Stay Fit 2013

Let me just start out by saying that I HATE eating healthy and exercising. With that being said, I signed up for a 'Stay Fit' challenge this past week that forces me to do the things that I hate. It's an 8 week program that combines healthy eating and exercise. I struggle big time with healthy eating and really want to incorporate it into our lifestyle to show my kiddos what it means to BE healthy! This week we have been challenged to eat an apple, spinach and broccoli daily to earn extra 'points'. (points are what help you win) Apples and spinach have been easy but it has been hard for me to eat broccoli without first dousing it with cheese. Last night I made a super yummy, healthy pizza! I found my inspiration on Pinterest. I changed it up a bit, though. I used a whole grain, pre-made pizza crust, EVOO as my base, layered it with spinach, boiled chicken(sliced up), mushrooms and feta cheese. Baked it for 15-20 at 450 and BAM...it was awesome! I took a picture of it but it doesn't do it justice. I will (hopefully) be keeping track of my eating and excerise here on the blog over the next 8 weeks.

'Finished for Now' Boys' Room

Growing like weeds...

We headed to the Doctor today for Calebs 3 year check up and Calvins 2 month check up. Everything looks great! Caleb is 39lbs, 39in tall & Calvin is 14 lbs 10oz and 24 3/4 inches long(95th percentile)! It's hard to believe that they are both growing up so fast.

My boys will be staying with my in-laws for a couple of weeks in March so I am hoping to get some projects done that I have been wanting to do. Can't wait to post pictures!!

and then there were 4...

Yes, I have been an absent blogger for 7 weeks now...but for good reason! Calvin Graeme arrived on December 9, 2011 @ 12:34pm! 8lbs 13oz 21inches long! I could not have been more thrilled with how my labor and delivery went...
Quick Birth Story:
We arrived at the hospital at 5:30am and started getting registered. Even though I took the time in the previous weeks to register at the hospital, it still took them about 45 minutes to get me back into a room. At this point I was actually experiencing contractions on my own. As soon as I got back there they didn't hesitate to tell me to take all my clothes off and put that nasty hospital gown on. You know, the one thats completely open in the back so everyone can see your business.
So, monitors got hooked up, blood was drawn, blood-pressure taken, and baby monitor was strapped on. I was ready to have that baby(physically, not emotionally).
First things first, I wanted my epidural!! It just so happened that Calvin was born on a full moon--which means that there was 13 other woman in labor at the same time I was. After hearing that, I immediately requested my epidural to be delivered asap. Pain was not something I wanted to endure with this child. I wanted everything to be joyful and pain-free. (FYI-5 more babies were born that night...crazy)
Epidural is flowing--soon followed by nausea. Thankfully the nurse was right next to me and turned me on my side before any vomit was omitted. (BTW--I LOVED my nurse.) So, what's next? We waited...and waited...and waited for what seemed like for-ev-er! It was actually only about 3 hours.
When I went in to be induced I was at 5cm. The Dr. informed me that I would have gone into labor that day whether I wanted to or not. That was comforting. By the time noon rolled around I was at 10cm and ready to push! This was the stressful part. It wasn't that it was painful or even hard to push that baby out--it was the thought of what comes after that. This was the moment that my whole world was going to be turned upside down. Up to this point life has seemed easy-peasy with just one child. Now we are going to throw another child into the mix. What did this mean for us? What was life going to be like as a mother of two or a family of four? It was too late to think about all that now--this child was coming whether I liked it or not! 34 minutes later we met our sweet baby boy, Calvin Graeme! He couldn't have looked more like Matt and Caleb--and that couldn't have made me happier!
So, here we are...6 weeks later. The Lord has truly blessed us and has shown me grace. I have been able to stay sane through this time and have REALLY enjoyed life at home with my 3 boys! Im not saying I'm not sleep deprived, my house isn't dirty or that I shower everyday:)...BUT, I see joy in each new day and know that this season in our lives will pass so quickly...
So what's next on our list of to-do's? ...HOUSE HUNTING! --we'll keep you posted:)

39 weeks...

We'll be heading to the hospital at 5am on Friday to be induced--unless Calvin decides to come before that!

Photo Wall

This was my first time doing a photo wall. I actually laid it out and measured before hammering nails in the wall(something new for me)! I think it turned out great:)

Four Year Anniversary

We were able to enjoy an evening out for our four year anniversary thanks to the Howertons:) We went to Saffire(which was delish) and then for some ice cream!






I sure do love my hubby!!