Re-Train

It can be frustrating.. doing something you use to do so easily, and then having to start all over again. Has that ever happened to you? One minute you remember yourself so strong, or skilled - and then the next it's like you're doing it for the very first time. I guess that's why in life it's important to keep practicing, always.

I went into my first silks class since I had my baby. Jumping up I grab onto the silk that is suspended from the ceiling approximately 20ft up. Expecting to eloquently climb upwards, my muscles start to shake, and no upward movement is achieved. I find myself having to learn everything from the beginning again. Let me tell you this, it can be very frustrating knowing what to do - but having your body physically unable to do so.

A teacher I do not know is teaching this beginning class of Aerial Silks. She does not know me, she does not remember these things use to come so easily to me. Instead to her, she sees someone who is very new to this activity. I decide to keep it that way. Even though it's hard for me to hear, I still find the encouragement she gives me in the little things very amiable.

From these first classes I noticed which muscles have diminished. Silks is not as easy as I once remembered, and for a moment I thought about just giving up. But then I realized I must now work that much harder to get back to where I once was. I need to work these weak muscles in my daily activities to expedite the process.

After all.. we all have to start somewhere. Even if it is from the beginning... for a second time.

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News! What's been happening in our neck of the woods lately? Well Dave and Gretel had their little baby girl ~ Maria Olga Livingston, born July 2, 2012! She's sweet and as cute as can be :) They will be moving to Rawlins, WY soon because that's where Dave got a job teaching!

Danny turned 6 years old and he got to celebrate with all of his rambunctious boys cousins. Nothing better than a pinata for that!!

Poor Brittany had to get her tonsils out :( But she's doing much better - and her and Michael are in Ohio spending some time with her family.

Jenni and her fun kids also came up right after Maria was born, so we got to enjoy them as well. What a fun summer!

As for us? We just got a new awning and have been loving being outside! Trent is also working on the building plans to build the boys a fun fort! Can't wait to see what he comes up with :)

We just got a condo under contract (which would put it as #9) and it should be ours within the next two weeks. Oh, I also just taught my first 3 CPR classes and ABSOLUTELY LOVED IT. The first class I just kept thinking, "There is so much information and I don't have enough time!" But after I worked out all the kinks it was so much fun. I had them laughing, and we all had a good time learning.

Tyler rolled over for the first time.. when Trent had come home for lunch! What good timing little buddy! I even clapped.. hehe. Tye looked surprised, 'why is she clapping?' haha. It was about 1 1/2 weeks ago which would put him just a week over 3 months old. He rolled from his tummy to his back twice. Then just yesterday he rolled from his back to his tummy. Gahh... I sure love that little dude!

Jack just gave his first scripture in Primary. It was D&C 51:9. We practiced it, and he was so excited. After we had went over it a few times, he said he wanted to say it all by himself in front of all of us. He started saying it really loud.. then whispered to me, "what's next?" haha, but he wouldn't let me come up there, he just wanted me to keep repeating what he should say. When Sunday came around, he did an awesome job though. And no.. he didn't have it all memorized ;) but he LOVED talking into the microphone!

Keep smiling.. it makes people wonder what you're up to!!

Gettin' Cozy

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I can't explain how much I enjoy having three kiddos. I get to enjoy each of their personalities every day - how did I get so lucky?

I've been back to work for almost an entire 7 so far, and I can tell you that the first couple of days were pretty crazy getting everything ready! But after I got the hang of things (and my littlest tot slept all the way til 7am) it hasn't been bad at all :) . I have told all my PRN jobs that I am wanting to cut back - I want enjoy every second I get to spend with my boys.

Here are a couple of random facts about each of my boys:

Jack: He has been such a great help with cleaning around the house, and most of the time he OFFERs to do it! Also he LOVES the water this summer.. everything to hoses, splash pads, and sprinklers - can't seem to keep him dry! :)

Blake: Whenever Blake tries to count something, he says, "Two, three, two three, two three." And then smiles so huge! Blake also tries to give you an angry or grumpy face, but you can always see the smile underneath it.. so if you just keep smiling at him - he can't keep it hidden!

Tyler: What an awesome little person! This guy is just happy all the time, and has started to laugh so much :). He's a great sleeper - Trent just recently found out that if you lay him down in his crib while he's sleepy... he will go to sleep!! I didn't know babies could do that! haha. I love my little baby!

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We were originally planning on heading to Lander over the 4th of July, but since they banned all fireworks we decided we could head down another year. Instead, we shot out of town with some friends up to our cabin! As always, it's filled with fun and beauty - and of course SMORES. (Especially when you learn to put a Rolo inside of the marshmallow!)

Notice the cup Trent is holding? Yeah.. he was keeping ice on it after he BURNT it like crazy! Poor guy! Oh.. along with that, three of the kids got splinters! And what comes along with that? Three little surgeries.. which the kids weren't fans of being part of :P . Owie!

Big Cheeses!

Off we go to more summer adventures. Hope you're embracing every moment!