One of my Favorites

This picture was one of my favorites that Holly took a couple of weeks ago. We just needed Luke to look at the camera, but 5 out of 6 isn't bad!

Home Gym

Running behind on blogging yet again...

The boys are very much aware of the exercise that Brian and I do, and they've been to most of the races we've participated in. The only equipment we have at home is my sister's MIL's OLD treadmill and a few hand weights. The boys got creative not long ago and set up their own home gym and worked their way through some circuit training. I wouldn't quite close down the Curves for Women or Snap Fitness facilities just yet, but for these boys, it worked!

The barbell made of two milk jugs filled with dirt duct taped to a wooden rod.

It's always best to lift while eating a sucker.

Matt got smart and put some old couch cushions beneath him.

Pumping iron - believe it or not, this thing weighs 20 lbs!

Sit-ups with dumbbells

He's working it.

Kettlebell

Adam doing some form of a push-up

Ben & his buddy

Jumping jacks on the bed

The timer app they used. After each 20 second circuit they would hustle to the next station.

Math by Adam

Adam and I were working on counting by 10s. He needed a few prompts along the way, but the best came as we approached the end.

...70

...80

...90

...???

um....

tendy?

I love it! That's true number sense in a 5-year old kid!!

Sneak Peek

Christmas card time is approaching soon, and I scheduled a Target portrait sitting last minute. Studio pictures are not my favorite, but in a time crunch I was able to get in. The day of our session the weather was beautiful, so on my weekly Saturday run with Holly, I asked her if she would be willing to take some pictures of us outside with her nice camera. She agreed, so I cancelled our Target appointment, and I am so glad I did! I love how these came out.

I don't want to show all of them, so here is a glimpse of what's coming!

These shots capture our family perfectly!

There's so many of us, we barely fit on the boardwalk!

This picture was an accident, but I think it looks so cool!

He gets all the attention!

Our sweet 1-year old!

Halloween Party

I mentioned that we're not real big on Halloween, which is true. However, this year, Brian and I were invited to a party some neighbors were having, and costumes were mandatory. Holly and Jason were also planning on going, and they were able to resurrect a funny Sonny and Cher combo they've worn before. I wasn't willing to spend money on any costumes, so I was going to wear an old poodle skirt that I've used at school when we've had '50s themed things, and Brian was going to be a greaser. Well, about 2 hours before the party was to start, it came to me that if Holly and Jason were going to be Sonny & Cher, one of us should be Chaz Bono. He's been in the news a lot lately, but honestly, I only know him because I'm a fan of Dancing with the Stars. Brian made a great Chaz, and I googled a picture of his girlfriend, threw on a wig, and went as her. It was simple and funny, and we got some good laughs from people at the party!

A family affair

He really does make a pretty good Chaz! Notice the tattoo sleeve?

Cher and her grandson