June has come and gone

Around this time of year my posts start sounding the same. If I got paid for the times I reference being busy or hot I'd be a rich woman. Well let's start with me. I've decided to make some health choices for myself and have started eating a balanced diet and I've committed to exercising more consistently. So far its paid off and I've lost 5 pounds! (Only a mere 30 to meet my long-term goal!!) I've really cut out sweets which is so hard for me, but my motivation is that I'll have a big piece on Maddie's first birthday.

For Father's Day we went to the country to have some good quality time with family. It was very nice and relaxing. My parents came so it was great for me to see everyone. We made fajitas, Mexican rice and all the fixings. Our parents even watched the kids so Shawn and I could enjoy some adult beverages and swim. They have this above ground pool that feels great. I think we'll be making more trips to visit Honey & Pops in the future. Here is a picture of Madeline with her cousin Ana Belle.

We even got to see my cousin Mark and meet his 3 precious sons. His youngest is just 1 year older than Max. I am glad I got this picture of them all enjoying the piano at my parents house.

At home we've been busy trying to keep Maddie contained. This girl is a dare-devil! She wants to climb everything she can. The downside is the fall. I went to the bathroom and I came out to find her climbing on her chair. Wild Maddie & Max!

This June we've been spending lots of time in our backyard. For a while the kids were having fun pushing each other on Max's fire truck. However, now he doesn't want to share so much. :( Maddie might get a little pink convertible for her birthday to end that fight. :) The kids also are spending time in their diapers. Clothes just get wet and messy! By the time Shawn gets home this is how he finds his little ones.