Our Life Lately

Once again I am reminded of how greatly Heavenly Father has blessed me. Nothing is more precious to me than an image of my innocent child caught in a quiet moment. We had a busy day yesterday and the kids got a little worn out. Perfect moment for a picture. Look at their beautiful eyes. Did I mention how blessed I am?!

This post is a little lengthy. Sorry! We bought a camping trailer yesterday after 9 years of tenting it on our camping trips. We love to camp but I don't know if I could handle that darn tent much longer. I am so excited to make many many memories with my family in this trailer. It's a perfect combination of what I wanted and what Damon wanted. I haven't had a chance to take pics of the inside yet, but I'll make another post later after I take them. It's a 2006 19' toy hauler. Perfect for our little family.

We waited in the truck for Damon while he ran in Home Depot. We were all so excited to take the trailer home, as you can tell. Long day but good day.

I know these are random topics, but I haven't had a chance to put some pics on yet.

The other day Damon took Bailee out on a date. She had been looking forward to it for a very long time. They went out for pizza, went shopping, and then to a movie. What else would a little girl want, right? I told her that I bet every other guy who had a date with them was so jealous of daddy cause he had the prettiest date. No doubt about it!

Trey and his buddy, Corban, enjoying warm spring day. Too bad the good weather didn't last. We woke up to snow today. What?!

Finally!

Trey has been riding around in his FJCruiser Power Wheels in the basement since Christmas. Last week I FINALLY took it outside since the weather warmed up a bit. This thing really flies when it's at high speed. I love that he's finally enjoying his car how it's meant to be enjoyed. Unfortunately, it's snowing today. Darn mother nature has been brutally toying with us.

The 1st day I brought his car out it was a battle with the neighbor kids. They all wanted to drive it and Trey just gave up and let everyone else have it and played with his trucks. Good sport!

Recipe Blog

So, I've wanted to do a recipe blog forever and just haven't taken the time to do it. I finally started it! Yay! Most of the recipe blogs I've come across have recipes a little too complicated or stuff that my family would never eat. I want to share my awsome family-friendly-not-too-complicated recipes with everyone. So, hope you check it out and maybe give 'em a try. Btw, taking pics of food is way funner than I thought. I'm getting so addicted. I'm just starting out, but hopefully over time I'll get better at it.
For those of you who like healthy options or are calorie counters, I add that info at the end of each recipe. Of course, there are those things, desserts in particular, that I don't do that. With those recipes it's sometimes better to not know, right?
www.catchthecookingbug.blogspot.com

My Hot Hubby

So, over Christmas break Damon put on a few too many pounds. Over the years I have tried endlessly to get Damon to eat healthier but ya know how that goes. So, after his shock wore off after discovering how much he weighed he asked me for some help. Brave soul. Very very brave soul. About 3 1/2 years ago I figured out my own little weight loss plan that worked perfectly for me and I lost 25 pounds and have kept it off! (Pregnancy excluded of course.) Yay for me, right? Anyways, since then I have become very passionate about nutrition and have been a little over-excited to help Damon. So, the super duper good news is that Damon has lost 25 pounds the past 2 months. I am sooooo proud of him! He even told his friends that it's been really easy. Take that, old Damon. Now Damon is checking nutrition labels all the time and it's like I'm falling in love with him all over again! :) Damon's family has quite the history of heart disease, so him being healthier is what means the most to me. Way to go, Damon!!!
Btw, I asked Damon if I could take his pic for this post. Funny, right? You should've seen his face when I asked. Priceless.

Almost Warm

This last week was almost warm. Cold enough to still wear warm clothes, but warm enough to go outside without suffering. The kids and some friends played outside on the swingset for the first time this year while I took some pics from the kitchen window. (Sorry. This made the pictures a little fuzzy.) My kids seem to prefer sliding upside down this year.
I'm so excited for spring I can hardly stand it. I can't help but want to move during these long long long winter months. Can some warm weather be in sight? It better be or I might be packing my bags. Btw, the mess behind our yard is from all the building going on around us. It'll be nice when all the yards are done behind us.