Goodbye Summer!

So I feel as though I was incredibly busy this summer but didn't get to do everything I wanted. I didn't go camping or float the river. But, I'm going to focus on what I DID accomplish!

1. Finished the kids quilts! (6 year goal done!)
2. Gathered everything (except for printing pictures) for Kyler's first year scrapbook.
3. Learn about fitness and start a better workout routine.

That doesn't seem like a whole lot now that I look at it written down... but I tell you what doing those things on top of every day stuff I was still pretty busy! The kids loved swimming at the river, swimming lessons, t-ball/baseball, and reading program at the library. They also learned how to do more chores by themselves! We also got to see my nieces and nephews for a few hours on their way back to Idaho falls. So for the most part it was a pretty productive summer. :)

Fitness results for end of August:

Weight: 143 (only lost 2 lbs! but I didn't exactly do the best with my eating habits this month)
Butt measurement: 41 inches
Leg measurement: 24 inches
Stomach: 36.5 inches

So to sum up the last two months of being really good with working out, gaining A LOT more muscle. I have lost a total of 7 lbs and a total of about 2 inches off my legs, butt and and 1 1/2 inches off my stomach.

So I really need to work on my eating habits..... lol

The kids have started school and are doing great so far! Kyler is doing so much better than I expected for first being in Kindergarten! He has a great teacher so I think he will do just fine. Aiden is in first grade and loving it and doing great as always.
I have started my school. Still full time and on the internet through LCSC. It is so nice having the kids in school ALL day! It makes a big difference in how productive I am on homework! I also got a part time job working about 10-15 hours at the LCSC Outreach Center here in Grangeville. The nice thing is I can do homework while I'm not busy! It will be so nice right now to have a little extra income! I have a new fitness goal to help motivate me to get into really good shape... I am going to climb Mt. Borah with a few friends next July! So I really need to build some stamina and muscle! It is a much better goal then trying to lose weight!
Here are a few recent pictures from this summer. 

 Left to right: Kalina (5), Jessica (23), Kyler (5), Aiden (6), Conner (7), Anakela (12), Leilani (10)

 Me and Anakela

 Aiden, Uncle Tyson, and Kalina (It was her 5th b-day)

 Finished product :)

 I put the first letter of their name in the corners so they could easily see which blanket was what.

Grandma Ruby Ward, Julie (my mom), Leilani, Jessica, and Anakela