Braden had another check-up. Wow, this boy is getting so big! Of course, we don't have a picture of him because he won't sit still for one! Here are his stats:
He is 2'8.75" tall (89%) & weighs 29.3 lbs. (93%)
Our sweet little boy is giving us a run for our money this past week. I've never seen such a little person throw such a BIG tantrum! Oh my! He's been full of yelling, growling and hitting this week. I hope this phase is short :) Jeff & I have been falling behind on signing with him so we are going to try harder so we can give him some tools in hopes that he doesn't get so frustrated.
He's still a good sleeper and lets us snuggle with him a bit before he goes to sleep. He is very curious...in other words, he's into everything and constantly on the move! Keeping us very, very busy!!!
Thursday, June 14, 2012
Madeleine's Last Day of Preschool!
Today was Madeleine's last day of school this year. Lucky us, we have one more year at DPS next year for Pre K! I didn't think I would be sad but I left a little teary eyed. Time just flies by so fast but we are enjoying these precious moments.
Here is Madeleine all ready for her last day and Crazy Olympics day!
Madeleine & Alexa, our carpool buddy next year!
Madeleine & Siena with little sis Ireland. Siena is one of Madeleine's favorites but she is off to kindergarten next year. Luckily she lives around the corner so we will see her lots!
Madeleine with Ms Jen - we love you Ms Jen!!!
Madeleine with her carpool buddy, Lexie!
Madeleine came home to a fun surprise...a bean bag chair with lots of books from the library! Time to get started on that summer reading!
She loves it!
T
Here is Madeleine all ready for her last day and Crazy Olympics day!
Madeleine & Alexa, our carpool buddy next year!
Madeleine & Siena with little sis Ireland. Siena is one of Madeleine's favorites but she is off to kindergarten next year. Luckily she lives around the corner so we will see her lots!
Madeleine with Ms Jen - we love you Ms Jen!!!
Madeleine with her carpool buddy, Lexie!
Madeleine came home to a fun surprise...a bean bag chair with lots of books from the library! Time to get started on that summer reading!
She loves it!
Saturday, June 2, 2012
Issaquah Sprint Triathlon!
We finished! The Issaquah Triathlon was a lot of fun and very well organized. My friend Heather & I were up at 4am, got our Starbucks and were at the park at 5:30 to set-up.
The wave I was in (by age) was relatively small so when we started in the water, there weren't very many of us. Still, I sort of panicked in the water! I think a combination of people swimming so close to me, my competitive side coming out and wanting to swim faster and the cold water all contributed. I swam breast stroke most of the way to the first buoy but once I reached it, I calmed down and was able to swim crawl stroke the rest of the way.
The bike was the easy part. I feel like I kept up a good pace. Once I hit the run, I was very slow...but I NEVER stopped and that was my goal! Hooray! Going from the bike to run was so hard! I only passed one person on the run...I got passed by many people - LOL! I made it to the finish and was so happy to see Jeff, the kids and my parents all cheering me on! My friend Shannon also came down to cheer us on and she & my mom took most of the pictures below. Thanks everyone for your well wishes and support!
The wave I was in (by age) was relatively small so when we started in the water, there weren't very many of us. Still, I sort of panicked in the water! I think a combination of people swimming so close to me, my competitive side coming out and wanting to swim faster and the cold water all contributed. I swam breast stroke most of the way to the first buoy but once I reached it, I calmed down and was able to swim crawl stroke the rest of the way.
The bike was the easy part. I feel like I kept up a good pace. Once I hit the run, I was very slow...but I NEVER stopped and that was my goal! Hooray! Going from the bike to run was so hard! I only passed one person on the run...I got passed by many people - LOL! I made it to the finish and was so happy to see Jeff, the kids and my parents all cheering me on! My friend Shannon also came down to cheer us on and she & my mom took most of the pictures below. Thanks everyone for your well wishes and support!
Sunday, May 27, 2012
Getting Ready for the Issaquah Triathlon!
I'm in the home stretch of my training for the Issaquah Triathlon next weekend. I am starting to get nervous and really excited! It is a sprint triathlon (although I won't be sprinting!) so each leg is pretty short - 1/4 mile swim, 14-mile bike and a 3-mile run.
I've been running, swimming laps at the pool and biking almost every week. Occasionally I miss a bike ride or swim but then I workout at the gym to keep my cardio up. Last week I did my first lake swim in lake Washington. The water is so cold that you have to wear a wet suit. OH MY GOSH...it was FREEZING! It was shocking to get in it. My first thought was that I didn't think I could go ahead with my triathlon. I could barely put my face in. I finally forced myself to do it and after a while, my body got more used to it....but I took the longest, hottest shower ever when I arrived home!
Today I did a brick training where I rode 14 miles and then transitioned into a run for 1 mile. I've heard the hardest transition is from the bike to the run because your legs feel like stumps. It wasn't too bad today but next weekend will be a different story because I will have swam and biked before the run. I am hoping my adrenaline and my family cheering me on will help out. Wish me luck!!!
I've been running, swimming laps at the pool and biking almost every week. Occasionally I miss a bike ride or swim but then I workout at the gym to keep my cardio up. Last week I did my first lake swim in lake Washington. The water is so cold that you have to wear a wet suit. OH MY GOSH...it was FREEZING! It was shocking to get in it. My first thought was that I didn't think I could go ahead with my triathlon. I could barely put my face in. I finally forced myself to do it and after a while, my body got more used to it....but I took the longest, hottest shower ever when I arrived home!
Today I did a brick training where I rode 14 miles and then transitioned into a run for 1 mile. I've heard the hardest transition is from the bike to the run because your legs feel like stumps. It wasn't too bad today but next weekend will be a different story because I will have swam and biked before the run. I am hoping my adrenaline and my family cheering me on will help out. Wish me luck!!!
Saturday, May 26, 2012
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Dance Party! Check out B-boy shaking his booty!
The kids love to play with the pillows...mommy hates to clean it up!
Playtime at the park!
We've got a great park in the area that has a fun playground and a paved loop that is about 1/4 mile around that circles the park. I took the kids there the other day for some playtime and let Madeleine ride her bike around the loop a few times. It was so much fun! Madeleine is a speed demon on her bike and Braden loved exploring the playground!
Rock Climbing!
Madeleine went to the coolest birthday party over the weekend...a rock climbing party at Stone Gardens! She had a blast! We celebrated a friend's birthday from school, Dean, who turned 5. Madeleine has so much fun with Dean and was excited to be the ONLY girl :)
Here is Madeleine with the birthday boy!
Another friend from preschool
I was amazed at how brave she was. Each time she climbed, she went higher and higher! By the end of the party, she climbed all the way to the top and could cascade down! Way to go Madeleine!!!
Here is Madeleine with the birthday boy!
Another friend from preschool
I was amazed at how brave she was. Each time she climbed, she went higher and higher! By the end of the party, she climbed all the way to the top and could cascade down! Way to go Madeleine!!!
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