Thumping my feet on the ground.

And no. I wasnt throwing a fit (this time). I went running last night. It was such a mix of emotions! It hurt in my chest, but oh did it bring back memories, and feelings of empowerment. I want to do it again as soon as I can. It was just ME all alone running around the block, and I actually got to think with peace and quiet. I cant wait to thump my feet on the ground again. hehe.




(p.s. you know your a mommy when: you can still smell the desitin on your hands while your running :))

Feeling a little.... blissful!!!!

We just put our son to bed. It was like something out of a movie... Just a perfect moment that I wish I could remember forever. I am in love with these two guys in my life... my son and my hubby. They make everything complete.
We just played for like 30 minutes together in his room, in the ball pit and attacking him with kisses. Then we read a few bedtime stories, laughing and reading together. It was just perfect. I am worried about when school starts!! I wont be able to see Lincoln hardly at all! Oh it makes me so sad. I know I will be "bettering" myself by getting through school, but for now it doesnt seem worth it to loose that time with my son! I can do this, I know I have to, cause in the long run it will make things better. But for now I will just complain about it :)
Here are some awesome pics of my son and our little family together.....

Luvn life right now,

July goals....

So as we are already a few weeks into july I wanted to tell you a little about whats happening in our world and some of our goals for this july. Zack and I have reached a breaking point with our weight... we have decided to make a CHANGE for the better. This is not some fluke diet we are going to do... were just going to start living healthier and exercising everyday. My first step: NO SWEET TEA!!! gah its harder than you would imagine for me haha. But we are going to really push each other and support each other to do better. Like Zack said, we want to be good influences for our son. I want him to look up to me and not be ashamed of me. I want to be a hot mama. Yes we took some "before" pictures. I think I am too embarrassed to post those right now... but maybe once I am looking better I wont mind it.


News you actually care about (maybe), Our fourth of July!!! It was so fun. We walked around the Kent festival, met up with some old friends, and watched the fireworks from the firestation tower!!! SOOO Lincolns first fireworks reaction, absolutely priceless and adorable, check it out:







Lincoln is go go go these days, it has been a super fun awesome summer and I am glad I didnt take summer classes. This time we get to spend together as a family is absolutely irreplaceable.

Also Lincoln has been getting super bad rashes on and off since December. It has been really hard figuring out what to do for these.... we have tried four different prescriptions, and everything from yogurt to vinegar. So my next step: cloth diapers. Its been a crazy step let me tell you. I have been wanting to try these on my sons little sensitive skin, but its hard to figure out where to start. Plus finding time to wash cloth diapers didnt seem to make sense to me. Soooo we found these g diapers... they are cloth but have an insert that is flushable!!!! Today is my first full day trying it out sooo lets hope for the best. I am open to more suggestions too!!!
AAAAAAAAAANNNNNNNNDDDD just for laughs... i will post pics of my attempt at throwing together a cloth diaper at home because he butt was sooo bad almost to the point of bleeding... that I didnt know what to do (i also do not own a sewing machine or anything) So here are some pics of Lincolns tank top cloth diaper he wore around the house the other day lol:

~Lots of love and laughter,

A picture = 1000 words.....

My husband took this picture while I ran to meet him on lunch break at Virginia Kendell Park. I only got to spend maybe 15 minutes with them, but it was the best lunch break I have ever had. The smiles, the look of pure joy on my sons face... nothing can beat that. It is hard to even explain it really... so just take a good look at the picture. I think it does a pretty good job at explaining it. :)

Happy Fathers Day 09.

Happy Fathers Day!!!!

So although we dont do anything for each other for fathers and mothers day.... I still appreciate and love the father of my son, more than anything. ZACK, your an awesome dad, really its crazy how you have changed over this past year. Its so natural to you now. You love to get down and play with Lincoln. The way you make him laugh, and the way you care for him brings tears to my eyes. Your amazing. And I am happy to have you as my "babys daddy" and husband :)

Here are some of my favorite pictures of my man and my baby together.

I wouldnt change a thing! well... yes i would

So dont get me wrong. I love the way things have turned out for our family.. its amazing right now, we have so much love for this Little 13 month old boy ( and he gives lots of kisses in return). But there are def some things I wish I could change and I have been thinking alot about those things recently... like our location and financial situation.... ugh what to do what to do. I am un happy so much lately at my job and I know my husband is too. I just hope things can change for the better because I want Lincoln to have the best! He is such an awesome coool little boy. He loves to look up at me with this crazy gap toothed grin! I know that I would do anything in the world for this little man and my family. So on to the good stuff... all about Lincoln:
So I thought I would add a little video of Lincoln doing one of his favorite things to do... bathtime!!! He loves splashing and playing in his little ducky... he trys to say quack quack and its so cute!

He is officially walking everywhere now and I will try to get that on video too... its so cute he waddles/does some kind of frankenstein walk! I love it and he gets so proud of himself. Go Lincoln!

My Marvelous May

Playing in the play area at chic fila we love it cause we can get in there with him and play!

This month went by in a blur! Seriously. He seems like he just had his first birthday and now he is already 13 and a half months. Why is this year going by so fast! yikes. I want it to slow down. I need more of my little boy!

The other night I went into Lincolns room to check on him a few hours after he had fallen asleep and he caught me!! AHH haha so i couldnt just leave him I held him again and rocked him in his room and sang to him... it was so crazy to have this big big boy in my arms it reminded me so much of when he was a newborn and I did that every night.

What I love about Lincoln right now:
~ He loves being the center of attention... haha he will just scream at random people in the store if they are not paying attention to him!
~He loves trying new foods but will def tell you if he does not like it. If he likes it he shakes his head up and down and says hmmmmmmmmmm
~He claps for himself whenever he takes steps
~He is very very afraid of slides. He does not find one thing enjoyable about them. But he loves swings and playing in the grass and flipping upside down!
~He points at everything and wants to know "whats dat"
~He gets all excited and giddy when he sees daddy coming home!

Top 5 reasons why.....

SOOOOO i really love this website called lilsugar.com it has lots of fun mommy stuff and I love to see all the new things they post just about everyday! Well they always have little lists of things like the "10 embarrassing "mom"ments" and "ten reasons why i loved summer camp" well i wanted to put together my own list its the top 5 reasons why I am glad to not be pregnant anymore... and the top 5 reasons why I miss it!!!!!

Why I am glad to not be pregnant right now....

1. I can go out for a few drinks! I dont freak out if someone is smoking near me!!
   
2. The morning sickness, waddling like a duck, and heartburn are horrible... I can do with out those things!!!!!!!!!
3. I can eat spicy things!!!!!! yay!
   
4. I can exercise and have sex without worrying about a baby in my tummy!!
5. I can lay down on my stomach and read a book!!! (this one was hard for me when i was pregnant to never lay on my stomach at all!!!!!!!!)

Why I miss being pregnant......

1. While many women do not like the attention and constant belly touching, I loved it. I do miss being the center of attention and getting fawned over all the time.
2. Nothing compares to feeling a baby move inside your belly its amazing!
3. Being pregnant is a powerful thing.... your growing a baby!!
4. Eating without guilt, yep.
   
5. The bonding it brought with my hubby, planning the name, listening to the heartbeat together, working on the room, and just knowing that we created a human being.

Just reflecting....

Lincoln Atlas Pace

I have this little sleeping boy right next to me right now. Its so amazing to have seen him grown over this past year. He is so fun. Such an amazing little boy that loves attention and laughing. He is happiest when were out and about exploring the world!!! I can not even explain how amazing it is to have someone in this world that you created. It still baffles me!! I cant wait to see what things were going to get into in the future!!!!!

Get to know the The Pace Family!!

Zack :
Awesome Dad. Really good chef and boss. Loves to lift and stay buff!Jessica:
Lives to be a mommy! Loves to take pics, esp of my son! (the writer of this blog)

Lincoln:
The baby boy. Just turned one on April 27, 09. Center of Attention!!!

Tosko:
Our first "baby". He loves to give kisses.

Abby:
Crazy puppy doggy! Always jumping around and getting crazy!