A silly day at lunch

Ok, I know I love to show off my kids. So, no one should be surprised that I am posting these funny lunch moments. Daniel learned a new trick all on his own.

Abby had to join in.

Funny face.

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Abby The Great Dancer

Abby is always developing new dance moves. We decided to get it on camera tonight because she wants me to do this really cute announcement before she will come out, and then we are supposed to clap as she appears. I forgot to clap and she let me know about it. The dance went much longer that our little camera would capture.

Daniel playing trucks

Daniel loves to play trucks lately. He usually lines them all up and gets so excited about it. He wants to make sure you notice his line up each time. Now, he is playing like they are moving around like trucks do. I thought is was cute to catch on camera. Here he is making his truck sounds.

Another New Blog

Recently, a group of women teamed up together to lose weight and tone up. We check in with partners daily, weigh in weekly, and created a blog to help us feel like we are on the TV show the Biggest Loser. I got the idea from the book The F.A.S.T. (Families Always Succeed Together)Diet by Tony Dean. It made so much sense, I just had to try it. I found 4 brave women to help me out. Please, read our blog so we are too scared to give up and join us in the fun.

Daniel the Magician

Following in his father's footsteps with his slight-of-hand tricks, one can only guess where the ball went.

What's new?

Ok, to all you mothers out there that have girls with hair when they are born or shortly after, this is not a big deal to you. But for our Abby, who hasn't had much hair until now at age 4, it is a big deal. We got her hair in pig tails this week with some ribbons. Her hair is curly and so you can't see how much longer her hair is, but it is in there. YEAH!! How cute is that smile?

And to the Aiello's in Florida that may not be here for a while, we wanted to show you that Frank got the pot rack hung up. Which means we also finished painting the ceiling. We are getting a better looking kitchen little by little. I like it!

Penny Pinching Class

I have been doing a penny pinching class for our ward and friends and I finally started a blog to cover the information for the people that missed it. I just thought I would share. It was a lot of fun.

Camping In

I am not a winter camper, unless it is inside. Abby wanted to camp in a tent this week, in the living room of course. This is Abby and Daniel picnicing on the kitchen floor eating their hot dogs and mac 'n cheese. Note to self, don't let Daniel eat on the floor again.

Abby also went swimming (in the tub) and fishing (in the tub) Abby and Frank camped in the tent, while Daniel and I slept in our own beds. So, I guess I didn't really camp in, Frank and Abby did.

We ate s'mores and camped under the stars (we cut them out of yellow paper) and Abby loved it.

Thoughts about the Biggest Loser TV show

I have been reading from a book called the F.A.S.T. Diet, by Tony Dean. F.A.S.T. stands for Families Always Succeed Together. I am amazed at how much sense it makes. For the first time I feel more hope for eating healthier. I know all the right things to eat, yet, I don't truely eat that way. I feel tired almost every afternoon, even when I do exercise. Almost everyday after lunch, I sneak a treat, trying not to let Abby see. If Abby saw then I would have to let her have it, and I couldn't say, "no, because it isn't good for you." Because she sees me eat it. I am a big hypocrite when it comes to sweets and my kids.
On the show The Biggest Loser, there are cameras on them and they have to step on that scale in front of the world. Now, that is accountability. So, the F.A.S.T. program holds you accountable by developing teams that you weigh in with. And you have someone to report to each day about how well you ate and about your exercise from the day before. Then each week you switch the team member that you report to.
So, I am blogging this because I was wondering if there is anyone out there that would like to be on my team. My mother is already to start with me. She and I don't live close together, so we will do it over the phone. I am thinking about making a blog so there is something visual to see with each week's update.

So, is there anyone else out there that would like to join our team?