Blog Hog

Hi Everyone! Sorry to be a Blog Hog, but this is the first chance I've had to post in over 2 months! Lizzie has changed A LOT! And, yes, Sal is wearing the same shirt in almost every photo. It's his only "cool" shirt. I have to trick him to let me wash it!

First cereal

Pink blob=Lizzie Green blob=Lucy

Time for the buckle...

The stickers were to put on a mask- Sal liked the human version better

These are some SERIOUS Edwards cheeks!

Ready for church ball...

Who's the baby for the baby gym?

Our little sweetie!

What a big girl to hold her own bottle!

Don't call CPS, I WAS supervising the situation!

Loving the big girl chair

Maybe not so much...

Spring Break with Riley, Callin & Quinn at Hogle Zoo

Don't be fooled. We spent 10 hours at Boondocks! Sal LOVED the skee ball!



The funny thing is that he showed the same enthusiasm for the 2 holes in one he got playing miniature golf!

Grandma Chiq still has the touch for getting babies to sleep

Hey, just because I don't have teeth doesn't mean I don't want Easter candy!

Testing out the new Jolly Jumper

It's a keeper!

Elle's New Doggie Trick

Elle's doggie training school is going very well.

Elle's First Easter

Uh-oh. Elle wouldn't perform for the camera, so we had to record it clandestinely.




Elle's new favorite game. The chase. The screaming is helping her prepare to be a giddy teenage girl!




Easter Sunday Portrait
On the hunt

What now?

No hands.

What is this? It's AWESOME!

Elle loves swinging, whenever she gets the chance.

Six-months

Two cuties.

Good Night!!!

We love Luz and special when she goes to bed.

Also, it's time for an update with the biggest losers! I want to know how everyone is doing. I will post after I weigh in tomorrow. Love you all! Leah

Here are some recent photos I came across. I think they are cute.
1.I love this photo of Zach and Amber. They are both so photogenic!
2. How do I produce such blue-eyed children? Aren't genetics fascinating?
3. Here is a fun pic of the Logan BFF's( best friends forever! and Cesar)

Manipulation 101

Babies are fun to play with! Zach and I really do love our neices and nephews, but sometimes it's funny when they cry.

Who tube?

Here is my first attempt at posting a video. This was one of Kestle's piano festival pieces, "The Lion Roars". She and Hailey both got "Superiors" for the third year in a row, which means that they get trophy's instead of just a certificate. Very Cool!

SPAIN

Hello familia. We're still in the process of organizing our pictures so we can tell you about our trip, but in the meantime here's a few just to tide you over.

Zach at the Alhambra


The shops at Granada

Eating on St. Miguel Street

A real Ape of Gibralter

Smart Cars. Gotta love 'em.

Why we love our cats...

It's called a DOG bed.

I wedding crashed and I am proud

Mr. and Mrs. Kindee

Trip to Israel

Here are the pictures from Paul and Emilia when they visited Israel.

Eleanor's and Sebastien's First Pic Together

From L to R: Eleanor, Sebastien!

(Bonus pic of Elle being cute on the front porch!)

Heart-Health Shenanigans

I'm glad to know that you read my email. I was serious, and I'm glad you are, too. So, in thanks, we'll join in on the fun. This pic is from last spring, but we actually look exactly the same this year (go figure). As Amber progressed through her first pregnancy, Gabe somehow gained 17 pounds. It may not sound like a lot, but a few months ago he was on the verge of needing to alter his suits. Not cool. So he joined a gym in January. Since then, he's lost 4 pounds to date. Slowly, but surely there is progress. Right now he is +13 pounds above pre-Eleanor weight. His goal is to get back to post-Bosnia physique. Cholesterol, blood glucose, triglycerides, and blood pressure are all normal. It'll be hard, but I'll do my best to lay off the peeps and chocolate covered marshmallow bunnies this year.

Amber is doing well keeping her weight gain in check with established guidelines. Her weight gain was not what she was hoping for during her first pregnancy due to finals, a recital, and a 10-week bout of bronchitis. This time she's a woman on a mission. Since Gabe takes the car, Amber walks to the library, the store, the pediatrician, and to her friends' houses. Usually 4 or more miles a day. At week 7, the lower limit of healthy was to have gained 3.5 pounds above starting weight and the upper limit was 9 pounds - she had gained 4 pounds. At week 13, the lower limit was 4.5 - she had gained 5. At week 16, the lower limit was 6.5 pounds, she had gained 7. So, she's right on track! Her blood panel and blood pressure are normal. She's feeling the little sprout kick a lot lately. She's doing her best to get a lot of sleep and drinks at least two liters of water a day.

P.S. I made a pregnancy weight gain tracking chart in excel based on those who start pregnancy with a normal BMI. It's been fun and helpful. Let me know if you want a copy.

Not Quite There

Wow, I really don't like my arm in this photo. This was right when we landed in Montreal. Over the next few days I proceeded to eat the best food and drink the best hot chocolate I have ever had in my life. And a lot of both. The French know what they're doing.
I am at a point where I am happy with my hard work over the last year and three months(every day matters). But I am not quite where I want to be. My goals are to reach a weight and size that I will be able to maintain. As of today I weigh 154 lbs. I would like to weigh 145 consistently. I also need to tone up. I am convinced that there is not a magic formula. You have to burn more calories than you put in. Input vs. Output is the key. Exercise is also key for my mental health. I am more patient, a better listener, and a better mom. I love having an hour to myself to think my own thoughts and listen to music that I like, not Elmo or High School Musical.
I am excited to have my own personal cheerleaders and be the for you also. You are all my best friends and I love that we have a such wonderful, supportive family. I am excited to see everyone reach their goals.

Here it Goes!

So there it is....our Valentine Photo. Disgusting! Isn't is amazing how you think you look cute until you get the pic back! Anyway here are my stats....176 as of this morning at the gym. My goals are to keep working out at the gym 3 days a week and at home 2 days a week. Drinking all my water, and keeping within my points. Like I said yesterday I have girls weekend coming up where we will by laying by a pool for 3 days, then I go to Argentina where I would like to wow my friends and most importantly I want to be strong and healthy before I have another baby...which will be sooner than later. So there it is. I am commited.

SUCH A GREAT IDEA!

This picture is more embarrasing than you all knowing how much we weigh.
Chubby Chub Chubs. Puerto Rico was a Killer on our bodies.

This is a great way to keep each other on track!

Amber's Goals:


I think 20 would be not healthy for me- mentally- I NEED food huh chiq!
I'd like to lose at least 12 pounds- such a low number cuz when I hit the weights, I gain weight.
In reality, I want to be toned and lose inches.

I just want to be healthy, and be able to run
and help zach train for the TOU.

Mostly- Get Gweni Gwen Arms and Abs :)


OUR GOALS

Zach and I pay 80 bucks a month to go to the gym. our goal is to use it at least 5 times a week.

Eat less pizza/mt. dew and more veggies and water

Zach's goals:
Zach says he has dad syndrome. Skinny legs and a big belly, only dads better looking.

Eat breakfast.
Lose the belly.
Top of Utah Marathon in September.

March 5 2007
Zach's Stats:
weight 178 5'11
Amber's Stats:
weight 152 5'9