Ella loves the BLING

I made a mistake by telling Ella that when she is older I will give her my wedding ring. Now she wants to "try it on" all the time. When I ask for it back, she says "no Mommy, I am older now".

Blonde hair, Blue eyes.....

Love that she got her Daddy's blue eyes and blonde hair!!!

Early morning jog...

Just a 4.5 mile run this morning with my little Ella. Was nice to have her with me.

It has been a long time since I have run with her. I feared she would slow me down. Nope, not at all. Still kept up a 10:32 min/mi pace.

California Cruising...

Lovely January weather. Ella would stay outside all day if I would let her.

I LOVE being an Aunt.

Isn't she a cutie pie???

It's A GIRL!!!!

My sister Kelly Jo and her husband Gavin welcomed their precious baby girl to the world yesterday. She is such a pretty tiny little thing. Love her so much.

Ireland Jane Eddy
6lbs. 9oz.
18inches

Fashion Show!!!

Thanks to Aunt Tatia, Ella got an AMAZING new wardrobe this Christmas!! I made her do a little "fashion show" to try everything on. She was really good at modeling her new clothes. She is a true Diva.





THANKS a million Aunt Tatia!!! We love all of these adorable new clothes!!!

My Baby Sister's Baby Shower

Kelly Jo's Baby Shower was tons of fun. Good food, games, and lots of cute baby gifts.




I cannot believe my baby sister Kelly Jo is having a baby!
Isn't she the cutest pregnant girl ever???

New Year's Eve

New Year's Eve we headed over to The Parker's for good food and good fun with good friends. Happy 2011!!!

2011 GOALS

So I thought if I post my goals for this year on my blog then I might be more accountable for them. I guess we will find out in 12 months...

FAMILY
1.Be a more patient Mother.
2.Be a better example for Elliott.
3.Take a special family "outing" at least once a month.
HEALTH
1.Increase daily protein intake. (60-70g daily)
2.Drop 14 more pounds and maintain that weight.
3.Stay away from slider foods. (peanuts, popcorn, pretzels, chips, and crackers)
EXERCISE
1.Continue running. (shoot for 500 miles this year)
2.Work out at least once a week WITH my husband.
3.Run at least 3 races.
PERSONAL
1.Start a weight loss journey blog.
2.Find cheap and crafty ways to beautify my home.
3.Do more learning projects with Ella.
SPIRITUAL
1.Read the entire Book of Mormon.
2.Share my testimony more often.(especially with my husband)
3.Have missionaries over for dinner more often.

I am sure I will have more goals as the year goes by but this is what I am starting with for now.

Here is to a FANTASTIC year!!!