Weight

I have been TRYING to lose weight since Eva Mae was born. I had no such luck with the miracle weight lose that everyone talked about when you breast feed. I, at the time, was dealing with bigger issues...Not producing enough milk, Eva Mae being in the hospital for 9 days at 3 weeks old., not to mention the crazy doctors appointments after we were told Eva Mae has sleep apnea and acid reflux! So for 6 months or so losing weight was pushed to the back of my priority list. Finally about 3 or 4 months ago I decided enough is enough! My friend told me about Herbalife. I thought sure why not. What do I have to lose at this point?! I felt like I'd tried everything else. Right away the weight came off! I was so thrilled! I slowly learned though that my challenge of eating better and getting off my lazy but would take some time and motivation.

I have had bad days and good days, which is expected. We've had birthday parties, holidays, and of course late nights which some drinking was involved ( Away from Eva Mae of course). Some days I would get so discouraged because I felt like just when I'd take 2 steps forward I had some how taken 3 steps backwards!

All in all though, as of this past Friday I have lost 11.7lbs! Only 5.3lbs away from my goal! Finding this out has given me a new sense of hope that I CAN do this! I CAN reach my goal! With a little push each day I know I can make it happen!

13 Months and Mommy and Me

I can't believe Eva Mae is already 13 months! Where did the year go!? All that planning for her birthday seems like a million years ago! I can't believe how fast it came and went...

Eva Mae and I have been in our Mommy and me class now for a little more than 3 weeks and she LOVES it! I love the interaction with all the moms and it's nice seeing that Eva Mae isn't the only child in the world that screams when she wants something or can't sit still!

Adventures with my Hunny Bean

Adventure #1: Aquarium in Long Beach

Looking at the Rays with Auntie Lindsey. Eva Mae wouldn't touch the Rays but loved splashing in the water.

Eva Mae loved looking at the Jelly Fish swim in front of her.

Eva Mae kept giving us her surprised looked as she was watching the very LARGE sharks swim past the glass.

Getting wet with Auntie Lindsey, Uncle Ben and Uncle Josh. 

After the Aquarium we went to Downtown Main Street in Huntington Beach. Eva Mae LOVED skooting around in the sand. Not to mention running and falling it. She was SO dirty afterwards...thus proves she had fun!

Adventure #2: Golden View Farm in Huntington Beach

Eva Mae was in love with the bunnies! She kept trying to pet them but they were very skidish and would run away from her.

The Geese behind Eva Mae literally came out of no where. They were honking and running towards all the other families who were feeding the animals. Eva Mae of course being curious, turned around right after I took this picture and started running for the group!

A Highlight of the day was Eva Mae feeding the bunnies lettuce and chasing after them. As soon as she got close enough she would toss the lettuce down and run away! If she saw they didn't take the lettuce she would pick it back up and move in a little closer then drop the lettuce and run away!



Adventure #3: Los Angeles Zoo in Los Angeles

We just arrived at the zoo!!

Eva Mae was able to meet Bert and Ernie! We were pleasantly surprised there were no tears!

I was telling Eva Mae she couldn't scream and she had to be quiet because all of the koalas were sleeping in the trees.

Our attempt to get Eva Mae to nap failed. However, she was enjoying the shade and we were happy she was atleast resting.

Family photo in front of the Giraffes.

Eva Mae and her friend Reagan playing in the water and loving every minute of it!

This was, I think, Eva Mae's favorite part of the zoo. We had given up hopes that we would see the elephants so we decided to head home. As we walked past the elephant exhibit again, there was an elephant!! Eva Mae kept pointing and looking at me with her mouth wide open. She just stared at it in amazment! I started making my elephant noise and Eva Mae quickly joined in! For 10 mins she made the elephant sound!

Eva Mae finally fell asleep in the stroller while making our way to the car. She didn't even move when Dustin put her in her car seat! I'd say all in all, the zoo was a successful adventure!