Marathon Time! 5 days and counting!

When I was 8 months pregnant I gained a deceiving fear of never being skinny again so I did what any 'out of their mind' pregnant woman would do, signed up for a marathon! It was not long before I found myself saying, what was I thinking?!
So about a month and a half after Ellie was born I strapped on my NIKES and hit the pavement only to find that things had been 'shifted' a bit. My muscles in my legs were nearly gone, my stomach had an extra pooch (we're still working on that), and my 'bosoms' had blossomed! It only took me one run to learn that you must 'express' yourself before running (is that not the funniest word you have ever heard! Who made that up!?).
However, in March, life became a bit overwhelming and I decided that this might not be the best time of life to train for a marathon. So I sold it. Well at least I thought it was sold. Feeling relief by not having 26.2 miles looming over me I stopped worrying about training and simply enjoyed my time just being a Mommy. But three weeks ago I learned that the marathon committee would not transfer the name and that the marathon was still mine.
Now, 75 bucks is a lot to go to waste even if I am not in the shape I would like to be in, so naturally I have to run it! I decided that the only way I could do it was if I had an awesome pair of running shoes. Thanks to Mitchell, I spent MORE money and got me some sweet Asics and again I've been hitting the pavement. For some reason a new pair of shoes always gets me back in the mood. and naturally, I will need a sweet marathon outfit because after all it is still my first, and although I may look like death physically and least I will have good style:). Don't worry i'll post pics.
So Five days and counting, here I go, wish me luck! My goal is under 4:15 you all can hold me to it! gulp!

We Like 'em Big, We Like 'em Plumpy...

I know I just posted my Easter post but I had to tell you about our little chunk! She just had her 4 month appointment and she is a chunk! Her weight is 81st percentile, height 76%, and head circumference is 86 percentile! She is currently wearing 6-9 month clothes! Go Girl! Bottles up!

Happy Easter!

We had a great weekend hanging out with the Lifferth and Dorius clans for Easter! Ellie enjoyed her first Easter egg hunt and watched wide eyed at all the screaming kids!

All the grandkids getting ready for the Lifferth Easter egg hunt. Grandma Lifferth fills them with dollar bills just to make the event a little more exciting. After the kids, the adults grabbed their baskets and had one too!

Ellie with Grandpa Dorius

Ellie being held by Cousin Dax

3 down, 3 treatments to go!

I have been in the YW's for a year and a half now and I'm afraid it is turning me into a softy. Who would have known that I would have developed a love for a bunch of other peoples kids. In fact, today i decided that I was getting a little too attached when I started tearing up while singing 'The birthday song' to one of my girls that is moving onto Laurels! But honestly you can't help but love them.

Upon entering YW I could not help but feel overwhelmed. The miamaids I received could not have been more different. Different ages, different schools, different friends, different likes and dislikes. But as the year has progressed, we have been able to see how all of the different attitudes have meshed together as one.

This has become even more evident when one of our miamaids (Madey) was diagnosed with Cancer. Madey is a go lucky 14 year old who seems to light up the room. She loves sports, joking around, and simply going with the flow. Her go lucky attitude has continued as she pushes through the pokes prods and nausea of chemo treatment. She has been a positive example to all of us and has given us the opportunity to serve someone we love.

Since Madey has not been able to join us we have all felt at a loss from not having her presence. It has been interesting to see how the dynamics of class has changed. We have realized the importance of every class member.

Each one of the miamaids wants every activity, every class and basically every moment centered around her. So that's kindof what we do. When Madey is healthy (if her count is up) we hold YW at her house, today we skyped her into the lesson, after every activity that Madey can't come to, we stop by her house and sing a primary song outside her window. Madeys struggle has turned out to be an opportunity for us to serve and the change in every ones attitude has been amazing. So, here's to you Madey...3 down, 3 treatments to go!

Happy Valentines Day!

Happy Valentines Day everyone! Can I just brag about my sweet husband? He is really learning well! It really is fascinating how our husbands evolve throughout marriage. Take for example our 1st married valentines day. I had been planning it for weeks. I prepared an elaborate dinner complete with candles, good friends, steaks, and goblets. So I, like any woman, was expecting him to one up himself from the last year. The previous year was fabulous, thought out, and really sealed the deal, but we were dating, need I say more? So when Mitch came home on our first Valentines day and said, "Here, I bought you this belt". I cried. A belt? Now, it totally makes sense. He is all about functional, useful gifts. While I imagine these amazing moments with flowers, consumables etc. ( I admit my imaginations may be a little elaborate).

Going on our third year of marriage life has changed. It's a little more simple. A night out to dinner and some winter Olympics. But when I got out of the shower and came down the stairs, this is what I found on the griddle, pancakes that say I Love You! Needed and consumable! Doesn't take much to please us these days!!

P.S. We also got another member of the Lifferth Clan as Randy and Alanna had their 2nd child. They named him Braden William Lifferth. He was a month early, surprise!

Check out our new nursery!

Mitch has been helping me put the nursery together. He is very exact in where nails are placed and I think it turned out pretty well! Here are a few pics!

Top 10 things they don't tell you!

As I try to figure out this whole motherhood idea I keep finding new surprises that nobody ever told me about. I think these are the things they don't tell you on purpose, in hopes that you will become a Mom and that they can enjoy your mishaps. So that is why I am writing this post! For all of you soon to be Moms, or else to those of you who have a 2 year old and are beginning to feel baby hungry.

So here they are the top 10 things they don't tell you...

1. At some point you will get poo up your arm and be okay with it.
2. At some point you will find yourself soaking wet as you frantically pull your child from a "self-contaminated" bath tub.
3. At some point you will consider 5 hours of sleep a tremendous blessing
4. At some point you will remember the days you would wear your nice shirt/pants then put them back in the closet. Trust me you will be washing them after every wear!
5. At some point you will be sniffing your childs bum.
6. At some point you will be surprised at how you are exhausted at the end of the day and you got nothing done.
7. At some point you will smile at your husbands overwhelmed face as he only had to babysit for 3 hours.
8. At some point you will think about your younger years and you will only be in your mid twenties.
9. At some point your child may blow out on your mother nice couch (bless microfiber).
10. At some point you will find that letting your little one "cry it out" is not an easy thing (haven't been able to yet!)
And at some point you'll forget any of that happened and do it again! :)