Hannah's big day!

 Monday, June 13, 2011

Hannah turned 3.  We had a full day planned. 

First I had her pictures taken at the mall, then we walked around a bit.  Then we headed to the credit union for Amy to withdraw funds to purchase her own ipod touch and then off to Walmart to buy it.  Then we headed home had lunch and Hannah took a much needed nap.  While she was napping, Amy and I baked her a birthday cake.

(Amy does not wear classes, she bought these at the mall)

 Finished cake

 Hannah woke up from her nap so happy. Actually, she was happy all day but I guess why wouldn't she be.  The day was all about her!

 For dinner she requested hot dogs and mac and cheese. 

 Then it was present time.  Oh was she happy!  We gave her the gifts from us, since her party isn't until the 25th and since she is usually overwhelmed with what to open.

 Amy was such a big helper. 

 Hannah thinks this is a DS like sisters but its a leap from explorer and Toy story learning game.

 Daddy helping Hannah learn to play.

 AFter dinner, I asked her if she wanted to swim or go to the park. She said PARK!!!!  So we loaded up the car and off we went.

 HA! SHe was swinging her arm in the air like a cow girl roping. Saying hee-haw!!

 Climbed the rock wall.

Climbed the toys.

 Then it was time to come home for cake.

She was so cute when we sang to her.  She sang right along with us.

 Then I set the timer on my camera for a family shot!

 and a fun family shot too!

 Happy birthday my sweet princess Hannah!

Today...

my baby is 3!

Three years ago today, Hannah Grace was welcomed into the world via scheduled

 c-section, today she is no longer a baby.

I am so sad about her turning 3, I think even more sad then when she turned 2.  When, how, why do they have to grow so fast? She is my baby, there are no more coming up behind her.  Next baby in our family will be a grandchild and I am too young for that!

Dear Sweet precious Hannah,

I love you more then words could say.  You have been such a great addition to the family and I can't imagine not having you here.  Life would be so boring.  You are sweet, strong willed, loving, attentive and perfect! Your wit kills me, the timing you have at 3 is amazing.  I will ALWAYS be here for you, the good, the bad and the ugly.  I will always be a safe place for you to fall.  A mother's love is unconditional so no matter what may happen in your life you can aways have safety in my loving arms.  You are my baby and will ALWAYS be my baby.  Never change who you are and never let anyone else change who you are or what you want to be.

I love you baby girl.

Happy 3rd Birthday Hannah Grace!

Love,

Mommy  

Thursday at Knott's

After Amy's dentist appointment on Thursday I decided to take the kids to Knott's for a few hours.  Since Rick is currently unemployed he came along with us.  Which was very nice, because Amy likes to go o the roller coasters and with Hannah I can be with both of them at the same time.  One down fall to having kids so spaced in age.  However, the positives of them being spaced is much greater in my book.  Anyway, it was a little crowded, lots of school field trips for the end of the year. 

This is the first time Hannah went on this ride and I think Amy had to push her the whole way!

 This little pumpkin is SO GOOD.  She doesn't complain at all about watching her sister and brother ride the rides and just hanging out with mom.  I heart her! 

 Look how small Amy is compared to her big brother!  She only gets on the rides because of them boots she is sporting!

 These to were having so much fun together! I heart them!

 Hannah wanted to go on the log ride, so we did, and the school bus so we did.  Then I found out she was tall enough for the small coaster in camp snoopy. So we headed over, I was trying to get a hold of Rick so he could bring Amy over to ride it with her.  However, the line went so fast that I had to climb in.  Now don't get me wrong I love coasters but I had to squeeze myself into this ride.  All I can say is good thing I am 40 lbs lighter or there is NO WAY I could have done it!  My legs were too long and I had to straddle the center bar.  Anyway, she had a blast.

 Then Amy and Rick came over and I put Amy on with Hannah for the 2nd coaster ride.  She fits much better!

Thanks Knott's for another fun day with my babies!

However, could you please hire more people to clean the park?  Seriously, I get you are NO disneyland but come on.  The restrooms were disgusting and with a toddler that is no good.  I get that your prices are half of what it would cost for me to go to the Magic Kingdom but I would appreciate a little more attention to detail.

Thank you!

The Cozart pool is now

OPEN!!

Amy is taking the first jump into the pool for the summer.

 and the verdict is: She likes it!

Any of my friends out there want to get the kids together for a playdate and swimming.  Just let me know and we can have a swim day here!! Pool is open ALL summer!! 

I think I will try to host a swim day about once a week for anyone that wants to come.  It will NOT be a babysitting service (unless you ask ahead of time and money is involved).  Otherwise, its a FREE day to come swim and enjoy the day in the pool and sun. Kids playing and parents visiting!  I will keep you updated on the 1st official swim day.  Anyone else that just wants to come over any day for a few hours the POOL IS OPEN! =)

Update

40 lbs lighter today!

(2/4/11 to 6/8/11 averaging 10 lbs per month).

Way out of my comfort zone.....

Yep a 5k mud run with 14 obstacles.

First off I am NOT a runner.  Never have really exercised until Feb. 2011 when I started the 17 day diet and  changed my life.  I saw the Mach 1 Corona Mud run a couple of months ago and decided to make it a goal.  Not sure why I wanted to do this but I did.  So I enlisted a couple of friends to join me on my adventure.

Michelle, Me and Krista

 We arrived at the Corona airport and shortly after arriving we found some runners that we new.

Michelle, Matt, Beth, me, Krista and Robert

 My nerves were going crazy,  I was scared to death!

On your mark, get set, GOOOOOO

 Kent was my camera man and he tried to get pictures of everyone.

 The others all took of running and left me and Michelle in there dust! We didn't care, my personal goal was to do my best and finish! Two obstacles (Mud pit and hay bale hurdles) down almost to the 3rd which was the cargo net.

 The guy on the ground is who I followed up, I did NOT want to look like him!  So when I rounded the top, the net on the other side moves and I started to lose my balance.  I banged my wrist on the wood frame to prevent from looking like him.  I have a nice LARGE bruise on my wrist but I didn't fall!!  Shoot that is my only war wound from the whole run!  I think i am looking great!

 After the cargo net we were to far for spectators to see us, we went through the tires, climbed a wall and through some tunnels before reaching these lovely monkey bars.  This is Beth on them now.  I am not sure if you can see how high they are but they were high.  Matter of fact before we got there 4 people had been loaded in an ambulance and taken to the hospital with injuries.  As I arrived the last ambulance was pulling away and the fire captain was walking to another guy who had hurt his shoulder.   At this time the Fire captain said he was shutting down the bars due to too many injuries.  I said " I'll be your first to go around it you want"?  Fire captain replied " Go around then"  I smiled and said "you don't have to tell me twice". =)  I was very happy about this.  I did NOT want to leave in an ambulance!

 Check out that form! HA!

 Kent could see any more of the obstacles until the end.  So we have to fast forward to the finish line.  However, I had several more obstacles to do.  A rope swing over a mud pit, hurdles with a water truck spraying us with water as we climbed over them.  Balance beam over a mud pit with the water truck spraying us. Stomach crawl in the mud under a cargo net. I think there was a couple more. (14 total obstacles)

Krista and Robert in the final mud pit.  I think there time was around 47 minutes. 

 Here comes Michelle and myself.  Almost done.

 Seriously I have to swim in this mud?  Yep, you sure do.  The guy yelled at me get down!  I think I called him a bastard or something and then went in.

 Oh yeah baby!

 Ok, note to self never laugh while on your knees in a mud pit.

  I ended up with a bit of mud on my teeth! Gross.

 Making my daddy proud, representing the LAFD! =)

 Last hill and the finish line less then 20 feet away!

Check out the mud running down my legs!

 Woot woot 

Final time 56:50 

I know you runners are laughing at my time but I am so proud of myself for not only entering the mud run but actually finishing it!  

 We are a muddy mess!  Off to the showers so we could ride home.

 Ha!  Not a great picture of me. 

 Me and Beth

I am so doing this again!  It was such a great feeling to finish. With your friends and family yelling and routing you on when you reach that last mud pit, well it was just so satisfying!

 Thanks to my hubby for supporting my adventure and never saying anything negative about me doing this.  Your love and support means so much to me,  thank you, thank you, thank you!  I am sure you would have rather been doing something else besides standing in the hot sun for over and hour waiting for me!  I love you with all my heart!  You are amazing!!

Last day of 2nd grade!

So sad June 2, 2011 was Amy's last day of 2nd grade! 

I am so sad that my kids are growing up so fast.  

Her friend Hannah's mom at school. made the girls a shirt to wear on the last day.

Says Peace out People.

 Here is Amy and Hannah before school waiting for the other two to show up.

 Here they are all.

 Amy and Mrs. Oliver.  She is such a great teacher!  

we wish we could take her to 3rd grade with us.

Woot woot Summer Vacation has begun!

The pool is being filled as I blog!

Class Party

Wednesday June 1, 2011 was the second to the last day of school. 

Amy's class had a party and a field day to which they played outside all day and in the afternoon they had water games.  Since I am off now I was able to actually go to a party at school and help out!  This was so fun. 

When Hannah and I arrived the kids were still at recess, we (Mrs. Oliver and the parents) decided what games we are playing and who would be in charge of that game.  I was in charge of water hot potato. 

So when the kids came back to the room, we had build your own ice cream sundae.

My girls waiting patiently for it to be their turn.

 Finally, they got them!

 Outside for water games.

 So funny, Hannah was playing and then would come back climb in her stroller and sit and watch.  I think it was a safe place where she wouldn't get wet and the kids couldn't run her over.  There was a lot of craziness happening on this fun day!

 I couldn't find Amy so I went looking for her, I found her and some friends eating the leftover cherries and stuff.  Look how wet she is!!

 After the water shenanigans we had free play.  Hannah couldn't get to the swing fast enough.  Not sure why she insists on getting in the swing backwards but she does!  

 Fun on the slide.

 Amy and Zach, trying to get me with a water balloon.  

Thanks Mrs. Oliver and Erin for putting on such a fun party and for allowing me to come and help!

This was a great 2nd grade class and we will miss everyone.