11/52 BE Fit

Be Fit

Since we have moved to CA. I have wanted to explore by hiking around the beautiful coast line of the Monterey county.  Today we got to start that wish and it was amazing!!  Since we do not know the area well, we purchased a book full of day hikes.   Also the hubby asked a couple guys at work where they would go for a first hike. 

 Today we hiked the Molera Point and Beach State Park which was about 2 miles round trip.  Which was great for our first family hike.  Olivia was very apprehensive about going on a hike but once we got into it she loved getting to explore and play in the water.

Only a few feet into our walk we came across a creek with no bridge and no way around it.  Therefore we stripped off our shoes and socks and walked across.  Oh, the water was cold and by the time we got to the other side our feet were almost numb.  I was so glad we planned for Olivia getting wet at the beach and packed a towel.  It saved us from having wet feet in our shoes.

 The kiddos got a free ride across...lucky them. :)

Now our journey took us though trees and fields where we got to talk about all the marvelous creations of our Lord.  We saw quail, lady bugs,  butterflies, and other sea birds.  The hike was so refreshing and well needed, I feel so blessed to be able to get out into God's creation.

The end of the first mile we ended up at the coast and it was a grand sight!!  It was covered in drift wood which people used to build little shelters to block the wind.  Which was perfect because we got to use one while playing at the beach.  It helped keep the wind out of Gage's face as he ate his rice crackers and played on the ground.  Olivia was brave and took her socks and shoes off and played in the very cold Pacific Ocean water.  I think after a few minutes she could not feel the cold anymore because she got braver with the water as time pasted.  So glad I packed dry clothes for her because it would have been a long trip back to the car for her and us.  While being out there we got to watch a young lady surfing which was really fun to see.

Once we got back to the car we got out our picnic lunch and eat together under the trees.  What a blessed day of hiking and spending time with Family.  We hope to go on many, many more hikes in the coming months.

10/52 BE fit

BE Fit

Being Healthy and Fit isn't a fad or a trend.  Instead, it's a lifestyle.

Now that Gage is 6 months old we get to do Mommy and Me swim classes. Twice a week we get into the pool and let me tell you my legs are sore after each class. Gage is learning how to be calm in the water and that is awesome. I have to do squats the whole class time so I can be at the right level for Gage. We walk in circles, lift the kiddos, and have play time. I feel like jelly once we get out, that is how out of shape this mom has become. I am so excited to get back in shape now that we get to do activities such as these swim classes. ‪

I have found that doing activities with my two kiddos are the easiest way to work out.   I did sign up for an online program called Daily Burn and it was a great program but just not for me at this time of life.  Olivia and Gage want to be apart of what I do and that was hard to do with the work out program.  I can't wait to share the other activities we have started in order to get back into shape.  Be sure to come back next week for a new activity.   

9/52 BE fit

BE Fit

Fit (adj) in good health, especially because of regular physical exercise

After having a baby I am in desperate need to get my body back into health and I would like to be able to wear my normal clothes again.  This will only happen with healthy eating and working out but that is easier said then done.  I am working hard with having two kiddos all day sometimes I do slip but I can get up and try again the next day.

 Eating Healthy:

This picture was a new meal that turned out really yummy. cheesy creamed cauliflower, grilled chicken, avocado w/ browned lemon butter sauce.

I have been eating most of my meals on small salad plates. Which has helped me in my portion control.  I can tell that I get full now with my small portions and I love that feeling.  I want to feel and BE fit once again!! Hopefully in Aug. we will get to go to HI and I want to look great before we go. :)

8/52 BE Loving or Loved

BE loving

Ephesians 6:4 "And, ye fathers, provoke not your children to wrath: but bring them up in the nurture and admonition of the Lord."

     I love being a mom to my two crazy, wonderful kids.  I love that God gave me each one just when we needed them.  At this stage of Gage's life he is strapped to my hip or else.  Lol, I love my sling wrap more and more as he can be happy and I still have free hands. (My back is a little tired but we are building muscles.)
     I love getting to teach new things to Olivia.  She has been begging me to let her prep dinners.  So once a week I have been teaching her safety and techniques in the kitchen.  She trimmed the whole bowl of green beans and made flat bread for our dinner last night.  She was super proud of herself and that was great to see.  Maybe soon I won't have to prep the meals just cook them. LOL  I feel very lucky to be their mom.
     Being a loving parent has so many hats.  I pray often that the Lord will give me wisdom on how to handle the different situations that come my way daily.  I want my kids to feel loved through and through but also to know how to do things independently.  To understand how to respect others, obey right away, and to love the Lord in all they do.  With the Lords help my children will be able to live full and happy lives.

7/52 BE Loving or Loved

BE loving

"Love doesn't make the world go 'round. Love is what makes the ride worthwhile." Franklin P. Jones

I am a lucky girl to have a Husband who loves me and my kiddos.  Last week I talked about going through times of feeling unloved and those are all times where this guy is gone for long periods of time.  I feel safe and loved when he is home.  I hate doing anything new or adventurous without him because I want to share every experience with him.  Even if he drives me crazy at times I would be lost without him in my life.  I love him so much it does hurt my heart when I'm alone.  Aubrey is an awesome dad and husband. Like I said I'm one lucky girl that God saw fit to give him to me.

6/52 BE Loving or Loved

Be loved

"Love is friendship that has caught fire.  It is quiet understanding, mutual confidence, sharing, and forgiving.  It is loyalty through good and bad times.  It settles for less than perfection and makes allowances for human weaknesses." Ann Landers

Being a military wife, I hit walls where I feel alone and not loved.  These emotions always come when I'm having to be a single parent because the hubby is gone on training, school, or deployments.  In our eight years of marriage we have only been together on V-day a couple times along with anniversaries.  But with out fail my love sends me flowers.  Poor guy has to deal with my break downs. I know I am loved even in my lowest points but it's hard at times to be a military wife.

5/52 BE Loving or Loved

February is the month of love so I must find love around me.  

Be loving or Loved
Love (n) a strong positive emotion of regard and affection

John 15:12 "This is my commandment, That ye love one another, as I have loved you."

Here is my little lady being loving to her little brother.  My hubby says her gift is an encourager and I pray she never loses this gift.  We will hear these loving words a half dozen times a day: "I love you" , "Your awesome" , "Your way cool", and "Your the best".  Even after getting in trouble and through her tears she tells us she loves us.  I love my crazy but sweet girl through and through.
Olivia loves her brother Gage very much.  They play together all of the time. Olivia can make Gage giggle like no one else in the family.  She dances around and acts crazy and he thinks its funny.  His giggles make us all smile and laugh ourselves.  Olivia wants to teach her brother things all the time and I have to remind her that he is only a 5 month old baby but soon she can teach him everything she knows.  It will be a grand day to watch her teach him things as he grows. :)