Happy 3rd Birthday Michael!

From the moment you were born I was amazed! I was in love with you before you were born and even more so after.....

I remember thinking about all the things we would experience together and what fun you would bring to the family.

You are such a funny little guy with a GREAT cheesy smile.

I love that you are turning into a "boys" boy and how you scream at the T.V. "that's mine!" every time you see a toy you want.

Happy Birthday Michael....We love you!

Brand New!

meeting you for the 1st time..

enjoying cake for the 1st time....

my big 2 year old...oh how you were stubborn that day!

Such a silly boy..

Santa Cruz 10k Results and Pictures

We ran in the Santa Cruz 10k today. My mom, grandma (she'll be 75 next month), my sister, and I decided to do this together! Last Saturday my mom unfortunately hurt herleft leg just below her knee. She was devistated over this because she was really looking forward to the 10k. She had been training hard and was looking at being able to finish within 1 hour and 30 mins.

She went on and decided to partake in the event and was told that if she could make it to a first aid station and couldn't go any further then they would bring her back down. I was very proud of my mom even though I was worried at the same time about her leg. Any how she did have to be taken back down the hill and was able to slowly walk across the finish line to 3 paramedics waiting for her. The volunteers that helped her out were awesome and I wish I knew their names!

So here goes:

My mom: walked a total of 3 miles in 1 hour and 15 minutes (with a hurt leg).

My Grandma: finished the 6.2 miles in 1 hour and 49 minutes.

She placed 1,091 out of 1,114 competitors. She averaged 17:40 minutes per mile!

She also placed 3rd in her age division....Grandma Rocks!

My Sister: finished in 1 hour and 5 minutes.

She placed 609 out of the 1,114 competitors. She averaged 10:36 minutes per mile!

Me: I finished in 1 hour and 10 minutes.

Placed 754 out of 1,114 competitors. I also averaged 11:20 minutes per mile!

I am extremely proud of all of us and we couldn't have done it without the support of eachother, our friends, and our family!

3 minutes until race time!

coming into the finish line

Yay! I did it! I started to tear up here.

Bad Pic: Happy but very tired...

Kara with my mom at the first aid station.

Here come's my Grandma!!

She did it!!! Did I mention she is going to be 75 next month! She rocks!

The after: It was raining but all worth it! Like my mom's cute little ice pack?

Can't wait to do it next year. My dad, brother-in-law, nieces and nephew, and Miss Sally Rawlings are going to join us!

New Capris and The Ring Spins!

Ok so since I've been working out I have seen some wonderful success! I feel good about myself and have learned quite a bit about nutrition too!

I am happy to say that as of yesterday morning I am down 11 pounds!

Got a new pair of capri pants today....1 size smaller than before..

Oh and my wedding ring totally spins on my finger!

Here is a picture of the kiddos from a couple weeks ago. They were enjoying some fun dip!

They dressed themselves too..just so they could go outside. If you notice Michael's shirt is on backwards! He would not let me change it at all.....stubborn little man!

Updates on our measurements.....

Ok so last night my mom and I had our measurements taken to see how we have done since we started with the trainer on March 5th.
So here goes:

Sabrina:
weight loss: 5lbs
waist: lost 1 inch
hips: lost 1/4 inch
arms: 1 inch on each
left leg: lost 1 1/4 inches
right leg: stayed the same (go figure)
Body fat % went up........we think it's because I'm not eating enough calories with the amount of time I am spending in the gym. I was very bummed about this number going up but now that I know what I need to do I am going at it full force.

Vivian:
weight loss: 8lbs
waist: lost 2 inches
hips: 1 1/2 inches
arms: 1 inche on each
left leg: 1 1/2 inches
right leg: stayed the same (um yeah go figure again!)
Body fat % went down 3%

We are both really excited with our outcome so far! I love our trainer....she pushes us to the max but doesn't give us anything we can't handle.

The Before Pics...........

Ok so I mentioned that I was going to post some before pics of myself and my mom. It's taken some time to do so because I personally have been going back and forth over which pictures I was going to post....the ones in just my sports bra and pants or fully clothed ones.....

I finally decided with the encouragement from some friends to just go for it and post the ones that I feel more exposed in. They are not the most flattering pictures of me but it is somewhat liberating to say..."hey this is what I look like under all the fabric!" I've been working very hard along side my mom for a healthier life. I have a goal in mind and for the first time I feel that it is attainable.

Front...taken 2 weeks ago

Back

Side


These are my mom's before pics.... taken 2 weeks ago
back

side

front

We meet with our trainer tomorrow night to be measured a second time. We will finally see how much body fat percentage we have lost and how many inches as well.

I am excited to see how we have done and can't wait to share with everyone.

To date since starting the gym I have lost 7.5lbs and my mom has lost 8lbs!

The new me...

well the "healthier" new me is on it's way! My mom and I signed up to do a 10k run/walk a couple of months ago (we will be doing that on April 11th) and also joined the new gym in town..Brenda Athletics. We both signed up for 4 sessions with a personal trainer and I must say she ROCKS! She is a lot of fun to work with, yet she means business. Tonight was our 2nd session with Jody and I must say that I am very proud of myself and my mom.

I am doing things that I have never done before. She introduced Planks to us. I have found out that I can do 3 sets of them holding each for 40 seconds. Now that doesn't seem like a long time or might seem easy but it is tough! I can also do side planks for 30 seconds.

I always feel really great when we are done with the workout and I am confident that I will be able to run at least half of the 6.2 miles at the 10k.

I will be taking a "before" picture of myself and my mom and putting them on the blog...just have to take one.

I decided why not put the pictures up (even though I don't think I look great) and keep updating the picture every 3 months.

My goal is to have that wonderful looking figure that I once had looooonnnnnggggg before kids and be happy in my own skin!

So thanks for all the support I have been given....and I can't wait to start seeing results!!

I love these 2

with all my heart!

The smile that melts my heart!

My beautiful 5 year old!

New Hair Cut

I love love love my new hair cut and highlights! Sandy did an awesome job. I wanted something fun and sassy and that's what I got!

Happy Birthday Sweet Pea!!

My baby girl is turning 5 tomorrow! I can't believe how fast time has gone. I can remember being pregnant with her and the way she always stretched out right when I got comfortable in bed. I remember everything about my labor and deliver, it was the most wonderful experience I have ever had.... The first time I was alone with her and held her was the most magically, surreal feeling I've had.

The past 5 years with Kara have been an absolute BLAST!! She is such a smart, beautiful, and fun-loving little girl. It's hard to believe that she will be in kindergarten next year at the same school that I teach at.

I can't wait to see her learn new things.

Her first picture.....January 27th 2005
January 27th 2006....1 years old

January 27th 2007....2nd Birthday

January 27th 2008......3rd Birthday

January 27th 2009.....4 years old

5 years old--January 27, 2010.

Donavan took some beautiful photos of Kara in her Alice in Wonderland Costume. We had an Alice in Wonderland themed Tea Party. She was able to invite 2 friends from preschool and then her friends Charlotte, Rachel, and Madison.

The party was amazing! My mom helped me out with it BIG Time!!

I'll post pics from the party later!

Camera Happy

So on Christmas Day I was feeling a bit silly and decided to take pictures with just about everyone who was there. Now there are some pictures that aren't making it on the blog by request of the other person!

Trevor
Tim...this is the norm for him!
Scarlett is just as goofy as can be...

Couldn't forget about Lacey! I don't think she knows about this!!

Corinna...it took 3 takes before she was happy..

Chelsea..the queen of "Hey my eyes were closed!"

Silly Billy...love my baby brother!

Ok enough of being silly!

Our Christmas Card

Donavan has been taking our Christmas Card picture for the last 4 years..and once again she did an awesome job!

My kids love to move around...and Donavan would probably put in that I wasn't THAT cooperative a couple of times this year. She kept telling Wayne he was doing a PERFECT job!! Well this is what I have to say to Wayne being sooo perfect.......

...and here is just a beautiful shot of our Christmas Tree!

Thank you again Donavan for taking our pictures!

Merry Christmas everyone!

Check out these two love birds!

We thought my parents were too cute standing this way at the band review in Lodi last weekend. Its great to see them still very much in love if not more after 36 years of being with eachother!

Love you Mom and Dad!!

Just a few days late.....sorry Corinna

We had a blast with Halloween this year. Took the kids to Boo Zoo. Kara had a cute Halloween party at Preschool, and I wore 3 different costumes!

My beaver and elephant
With Miss Carol
Trevor was a headless man...it was kinda creepy!

Scarlett as Wednesday Adams...she's holding Thing in her hand!

WithCorinna

Chelsea was the Queen of Hearts. My mom made her costume.

This was my costume I wore to go Trick or Treating with the kids...I went as a "bag of leaves!"

I thought it was cute and very creative!!

From Scarecrow to a Princess all in one day....

Today was such a busy day for Kara. She had her Halloween Dance Recital at the mall at 1pm. She was dancing to the song "If I Only Had A Brain". All the girls looked really cute and I had a blast dressing her up to look like one!

After the recital we had to come home and clean her up for her very first birthday party for a classmate. She was invited to a Princess Tea Party for a sweet little girl who turned 4. She had a blast at the party and didn't want to leave.