Gymnastics pics!

I couldn't get Alyssa to good because she wasn't close to me and we aren't suppose to go in the gym because of liabilities etc so I had to zoom in on her and it still didn't turn out great......She was practicing the balance beam. Meckenzie was on the trampoline learning how to start and stop jumping and how to land and also different kinds of jumps! It was so fun to watch them! Pretty soon they will be doing all sorts of things! They can't wait!

alyssa horseback riding!

Alyssa was old enough to go horseback riding so her and Jason went together! She loved it so much that she said that when she gets older she wants to have her own horse and live in the country! Wasn't that a dream for everyone as a kid?! I know that it was one of mine:)

Horsin' around!!

Things are always going on around here and this was just one of the times we got to go to something:) They had horseback riding for Older kids, horse grooming, wagon rides, and things to play on for the younger kids! It was alot of fun for the kids.

even Landon loved it!

Kenzie and Wes petting a pony!

My awesome hubby!

Alyssa and Olivia on the wagon:)

I-Hop breakfast fun in Arizona!!

So because Lisa wouldn't let us pay her for babysitting for Kristi's wedding so we decided to treat them to breakfast at I-hop! It was alot of fun! We invited Derrick and Brittney and Jason's mom as well because that would be are last thing we would do before we left for home:( It is nice to eat out somewhere other than McDonalds, Dairy Queen, or Subway, let me tell ya!

Here, Olivia is loving on Mason....he was a good sport!

Lisa and me!

Mason and Landon, they are only 2 weeks apart!

Me and my mother-in-law

Derrick, Brittney, and cute Mason

Scott, Lisa and Zachary!

We took this the night before when Lisa babysat for me! It was so great seeing you again:)

What can I say.....Olivia still takes better to guys than girls....should that worry me?!! Scott was a great help, thanks soo much you guys, you are great!

Kristi's Wedding!!

So we were able to go to Jason's sister's wedding a couple of weeks ago and it was soooo much fun! We only took Olivia and Landon because they were free to fly and that actually turned out okay. My wonderful mother watched the three older kids in Green Bay. The trip was way to short considering we got there on a friday and flew back sunday, but it was totally worth it! Lisa watched both of my kiddos, bless her heart!!!!, so that Jason and I could have a night out alone without kids! We haven't been out alone since we moved, so it was greatly needed! We were out on the dance floor pretty much the whole night and then just talking to everyone getting caught up! I didn't get any pics of us dancing but I am sure his mom did, I will have to get those, if you know Jason you would be entertained, that is what he pretty much did all night! It was a blast! Kristi was absolutely beautiful(I still can't believe that she is married, I met her when she was 7! wow I am old!) and so much in love! We loved spending time with Jason's extended family! My kids did okay, of course I was texting all night making sure they weren't giving Lisa any problems:) and they did great! Lisa I owe you big time!! We can't wait to visit again and for hopefully alot longer next time! We love and miss you guys already!!!


Kristi just sitting because she was tired and I had to get this pic:)

Kristi and her daddy daughter dance! It was wonderful!

Kristi and her new hubby Jessi! Don't they look sweet?!!

Me and Alisha, Jason's cousin

Elias and me, Jason's other cousin

Sam and me, my kids had to see how long Sam's hair has grown since we last saw him.....wow!!

Me and my twin Wanda!! This is Jason's Aunt but seriously my long lost twin! We are two pees in a pod and I love it when we have family get togethers because we get to hang out! We had a blast shakin' up the dance floor! I told her that she is my after picture when I lose all my weight:) She and I have so much fun together!

Me and D! Jason' s brother Derrick.....it is always fun seeing him and Brittney when we come to AZ, we miss them so much! They have the cutest son now, Mason, he is so handsome!

me and Brittney, ya don't ask, I have no idea what I am doing:), but Brittney....you look great:)It was sure fun hanging out with you guys! Can't wait to do it again!

This is my mother-in-law, Jessie, Kristi, and her dad! What a cute picture!

We were all getting ready together in the back room before Kristi walked in....I did Debbie's hair and helped Kristi get dressed, it was fun just hangin' out! Congrats again Kristi!

This WILL be ME in about a year!

So if you know me really well you know that I have struggled with my weight off and on for a long time! I have pretty much tried every diet out there and came to the conclusion that Weight Watchers is really the most sensible and practical program to follow. I am starting this long process again and am very committed to reaching my goal. After five wonderful kids in 10 years I want my body back! I want to have the energy to play with my kids and get involved in their sports! I want to be able to shop in the stores I have only dreamed of shopping in!(American Eagle Outfitters:) I want to be able to look at myself and be proud of my accomplishment! I want to be healthy and live a long life and be a healthy grandma someday! I have been inspired by so many people in my life when it comes to weight loss and just to list a few I would have to say my dear mother who has lost 60+ pds, and my step father who has lost over 85 and is still going strong, and my friend Melanie who has lost alot, I just don't have the number, but she looks amazing! I know that I can do this! I told myself if I could run a mile non-stop than I could do anything, well.....about a year and 1/2 ago I ran my first mile ever and it ended up being 2 miles 3x's weekly for awhile until I got pregnant again:) I know that I am worth it and that this is something that is totally attainable! I have a wonderful friend here(I don't know if she wants me to say her name so I won't) that is doing this with me and is a great support, thank you soo much, really you are awesome! I have lost 5 pds so far and that is just the beginning! Of course I can always use encouragement, so I am leaving this blog open to anyone who wants to leave a bit of a push for me:) I will read my comments for inspiration so make them good! I have had many friends out there help me with this before and I appreciate each and every one of you! I am done having kids so this is it! I am on my way to a new me! Keep checking back for MY PERSONAL PEOPLE COVER! I want to make the cover, that is my goal and I am letting everyone know so that I can't fail! Wish me luck!!!!

I've been tagged!

10 Years ago

1. I was 21 years old
2. I had been married for almost 2 years!
3. Alyssa was 1 year old!
4. I lived in Arizona and worked for Mds communications
5. I was on a pool league and got pretty good!

Today's "to do" list

1. Unpack from our trip to Arizona
2. go on a good walk!!
3. go grocery shopping, we have absolutly nothing in our fridge!
4. finish reading Breaking Dawn once and for all!
5. Clean, Clean, and clean some more:)

5 Snacks that I enjoy

1. I agree with you Adrienne, I love the Weight Watchers fudge bars...yummy!
2. yogurt with a cheese stick
3. almonds:)
4. cottage cheese and peaches
5. baked chips with homemade salsa

If I were a millionaire

1. I would pay off our student loans and all of my friends and familes debt!
2. I would tip pregnant waitresses big bucks and struggling students:)
3. I would donate to great causes and to list a few: breast cancer research, diabetes research, children abuse safe havens....
4. I would put away enough money for each of my children for school
5. I would invest the rest:)

5 places I have lived!

1. Provo, Utah
2. Green Bay, Wisconsin
3. Columbia, South Carolina
4. Chandler, Arizona
5. Logan, Utah....Salt Lake City, UT
6. Now Ladysmith, Wisconsin...oh well I did 6!

5 jobs that I've had

1. Ponderosa(I was a waitress, hostess, cashier, buffet attendant, and even washed dishes at one point!)
2. Mds communications in Arizona! I still go and visit them, this was the longest job I had! And where I met my hubby Jason!
3. 7-11 oh wow!
4. Pepperidge farm, cupping cookies!
5. Now I am a mother of 5 beautiful children and I just became a scentsy consultant!

Now it is my turn to tag, I won't tag Ashley or Adrienne because they tagged me, but I will tag anyone else who is on my blog and has time to do this! I would love to read them:)

Alyssa hula-hooping!

Weston hula-hoopiing!

Is there hula-hooping in the Olympics?

Meckenzie is such a natural......check this out!