For the past 4 weeks,  I was part of a fitness challenge.  It seemed right up my alley.  I didn't know any of the girls participating.  It was completely random of me to join in on the "fun".  I am so glad that I did because it is exactly what I've been looking for to help me.  When I originally started the challenge, I thought I was crazy and kind of expected to not really push myself THAT hard.
 The easiest way to explain just what the challenge was about is it was a point system for things you did (or didn't) do every day.  There were some that were incredibly easy for me-- ie, no soda, 64 oz water, multi-vitamin, good portioned breakfast, 6-8 hrs continuous sleep.   Then there were some that I definitely struggled with-- no sugar(NO SUGAR, seriously like none- nothing with sugar in it) 5 servings of veggies a day, no unhealthy snacks.  There were other points that were hit and miss but definitely more on the easier side.  You could get a total of 15 points a day (I only had 3 perfect 15 point days)  Throughout the week you could do things to receive "extra credit points"- run a race, community service, report your new measurements, take time for yourself, and spend 1 hr with someone in your family doing something active.  Sounds intense right? It really actually got easier and easier.
 I typically in the past have always told people I hated Jillian workout dvds.  But the 6 week Six Pack is my favorite I've done in a LOOOONG time! I am blown away at the results I've gotten from it.  I'm definitely a fan.
 The days I went without sugar (there were 5 of them...) were surprisingly easy once I got into the swing of it. I have learned so much about my eating habits throughout the whole thing.  I definitely am an emotional eater(I already knew I was but not to the extent it was...) And I love me some sugar in the afternoon. I just love that there was a reason to push myself to actually not eat sugar.  This sugar addict saw just how easy it was to avoid the stuff.
 I think one thing I really loved about this, is how incredibly healthy I have felt.  Everything feels better.  I don't even know how to explain it.  As much as I loved my body bugg, I was working out 3- 4 hours a day just to give myself the ok on eating the entire package of cookies.  And I may not be down to what I weighed while wearing the body bugg, but I know I am absolutely better off now(down 4 lbs, not much I know but I'm ok with it, and 6 inches) I still walk my dogs 30-60 mins every day and a workout dvd at night (I highly recommend that Bob Harper one! It's exhausting but it is one of the better ones I've ever done....and I've done A LOT)
 But eating 5 servings of veggies(I had 24 days of that) a day is fantastic! I always thought eating healthy would be too expensive but it was fun coming up with meals to incorporate veggies.  I still struggle eating a baby carrot but boy did I gag down those 10 to get my one serving ;). Kale chips are my newest addiction.  Hudson and I can down a whole bundle in no time. You all should definitely try them!
 I am so grateful I had the opportunity to be part of this.  And yes, my competitive attitude was a huge help in pushing me.  I am a little nervous, tomorrow morning will be the first day where eating well isn't going to give me a "point" but I really think with how good I have been feeling I would want to keep it up.  I don't know if I accumulated the most points but I'm still incredibly proud of my 355 points I did get.  The competitor in me will be somewhat disappointed if I didn't win, but nothing can ruin the hard work I put in.

 He's still a pretty good eater.  The pickiness is coming at really weird times. I think because he just doesn't want to slow down to sit down and eat- he likes his snacks on the go, if you will. There isn't even a food I hesitate to give him.

 I always knew kids loved being outside but he REALLY loves it.  We spend a lot of time outside.  We walk daily, we water the flowers, we run in the yard.  He gets really upset to come back inside.  Letting the dogs out can be a chore sometime because he practically is running to the door to get to go out with them.
 We went to the only local splash pad.  Thankfully his aunt Kelsi was a champ and went and got wet with him. I still don't think he was a huge fan but he liked something about it because he kept smiling.
 Over Memorial Day Daren's family went camping.  Ha, we know I wasn't about to go!  They all came up to  Logan canyon so I was going to attempt going one day.
 But then the snow started.  I definitely don't do snow camping.  Thankfully Keera got some pictures of Daren while he was there.


 This past weekend Daren was gone to his parents house.  He took Kona with him.  I can't let him do that again.  I need Kona here.  And as these pictures show, Hudson apparently really missed her too!
 Oh Hudson needs to slow down.  He seems to get smarter and smarter every day.  He is quite the talker.  He points his finger and says "no, no". HA! I love it- for now.  He tells the dogs to "sit".  Juice, shoes, and socks all sound incredibly similar. He'll say Ma(no mama) only if BEGGED.  And just tonight I heard him telling Kona "good girl" after I had said it.
I love my life! I love working part time at the office/part time at home! I love being a home maker! I love taking extra good care of the dogs! But what I love the most, is being a mother to this boy.