Benchmark in Story's life

She is now (sadly) eligible for discipline, at least from mommy at this time. Dad needs more time to get used to this.

We're trying the P90X Lean workout schedule starting today

Phase 1 Lean - Weeks 1, 2, and 3

Day 1 – Core Synergistics

Day 2 – Cardio X

Day 3 – Shoulders and Arms, Ab Ripper X

Day 4 – Yoga X

Day 5 – Legs and Back, Ab Ripper X

Day 6 – Kenpo X

Day 7 – Rest or X Stretch

Phase 1 Lean - P90x Workout Week 4 Recovery Week to Rest the Muscles Some

Day 1 – Yoga X

Day 2 – Core Synergistics

Day 3 – Kenpo X

Day 4 – X Stretch

Day 5 – Cardio X

Day 6 – Yoga X

Day 7 – Rest or X Stretch

P90x Lean Workout Phase 2 Schedule

P90X Lean Workout Schedule Weeks 5, 6, 7

Day 1 – Core Synergistics

Day 2 – Cardio X

Day 3 – Chest, Shoulders & Triceps, Ab Ripper X

Day 4 – Yoga X

Day 5 – Legs and Back, Ab Ripper X

Day 6 – Kenpo X

Day 7 – Rest or X Stretch

P90x Lean - Week 8 Recovery

Day 1 – Yoga X

Day 2 – Core Synergistics

Day 3 – Kenpo X

Day 4 – X Stretch

Day 5 – Core Synergistics

Day 6 – Yoga X

Day 7 – Rest or X Stretch

P90x Phase III - Lean

P90x Lean Workout Schedule Weeks 9 and 11

Day 1 – Chest and Back, Ab Ripper X

Day 2 –Cardio X

Day 3 – Shoulders and Arms, Ab Ripper X

Day 4 – Yoga X

Day 5 –Core Synergistics

Day 6 – Kenpo X

Day 7 Rest or X Stretch

P90X Lean Workout Schedule for Weeks 10 and 12

Day 1 – Chest, Shoulders and Triceps, Ab Ripper X

Day 2- Cardio X

Day 3 – Back and Biceps, Ab Ripper X

Day 4 – Yoga X

Day 5 –Core Synergistics

Day 6 – Kenpo X

Day 7 – Rest or X Stretch

P90X Lean Workout Schedule Week 13

Day 1 – Yoga X

Day 2 – Core Synergistics

Day 3 – Kenpo X

Day 4 – X Stretch

Day 5 – Cardio X

Day 6 – Yoga X

Day 7 – Rest or X Stretch

Christmas Tree

As much as I would like to go into the forest and cut down our own tree, that's not realistic here in LA (maybe there's a way?).  As our yearly tradition, we set up our tree right after Thanksgiving.  We did get the outdoorsy feel, since we set it up outside.  Reason: because I was scared there were spiders inside the tree box!  Good thing we didn't spot any.  

Christmas time is here!  YAY!

Thanksgiving

This year was a bit different.  Changes were made to our usual yearly schedule, which I happened not to like.  Even family picture taking for us was off... Every time we were ready either Rock, Key or Story would be sleeping.  OFF.  The whole day I felt it.  No matter how OFF I felt, God was gracious in reminding me that my life was full of things I should be thankful for.  Just a few...

1. A regenerate heart

2. My Lovely husband

3. Adorable, delightful Children

4. My gracious, imperfect, covenant church family

5. My hilarious, loving, rambunctious God given family  

6. Friends

7. A warm home

8. Thanksgiving living room sleep overs with kids

9. Ministering with my husband

10. A marriage covenant that allows us to "be real" with each other

Thank you Lord SO much for your kindness to us in Christ Jesus.  We really are undeserving.

Hope everyone had a great Thanksgiving!

Sister Date Nightff

September marked the month that we began our "Sister Date Night"  It's been SO fun and exciting to have uninterrupted conversations; although, our conversations seem bi-polar, but what do you expect with 5 girls chatting away!  We laugh at how we get excited, fancied up, and feel like we are going to a club, ALL to just eat and chat, and raise our loud voices... And are the last ones to leave!  Too much fun.  I thank God for these group of ladies that I am privileged to call my sisters.

Looking forward to years of these!

7 Months

For Story's 7 months, she began to eat...

Well, not really!  Way more smiling and laughing than eating.

Smile Moment

For family picture out takes

Have a blessed weekend!