A day in the life of the Richardson Rugrats....all before naptime!

This is what our morning looks like- all before naptime :)

 Playing in Chloe's crib

Giggles and more Giggles

 Cooking up some breakfast for Mommy

Looking for something to get in to....

Taking funny pictures with mommy

Trying to play on the computer downstairs....

And coloring together....

Playing with glow worms and dolly's...possibly going potty.  Bugg squats when she goes potty.  I'm hoping that's a sign of easy potty training :)  One can hope right?

Swinging outside before the rain comes...

Being a kid and having fun~!

And finally lunch time!  Yes, my kids are eating mac n cheese and hotdogs!  Why? Because what kid doesn't eat them?! :)

Have a fun day!

Weight Watchers update

Here I sit....10 lbs lighter!  Yay me!  I only lost .2 this past week, but I'll take it!  Last weekend we enjoyed a kidless weekend- ate out, had a few cocktails, etc.  Needless to say, this week I felt like I was trying to lose the lbs that I knew I most likely had gained!  On to a new week now!

That's all...just wanted to send an update :) 

Any plans for Labor Day weekend?

A little Scrappin!

This morning I woke up before my family and got a little scrappin in!  All products are close to my heart (check out my website to the right).  The papers I used are from the Avolena pack and the Dakota pack.  I love these pictures of beau.  He is so full of life so the stampset I used was perfect.

W-E-I-G-H-T

Yup I said it....weight.  It's an ongoing battle with me.  Since having 2 kids, I just have not taken the time to lose the weight I've wanted to and have let my body resume it's 'natural' mode.  Or should I say, 'stay at the weight it feels comfortable at.' Before I had my first kid, I was able to drop 45 lbs (through weight watchers) and was around 140.  I felt amazing, looked cute, wore cute clothes and was happy with my weight. Then I got pregnant and gained around 55 lbs.  Like many, I had the 'I don't care what I'm doing because I'm pregnant' attitude.  Well, it caught up with me.  By the time I got pregnant the 2nd time, I was 175.  There was no way I could let myself gain 55 lbs like I did the first time around.  The weight was maintained and only 23 lbs latched on.  (A miracle! (and struggle but worth it!))

Well, last Monday I took the plunge and signed up for weight watchers online.  It worked for me once, must work again right?  After signing up, friend requests were coming left and right offering support!  It was crazy!  It was like having your own cheering crowd...well I guess in a way, I do (besides my supportive hubby). Yesterday was weigh in day #1 (Friday is weigh in day for me- you can pick your day but I chose friday so I could enjoy the weekend, know what I mean?) and guess what....6.6 lbs gone!  Just like that!  HUGE weight loss week!  Talk about motivation! Now, I realize not every week will be like this, been there/done that, but 6.6 will definitely keep me focused for the next week!

Any other weight watcher fans out there?  Current or Lifetime?  What are some of your favorite recipes?

PS- Testimonies went well...some of us cried like a baby (not naming names hehe).  Chuck and I were pleased with how everything went and relieved to be done!

Have a blessed day!

What's today?

Today is THE DAY my husband and I give our personal testimonies to our Elder board at church.  This is an exciting day for us as we continue our journey to becoming a member of our church, West Cohasset Chapel.  Chuck and I have come a long way and I'm proud of us.  We continue to grow everyday with our faith and I can see His work in us and our family.

Have a wonderful Sunday and remember all that there is to be thankful for.

We've got Veggies! and lots of Pumpkins!

For the first time, our garden is doing well!  And this is the first year I've actually enjoyed gardening!!  Canning has taken over my life these past few weeks but its been fun.  It's a great feeling to see the finished product too!  Our family will enjoy our canned goodies throughout the winter.  So far pickles, peaches (store bought), green beans and pickled green beans have been canned.

This is a blurry picture but this is about 1/2 of our canned goods.  Salsa, stewed tomatoes and pumpkin will be added to the group later this month.

Our garden has pumpkins to the left, then cucumbers and zucchini, beans (3 rows), carrots, radishes, tomatos, then peppers and a few random corn stalks that showed up for the party on the right end.

We've got pumpkins!  And this isn't even the largest of them.  B has his pumpkin all picked out.  Last year we ended up with about 30 pumpkins.  I'm guessing this year we'll probably double that.  We only planted 2 plants and this is what happened....

a 'few' pumpkins!

Here's one of the best gardeners in training....

And here's the other...

Here's a fun picture for you...a boy and his dog.  I love this picture.  Mixmatched clothes (that are also on backwards), rubber boats and running with a best friend. If only you could have heard his giggles.

The past month....

Well, I have definitely been slacking when it comes to blogging!  Oh well, what I can I say, we've been out living and enjoying LIFE!  Our happenings include: 2nd annual trip to the cities, camping, celebrating 4th of July, playing games with family, water parks, a trip to Duluth and celebrating our baby girl turning 'the big' 1! (I'm sure there are a few things I have forgotten!)  Here are some pics of our last month!

 What do you do when you forget frying pans while camping?  Use tinfoil! :) Good work daddy!

Camping! I love how they are both pointing!

Water parks are fun!

Looks like a pretty excited boy if ya ask me! (Water park in Duluth)

We visited the science mueseum of MN to see dinosaurs and other really cool things.  This is about the time B told me we could just have marshmallows over the flame for lunch :) I had been there before when I was a kid but I completely forgot how many cool things are there!!

Having a day at the pool....our little beach babe!

Visited a lot of friends....

And met some new friends....

Went on a lot of rides at Como Town! The frog hopper ride was B's favorite! I thought for sure there was no way he would ride it and wouldn't ya know he rode it twice!

Fun Family day at the lake with games and a lot of fun entertainment :) She is trying to get the cookie into her mouth without touching it...pretty funny to watch!

Goofing off....having fun and being a kid!

Picture from family day at the lake...so fun that day! Lots of fun and to think there were 3 families missing this day!

Visiting Great Gramma GG

Learned to ride his bike with training wheels!  He finally wanted to learn!  So proud of him :)

Sharing a birthday celebration!

Our baby is 1!  Her brother gave her a baby for her birthday and I'm pretty sure she hasn't set it down yet :)

We love you bugg!  Happy first birthday!  I can't believe a year has already went by!  You bring so much joy to our life!

Can't say there is ever a dull moment!  So, there you have our last month in a nutshell! :)  Until next time!