It's Been a Long Time...

Thinking about writing this addition to the blog makes me tired. We have been so busy since New Kids on the Block! So, here is an update on the family!!!

Chris has lost 30 pounds in the past few months. I feel like I live with someone from The Biggest Loser! He is in weight loss competition at work and is determined to win. I am so proud of him though; and he has recently motivated me to get back to the Y and eat healthier. So, thanks Chris! He has one more week left and hopefully he will be a $100 richer; but if not, I am so glad he did this! He just signed up for the half marathon in Chicago in August; at least, I get to go along for the ride (or the run). Chris is also playing and coaching softball for the church again this year; alot of the youth are playing and are really into it. I think this has really motivated him again!

Kaelyn has started softball. So we now live at the ball field on the weekends. She has also gotten in to Zumba at the Y; which I am really excited about because I love it!!! At first she was a little unsure, but she definitely liked it after a little while. She also got voted character kid of the month at school. We have a reception next week to celebrate this. In June, her and Chris are going to church camp. I am so excited about this..we gave her an option between a couple of things to do this summer and she chose to learn about Jesus. I am so glad she feels such a connection already!!

Caleb is well...more rotten than ever. He is really into playing on the computer right now. He can almost say all of his ABC's and he can spell is name. He has a couple of games he really likes on the computer that helps him read and count. I can't believe how big he is getting...time flies when your raising kids.

And we have a new addition...George Michael Hampton...he is our new cocker spaniel. Chris and I spent weeks researching dogs that we thought would be perfect for our kids and our house. We finally found George. And he has been great. At first, he only wanted Chris. But now, he has warmed up to everyone. He is very loving and the kids have so much fun with him!!

And of course there's Mommy...well, I have been working out alot more. As I said, I love Zumba at the Y. I have also been running..I did 2 miles (I know doesn't sound like alot for you marathon people), but that was a marathon for me. I also just helped start a Relay for Life team through our church..this has definitely been a blessing. I have one more assignment for my class this semester and things are winding down with the Kaelyn's school--we have Field Day left and that's it! I'm sure we will be at the ballfields alot now; work is going great and am looking forward to a fun filled summer with the kids.

I think that's it. I have put some pictures in a slide show..just random of the past few months..ENJOY!