Family Photo Time of Year

Okay let me just preface this post with saying, "I LOVE family photo day"! To me yearly photos are very important. Here are my top 3 reasons for getting yearly family photos:

1. To see your family change and grow: I absolutely love changing out our picture frames each November with our new family photos because I get to take a nice long sentimental walk down memory lane! I am shocked every year at how much we change and I love having them all to look at. I also know as my boys grow up I will have the pictures to reminisce about, to show future partners how cute they were, and to make my hubby snuggle up and look through them with me when I am feeling nostalgic (he will love it I just know it ;)).

2. You're all together in the shots: Meaning mom is not behind the camera and missing from the pictures!!! I noticed this a couple weeks ago when someone asked for some pictures of the boys and I. I went into my photos and literally could only find a few where I was in the picture too! A lot of times we forget to get in the picture because we are so caught up in capturing the moments. So family photos allow for me to have some special pictures will all three of my favorite dudes!

3. It's Fun: We always make a family date around the day! Now my approach is fun and casual, I really want the pictures to represent us! So I let the boys help pick out their outfits and gel their hair! We usually have a big snack before hand and then we take them out to dinner afterwards. This year was a blast on our date afterwards. We try to just go with the flow when we are taking pictures, based on everyones mood (i.e. the kids aren't nuts and their are no massive melt downs ;). This is where I think it is really important to choose your photographer wisely! You want someone who has experience photographing kiddos (they get it!)!  I also love getting all dolled up and seeing my handsome dudes all cute for the day as well ;) 

Anyway, above is a little glimpse into our 2015 family photo sesh with the amazingly talented Kimberly Gaiser of lilie Photography! You can check her out here if you are Tucson based or if you just want to smile at some stunning photography: http://www.liliephotography.com

Thanks for stopping by,

Deanna

My Story

I am a 28 year old mom of two awesome and crazy boys, Logan is 4 and Lucas is 2. We currently live in Tucson, Arizona. My journey to a healthy life began about two years ago.  After I had my second little man, I was about 20 lbs over weight. I was just not feeling good about myself, I was soo tired, and very self consious. I tried running and eating better and lost a little weight but I got discouraged, gave up and wasn't eating very healthy. My sister told me about insanity, which I had seen previews for on TV. At that point I was desperate for anything and she let me borrow her copy. My husband Bryan and I started doing it together. We were instantly hooked.  After a week, I gave my sister back her copies and we bought our own Insanity pack. Now at this point I had no coach and support only from Bryan. I continued following the program for about a month when an old friend commented on a picture of me working out and asked if I had a coach. I told her no and she got me all set up with her! Since then I have been in at least one accountability group a month. I am still to this day shocked at what I learn or a result I see when I finish a challenge group. The motivation and support of others is truly inspiring! 

Clean eating become the norm in our house and I was introduced to Shakeology. Shakeology has been a lifesaver for me because I am so rushed getting myself put together and my kids out the door, so it lets me get all my nutrients in one meal replacement. I then began using PIYO after insanity and I LOVE IT! PIYO is my favorite workout because I love yoga and it incorporates cardio. I only do insanity for quick and intense workouts these days. I don't do the whole DVD’s anymore because they are soo intense but Bryan still loves them. I finished up my second round of the 21 day fix and if you want to check out those results, you can do so HERE! 

 I became a coach honestly because I was living this lifestyle now and I love everything about it! I get to be healthy, I am held accountable, but my number one thing is to show people that if I can do it, why cant they! I love what I do and supporting people on their journey has been truly rewarding. 

Please email me if you have any question or you want to learn what home fitness program is right for your lifestyle. I would love to help. 

Welcome to my story,

I just wanted to share our family photos this year (2015) ! You can learn a little more about who I am! 

-Deanna