Abby is 3!

Three. I can't even believe it. It's hard to believe she'll be riding a bus to pre-k at the public school next year, so I am holding on to her three year old year as long as I can! Abby is lovable, caring, funny, silly, and very strong-willed. She loves to sing and dance, play with her dolls and Barbies (yay for Barbies! I can't wait to share mine with her), and play outside. She refuses to accept that Aidan is bigger and can do things she can't, so she tries her hardest to keep up with him. She's a go-getter and independent when she really wants something, but she still loves to snuggle up and be held. She's something wonderful. 

Aidan's 1st Lost Tooth!

Aidan lost his first tooth today. It's been wiggly for a while but it finally came out. After further inspection, the ones to the right and left of the space are also wiggly now. Soon he will lose two more! I can't believe my little guy lost a tooth!

Pretty girl

My Motivation

Abby & Aidan. 

My motivation. 

My reason to be healthy. 

Just recently I joined the Mullica Hill Women's Tri Club. Never in a million years would I have thought I would join a tri club let alone sign up for two OPEN WATER swims!!! Nor did I ever think I would run a 5k race, but I proved myself wrong two years ago this month. 

This spring and summer is going to be filled with many firsts for me. First time swimming laps in a pool. First time swimming in a lake. First time swimming in the ocean (I don't even do this on vacation!). First time swimming in a race. First time riding a road bike. First time going on group bike rides. First time racing on a bike. First time running after I have done a swim and a bike ride right before. And those are just the beginning!!! 

I want to do this for my kids. I want to be healthy for them. I want more energy, more confidence, and to show them that if you put your mind to it and your heart into it, you can do it. 

I want to be brave for my kids. I want to show them that even though they may be scared to do something they should at least try. And I'm hoping with the support of my family, friends, and new friends in the club, I'll be able to face some fears and complete a triathalon or two this year. 

Bed time stories

2014

I would love to live by some of these resolutions this year: 

Skiing 1.12.14

Drove up to Jack Frost Mountain today to ski with Steph, Lesia, Chrissy, Connor, and Brian. I'm so glad I did! I was a little rusty to start but then had a great time.