Standing

Can a person stand up too much? I feel like I'm like a checker at Walmart, always on my feet. By the end of the day my feet/legs are sore and my back sometimes hurts. Walking on unforgiving tile floors doesn't help much either.

I've also started running most mornings and yesterday when I got home my shin was so sore. It was sensitive all day and night still feels inflamed today. I think I have a shin splint. Yikes!

I need to wear more supportive shoes (bare feet and flip flops just aren't cutting it) and try and rest more, so any suggestions to help my problem are greatly appreciated.

Thanks!

Three

Alas, my baby is growing up. She turned 3 on the 10th and has already declared herself a "big girl." I could not ask for a better daughter and I love her so much. Happy birthday baby!

Moms are the best

Last week we had a great visit from my Mom. She was here for 6 days and 6 nights and we were sad to see her leave! I loved having her company and talking about anything and everything. I appreciated her help with the girls, tending, sewing projects, and baking some delicious bread and cookies. Lauren and Ellie loved having someone to play with, give kisses and hugs to, and read stories with. We ate out, visited family in Mesa, tested out the new grill together, did some shopping, ate ice cream, and enjoyed being together. Thanks again Mom for the visit, and come again soon!

A freak snowstorm...

hit our kitchen! Although this was a mess to clean up, and I'm still finding shredded paper in every crevice of my house, the girls loved having a "snowstorm," throwing snowballs, and making snow angels.


Saturday we also had a great visit from my Grandma, aunt Janet, and uncle Dave and loved getting to visit with them, learn how to make tutus, and share some grapefruits.