my love in photos

Happy Valentine's day!!

weekend

Austin worked Saturday so Mas and I spent some time in the kitchen; cleaning and cooking!

We made delicious oatmeal balls

and spicy chex mix

for him... squash

and carrots

the aftermath??

when daddy returned home Mason enjoyed loving on him

but he did not enjoy him trying to steal the spot light

i love weekends with my family

ramblings

I totally slacked this week and didn't take one 365 photo. Partly because I got a new camera body and I am having issues with it (not happy and in the process of trying to get it fixed).

For Christmas we got Mason bath toys and he hasn't touched them once, he prefers the plastic cup we use to rinse his hair

I made the most delicious thai noodles the other night and Austin said they tasted weird and asked me to never make them again =(

I am shooting a friends wedding next Saturday and I am scared you know what less and excited at the same time

Now that Mason can sit in a cart shopping is so so so much more enjoyable

I have a serious addiction to coffee, as in I could drink only coffee everyday and I think about my morning cup each night when I go to bed.

I am also that girl who puts 200 calories worth of creamer in her coffee

I want to become a fitfluential ambassador so if you see a lot more fitness post on here that's why, I hope I can inspire you!

I am ready for my next tattoo but I can't decide on what one idea I like most

Dried cranberries have become my snack of choice... I find myself munching them all day

I am all blogged out, thanks for listening

Fitness Friday

Exercise has always been something I loved, I love working out, getting fit, and being healthy. I spent a year studying personal training at WSU before deciding I wasn't positive "training" was the area I wanted to go into, I kind of liked the nutritionist side of things (although I am not the healthiest eater myself).

Lately I have really been getting back into exercise and eating better. Before Mason, Austin and I always worked out. Then we had a baby and it took the back burner. Between work, house work and caring for a newborn I didn't give myself the time I needed for me.

Last month I took a second to evaluate myself, where was my body post baby and where did I want it to be? I was very fortunate that I only gained 9 pounds my whole pregnancy and that melted away the first few weeks post delivery. I, in no way, think I am fat or need to lose weight but I wasn't happy with the look of my body. I wasn't tight in places that needed to be. Sure, I was wearing my pre baby jeans a month after giving birth but it was uncomfortable to pull them over my belly whenever I sat down. I was self conscious about my body and didn't feel comfortable.

I decided it was time to make time for me and working out. I knew going to the gym wasn't an option, for me. I do not like the idea of leaving Mason with a few teenage girls responsible for him and however many kids are there. I worked in a gym before and I know that not all of the people working are there because they need a paycheck, some actually like watching kids but I didn't want to risk him being put on the floor then stepped on by bigger kids or finding something to choke on. I started doing quick home circuits in the evenings or while Mason napped. I instantly felt better about myself.

Next I got a copy of Insanity. This was just what I needed. If you are looking for a great intense workout and are willing to push yourself, TRY IT!! The videos vary for 20-60 minutes so if I don't have a ton of time I am still getting at least a small workout in.

I am still not where I want to be, but the changes are getting there, also I have more energy and confidence .

If you are interested in starting an exercise program but don't know where to start or not sure you have the time, let me help you! Start small, little 20 minute circuits in your living room are not only convenient but they burn calories! Schedule a time each day to workout, write it in your planner, lay out your gym clothes. Days that you don't feel like sweating take a minute to remember your goals whether it be to lose weight, feel better or fit in a bikini.
and now for my Fitness Friday, here is what this week of workouts looked like...

Sunday- 60 minutes of Insanity
Monday- Off
Tuesday- 15 minute morning circuit 30 jumping jacks, 10 crunches, 5 push ups, 10 squats, 10 tri push ups, 25 high knees, 10 squat jumps, 10 crunches, 10 push ups, 10 burpees, 1 minute wall sit, 20 crunches (Repeat 3 times) 
Wednesday- 1.5 mile run
Thursady- 36 minute Insanity workout
Friday- Home circuit - 50 seconds of each/10 second rest
              jumping jacks
              mountain climber
              ski jumps
              burpees
              plank
              squat jumps
              lunge switch jumps
              mountain climber
              frog jumps
              crunches
              high knees
              push ups
              burpees
              squat jumps
              plank - knee to elbow

when the camera comes out...

this boy knows exactly what to do  =)

you lookin at me?!

please excuse my bad focus, noise, and color issues- sometimes pictures are technically wrong but too cute to throw out

rainy days and teeth

Today was an awful ugly day out. We are happy winter hasn't fully hit us.....yet but we sure have gotten use to the nice temperatures.

We like to look out the window. Today not much was happening because it pretty much rained and spit light snow all day. Not even the birds amused us.

While we were looking out the window I realized I hadn't taken any pictures of out teeth!! Yes, we have 2 teeth that finally came in. After a few rough nights waking up constantly and a few rough days, these puppies are through

Mason was not thrilled I pulled him away from being "watch baby" so the first attempt at capturing them was a great big fail

I decided to try again during dinner. Of course the camera was extremely interesting

and finally he let me see those teethers

I can't get over how stinkin' cute they are. He is constantly chewing on things and thinks it is hilarious when you say "let me see those big boy teeth." I can't believe he has teeth!! My little man is growing up so dang quick. 

365 week 5

this week i stepped away from the themes and decided to take pictures more of our everyday life

oatmeal

Mason loves oatmeal and applesauce for breakfast

snacks

working on being more healthy and reaching my fitness goals so i packed easy to grab healthy snacks

bath
now that Mason is sitting better I was determined to get an in focus bath picture
for the life of me i can't figure out the correct post production, i am not happy with the final image so you will probably see more bath photos as the year goes on

 Camera strap fabric I finally loved

staying fit means using a stop watch and monitoring my heart rate. currently my watch is without battery so i just go till i feel like throwing up then i figure my heart rate is high enough =)

Friday we had a playdate
Mason was exhausted the second we were in the car