Our new Favorite Hobbie!!!

What a fun ride this has been, we love it and are addicted!! People say "How could we love doing this to our bodies", well let me explain how it all started and the amazing process. My sister of five children, Young Women's President, business owner and much more decided that they wanted to train and accomplish this huge goal. I had always wanted to get into Triathlons but thought where was the time, how could I do it with children, businesses, church, family and all the other day to day life tasks?Until one night my sister was telling me that for the first time in her life she was starting to love running. It made my heart so excited that she loved something that I was so passionate about. It is not easy to start running, your feet, back, calves, knees, heart...everything hurts but as time goes on it feels incredible and you start to crave it. My sweet Heather was the one to make me finally reach for this dream. THANK YOU!!! Not only did I start training but Scott did too and it became our Joy together. We became closer than before just by being there for each other through each workout and encouraging when we wanted to give up! Everyday revolved around Our Two sweethearts first and then our Training, it was fun, Fun, FUN. Running one day, the next biking, and the day after Swimming(lessons of course), this was great because everyday we switched it up. What was even more fun was that Scotty(uncle), Heather(sister),Dave(Dad), John(uncle), Chris(brother in-law) and Travis(business partner) all joined in for the adventure. We all talked daily about our workouts, our worries, and gave support to each other. Our First and the one we will never forget was Salem Springs Triathlon, we all stayed at a hotel and ate breakfast together in the morning. We were all one big jumble of nerves, but had the support standing right next to us at the Start line. We didn't get to race together and I am glad for that because when the gun goes off you are all alone and you have to rely on yourself and yourself only!!! At that point it all changes, you have to battle against your body, the water, being kicked in the head (20 times), biking up hills, and Cramping!!! It is a physical yet, mental fight and it is incredible to see yourself push to that extreme. I can't explain what it feels like to cross that line, but the words Relief, Satisfaction, Courage and Faith all come to my mind. It is emotional and I love it! I Know this was a long post but I just got back from a great run tonight and the only thing that was going through my mind was that I Loved my Life and Feeling the Freedom and Peace that comes in the solitude of running and physical exercise. It makes me a better mom, wife, sister and daughter and I am Thankful to my Heavenly Father for letting me love this passion.

One of those days, wondering if you are a bad Mom!! Sad

Last night when I was going to sleep all I could think of was how hard I was on my Kids today, and it Broke my heart. It was one of those moments when you honestly think that you are a BAD Mom. I felt so devastated to think that I was not as Kind, Patient, and Nurturing as I should have been. While I was saying my prayers I just asked for advice on what I could do better, and that I would be blessed with more Patience tomorrow. Is it just Women that feel this way, and why do we feel this when all we are trying to do is teach them to be respectful and obedient. Out of all my sister's it seems that I am the most strict, sometimes I like it and other times I hate it! Last night I thought "Why do I want my children Perfect?" Is it fair to them? Why do I care what people think when my Kids are screaming and having tantrums? I know I am not the only mother who has asked these questions to themselves, but what are the right answers! I don't know but I do know the doubts of Motherhood are just starting and will continue for the rest of my life, and this is because I love my children more than anything. I want the best for them and I hope that they will always know that even when there are hard days and discipline given. To every MOTHER out their that feels discouragement at times just remember you are wonderful and that discipline mixed with love creates happy, strong children. Being a mother at times is challenging but there is nothing better than the love they give. So to my sadness yesterday I say "Go Away" because Today I had a wonderful day with my children! Play dough (Twice), reading, laughing, tackling on the floor, laying on Savy's Blanket while she kept Kissing my face, and not once having to say No! It was a perfect day and I am so lucky to Be a Mother because I get a lifetime to learn and grow with my Dearest Sweethearts!

Sashy and Jonny I am sorry for being mean to you too, I love you and want the best for you too!(Just like my own children)

This explains what McKay Loves!!!

So just imagine, I will replay the whole scene! Scott was watching ESPN( yes we are now cablers,I gave in), I was making Savannah's cake pops and of course Savy was asleep because it was a least 10:00. McKay was with me in the Kitchen until I realized I hadn't seen him for about 15 min. I wasn't worried because Mckay would never leave our house with out being by our sides. I heard the dogs playing and chasing in the back yard and thought it was a weird hour for them to be playing since they love going to bed around 8:00. So I looked out the window and to my surprise I saw that our Sweet Fun little boy had crawled through the doggie door and was playing baseball with the Dogs! He would grab an apple off our tree and was pretending to be there Pitcher(he was telling our two Labs that they were the Dodgers), he would take his stance and lift his knee and throw the apples to the dogs!!! To top it all off he was outside with only his cute choo choo undies covering his Bum Bum, he didn't even seem to mind that it was freezing outside! I called for Scott to look at our Silly obsessed baseball Boy and we both knew we had to catch him on film. We will always love that camera moment we captured tonight, it shows Who McKay Is and What he truly Loves!!!!

Meet my Sweet Babies!!

A little introduction to my Sweet McKay He has been our world for the past Three Years, he loves everything that has to do with sports, sports and more sports! McKay loves building Lego cars, playing with his Transformers,riding his new Birthday bike,playing with our doggies(Yes Two, that will be it's own funny Blog), and playing with his Cousins/friends. He is one Fun Kid and says some of the funniest things ever, Aunt Hilary loves this one-"No Talk,Stop Talking"! He knows what he wants and will tell you, sometimes it's polite and the other times it's definitely not! He thinks that his BABY sister came out of his tummy(he told the missionaries that last night at dinner), and loves her so tenderly. He kisses her soft cheeks and gives her his toys and makes sure that she doesn't eat his legos! He is always watching out for her, and she is lucky to have him. Most day's he is wonderful and perfect but then there are bad day's where the winniness doesn't stop, his food doesn't get eaten, hates sharing with anyone, and needs to just go back to his cute bed! I will keep all of you updated with funny things he says and does so that you will get to enjoy him as much as we do!!!

Meet my "Bloom Bloom" Savannah Bloom

She is our precious little angel, I still think of her as 6 months but really my baby is turning One!!! It makes me so sad that time has gone bye so quickly but I will try to recap a years life with Savannah Bloom- As the doctor put my sweet baby on my chest I looked at her and one thought came to mind "That she would always be my truest Best Friend"! This year has proven that, while dealing with 8 ear infections within 10 months, RSV twice, I learned that even when I felt too tired to help her I still wanted to take away her pain instead of my own.( motherhood) After being sick for most of ten months the doctor insisted on Tubes, how her life has changed!!! She is the happiest, healthiest, never cries, never pulls on her ears Kind of Baby. She loves playing with McKay and with his toys(he actually lets her play with them), she love his cars and his leapster the most. Her personality is unique she knows what she likes and knows when she wants them but even with this characteristic the one word that describes her is "ENDEARING". She loves to show affection, she's tender, calm, playful,determined and Sweet as can be to everyone! She is busy and keeps us moving but her favorite thing to do is nestle her body against ours, what a Joy she has been!

Scott wanted me to post a picture and this is what he choose!Hawaii there for the bathingsuit

Our amazing Trip to Maui our new favorite Island!!!

I love my friends blogs so here it goes!!!

I have been thinking about starting a blog since the beginning of the year but haven't had the time, or is it really that I haven't Made the time to start it. Probably I just haven't made the effort but I have loved following my friends blogs so Here I go!!! I don't claim to be the best creative writer(actually I am a horrible writer and I am horrible at grammar too!) so please don't fault me for making mistakes. I can't be perfect at everything, right!Ha Ha My reason for starting this blog is for many reasons, I want to communicate with family and friends and I also want to be able to write what I feel is important and not important
(like religion&shopping). I want this to be a blog where people will come to learn more about my life and the things that fill it. My hope is that this will challenge me to find unknown interests that will make my life Richer! So enjoy learning about Scott,Trisha,McKay and Savannah Linford.....