INSPIRED

Today I was able to get outside and RUN!! It was pretty close to perfect, the near miss was due to the fact I was running around the Rec Center, so I could use the childcare services. It really wasn't bad though... it felt like running at a track. Just me, my new running mix, and my thoughts for 30 minutes! It really was perfect. I haven't been running regularly for a while and when I have gone running it's been on a treadmill. When we lived in Austin, my sister-in-law Emily, and I, would run outside all the time and I loved it! I forgot how much better it is to be outside in the fresh air....the time goes by faster, the scenery is nice, and it's a better workout. I finished feeling a higher self-esteem, motivated, and healthy...what a great way to start my day!

Cousins

It's not easy getting 4 little kids to look at one camera!
They're already playing nice! Abby had so much fun seeing/playing with her cousins, Addilyn and Grace over Christmas.

Ivie Christmas Party

The games this year were from "Minute to Win It" and everyone had a lot of fun! Mac even got into it!
Abby trying to help Addi open her present.
Connor holding Aunt Emily's hair for her during one of the games. (And then helping her eat the yummy m&m game pieces)
Connor was such a stud playing this game. His nose was covered in vaseline and he had to pick up as many pom poms with his nose and then transfer them to another plate. He was so cute!
Abby getting some play time with her Uncle Darrin!