Valentine's Weekend

Saturday night we just hung out. We tried to go to the gym but we forgot the Kids Club closed at 2 pm, so we just came back home. Our weekends aren't really weekends because Darrin works on Saturdays, they are more like a one quick day with him. But we always enjoy our Sunday, I think it makes us appreciate the day even more.

Then Sunday morning I woke up to Darrin sneaking back in bed. Even though it was only 7 am he was already wearing a t-shirt and shorts. I am not going to go any further but I will say the grocery store next to our apartment is open 24 hours and they do sell Valentine's stuff. (i.e. balloons, cards, flowers) With that being said, I got a very cute card, a bouquet of flowers and a balloon that sings if you touch it. After Reagan woke up we cooked a big breakfast and made a trip up to the gym. Later on we all took naps before we headed out to walk the beach. It was a beautiful day, high 70's and sun shine.

Notice her outfit?!?! I MADE IT!! It's my very first outfit ever!! It doesn't look perfect up close, but I did it!!

After Coranado we came home and cooked a nice dinner. Darrin grilled salmon, we had sweet potatoes, green beans and fixed my sister's famous beer margaritas. I can never find a drink I like, but these were really good! Here is the recipe. After dinner I let Reagan have a little bit of a cupcake that I made!

Here is what we got her for Valentine's. Since she is so into coloring we got her an easel. I have never heard of Melissa and Doug supplies before, but I love love their stuff. I didn't realize it said for ages 3 and up, oh well, I think she will still be able to enjoy it. She's pretty tall, maybe I will just have to get her a small step stool!

Happy Valentine's Day!

Valentine's 2010

Valentine's 2009

What a difference a year can make! We had a wonderful Valentine's weekend, I will post pictures tomorrow. Hope everyone had a lovely weekend. Have a great week!

Oh My GOSH, I Am Out Of Shape!

Tonight was my first session with my personal trainer and WHOA she is serious! She had no mercy on me what so ever. I told her I haven't stepped inside a gym since before I got married which was over 3 years ago, but once we started we did not stop. I worked legs and abs today and when our hour was up, I could barely walk down the stairs to my car. I walked out of there like an 80 year old woman, holding on to the handrail as I took one stair at a time. Darrin had his session on Monday and he came home telling me to be prepared and all that he had to do. He said he hadn't worked out that hard since his first year of college which was quite some time ago.

Here is a run down of my hour:

• 20 squats on a core ball (like a core ball but half, the bottom half is flat, so standing on the top of the curve, flat part on the ground)
• 1 minute of this excerise that killed me. Using the core ball, jump from side to side with one leg always being on the ball, like a shuffle. I can't describe it well, but it was tough!
• 20 push ups
• 1 min of holding yourself up in the push up position, I think it's called a plank position.
• 30 sec wall sit
• 20 reps of hamstrings
• 20 reps of quads
• 20 sit ups all the way from laying upside down on the machine with a ball
• While in the up position of a sit up, laying upside down on a machine, holding the ball, side to side movements - 20 reps (left to right, right to left is one)
• Holding a ball between my knees and lifting the ball up to a crunch.
• Using a jumprope/band thing - 30 arm curls
• 20 reps of chest on machine
• 20 reps of bicep curls on machine

Wish us luck, we have 3 serious months before bikini (or one piece) season!

18 Month Check Up

Weight: 26.2 lbs - 80th Percentile

Height: 33 3/4 in - 96th Percentile

Head Circumference - 19 in - 90th Percentile

I think it's safe to say Reagan takes after her Daddy. She is going to be a tall girl and probably even pass me up! Everything else looked great except for the fact that she is getting FOUR molars in at one time. The 2 on the bottom have finally broke through and the 2 on the top should any day now.

Here are a few things she is into, I'm sure there are a ton of other things I am forgetting. She mimics words that I say but more in the tone, not the word.

She loves to dance, it's her favorite thing to do.

Second favorite is to color.

Loves to play in my make-up bag.

Snuggles with her baby.

Loves to play on our bed, she is extremely ticklish.

Points to things she wants.

Uses her fork and spoon well but starting to become more picky with foods.

Loves splashing around at bath time with Daddy.

Words: choos - shoes

ball

baby

mo - more

pupu - puppy

coocoo - cookie

quackcu - cracker

mo - more

ma - mom

da - dad

pawpaw

NaNa - Nonna or what she calls Natache - Na

cheese

ehmo - elmo

boo-book

ow-si - outside

juice

Reagan's peditrition is moving to Georgia. I am really sad because we have gone to her since Reagan was born and she is a wonderful lady. She has been here as a nurse for 14 years here in San Diego but her husband lost his job in December and they can no longer afford to live here. It's going to be hard to get used to someone else now because I really liked her. She was so sweet, cared so much and I valued what she had to say. I am ready for Nurse Sister to be our nurse! I already know we (and everyone else) will love her!

Super Bowl Sunday

Let me first just start off by saying Darrin and I woke up this morning and headed straight to the gym just because we knew today was the Super Bowl. We could really care less who wins, we were more excited about the food. Why does it seem like the best foods are served during the Super Bowl? I feel like we have been planning and looking at things to eat for weeks now! We were invited to a few parties, but on Sunday's we kinda enjoy being together. Since it is our only full day together we tend to spend it alone. So in honor of the Colts and the Saints we pigged out.

If anyone has yet to meet Ree Drummond you are truly missing out. I found out about her about a year ago and she has completely changed my life. Here is her website: The Pioneer Woman. We have had the Cajun Meatloaf, My Most Favorite Burger Ever (for now), Simple.Perfect. Enchiladas, 2008 End of The Year Pot Roast, The Best Lasagna. Ever, Chicken Spaghetti, Spicy Roasted Chicken Legs, Baked Lemon Pasta, Homemade Chicken and Noodle Soup, most of the side dishes and a few of the deserts. (I told you she changed my life!)

Today we fixed Restaurant Style Salsa , Pico de Gallo and Guacamole, Quesadillas de Camerones and ate whole bag of tostitos!

Hope everyone had a great weekend!