The Power of Pilates

Recently I joined a Gym in which they have a very nice yoga/pilates room. I attended my first Pilates class and I am hooked now! I couldnt believe how rejuvinated and relaxed I felt afterward yet my muscles and especially my abs were a little sore the following day so I know i got a good work out too. I told Kris I felt like I had been to Burke Williams for the evening I felt so refreshed! Have you ever tried pilates before? If not I highly reccomend it..you will be hooked too!!

First Baseball Game

Saturday Kris took Gavin and Collin to their first Angels baseball game. I am not sure who was more excited, Gavin and Collin or Kris. They had so much fun and the boys were really good. They were even better once they found out about the popcorn, cotton candy, hot dogs, slurpees...all of the stuff that Mom doesn't let them have. Even though the Angels lost it was a memory I know they will always share. I am sure a trip to see our Trojans is next!

Fall has Arrived!

This morning we awoke to the sound of rain falling and a cool crisp breeze blowing...Fall is here and we are loving it!!! I have started burning my favorite Fall candles and melter tiles, gotten all of the fall decorations out of storage, and realized all 3 of my boys need warm winter clothes, so I spent the day shopping for them. This morning the boys and I made warm Cinnamon Apple Sauce. Collin liked it and Gavin wasn't too sure..I think he was expecting it to be like the Motts out of the Jar. I am so excited for the holidays this year! Gavin and Collin are old enough to understand a lot more and I love to see the excitement on their faces. We love Holidays in our home, it is always a fun and special time...I think I get my holiday love/obcession from my Mom..we love them!

Could this be love?

Ok, so after going through about 3 vaccum's this year and not being happy with any of them i finally convinced Kris to get a Dyson. I have always been a little less than thrilled about the colors and the bulkiness of them but, they just came out with the new Dyson Slim much lighter and a pleasing color. I had not planned on posting this but since Kris has vaccumed my whole house...some rooms twice...I feel this is a blogworthy item. A vaccum that causes my husband to want to vaccum the whole house..are you kidding?? Great! The suction on this thing is unbelieveable! Totally worth the money and so amazing!! It is Love!

Mom, Look!

I turned around to see Gavin covered in tape.. Getting it out of his hair was not so fun.

Back To School!!

Gavin and Collin had their First Day of School today!! They were so excited and had a fun day. I also enjoyed some free time to myself. Looking forward to a great school year!

This Apple Peeler/Slicer/Corer is great for kids! My boys love to eat apples peeled this way. They are even thin enough for Carson to have a little taste and perfect for Apple Pies! This one is Williams-Sonoma but I have seen them all around~Happy September!!

If you can't take the heat....

.....Get out of Town!!! Thats exactly what we decided to do last minute on Monday when we couldnt take the heat any more. The temp was 109 when we left and I guess we stayed for the perfect amount of time , when we returned it was a beautiful 85! We headed to Carlsbad to stay at the La Costa Resort and Spa..one of our favorite resorts. It was crazy busy on Monday but after that we practically had the resort to ourselves! If you have kids and want to relax...this is the perfect place. From the gift bag for each child at check in to waterslides and play parks, poolside food and bev service (my favorite) they even have a fun place called kidtopia for kids to play while the parents relax and take some time at the spa...which might I add was seriously one of the best massages I have had. All of this fun stuff for kids yet it still feels like a peaceful resort for adults..very well done and a great getaway!