My mid year resolution

So I've made a new goal. I don't know if it is inspired by the fact that subconciously I know I'm turning 30 this summer and need something big--something big to work toward to prove that I'm still young :) but I have decided to train for a half marathon. I've had some friends that have completed one and they have totally inspired me. So now that I'm making it an official public declaration--I have something to prove, to myself. So the countdown begins: half marathon in August.....wish me luck.

A couponing accomplishment

So I just had to mention my grocery shopping experience today. Ryan came home in the afternoon which gave me the probably two hours almost I needed to go to the grocery store today. I came home having spent $33 in my last transaction and saving $130!!! Sounds like a pretty good deal right? I just had to share my good news :) I even tried to get a pic of the receipt as proof, but my point and shoot just couldn't focus. Nevertheless, complete satisfaction!!! And even better---I've run into my good friend Brooke while doing my couponing runs--and she shares my excitement over the whole thing!!

Elina's last day of preschool

So just as soon as preschool began for her I was ready to be done :) I had a hard time getting into any kind of a routine when for the first 3 weeks she only went once a week because of my ski day, easter break, and a sick day. By that point I was just ready to be done...so I felt dumb telling her teacher that I wasn't bringing her anymore. But for the last day we got to go to Everybody's Barn where they got to see the talking ponies--and other tricks.

This is pony arrow.
Tyler of course was more interested in the dog and the riding lawn mower--but to his credit we were all the way in the back where he couldn't really see and I had to take him out of the barn everyone was in because my allergies were going wacko.
This is pony bow.

I know Elina's had fun doing something else than being with mom, but I just figured instead of talking her to a mock graduation (and paying for it) she should go to a full year of preschool where she'll actually earn the status :) She's excited to go though--so we'll look forward to the fall.

Elina's bike ride

So now that the weather has been so wonderful Elina is always wanting to go for a bike ride. The only problem is that she's terrified of hills and from our house to the nice trail is all downhill. So she refuses to ride by herself, and I have to hold her bike until we get to the trail. Here you can see she's gaining experience. The coming home part--going up the hill, is also a disaster, but hopefully that will come with time :)

Soccer anyone?

So here's our little athlete. I have to say he's getting quite coordinated with that right foot. I posted so many different things (like Tyler's dribbling, spiking) that who knows where his real interest will lie. One thing we know for sure---he's gonna be a baller :)

EASTER

Thanks to Leisha for hosting our family dinner. The kids had a blast playing with their cousins and doing another egg hunt--I think after 3 hunts Tyler finally got the hang of what was going on :) Sorry for the mass posts--I'm getting chewed out for being a blogging slacker--my bad !!

Wheeler Farm Easter Carnival

We made it to the first annual Easter carnival at Wheeler Farm. Kids got to feed the ducks, get their faces painted, jump in bouncy houses, and don't forget the 2 egg max egg hunt--sure glad we didn't wait in the forever line to get on the hay ride to get to the hunt. Walking was much faster :)

Pre Easter festivities

What a great idea to get together with cousins and family to actually paint easter eggs. This was Elina's first experience with painting (that I know of) and she really loved it. Maybe I should be more brave with her as far as this artistic side goes :) You can see that she totally enjoys making herself at home in Cressida's dress up clothes. Tyler was doing his usual nap--thank goodness!!

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