Packing...too much, or too little?

I love packing, so many choices to make. Is it odd that I pack my kids clothes in outfits? No, I didn't think so, thank you very much Wade! Okay, so is it a little odd that I pack the outfits in freezer sized zip lock bags? Now hold on here, before you go thinking that I'm a little anal, let me help you to understand. How convenient is it when all you have to do is pull out a 'Monday' bag of clothes or a 'Tuesday' bag of clothes and inside the bag is her socks, her clothes, her matching undies, her hair bows, and her shoes? Yeah, that's precisely what I thought...ingenious! Now if only they made zip lock bags large enough for my outfits....mmm not so much. Anyway, with my well planned out packing strategy, I have managed to fit 3 girls (myself included) into one glorious hot pink suitcase (really what other color would do?) for over 2 weeks worth of clothes...no duplicate outfits I might add, now who's talking? What? I already explained that I had a slight shopping problem...don't judge me. I may be neglecting to add that in that glorious pink suitcase my shoes did not fit...lets be fair, 2 weeks worth of shoes? See, case and point. Okay so I might have a slight love affair with shoes, shoes of every shape, style, color (that's right, I don't judge, I love them all, I have more than enough shoe love to go around, in fact I spread my shoe love all the way to Tasia's shoes).
Now the car ride I am a little antsy about with my little Lexi pants, as cute as she may be, she is slightly demanding and a real goer. I know I can plop Tasia in a car seat slap some Dora, whom Tasia absolutely lives for, or Backyardigans (oh yes, are you singing either of the theme songs? In my sleep I tell you, in my sleep) on her portable DVD player, ah my other favorite invention, and she is good to go. Now Lexi, ahhh my Lexi, she is not so into Dora yet. In fact, she is mostly into I would like to be held, I would like to be talked to, I would like the world to know that I am a princess and my bidding shall be done. Sounds like a fun 12 hours huh?
Anyway, we are off tomorrow and I am very excited to be seeing my family out there. So have fun little Kelly Ann, my little slave driver...I mean running buddy. You'll have to make that lazy boyfriend of yours run (that way you can really hone your running command skills!).

Lexi in Pink...have I mentioned how much I love pink?

Commitment with a capital C!

First of all, I would like to welcome our little Kelly Ann to our running entourage. So far this week we have a run a total of 3 days in a row...3 DAYS IN A ROW! Now that takes some major serious commitment...not to brag or anything, but we are kind of a big deal. I would take some pictures of us in our running spandex get up (which I fondly refer to as my speedy bullet pants) however, the idea of that just doesn't seem that appealing, as hot as we may look (now I am excluding Kelly in this sentence, because she actually does look cute in them!). We have quite the running posse in our matching uniforms. Just kidding, although the thought had crossed my mind, imagine 'TEAM SPEEDY BULLET' across our behind. Nice huh? Mind you, that may look a bit odd considering the fact that we run about as fast as molasses. Oh well, keep on truckin' right?

Crack Down!

Uh-oh, yup, tried on the pre-pregnant summer clothes...let me tell you, that was a hoot! Now I'm not saying that I couldn't get them on, oh no, I am far to determined for that. Pull, yank, jump, you name it I did it to get into those summer capri's, oh yes, I did it! Finally, feeling pretty good about actually getting into them, I promptly went to take a look in my full length mirror because they are so kind (ever so careful not to breathe too heavy...yeah you know what I'm talking about) and low and behold my reflection beheld something that slightly resembled a stuffed sausage, yes I looked that good (mental image right? Super). Okay so maybe not that bad, but nothing to be proud of. So that's it, stepping up the running (groan) and cutting out the chocolate (which I might add, breaks my heart), because as much as I love my chocolate, unfortunately for me, my hips love it more. So you heard me CRACK DOWN! This sucks.

Tasia and Lexi's Talented Grandma.

I just wanted to take a second and share with everyone my mother's latest photo's. I think she has caputered some beautiful moments. She is a very talented lady and I consider my children and myself very lucky (only problem is how to choose which ones with so many wonderful pictures).

The New Throne

Oh my gosh, best invention since 'Baby Einstein'! So okay, feeling a little guilty for spending $60.00 dollars on a little tiny chair when she already has the most marvelous cadillac of all baby chairs (believe me, it's got all the extras...you can even attach your ipod to it so you can play what you want on the speakers. Yes, you heard me correct, your ipod!) However, as basic as it may appear, do not be deceived my friends, the bumbo chair is like her new throne, she doesn't cry in it...it's MAGIC! No really, it really is magic! The absolute best purchase for Lexi so far. From her new throne she can sit up straight and monitor exactly what is going on all around her (so important for a princess I'm sure). I cannot express my love for this new chair, I adore it...if only it came in a better print...simple matter to most I should think, but if you know me, I would prefer that it came with some sort or adornments like flowers, hearts, crowns...diamonds perhaps? Anything would be a little more fashionable, and certainly more fit for a princess...oh well, thanks Heaven's the colour pink!