Pirate Party!

There were just so many cute pictures of Harper's first birthday extravaganza on Saturday that I couldn't decide so I'm posting all the ones we loved. Shout out to Andi for some incredible pictures.
Despite my party planning concern it was a success; complete with two striped cakes, butter-rum candy, a treasure map, eye patches, present opening, and so much fun! Thanks to everyone who attended and celebrated our littlest lady.
We love our little pirate, even if you cried when we sang you Happy Birthday...

Games Update

Ty competed again today in the crossfit games-he did really well! Go LTG:)
AMRAP for 10 minutes of:
60 x Bar-facing Burpees (aka pure torture).
30 x Overhead Squat (120/95lbs)
10 x Muscle-ups (a batty move for gymnasts or crossfitters on rings).
Shout out to our cousin Shannon who competed and my dad and sister who came to watch, here are some pictures of today's open:

Random Thursday Thoughts

I am not a natural born party planner.
At all.
I know tremendously capable party planners who think of every detail and have a coordination of events and can COOK for goodness sake. As for myself, it's a bit of a challenge. So I pick myself up by the boot straps and play up my strengths when it comes to party planning:
-Witty names for themes, snacks, and favors.
-painting signage.
-chatting it up at said party.
...then pray for the best.
All that to say I have a LOT to do before this Saturday.
I'll report back on my skills as they will be tested greatly in the next two months!

Did anyone see Oprah yesterday? I loved it. I love Stevie Nicks. I love her voice, her outfits, her songwriting, the whole lot. In a vain attempt to get one of my girls named after her, I campaigned for the name "Stevie" to Tyler BOTH times we were expecting. I thought it was sort of kitsch and I could then kill two birds with one stone; desired name and thus ALSO named after their father and grandfather.
And no. My campaign slid downhill faster than Howard Dean's after his infamous hyena scream.
Speaking of performances on Oprah: I loved Pat Benatar. Solid pipes, that one.
But let's be honest. Did or did not Avril Lavigne look like a female Edward Scissor Hands standing there next to her? Or at the very least some type of alien standing in between Pat and her hubby...
Just an observation.
Yours reconsidering studs,

Walk in the Park

On Saturday, my friend Katie and I, along with Andi and our 7 (yikes!) children between us, did a 2.5k walk for another mutual friend Julia whose baby was diagnosed with Infantile Spasms; a form of epilepsy. It was a great day, a good walk, and an even better cause!

For more walk adventures see below! These are a couple pictures on Babe H's birthday as walked up to the park for her cupcake party...

Happy Harper Day!

Today you are one year old, Babe H! Harper, your sweet spirit has filled our house and we love you and your infectious smile. One of your nicknames is Hippity Hoppity Harper.
You are a mama's girl.
You like to dance and rough-house and your favorite thing to do is watch all the craziness. You are mesmerized by your sister Pearson and much loved by her. Harper, you are like sunshine. I had a feeling about that before you were born which is why your room is yellow.

We heart you! Happy Birthday girlie...

Click here to see her cupcake party at the park today:)

Missing, Presumed Dead

Some loyal readers (ok, one...) asked for a crossfit update on my end. As for Tyler, he's still competing, but that's not me. I am still doing it and I'm still sore after a good work out. In 9 months, I'd say I'm in the best shape I've been in maybe ever. I can do things physically that I never thought possible like:
5 pull-ups in a row without assistance
Running a mile without walking
10-15 double-unders in a row (see below)

They all seemed completely impossible, but I have stuck with it and am proud of what I've accomplished. In the spirit of being totally truthful I don't eat all that well; I'd say that is my next goal, which at the moment seems impossible. But so once did crossfit and I've at the very least stuck with it.
All this to say:
Crossfit, you've stolen the following from me: some dignity, two cup sizes, and ALL of my ego. I'm not pressing charges; I'm grateful!

Our Week in Pictures

I rarely do this because I don't have my camera out all the time, but it's been sitting out since Disneyland and here you have it; it's been a fun week...