Happy Birthday to me!

February 20th, 2010

I turned 25 and I feel totally awesome about it! :) I don't mind getting older. The older I get.. the more fun I have and the more love I have to share. Beau didn't sleep the night before so my hubby wished me a Happy Birthday and got up with our cry baby. I worked out that day ;) and a few of my good friends took me for a mani and pedi :) much needed and i loved every minute of it. Travis took Braydon to my parents house to play baseball and go get my present. Travis gave me a heart necklace from James Avery that says "always in my heart". This necklace means more to me than i think Travis was anticipating. He told me since he was gone that he wanted me to know that he always thought about me and i would always be in his heart. Travis has this "big, bad guy" image but he really is the biggest teddy bear i know.. Had an awesome birthday. Truly memorable :)

minor bump in the road to skinny-land :)

Promised everyone I would keep them updated as soon as I found out about the Fat Girls Club 2010. This is week # 5 and I did not lose weight. I remained the same as week # 3. At least i didn't gain ;). I'm trying not to let it get to me because I still lost inches. We have about one and half days til we see Travis and I couldn't be more happier! I talked with him last night and he is all packed and ready to go :) He flies out at 6:00 am and will fly into Midland at 1:45pm. So excited to see him! When he gets home.. we are going to see his Dad because he will be leaving to go out of town for some time and Travis probably wont see him til he gets back on the 17th of March. Then we are picking up the kids. They will be so happy so see Daddy (Travis ). Braydon has been asking for him everyday :) and if Beau could talk.. I know he would have as well :) Our good friends Katy and BJ will be watching the kids while Travis and I have a romantic dinner. :) I cant wait! Thanks for reading,The Burkholders!

Reading and Walking!

Im so excited to write today's blog :) We have had many issues with Braydon at school and his father thinks he has ADHD and has a learning disability :( Well im here to tell people that Braydon is reading books. It is amazing to watch and listen to him. Although he has no expression when he is streaming the words along ;) He is doing very well :) Im so proud of him and we have been working hard on his spelling words and he has done amazing with those as well :) I believe Braydon will do great things as he grows. He has a heart of gold and he is so sweet and really smart.

Beau is walking.. WALKING EVERYWHERE.. still no teeth.. hopefully soon. He has slept all night these past couple of nights. Hope im not jinxing myself. It seems as though he is whiny and crying for the good part he is awake though. I know he is spoiled rotten but it is very strange for Beau. Im gonna go with teething on that one. Cant really remember how Braydon handled it. I dont remember it being this difficult. Crossing my fingers that he will get some so he can eat some real food. Baby food isnt expensive but it is a hassle to run out and have to drive all the way into town for some more. :)

Travis is still in Pennsylvania. Freezing his Texas butt off ;) It snowed over a foot there yesterday and he said it is still snowing. I cant wait to see him on the 17th. I have missed him alot here lately. I think just because i used to him only being gone a week at time. Today he has been gone 12 days. AHHHH its been hard. He will be home soon enough though :)

Thanks for reading :)

IM HERE!!!!

Happy February to everyone!








2010 is going by so fast. I have been so crazy busy!!!! Travis is in Pennsylvania working on rigs two weeks on and then gets to come home for two weeks. It has been hard doing everything by myself. Add the full time job, full time house duties, and working out on top of it all! We get to talk every night for about 10 minutes. :( His location is in a dead spot and he has to drive 15 miles off location to call anyone. The weather has been awful and snowing like crazy that Travis just calls to tell me about his day.. asks about mine.. and the kids and tells me he loves us and he heads back. He will be home the 17th and I pick him up from the airport at 4:10. I'm so excited! I even picked out some cute outfits and I'm going to get all dolled up to see him :) I feel so giddy.. like old times :)


I have lost 10 lbs that i know of. Our next weigh in is Monday the 15th and I will definitely be making a post to let everyone know my progress. I have been so proud of myself. This is the hardest i have ever worked to in shape and making a lifestyle change ;) I have lots of people motivating me and keeping me in check! THANKS! You know who you are :)











Braydon has been having some trouble with school but hopefully we get that all fixed up. He is a very sweet and very active. His teacher is very laid back. Hopefully we can get him to pay attention alittle better. Who knew the attitude would start at 5. I just love the " I know Mom" or " Mom you have said that already" oh and i got the classic eye roll.. its going to fuuunnnn when we start dealing with him at thirteen but I'm preparing myself now.

Beau is getting over bronchitis and teething all at the same time :( I have had many sleepless nights these past few weeks. Its about time he gets some teeth. The 18th he will be 11 months and still no teeth. I took him to the doctor Saturday morning and he weighs 18 lbs. He is getting there. He is going to skinny and tall just like his older brother :) He is walking EVERYWHERE. No more crawling for Bo Bo. He still is wobbly and gets excited and loses his balance. Knock on wood but we haven't had any head bangs or face splants or gooseggs on the forehead.




Here are some recent pictures :)