For funsies...

The girls thought it would be fun to try on my boxing gloves. (I know, pink.)

They sure are cute.

Talking Dog...

Abbi is playing with our dog Harry outside...She just popped her head in and said "Mom, Harry just said that he's not my best friend!" Not really knowing how to reply I told her, "Go tell Harry to be nice."

I love this three year old. For so many reasons.

Way to Go Livi-lou who!

Olivia was awarded the Student of the Month award for Academic Achievement! We are so proud of her and wanted to take this opportunity to brag about just how awesome she is!

Of course, I left the camera at home so the pics are from my phone. Not super but you get the idea.

Great job Livi-lou. We are so proud of you!

The Award

With her teacher...

With her daddy...

I melted...

My girls were having a snack in the kitchen....I was hiding myself on the couch in the family room.

Abbi: "Livi, I really missed you today."

Livi: "I missed you so much too, Abbi."

Serious heart melting.

*Olivia is gone all day at school and every Tuesday/Thursday Abbi is in afternoon preschool. The girls don't get as much time together as they are used to. So, when they do get time together, its like heaven. They just play! And its so fun to watch.

I LOVE that they LOVE each other.

Not sure its blog worthy...but....

I started a boxing class. 6am. For those that know me well you know that is not my best hour. BUT, I am loving it! Even though every single muscle in my body is sore and I have to be in bed by 8:30pm every night just to survive, it really is super fun. Makes me feel tough. And if it helps me drop a few LBS then I really will love it!

Here's to tough chicks!

(Maybe I'll be one some day...)

How did we get here?

How did we go from this.....

To this!!?

Olivia started 1st grade last week. My sweet little chubby baby is not so little anymore. (Or chubby!) And it seemed to have happened in the blink of an eye. I should be loving that she gets to spend a full day at school now but I'm not. I miss her.

And how 'bout this one?

Didn't I just birth her?

Nope, she's a big Preschooler now!

Today was her very first day and she loved it.

I thought she might have a little hesitation but I was wrong. I got a sweet kiss and a hearty "goodbye mom" and she was off and running.

Good thing its only two days a week for a couple hours.

I'm not ready to be home alone!

I'm the luckiest mom in the world to have two beautiful girls. I hope to have a bunch more just like them someday...but if not....I'm still the luckiest.

Seven Wonderful Years....

Today DuVall and I celebrated our 7th wedding anniversary. Looking back I never could have imagined all that we've been through together so far on our journey. Incredible joys, deep sorrows, so much stronger because of both. Not a day goes by that I don't realize how lucky I am to be married to my best friend.

No one can make me laugh harder, no one makes me feel more safe, and no one loves you more than I do DuVall! Thank you for seven wonderful years. I look forward to many, many, many, many more!