I Love my Puppies

I am not sure what it is, but my girls are obesessed with puppies. They are constantly trying to sneak food under the table to eat like a puppy, crawling around with their tongues out panting, or barking, yes, barking. I cannot let Ella have her window down in the car...because she goes into full on puppy mode! I get some interesting looks, that is for sure!

Lately Sadie has been crawling around and coming up to you with her tongue out...and she won't leave you alone until you stratch behind her ears and tell her she is a good puppy!!!

If you weren't sure before....we are a STRANGE bunch over here!!!

I tried to get a couple of pics of the puppies in action, but it was hard.

Sadie is covered in egg....in case you were wondering....

Our little ballerina

Ella started her first dance class this month. She is so excited...she insists on wearing her dancewear all day long!!! I can't wait for her first recital!

a new week

Okay...I think this little back episode is over with!!!....I still have a little pain now and again, but I think I am on the mend for sure. I am still excited about getting back on track....I have really been bummed that I couldn't go. I didn't turn to the cheesecake....but I could have done better in that dept. It felt crappy to be out of commission for so long!
We went on a short walk last night...and I felt great....so I will try tonight and see how I do. Thanks for all of the encouraging words!!!
The kids are out of school today....except Ella, she does have preschool. So, today should be a fun day of getting caught up on chores and hanging out!....maybe even a haircut or 2! I will post pics if I get in...I am ready to chop this hair off....it is driving me nuts!

How about those Cardinals?????? I am not one for football....but I live in a house with a couple of sports crazies...so I tuned in. Luke has been working on a project at school about Kurt Warner, our quarterback. He is a really cool guy...and one I am happy for my son to admire. So, then I was all excited and actually wanted him to do well! ....and he did!!! The Cards are going to the Superbowl!!! whoo hoo!!!
We are trying to post a little video of the kids on here....I will try again later!
peace!

Caroline + Running = bad news

I am telling ya, the universe wants me to be fat.
I recently decided that I was going to do the couch to 5K running program....9 weeks to run 5K.
I have a couple of friends on board and Luke likes to do it with me as well. Things have been great..I am getting stronger and feel my body changing....
and then.....I get hurt!!!! EVERY TIME!!!
So frustrating! Last night, my knee swelled up and today my lower back is out!!!!
So, wish me luck to recover quickly and not to drown my sorrows in cheesecake!

Christmas Pics

I was lame about pictures this year...we were recording with a camcorder....so I was slacking. But here is one of each kid with what Santa brought!

Sadie's soft skin

Sadie + Eucerin = a big mess!!!

Secret Friends

This week for FHE we decided to draw names to have a secret " friend" for the week. The idea was to increase the LOVE...and stop the kids from bickering so much.... We explain ofcourse, that it is a secret..ie...don't tell who you secret friend is...Well, the comedian of the family, Miss Ella didn't take long to have us all laughing...First thing she says is "SHHH!!!Hope, don't tell that you are my secret friend!!!
I gave everyone a candy bar...to give to their secret friend some time this week. We suggested hiding it, until you gave it away, to keep the secret of which bar you had. Ella was excited! But after a couple of days and almost all the candy bars given out we asked Ella privately if she needed some help making a note to go with her candy bar. She informs that she IS hiding the chocolate bar FROM her secret friend....in her room. We tried to explain, but she just cracks us up!
Sorry Hope....you may never get that chocolate bar!!!!
There have been random chores done, beds made, treats given out...and lots of love notes. It has been a great week so far!
I have some pics to post of the kids from the past while....I will try to get back on here later. I am hosting a baby shower for my Sister in Law, Christine, tonight...so I better get a move on it!!!
Hope everyone is having a great day!!