Penelope is 2!

Penelope is 2, where has the time gone? We had a fun little party at the park and she loved her new "meow" and helmet. Of course, she had to put her new swimsuit on right away. She is such a fun kid and a joy in our life.

More pics

Teagan had her face painted at the library.

Both kids riding...with no training wheels!

New pics

Penelope locked her self in our wine bar.

Blake and I being cheesey.

Blake posing at Teagan's preschool graduation.

Teagan with her teacher at graduation.

Motivation

So for those that aren't on facebook I have just finished this little fitness challenge at my local gym. I am already having a hard time staying motivated to continue with my daily workouts. So, I found some upcoming races in the Klamath Basin that I would like to run in. Now, if you know me at all you know that, I am not a runner. This is something that does not come natural to me and I really have to force myself to do it. However, I know that it is a great way to stay in shape and it's fun to participate in some of these local events.

Here's the list-

Lake of the Woods-15k or 2 mile
Ralph Hill-5k
Crater Lake Rim Run-6.7 miles
Moore Mountain Trail Run-Half Marathon (this one isn't until mid-Sept. so I have a little more time to get in shape for it)

Hopefully, by posting this I will be motivated and stay on track!

Long lost blogger!

Yikes, has it really been so long since I blogged?

I guess so, maybe it's all the facebook craze that has kept me from posting.

The kids are all doing great. Teagan is in her last few weeks of preschool, Blake is praying for better weather so he can play baseball more and Penelope is enjoying whatever life brings her way.

Stan and I are doing good. He has been enjoying his brand spankin' used fishing boat. I think we are all ready for summer or something other then cold. We are excited for camping, fishing and bbq.

Hopefully, I will update more often.

California

Our trip to California last month was great. We had fun at Disneyland, California Adventure and San Diego Zoo. We also had a chance to see Stan's brother and some of my family.

We have been back in the normal routine of life for a few weeks. Stan started a new job, which has been fantastic and I have been working out a lot. I'm in a fitness challenge at our local gym and trying to get in about two hours a day there.

We are looking forward to some spring weather in the next couple months.

Hope everyone is doing great.

Tagged

Ok, I was tagged by my friend Nicole, so here goes.

FOUR PLACES I GO OVER AND OVER AND OVER:

Home Depot, Walmart, my Mom's, the Laundry Room.

FOUR PEOPLE WHO EMAIL/IM ME REGULARLY:

I don't think I can name four (pathetic)

FOUR PLACES I LIKE TO EAT:

Moe's (especially the Newport one), Joe's Crab Shack, Cancun, Nibbley's

FOUR PLACES I’D RATHER BE RIGHT NOW:

hmm..maybe just a spa or Mexico or visiting some family (Shelly & Chris or Steve-O) or having coffee with Sherri.

FOUR TV SHOWS I COULD WATCH OVER AND OVER:

Journeyman (which isn't on anymore), Contender, Biggest Loser or most of HGTV.

If you read this I'm tagging you!

Helmet?

This was an early Christmas present that Stan got for the kids. It's a sled that resembles a snowmobile. I wasn't sure about it when the box said to wear a helmet. As you can see we always follow the rules! The kids LOVE IT......Stan is pulling them behind the quad in these pictures and I love how Teagan has time to wave!

Christmas

Just a couple pictures from Christmas Eve and morning. Teagan and her two cousin's had matching dresses (so fun!) Blake was totally surprised to find a "hard" bat in the tree and Penelope loved all the little things. And Stan is just too cute for me not to post his picture in his new Oregon Ducks hat!

Back in the blogging saddle

Well, here we go. My effort at a real post, the first in months.

The kids are (of course) counting down the days until Christmas. Teagan keeps reminding us that it is not just about presents, however, she would really like her own kitchen, tie shoes and a REAL Goldfish. Blake wants baseball "stuff", especially a catchers helmet and glove and Penelope doesn't have a clue whats going on but she likes to play in the Christmas tree.

We are trying to settle in to our house. It would probably go better if I would stop painting, but I'm not settling on a color I don't like. So, that leaves one option...repaint. I am almost done...just one stretch down the hallway. Then I will finally finish my Christmas shopping. We picked a crazy time to move in...not only are we swamped with holiday things...just moving in and finishing projects has consumed us. Which will lead me into letting everyone know that we are not sending out Christmas cards this year. I decided we would do a Happy New Year (or it may even turn into Happy East) cards. Things are just too busy and I thought it would be one big thing I could cross off my list.

We are really enjoying being back in Klamath. (We do miss our friends in Hermiston) Things seem to be working out really well and I am SO excited that we are not traveling this holiday season.

Stan has been busy with work and things at home. He has put down beautiful wood floors in our house! He is so good at projects he really does great work.

I have been painting and doing lots of Christmas things. I have also been helping coach a basketball team which I am loving! It is so nice to be involved in a hobby/sport that I really enjoy. I am coaching with my old high school coach so it is really a kick!

Ok, well I think that is the best I can do for now. I'll have to work my stamina back up for this serious bloggin' stuff.

Teagan's Christmas Program