Karate Kid

Last week we decided to see my sisters husband, Roy teach his karate class. He is a tripple black belt and in the 8 years that I have known him, I have never even seen a punch. Bryce was so excited, I was really suprised. He wants to start taking class with Roy in the summer and I think that we are going to let him. Here are some really cute pictures from that evening.

The look the girl in the back is giving him cracks me up.

Caylee's First Birthday

Caylee turned one on March 18 and we had a party at my parents house with me family. My Mom came up with a fairy theme and the pictures speak for themselves. I am honored to have Caylee as a daughter.

Caylee Loves:

Food, Almond milk, snuggles, being tickled, laughing, her brother, sugar, anyone who shows her attention, and her Mommmy and Dad. She has said her first word "Dada" and she can crawl, she can't stand on her own, she does the splits and sucks her thumb. She is a wonderful child.

End of Contest

Today was the last day of my weight loss contest and I lost a toal of 9.8 pounds. I lost the last four with in the last two weeks because I started P90X. It is tough, but I am getting results. I promise to do more posts soon.

Sabrina

Hello March!!!

I have never been so happy for a month to be over with, but February was the worst 28 days of my life. The expression "When it rains, it pours" doesn't even begin to describe how I felt. With the weather warming up here in Charlotte, so are my spirits. My photography business is starting to get really busy again, my meds are all normal again and sickness is slowly leaving our house.

One thing I did want to share is Bryce's new obsession. When he wakes up, he comes in our room and asks: "Daddy, you play Mario Kart with me?" This is asked at least 10 times a day and he tries to plan our day for us and the game is in his plans at least three times. The funny thing fis, he can't figure out how to play. He watches our characters and when we win he yells, "I win, you lose" We try to explain that we are the ones playing, but he has no problem taking credit for it. But when we don't when our races he says: "You didn't win" At least the kid knows what to take credit for.

How to put on a sports bra

I accidently found this blog, while looking for Karen Mattingley's and I found this post. I thought it was hilarious. Originally it was found on Facebook. It has some medical terminology to do with women, but nothing that I thought was offensive. If hesitant with medical terms, I would avoid reading further.

1. Approach the sports bra with confidence, secure in the belief that you will wear it.

2. Holding the sports bra open by its bottom edge, peer into it and locate the medium-sized opening in the center of the cavity. This is your target.

3. Take a moment to ask yourself the following questions:

A. Am I naked from the waist up? B. Have I removed my glasses?

If the answer to either is "no," make the necessary adjustments and return to Step 1.

4. Snake your right arm through the right armhole as far as it will go. Repeat for left arm and left armhole.

5. Assume power stance: feet shoulder-width apart and knees slightly bent. Hook your thumbs into the sports bra's bottom-edge elastic and pull it out in front of you as far as possible. (Note: do not let go.)

6. In one, deft motion, pull the elastic toward you and over your head. If you have martial arts training, this would be the time to release your battle cry, or kiai.

7. You should now be standing with arms pointing skyward, the sports bra encircling you at chin level, binding your biceps to your ears.

8. Remain calm. Visualize yourself wearing the sports bra while engaged in a pleasant activity, such as not watching Jersey Shore.

9. Cross your arms in front of your face, grasp the bottom of the sports bra and begin tugging it down to your chest. This process should take 2-25 minutes and can be streamlined by the removal of one of your arms (advanced yoga practitioners only).

10. If you have followed steps 1-9 correctly, the sports bra is now strapped across the rise of your bosom, compressing the breasts downward to the point that you can see your pulse in your areolas.

11. Resume power stance (see Step 5). Holding firmly to the bottom edge of the sports bra, pull it away from your body in a downward arc until it grazes your kneecaps. Then, with a scraping motion, drag the sports bra upward along the front of your body, capturing all excess flesh in its path.


12. When the bottom elastic reaches the desired altitude on your rib cage, release it. Then, while holding the top of the sports bra away from your body with one hand, plunge the other hand into the sports bra to distribute and align its contents, which should include both of your breasts.

Note: If you are unable to locate two (2) breasts in the sports bra, do not become alarmed as they are likely nearby. Remove the sports bra (see "How to Take Off a Sports Bra") and return to Step 1 of these instructions.

Large Play Date

Yesterday we had an imprompto playdate and birthday party for a friend, here are some pictures of the kids. We all had a great time, Bryce loved it. Sadly he got a fever last night and the Croup and he and I were in the ER this morning. I am tired of bad news, so lets focus on the pictures.



This was imprompto, but we were able to bring this much food between all of us. It was great, but not friendly on the diet.



We took the kids on the field in the backyard to try and get energy out. I also discovered that balloons pop when they touch grass.

Iwanlani always has a serious face.

Bryce loves to play with Ace, he asks about him at least once a week.

Isaac always has confused look like this, but it is who he is. He is moving and we are sure going to miss that face.

Kainoa can pose for any picture, I think she may be a model when she grows up, watch out Emma.

These 3 images capture Lily perfectly, she has a sassy personality and I love it!

Bryce and Lily could not keep their eyes off eachother, if they ever get married, this will be their engagement photo and it will be a superhero themed wedding.

Eden is adorable, but the best part of the picture is that she has food all over her face.

Great Sunday!

I had a wonderful Sunday and thoroughly enjoyed the talks during Sacrament meeting. It is always wonderful to remember why we renew our covenants each week.