Aches & Pains

So the last post was about aging...here is another one.

We have put up a gate so that miss Alayna doesn't tumble down the stairs. Well, unfortunately, the gate it attached to a wall and a railing. It makes it really difficult to put the gate up so we just leave it there. Pat and I can get over the gate just fine, but Arianna isn't tall enough so either Pat or I have to pick her up to get her over the gate.

One such occasion left me with pain in my back. I haven't even hit my 30's yet and I am falling apart? I want to blame it on gymnastics, but we all know that isn't the reason why I have an aching back. Maybe I will just blame Arianna...she just didn't jump high and hard enough! Yeah, that makes me feel better if I use that as my excuse.

Anyway, my back is healing and I hope to not throw my back out anytime soon!

MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL!!!

A Tribute To Getting Older!

So...today is my birthday! I thought I would share an experience I had a few weeks ago which might make you laugh:

A Facial Experience

Pat got me a gift certificate to a spa for Mother's Day about 2 years ago and I finally ended up using it! I decided to get a facial (knowing my birthday was coming up gave me the feelings of wanting to look younger). Anyway, the lady doing my facial was really sweet and nice, but kept asking me about my skin...ie: Do you drink enough water? What do you wash your face with? How do you take care of your skin?

Where was this conversation heading? See, I have always had dry skin, ever since I was a kid. And living in California has actually helped some...I guess it hasn't been enough though. I drink water (nursing), I use good lotion (probably not the most expensive), and I make sure to stay out of the sun as much as I can (plus I wear sunscreen frequently).

Well, at the end of my relaxing experience, the lady came in to talk.

"How old are you?" she asked.

"28 almost 29" I relay. (trying to make myself seem a little older so my skin would match my age)

She went on to say, "Well, you don't have wrinkles, but you do have FACIAL CREASES!"

I was laughing inside! I don't know if there is such a thing as facial creases (Rachel maybe you can give me some insight). I am trying to look at it this way...I must smile a lot!

What do you know, I am smiling as I type up this story! HAHA!!

So Cute!

Look at the big brown eyes!

A good friend took a few pictures of Alayna while we were at the park. I am hiring her the next time I want pictures!

Alayna has always been a happy baby! Don't you just love the blanket? My Aunt Elaine made it for Alayna and Alayna loves it!!

Way Over-Due

Happy Birthday Arianna!!

On November 26th (a week ago) Arianna turned 6 years old. We had a little party with a few friends...pizza, cake, and went to see Bolt in 3D. It was a cute movie!

So, I sit here thinking about the past 6 years and I am amazed how fast the time has flown by. I was looking at a picture of Pat, me, and Arianna (she was about a year old). I noticed how young I look in the picture. It makes me sad on so many different levels.

Anyway, Arianna is growing up to be a smart, beautiful, older sister (I say this because being a sister is her happiest dream come true). She's already lost 7 teeth...mainly because she pulls them out before they are ready to come out. She tells me daily how much she misses her cousins, aunts, uncles, and grandparents in Utah...she loves you guys! She is always looking out for the underdog. She loves Alayna and loves helping me out. She loves her dad.

I love you Arianna. Let's hope this year is even better!!