Visits and Fun with Friends!

We have had a busy few weeks! First, Papaw and Grandma Cindy came to visit! We went to the beach, played in the pool, and just enjoyed our time together!
















Grandma Liz is coming today, so I will have more pictures coming!

We went to Legoland with Stroller Strides friends yesterday! Blake had a blast!


































Here are some other pictures from over the past few weeks!

























Making homemade pizza:






Alex got a remote control airplane:






Claire and Blake got pictures for their 9 months and 2.5 year milestones:

Having Kids is Fun!

Blake and Claire are so fun now that they are a little bit older. They play with each other and laugh all the time. We have been to birthday parties, picnics, stores, and all kinds of places with them, and they are pretty much great everywhere. They love being out and doing things, which makes it easier on us! Here are some pictures of our adventures from the past few weeks!

Freddie's Birthday Party:



















Big girl Claire:




Mom's Night Out (No kids, but I thought I'd still throw this one in):




Daddy time:




They love each other!




Blake is super excited for football this year, so he picked out fantasy football draft order:




Stroller Strides fun:













Halozyme company picnic:




More Daddy time:

Justin Timberlake is Awesome.

Like you all didn't know this... But Justin Timberlake really is awesome! Lauren and I went to The Legends of Summer concert at The Rose Bowl in Pasadena with him and Jay Z, and it was amazing. It was huge! Sold out, tons of people, bad traffic, all kinds of crazies, cops, and helicopters. We saw the most outrageous outfits, ranging from skanky to completely ridiculous (sweatshirts and pants when it was 80 degrees and sunny). Lauren even got the pleasure of seeing two girls get thrown out of the concert from being completely drunk before it even started... Seriously!? It is not really a cheap event... Big waste of money! Justin played a little bit of everything, ranging from old to new. Of course, my favorites were included: Mirrors, Rock Your Body, Cry Me a River. I was concerned about the Jay Z side of the concert. I basically know no knew songs by him. But no worries! He played Big Pimpin', I'm a Hustler, Baby, 99 Problems, and the Ghetto Anthem. I felt like I was in high school! Overall great concert. They really work well together!
















Here's our view from our room at the Hilton Pasadena:




Pit stop at Portillo's on the way home!

Oh, just climbing a mountain...

Alex and I climbed Mount Woodson! I know it's not like a really big mountain or anything... But hey, it's still a lot if work! It was about 9 miles round trip.
















We also got some pictures on Potato Chip Rock. Pretty cool.













Super fun... But check out how dirty my feet got through my trail running shoes!








That is not a tan line... That's a dirt line... And I will end with that.

Stroller Strides

For those of you that don't know, I began something called Stroller Strides in March. I wanted a way to get in shape and meet some people, and a girl in my neighborhood said she liked it. I went to a grand opening in San Marcos and got free registration! Bonus!!! I was going to do it anyways, but hey, everyone likes free stuff! I was excited to start going to classes!

I looked up the closest location to our house, and, lucky me, there was one only 5-10 minutes away. It is in such a nice area with great parks, neighborhoods, and hills.
I was hooked after my first class, even though I was clearly and completely out of shape. I knew this class would work. I needed to get in shape. Plus, it didn't hurt that the girls were so welcoming!

I have now been going Monday through Friday, and the occasional Saturday. I love it. We have met friends... Yes... WE have met friends! I obviously have the opportunity to talk to and meet with many fabulous women, but Blake now has friends! I love hearing him say, "Play with Freddy?" Or, "Where Presley go?" Watching your children interact with others is amazing. The kids play every day after class and have an organized play group one day a week. It truly is a great thing for Blake, and it will be for Claire when she is old enough to participate and play as well.

Separate from class, we have Moms' Night Out. Love this. In the past it has been jewelry and wine parties, self-defense classes, or just hanging out. I'm looking forward to the next one. Dinner at a Mexican restaurant with a recipe exchange. Sounds good to me!

Personally, I am more inspired to run and eat healthy. I just signed up for the Tinker Bell 10K which is in January at Disneyland! It sounds like so much fun! I hope to be able to do a half marathon next year at this time. Anyone who knows me would be thinking, "WHAT!? Laura hates running!" The funny thing is... I really don't anymore. I just needed time to train and improve, and some friends to help me along in the process!

I will leave you with a few pictures of Blake and his SS buddies. I will keep you updated on my SS and 10K training progress!