Let's Try This Again...And Again...

So most of you that know me well, know that I absolutely LOVE food! I really try to eat healthy, drink lots of water and workout, but sometimes I fail miserably. I usually start a workout routine and keep it up for a couple weeks, but then I take a break for a day, and...well you know what happens. I start making excuses of being too busy or needing to do other things.

I have made a couple of goals for this year, that hopefully I can really keep. The first is to drink only water throughout the day except for a glass of orange juice or milk in the morning at breakfast and tea or koolaid at night with my meal only. I know most people would laugh at this goal, but it really is a struggle for me to grab the pitcher of water instead of the tea or juice. The second goal is to workout at least 4 times a week for at least 20 minutes. I really do enjoy working out and the energized feeling I have after doing so, but I guess it is just getting the motivation to get up and do it! The past couple of weeks I have been going through the Jillian Michaels workout routines...wow, I am so out of shape! My last goal is the most important and the one that I long to see through. I want to wake up early each morning and begin my day with the Lord, everyday, not just when it "works" out. I know the only way my relationship with the Lord will continue to grow is for me to be in scripture and prayer daily. And this is what I desire. How can I be a godly example and teacher to my children if I am not daily in His word?

Better Late Than Never

I know it is sad that I'm just now getting around to posting pictures from our Christmas, but at least I can say that I am honestly busy almost all the time! We had a great Christmas with our family in McDonough, GA. It always seems to go by so fast, but then I am always ready to get back home and back into our regular routine. Thankfully traveling with the kiddos is a lot better this year compared to last year. Gavin is finally getting out of his "difficult" stage that he was in since the minute he took his first breath, so life is getting easier :) Landon is so easy going, and Maddie is, well, Maddie, so our 3 hour trip there and back was pretty peaceful and quiet. We have been so blessed to have family that is so generous and hospitable, and that allow our loud family to come and bombard their home :)

Four Month Check-Up

Can you believe Landon is almost 4 months old? Next week to be exact. He is growing up so fast. He hasn't rolled over yet, but is already sitting up in his Bumbo and playing in his excersaucer by himself, and holding his head up good. I took him to his 4 month check-up this morning and he is already 15 pounds 7 ounces and is 24 inches long! Landon is still the most content baby and is sleeping through the night for at least 12 hours! The Lord has blessed us with three wonderful blessings!

Faithful Friends

A couple of weeks ago we were able to spend time with some good friends of ours, the Davis family. We had an awesome time! It is so funny how even though we hadn't seen each other in at least six months, we were able to just start back up where we left off. I guess that's what happens when you have so much in common. They also have three kids three and under, except they are even closer in age than ours :) We love you guys!

Free Christmas Music Downloads!

Amazon is offering a free download of a Christmas song each day for 25 days! The first download starts today and the selection is : Joy to the World by Casting Crowns.

My Parent's Chicken Coop

This past year my parents decided that they wanted to try their hand at raising chickens for the eggs. Well, after deciding which coop plan to go with, my dad set to work building it by hand. It looks awesome, though most people would mistake it for a playhouse if they didn't see the enclosed pen beside it :) The best thing is, we are able to have as many fresh "organic" eggs as we can eat!

Florida Gators Football!

A couple of weeks ago Brian and I were able to go to the Florida / South Carolina football game, and it was so much fun! My parents were able to babysit for us, and Brian's sister let us use a couple of her tickets for the game. I love the atmosphere of a college football game and all the excitement, especially when your team wins! Go Gators!