What's Up with the Rogers?

"What have you guys been up to?"  I feel like I get asked this question and I never have anything really cool to say.  But... when I think about it.  There are lots of cool little things about my life everyday...so if you care, THIS is what's been up with the Rogers.

Lil C had his first haircut, by our friend Eric.  He was a bit anxious about the clippers but ended up being a really good boy.

All the better to run his fingers through when he's feeding himself-- which is one of his new favorite things to do.  Finger foods are his new best friend.

This boy looks like this at least 5 times a day- covered in food.

Also, he has begun to take his first steps into walking.  Here's an extremely shaky, annoying, sideways video I took of him taking some good steps the other day.  Excuse my high pitched mommy excitement.

Montana Belle is a certified:

 

and I mean that in the nicest way possible!  This little girls loves to act out her shows and movies and pose for pictures. 

She loves spending time with her friends.

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And she is so excited for her super special trip to Disneyland next week.  Since she is tall enough for almost every ride, Marc and I are taking her for a special trip to Disneyland, for quality time with Mommy and Daddy.  Grandma will have bubbas...who we will miss SO much.  But, we are excited to run around the park with our little Disney princess.  Our good friends the Lindsey's are coming as well, and bringing their princess. Us four parents are going to be WORKED by these two little girls...I can feel it.

As for me- I have just been happy taking care of my kiddos, my hubby and my house.  I've been working a lot on myself spiritually, and am planning on writing a blog on my thoughts soon.  I'm sure you're all now sitting on the edge of your seats awaiting that.  (jk).  

Other than that, I spend my time here- showering in peace...I mean, working out. :)  Okay, I went for the workout and am staying for the showers. :) I love my long runs and workouts with my girl Sam, but sitting in the steam room and getting ready for the day in peace is a huge factor as well.

And then Marc and I have been having a great time doing this workout together in the evenings.  It kicks our butts! It hurts...but it hurts so good.

And my sweetheart of a hubby- is working his booty off at work.   He seriously amazes me everyday with what he can accomplish.  He was recently awarded with 2010 Marketer of the Year.  So proud of him!

He's also been enjoying playing church volleyball and basketball.  And is stoked for Disneyland as well. I  think he and Montana are tied for excitement.

That's what's been up with the Rogers this month.  Great start to 2011 for us...hope its the same for all of you!  Stay tuned for Disneyland pictures.  

10 Things 2011 Has Taught Me...So Far

1. Exercise is 25% physical capability, and 75% mental.  If you lack the motivation, drive, will-power and focus to make it through a long run or grueling workout, your mind will talk you out of anything you try to accomplish and give you ever viable excuse in the book not to finish. I saw a really cool quote on Facebook yesterday that I liked that went like this,

 "Choose Your Battle - It's hard to be overweight, It's hard to lose weight, It's hard to maintain your weight. Choose which you want to battle and get with it."  The right mindset can aid in accomplishing ANYTHING you set your mind to. 

2. Body glide is a must have when running while wearing a ribbed tank top.  Unless of course you'd like 2nd degree burns under your arms.

3. If you THINK you smell a poopy diaper… and you start to THINK it’s smelling stronger…and you see something on the ground that looks like it could possibly be mud from your daughters shoe after the playground…but it STILL smells like poop… IT’S PROBABLY POOP!  And your little boy is probably losing it out of his pant leg and it’s probable that he’s gotten his hands in it…and it’s probable he’s touched something else…and …and…and…  just when in doubt, if you smell poop- it’s poop and it needs to be changed immediately to avoid hazardous and extremely stressful and disgusting situations.

4. Don’t set a goal to stop eating sugary sweets if you still have a bag of milk chocolate chips in the pantry.  Sure, they technically don’t count as dessert and are shelved with the baking goods…but when you need a sugar fix, they are sugar and not off limits.  And you might be tempted to keep returning to the pantry until the whole bag is virtually gone.

5. Never make someone a priority that only makes you an option.  I’ve recited this mantra before, but I am starting to understand it a little better this year. And I’d like to add to it, NO ONE is in control of your life and what you say or do or think or feel except for you.  And your voice and opinion are important and you were given both of them to create a backbone to stand up for what you believe in.  And if people don’t respect you for just being the real you, then they didn’t really care about you in the first place.

6. Patience is a virtue.  After years of speculation and waiting and wondering if I should switch to AT&T to  get the coveted iPhone, Verizon has finally announced they will be releasing a Verizon iPhone Feb 10, 2011.  YAY!

7. Easy Bake Ovens/Cookies, etc…..  are not EASY! 

8. If you are feeling down about yourself or are worrying about your “issues”, turn on an episode of “Hoarders” or “My Strange Addiction”, and feel good about yourself that your issues are not anywhere NEAR the point of living in 3 feet of cat or rabbit feces,  and you don’t eat chalk, or laundry detergent.  

9. It’s good to set New Years Resolutions, but don’t expect yourself to be perfect.  You are not going to all the sudden change everything about you in the flash of a dropping ball at midnight.  If you miss one or two nights of scripture reading or exercising, it’s okay to start again the next day.  Habits are not magical…they are formed and created.  And we are not meant to be perfect…we are just meant to try our best to always progress.

10. There’s no better date night than a session at the temple and then Mikuni on the way home.  Serenity and Sushi.  Perfection.