Life Change

So I have never done a new years resolution where I really wanted to do something. And I didn't start this year. I did make a commitment that will change my life. After some talks and getting some friends to join with me - I have decided to do the Avon 2 Day Breast Cancer walk. It is going to be the hardest thing I have ever done physically. The walk is from Keystone, CO to Breckenridge, CO. 1st day is 26.9 miles and the second day is 13.1 miles.
There is no way I can just show up in June and do this - so there will be lots of training. I start a 20 week training schedule Feb. 1st. I am excited and scared - but mostly ready! My weight always goes up and down but more then anything I just want to be fit. I know this is going to push me - and I am doing it with friends so there is no backing out.
To push me even more - I am organizing the Biggest Loser contest at work! It also starts Feb. 1st - talk about pressure. Again this is something I am not doing alone so that will push me even more.
Here is to a more healthy and fun year to come!!

Stock Show

We got ticket for the Rodeo this year - usually we just go to the stock show and look around. Ashley really had a great time. Hailey just wanted to get up and walk around -but she did a great job for a long time.

Hailey loved the animals - wasn't afraid to go right up to them.

Ashley watching the Rodeo - she could be a real cowgirl!

What a day - too tuckered out to even look at the camera!

Dance Show

Ashley switched to a new dance school several months ago - and she LOVES it! I am so happy we switched. I have to remember to trust my gut and know that not every one should be working with kids. Nothing bad happened at the old school but the difference is night and day. Her new school is so encouraging and just full of so much energy! They did a Christmas show - nothing too fancy and kind of a "test" run for the kids. That is the best part - it was more for the kids!

Ashley did great - she was a little upset when she walked onto the stage. As soon as the music started, she went right into it and yes as her mom I can say - she did better then all the other kids. She was really excited about it too!

Christmas 2009

It really seemed like the holidays just jumped out of no where this year - and I never understood why people used to say that. It's right there on the calender like every other day.......

I just felt behind this year - nothing a week off of work couldn't help though!! So I took some time off - had a great time with the girls and the house was as festive as could be.

Our Christmas was Great!! The girls actually slept in a bit - well Hailey did. She didn't get the whole "there are presents downstairs" thing. Ashley was really into this year! She got it all - she told Santa what she wanted, she knew he was watching, she set out his cookies and milk - and off to bed to wait!! The good thing is, she was not disappointed - shew!

Trying not to make friends with our dinner - but they did travel so very far...

Ashley is pretty happy with finally opening her presents!

Hailey is trying out the Extreme Bike

She liked her new jacket!