Courage

It takes courage to have tough conversations.  Whether in person or over email.  Yesterday I had to be courageous and put my feelings out there.  Knowing full well that the answer I get, when I get it, may not be the answer I want.  But you never know.  Maybe I will get an answer that is good.

But in the end I put myself out there.  I had courage to say how I felt.  I had what I call a tough conversation. I deserve much happiness in my life.  I am an amazing women with lots to offer.  And I am cute!  LOL  

Now more courage...  Not that lots will be needed...But I am off to court to OFFICIALLY change my name!!!!  OVERBY here I come!!!  I will be celebrating this weekend in San Diego with my BFF Jodi and her family.  Her hubby, Chris Linder a professional rock climber now engineer, will take the boys out climbing and surfing!!!  My kids couldn't be more stoked!!! I am looking forward to building sand castles and just hanging out on the beach!

A big thank you to my friend and Neighbor Amy!  She is watching my kiddos for me today while I head to court.  She is an awesome lady and has been a huge blessing to me!

Everyone have a fabulous weekend!  Pictures will be posted once I get home!

Love to all,
Jenny

PS: Whos reading this?  I am curious to know...Susan I think you do!

Karate belt test time!!!!

What a great day!! Boys did awesome at their belt tests!!  I am one proud mama!!! 

Jackson's turn!!!

Vacation - first few days

Love love being back in MN. Got on the road to Harmony at 12:45 am on Friday morning. Rolled into the farm at 3 something....got a few hours of sleep and headed to Hokah for my friend Anne's wedding.

Just a few shots with me and my BFF's.  It was an amazing time and I am so fortunate that I was able to be home for her special day! 

Saturday I made it home by lunh to find my kids very well entertained on the farm.     They had climbed hay bails, bunny hunted, had a fire and were having a great time! 

Chris and Derrick rolled in in the afternoon. Boys were excited to have cousins to play with. 

Sunday CH and DH ran their marathon relay. They finished 9th I think out of over 100 teams. They came back and we helped dad fiddle with the boat . Oh and we grilled steaks! Yummo! I was hoping to head out for my buddy Lakins 2nd birthday party, but Jacob had a hard day and ended up with a not so good tummy so weisswd it :( . Everyone went to bed early and therefor woke their mama up waaaaay to early. 

Now I think I'm going to head out for a walk. Enjoy the nice MN morning...  

First things first with Ms. Becky

Jacob has loved meeting with Miss Becky twice a month. She teaches through play. It has been very helpful for me and him! Today was just one of those many days I enjoyed. Watching him smile, learn and play!!!

Busy Busy Busy

Well we have been very busy since last Saturday!  Friday I went for a hike...  It was fun..  Love being outside..  Saturday I took the boys on the same hike.  They did so well.  They really are my little adventurers.  So I thought hey, lets do it again Sunday   So we invited our friends the Doests' and off we went.  Needless to say by Sunday afternoon we were all exhausted and went to bed early.

Been cooking lots...  as always..  I love to cook and thanks to Pinterest I am trying lots of new things. But also trying to cook healthier.  So far between mostly diet and moderate exercise I have lost 18lbs!  as of today I am back in my size 10 pants.  Feels good.  Honestly I don't think I have been a true 10 since... well we won't go there.  But I am excited about it.  Just have about 4 more lbs to shed and then maintain and I will be one happy gal.

I am looking forward to this weekend with the boys.  Hope to hike again and then just build legos, watch some movies and go to church.  It will be our last weekend until after March 17th.  It will be so weird to have them gone for almost 12 days. But I took a few days off and have lots planned to keep me busy.  So that list of 2013 goals will be cut down by a few more items hopefully :-)

 Blurring...But from Kite flying...  All the rest are form our hikes...

Its a great day to fly a kite!!

What a way to end a wonderful day!  Jackson was outside and came in full of excitement   Mama, its windy lets fly those kites Grandma got us!  Hesitant with lots to do, I changed my mind and we got ready and off we went.  Both boys taking their kites they were so excited.  Its moments like these chasing them around and laughing with them make being a mom so worth while.  To live through their big eyes and dreams is amazing. At the end of the day I was still able to get everything I needed to done.  But the fresh air was so worth it..  Pictures to follow once they get off my camera.  This one is 2013 memory Jar worthy...

Love those boys...To the moon and back..

Park time!