Brooke's Announcement

(Kelli is just spelled with an i) But this is Brooke's baby announcement made by my friend, Lannie...her website is: www.janieandjackphotography.com -check it out!

2 Week Mark

I'm in jeans! When Brooke & I hit the 2 week mark, I tried on my jeans. (Granted, they are one size too big normally for me - got them instead of maternity ones!) But they fit! I was very happy because I love wearing jeans!

GOOD STUFF

When I find a good thing - I tell you. Here are two things that I've liked from Shaklee for over 8 years now...so now you can like it too!

This is a shake I give to my girls for breakfast or as a snack if they haven't eaten much during the day. They LOVE them and request them every morning - it's usually the bavarian chocolate one that they opt for, but the vanilla one is good too. If you have a picky eater...this comes in handy!

I love this protein powder in just water, in orange juice or whipped up in some vanilla yogurt, milk and maybe a banana or berries. Yum and it's smooth!

More good stuff at the link to the right (scroll down) - first link called Get Clean - Go Organic.

Home & Doc

We made it home on 4/4 and I found a comfy spot to chill out with Brooke.
She's already curious about the doctor's office - 1st visit on 4/5 to check her out.

More Baby Photos!

Here's Miss Brooke! Just a few more pics at the hospital.
Ohhh baby love!
Me spreading the news on the phone!
Daddy with his new addition!

Brooke is ready in the car to come home! First car ride!!

OUR NEW BABY ARRIVED!

IT'S A...


GIRL!!!

Name: Brooke Mae Henderson
Born: March 31, 2008
Time: 9:23am
Where: Raleigh, NC
Weight: 7 lb, 6 oz
Length: 20.5"
Personality: Awesome - super sweetie!

So who got it right and voted GIRL? Congrats to you on a good guess! We were a bit surprised, but not surprised, and oh so happy with this little bundle of joy! She sure is a new gem and the girls just adore her. We couldn't be happier and are so glad she's joined our family. We are officially a party of 5! It's amazing to have a new baby in the house again! I got home yesterday - Thursday, and I'm grateful to have my mom here (with Chris) from CA helping us out with everything. Thanks mom!

It's been a physical, emotional, and spiritual experience for me personally and I am just honored to be a mother once again. I am in awe of the creation, the development, and the birth of a new life - truely a blessing to be a part of in every way. I love being a mother to my 3 girls and I look forward to all of the growth yet to come with all of them.

All my love to you and yours! ~Amanda


Mom & baby are doing great!

Dad is still King of our castle... with a new princess!


Big sisters -Morgan & Kelli- are SO loving their new little sis!!


I made them cute new BIG SIS shirts too!

ALMOST TIME!

This is me at 38 weeks just before class at Tone Up! What did I teach? Turbo Kick of course!! =) It's definately harder to breathe and I burned 615calories that night in just 45 min! My heart rate is way up. Wednesday was my last class with the diehard Turbo Kickers at Body Works in Wake Forest - nice going ladies!
So now it's Friday and I have just a couple of days left and then it's BABY time on Monday morning! This week has totally flown by for me and I only taught 2 classes!

I will miss all of my classes and especially everyone that joins me in them!! Can't wait to be back to normal already so I can get back in the gym! ;) Happy Spring and I'll see you in the summertime!
~Amanda

WASHINGTON HUSTLES & KICKS IT!

Yep, these and more ladies came to Fitness Unlimited in Washington, NC to do the new Hip Hop Hustle Workshop and, (everyone's favorite), Turbo Kick Certification this past weekend - March 7th & 8th. This photo is from our fun-loving TK group!

A HUGE THANK YOU to Host Coordinator, Tara Carter, for bringing me there and being such a gracious hostess! She really did well and being 8 months prego...she is a busy lady! Thanks Tara and congrats again on baby girl #3!!

A very special THANK YOU to fellow Presenter, Meredith Roy, of Charlotte, NC for driving out to these events to support me during my near 9-month pregancy! She voluntarily came out to be there for me and that meant a LOT! Thanks M...you're aweseome!

And, of course, THANK YOU to all of the ladies that attended both of our events. (Sorry we didn't get a group shot of all of you HUSTLERS!!) Below are some shots of the TKers...ENJOY! ~Amanda

SOUTHERN PINES goes TURBO!

OH Yeah...just look at these lovely ladies ready to rock your world with Turbo Kick!

On March 1st at FirstHealth & Fitness in Southern Pines, this group spent some FUN times with me learning all about Turbo Kick! A huge THANK YOU to the host club and fearless leader, Cinnamon LeBlanc-Young for having us there and being so accommadating & friendly!! =)

Here are some photos from the day...great job ladies - thanks for making it such a fun day!! ~Amanda

BELLY SHOTS!

Okay - here's me at 34 weeks last week...8.5 months.

These ones I took yesterday and I'm at 35 weeks today! Had a doctor visit and all looks well.