Back on our routine

Spring Break has come and gone, sadly. But, Tay got two weeks and I loved every second of it. I love having her home. I also love that I got to sleep in a little, and that my girls liked to sleep in until 10:00 some days. I was still waking by 8 am, internal clock I guess. But I didn't mind too much since the time between when I got out of bed to when the girls got out of bed was nice and quiet and I had it all to myself. I would drink my coffee and catch up on my TiVo. Even got some chores around the house done, all before they would come downstairs. However, when it came to an early 7:00 alarm clock this morning it was like pulling teeth to get me up! Both the girls opened one eye and looked at me like, " please mama, don't make me get up!" I knew the first day was going to be the hardest. We actually got of of here on time and before I knew it, it was time to get the baby and I ready for her Art Class. It is just down at the Community Center, once a week. They paint and do crafts. She loves it, and I love that she loves it! Today we molded clay into a ladybug and she painted. She was so happy!

Flattening her ladybug.

Now on to her favorite part, the painting!

She's pretty good for 2!

Her class only runs 30-45 mins, that is all the kids will pay attention for anyway:) After class I knew I had to get back into my routine of working out. So, that is what we did. It was hard, and I was super glad it was over by the time I finished! But, I felt good and am looking forward to getting back into our daily routine. I was reading around the Internet today on ways to stay motivated to workout. And one of the ways was to make it part of your daily routine. To me, that is the easiest way. If it becomes part of your everyday then it just happens. I am having such a struggle with losing weight though, and I am discouraged most days, but I keep plugging along knowing sooner or later the weight will come off! Anyone else have this issue?!?!?!

One good thing about being back on our routine is that the baby takes an early nap and not one around 4 o'clock! She fell asleep in the jogger about 5 minutes in! And wakes as soon as I stop:) The life of a toddler!!

Have a good night, Friends!

What have we been up to??

I can't believe that it has been so long since I have written, updated, and caught everyone up to current Freestone Four doings. We have just been busy living, loving, and just being thankful. So, on that note, let me catch everyone up!

I'm thinking about taking it back, all the way back, to January when we took a 6 hour drive up to San Jose for Tay's hockey team. It is a huge all girls ice hockey tournament, one of the few in California. Now, this is the second year we have done this. Last year went great, Emily was only a tiny 1 year old who slept almost all the way up there with out a peep out of her! It was great. Not much of a view on the way up, but we enjoyed the 6 hours of chatting. This year was a little different, I got car sick!!:( I had to drive about 5 of those 6 hours. Both the girls were good. Tay played on her iPod while Emi watched movies. I couldn't complain. But man oh man, car sickness blows! We finally got there, seemed like we were never going to get there. We stayed at a beautiful Embassy Suites. Rooms were nice and clean and the whole team got to stay on the same floor. Which was nice so that we could keep all out doors open and the girls could come and go as they pleased, as long as they stayed on the floor. The tournament went by so fast that before I knew it we were back on the road for the long journey home. I told myself that I was not going to let motion sickness get the best of me, plus I was so tired from the long weekend of hockey and chasing a two year old that I just wanted to zone out. Nope, about an hour in we had to change seats and I had to drive...all...the...way..home. Bummer. But I swear as soon as we got home and settled in I was cured. Maybe I was homesick??!! Hahaha! The crazy thing is, I have never been one to get sick driving long distances, this is just a thing that has reared his ugly head in the past couple years. I hate it.

Even with a face covered in yogurt, she still is super cute!

My baby also turned two:( We took her to Goofy's Kitchen and then to Disneyland. We ended up just buying season passes, we have used them enough already for them to pay for themselves. Both my girls love Disneyland, and it just makes me love it as well. She/we had a great day just being with each other. Making memories, it's my job!

Loves the tram!

Hands up!

Brave girl!

Her and Daddy messing around!

Her favorite princess!

Two of the three best things that have ever happened to me!

We went a couple weeks later, since we had our passes, another great day. Everytime we go we try and do something a little different, so we don't get bored. This time we went and ate at the Big Thunder Ranch. All you can eat ribs, chicken, beans, and coleslaw. We were stuffed!!! Depending on your appetite, it may be one of the better deals in the park. Great food too! 

Love my little family:)

Even my pickiest eater, Tay, liked this place!

So big:)

The majority of February was spent sick, between my husband and the girls someone was always sick. I swear it went through my house a couple of times, thankfully, and I should be knocking on wood, I never got it! My husband said that I should go see a doctor since I must have a super strength immune system! Hahaha! I think it is just because there is no way I could get sick and still do everything I have to do. Moms can't call in sick:) 

So here we are in mid March and up until just last week, I think the ick is finally out of our house. Thank goodness!!! Tay is on Spring Break and I am loving her being home. We went and met up with my sister in law and niece yesterday at Disneyland and had a blast. The warm weather was back and it was just an overall great day to be out and about. Our husbands both aren't into the parades but we knew our girls would love it, so we staked out a spot and grabbed the girls some snacks and watched the parade. I think they all loved it! My little was dancing and waving the entire time, to see her so happy and excited makes my heart just overflow! My older daughter had the camera for this trip so that is why she isn't in many of the pictures. Usually I'm the one snapping away so both get plenty of camera time:)

Waiting for the parade..

Pretty girls!

Silly Girls!

She loves those slides!

Gotta have those hands up!

I would say that the Freestone Four are doing great! Looking forward to another week of Spring Break with Tay. Who knows what adventures next week will take us on!

Well, you are all up to date now:) Hope everyone is well!

Have a great night, Friends!