And baby makes 4!

Hello Everyone. Meet Nathan Scott Almquist, born August 26, 2008 at 10:32 a.m. What a perfect day! Nathan joined us at the perfect time -- 3 weeks early and before Hurricane Ike visited the the gulf coast.

I am currently on maternity leave from Stroller Strides...and missing it very much, though between sleepless nights and almost hourly feedings, it's nice to have the break.

So, here are some photos of the newest edition, as well as his big brothe Gavin. What a perfect little team the two make. I foresee a future of fun!

~Ami

Today was the best!

Today was the best class! I am reminded everyday how fortunate I am to teach Stroller Strides classes - and be surrounded by amazing women. To all you women in my Stroller Strides classes, you really lift my spirits and keep me going! You are all so wonderful...okay, okay, I know, I am pregnant and hormonal. I'll stop being mushy.

On another note, we find out this Wednesday, April 30, if our 2nd child will be a boy or girl. I am so excited!

AND...Valerie, a good friend and former Stroller Strides member will host her Grand Opening of Stroller Strides in Memorial Park. Wooohooo! Congrats Val. =)

Okay, here are some pictures of some recent SS classes at Bear Creek Park.

~Ami
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Spring time!

So it's spring time and I am in the midst of planning a fun spring event for my stroller strides classes. I am hoping to get new moms to sign up - and stress the importance of pre AND postnatal exercise for mom and baby!

Not only does it help you maintain a healthy lifestyle, it decreases the occurance of post-partum depression, post-pregnacy aches and pains and most importantly, it helps keep you sane! :-)

That said, as a mother of a 17 month old and expecting baby number two in September, I am now remembering how difficult it can be to drag yourself out of bed each morning, take care of baby, pets and yourself -- and get out the door in-time to teach my Stroller Strides classes. I once again, emphasize with the pregnant mommy, but now I also remember the importance of exercise during pregnancy.

Once I get to class, I am ALWAYS glad to be there, both for the exercise and the social support that I give AND recieve from my members.

Bottom line, exercise is important...and a lot more fun when you are with other mommies! =)

So, no matter how tired you are, drag yourself out of bed, eat a healthy breakfast, and hit the pavement with your stroller. You'll be glad you did!!!

Ami2006
Stroller Strides ROCKS!