my boys

Just a lovely friday night

Watching cars (for the baziollionth time) in mom and dad's bed.

Linc giving Jack a kiss

Jack loving spending time with Linc.

Running

Since we are scheduled to be in Florida in 16 days i have set a goal to lose some weight before we go. I have been trying for a week + 2 days now. And so far the damn red line on the scale has yet to move! I seriously think its broken. Everyday (except Sundays) I do something whether it be running or pilates or my "Biggest Loser Last Chance" workout video or my "Biggest Loser Weight loss yoga" video. I am doing hard exercise for at least an hour everyday - sometimes an hour and a half.
Anyways I have started running in the cemetery that we live behind. I have ran 5 times now. The first time I literally couldn't run more than a few minutes before walking. But I am amazed at how much I improve each time my feet hit the pavement. Today I ran for 20 mins, stopped for 2 min then ran for 10 more.
The place I run is heaven too me. I put on my David Crowder "Hymn Music" on my trusty iPod and am instantly connected to my Creator. The grass is so green and lush. The winding, darkly paved road contrast beautiful to manicured lawns and trees - causing them to pop. If I run at dusk the sunsetting hits everything perfectly. And I feel like I could run forever - well that is until i snap back to reality and feel the burning in my legs.
But it really has become something i look forward too - and what gets me out there each time is knowing how beautiful it will be, and the quiet time i will get to spend with the Lord.
I will definitely miss my cemetery runs.

twins?

this was Lincoln at six weeks old




and this was Jackson at six weeks old



after showing my mom the similarities she gave me some good advice: clearly mark which boy is which because you may get them confused twenty years down the road!

laughter

Jackson had his first laugh today - it was amazing!
He is becoming so smiley - it's infectious!
He is such a beautiful baby, my heart just overflows with pride and love when I stare at him.

Numbered

23 days to lose 10lbs
10 work days until Stephen is done
7 weeks old, feel like so much longer Jackson has been apart of our family
2 months until we move back to Moose Jaw
3 weeks to finish the house
1 me to keep it all organized and on schedule

not a creature was stirring...

its 11am.
jackson is sleeping
lincoln is sleeping
the house is silent
the sun is warm on my back through our windows
the house is somewhat clean
i finally have some time to blog
but cant think of ANYTHING!!!

New Chapter

I can't believe we are doing it. Last week Stephen resigned from his job. Its time for a change. What are we doing? Well so far are headed back to Moose Jaw around the end f July to run Stephen's brother's very successful paintball business until the end of the season. Stephen's brother is headed to the states for university.
Stephen has always wanted a chance to run the field or start his own field so when this opportunity came up we thought, why not?
After that we have a 2 options: stay in Moose Jaw, and Stephen can work with his Dad or head to New Zealand for a few months, a dream we have always had. (guess which option I am rooting for!)
Thats about all we know - we think we are selling our house in Winnipeg - which makes me very sad. I love our home here. We love our community, our neighbours. It will be sad to leave all this good stuff.
But it was time for a change.

Jackson Loves...

There is nothing like the feeling of figuring out what your one month old son loves! Jackson LOVES it when I take his little legs out of his sleeper and gently and rub and play with those little feet and chicken legs! He gets so content, and the last few days even little smiles on his face! He pulls and pushes his legs in response, its great!
He also has been experimenting with his voice, it is so cool to see him do something intentional! As well, in the last week or so, when I pick him up if he is fussing I can really tell that he knows who I am - his eyes have so much more behind them, than that almost vacant newborn look!
He is growing up so fast!