recipes, ideas for our house, things to do with the kids...you name it.<br />
So here is my returning blog since being absent. Much has happened since November. We had our LAST Viefhaus wedding, Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Years, Valentine's Day, Birthday Parties!! A lot going on. All have been wonderful and fun. Here is a quick photo recap of a few events...<br />
Hubby and I at Maggie's rehearsal dinner...<br />
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I went dark...REALLY dark with my hair. I am still adjusting and this picture was taken in December! <br />
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Christmas was bittersweet. The kids were both sick. Snotty and feverish...but they still had a good time.<br />
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Santa brought Ella a new bike...which means a helmet for her first ride!!<br />
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Tyler joined on his scooter :)<br />
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Washing Daddy's new truck...<br />
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And these two...yes one being me...are about to turn 30...in exactly ONE week!! WooHoo!!!<br />
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30 is not a scary age to me. In fact my mom says her 30s were her absolute favorite times and I expect the same. The kids are at such a fun age. I see family vacations and trips, and new stuff in our future.<br />
I will be back more often. I have missed all of you!!!<br />
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It's been a while so I just wanted to post the most recent pictures of our remodel. Here are a few of the bedroom with some pictures and the things in it for every day :)</div>
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And finally...my dream bathroom. It has storage, white marble, a clawfoot tub and a walk in shower. I am officially in Heaven as I get ready every day!!! </div>
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The tile is my favorite. This diamond pattern mosaic really is the standout piece in the room. It was the perfect way to tie together the white marble and the black countertops...as well as the grey we wanted on the walls. We also got the rain shower head, two body jets and a handheld shower. All make me NEVER want to get out of the shower. Good thing we put in the PERSONAL water heater JUST for this room. HA HA HA!</div>
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Final pictures of the other side of the house will be here soon.</div>
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AND...if you noticed the new picture above we just got some AH-mazing pictures taken by a wonderful woman named <a href="http://www.jamiefaulknerphotography.com/blog/">Jamie Faulkner.</a> She does incredible work and we couldn't be happier. Here is the link to our <a href="http://www.jamiefaulknerphotography.com/blog/sweet-kisses-sweet-family-southern-illinois-western-kentucky-family-photographer/">sneak peak</a>. Enjoy...I can't WAIT for our pictures to come in!!</div>Four Fit Sistershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18429736290749146634noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5626834830111461244.post-46311223976805255772011-08-14T20:27:00.001-07:002012-05-08T10:58:28.927-07:00Goodbye Summer<br />
I can not believe I have to work tomorrow. I can't believe that some people actually work in the summer...every year. I would die. Summers and me are BFF!! This summer has been crazy. We have officially been kitchen-less all. Summer. Long. Miserable. But the end results have been fabulous so far. Hopefully it will all be done within the next few weeks!! <br />
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So here's to a happy and healthy school year for my students. We are really pushing exercise and health on their own time this year. Lord knows we can't do it ALL for them! I hope they respond :)<br />
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And have I mentioned how much I am going to miss my kiddos...and our old Nanny, Becky?? She came over and swam with us today and it just reminded me of how much my kiddos LOVE her and miss her so much!! But we are thrilled for her new endeavors!!!! The kiddos are at such a fun age right now. I adjust thankful that I can pop home during lunch when i really need a fix!! I pop in for some cuddle and smooch time. Love working 5 minutes from home.<br />
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So much to do. It will be so strange not being home for all of the last minute details on the house. Guess I will have to trust hubby to get it done...and FAST!!!<br />
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Here are the most recent pictures of the house. We have just painted the laundry room and moved the furniture downstairs...so enjoy :)</div>
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Here is our PINK laundry room. It looks very ballerina pink in the picture, but it is really more of a peachy LIGHT pink in real life. So different in pictures...<br />
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All cabinets are hung...just missing the piece for the middle over the cooktop. But it sits directly on the countertop so it has to wait!!!<br />
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Bar area :) Room for mini fridge and ice maker!!<br />
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Farmhouse sink and dishwasher. To far right will be double ovens with TV over it!<br />
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View of island to bar area and breakfast nook!!!<br />
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Bedroom with furniture in it. We are still sleeping upstairs because the heat and AC haven't been hooked up yet. Going to get matching drapes for our windows on side of bed. We really wanted shutters but our windows are too shallow :( TEARS!!!!!<br />
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Sitting area by fireplace...really this is where Jimmy will eat late night meals after work. <br />
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View from MY side of bed!!!<br />
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Hallway/walkway into our bedroom. This used to be the guest bedroom!!! </div>
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Here is the new bedding. We went with an ivory quilt. I love it!<br />
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A quick before and after shot...Here is before with tub in it's place...<br />
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Here is before where the old shower and tub were ripped out...<br />
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Just waiting on the shower glass for the shower and this side is DONE!!!!!<br />
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Woohoo!! See you all soon!Four Fit Sistershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18429736290749146634noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5626834830111461244.post-83385934247492795382011-07-16T13:18:00.001-07:002012-05-08T11:05:51.689-07:00Summer recap...so farI have been SO far behind on blogging this summer...so I decided to do a recap of Summer so far....enjoy!!!<br />
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Girls weekend in STL...so fun to see all my old teammates!!<br />
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Ella's 4th birthday :)<br />
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Tyler's 2nd birthday...<br />
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Ella's last dance class for summer...<br />
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Tyler got to show some of his moves too...<br />
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Construction...lots and lots of construction...<br />
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Can't believe we were actually able to host the kids birthday party here...<br />
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Birthday bash for the kiddos ...all the Sesame Street gang was here...<br />
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The kids were thrilled...<br />
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Cake...<br />
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Hugs from daddy...<br />
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Playing with birthday presents...<br />
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Summer outside fun..<br />
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Love summer..<br />
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Ella posing for mom...<br />
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Our friend was in the Miss Illinois pageant...<br />
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Grant's Farm...lots of memories here...<br />
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Freworks...<br />
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Birthdays...<br />
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Baptisms..<br />
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Water Park...<br />
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More to come!!!! Happy Summer to all :)Four Fit Sistershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18429736290749146634noreply@blogger.com0