Friday, May 30, 2014

Let's Play Outside!

As always, May weather in the Pacific Northwest changes as often as our toddler changes her outfit. We have many days of nothing but rain interspersed with days of hot, hot sunshine.On a few of the warmer days earlier in the month, Ella spent time cooling off by running through the sprinkler in our backyard. 


I also sprayed her with the hose one afternoon while watering some of my plants and flowers, which made her erupt into fits of giggles. 


We also sneak off to the park on the nicer days. I think Ella could play on the swings all day. She loves to be pushed by mommy and always asks to be pushed, "higher!!"






She is quite the monkey and loves to climb, hang, and jump too. It's a blessing to live in a community with so many parks for our girl to play. 






On sunny, warm days I tend to want to spend as much time outdoors as possible...mowing the grass, tending to the flowerbeds, potting new plants, pulling weeds, and trying to make our yard a little haven for our family of four. 





Just last Sunday I started running again with my sister-in-law. I absolutely love to run and even though I am reluctant to begin, once I start, I always end up feeling amazing, especially when this is my view:


I have decided to dedicate three days a week to running in the hopes of achieving some weight loss goals and a healthier lifestyle. 

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