Back at it

Well people, I know I have dropped off the blogging world but I figured I better get in a few practice posts before I bombard you with posts about our move to Portland and our adventures there! We recently had family pictures taken........you can check out a few at http://aproposphotography.com/ There's a lot to report in the next few months so stay tuned!

Random Kya

Kya and Dylan

Kya and her pet worm, "Slimy or Squiqqly." Yeah, didn't really become a permanent fixture in the family to say the least.

Kya has been making a lot of things with beads at school.  She recently came home with these in her hair.  The neighbor's comment was, "Kya, you're lookin' a little more Jamacian every time I see you."

Mother's Day

Gifts from my children.....

My own mother was visiting over Mother's Day. We spent the day painting my kitchen. Although I loathe painting, the hours passed quickly as we talked and friends stopped in to say "hi" and bring baked goods (Hello crepe cake-thank you Miss Stine). I made mushroom-lentil asian tacos from Sprouted Kitchen's blog after we had tucked the kids into bed. I owe my Mom a HUGE "Thank you" for her help painting the kitchen, the sacrifices she's made and the abuse she's taken over the years, the unconditional love she's provided and the hand she is always there to lend. Thank you!

Dance Recital

Rather than give me something to work with, they had fun. Can you tell?

Pernsteiner Family Wedding

Fitness Festival

Kya won her heat in the 100 yard dash at the Fitness Festival. Underneath all those accessories is a pretty fierce competitor!

Therin took 2nd or 3rd in his heat in the 100 but pretty easily won his heat for the 400.

I also competed in the Fitness Festival. The marathon was cancelled; so I didn't run the relay but did run the half on a whim....beat my best time by 6 minutes (1:48:25)! The weather was actually perfect conditions for running....cool and overcast once the rain stopped. Travis and the kids actually missed me running because they thought I'd be running slower-I was happy to surprise them! There are some cool pictures on Adam Mueller's website from the race. Click on "client login," "Fitness Festival," then bib #471 for access along with your email address. Fun times!