Folate

Folate or Folic acid. Folic acid is the synthtic chemical form that is added to food and present in suppliments. Either way it is needed bu luckily folic acid is more biovailible--as in it is more easily absobed.

The major function of Folate coenzymes is involved in DNA sysnthsis. So if you were to have a deficiency( not a good intake) of Folate you would form megaloblast which is were you red blood cell will not be able to divide correctly. And if this contunues you will soon lead too megloblastic. Which is where ther are not enough fully function red blood cells to carry the oxygen needed around the body.

In pregnant women who do not get enough Folate can cause

Spina Bifida

The recommendation for all child baring women is to take at 400 micrograms of folic acid a day(synthtic) at least 6 weeks before conception. The reason this is so important is becuase the neural tube closes within the first 28 days of pregnancy--a time where most of us dont know we're pregnant. So it is very important for us to be aware of our intake.

Some great sources of Folate are: for one serving just eat...

1 Cup of Asparagus

or

3/4 Cup fortifed Cereal

or

1/2 Cup cooked lenitl(beans)--there are so mayn ways you can serve these

There are many way we can get folate in. The richest of all the groups is the vegtables.

So eat your Veggies!

Tent time

Today while Hailey was over at Carries she said that they built a fort and that Hailey loved it. So after swimming in the little pool out side today we came in and built this little sad fort. But it sure was cool for Hailey.

She Loved it giggling the whole time. It was so fun.
Going in and out and under every way possible
Any time I popped in she would just giggled even harder.

Hailey just loves hanging around.

Growing Up

So for a while i have tossed back and forth the idea about taking Hailey's gate off her crib. And about two weeks now, just i did it. And Hailey has loved it. She loves being able to climb in and out. The bed is too tall for her to do it by herself so i flipped over a basket and she uses that as a step stool and then just slides out when she wants too. She even know how to flip the basket and put it right back where it belongs.
She has done so good. She has banged on the door a couple of times and has played with her toys but every time she's ended back in her bed sleeping. We have truly been blessed that she has caught on so fast. It has been so fun for all of us.
In the morning or after her naps we crack the door open a little right before the time where she will wake up. So when she does she can just come out and join us. She has been so happy to just come as she pleases. And so have we.

Water Water Water

This was a couple of weeks ago. And it was so much fun! Hailey's first pool party and she loved it!

We had to barrow the swim suite from Carrie (thank you!). We set up two pools so the kids could go back and forth, they loved it. I think there was like at lest 10 kids running around playing in the water. IT was such a perfect day!

Were Just waiting for another one of those days so we can have another pool party. But as for now were are just enjoying the rain, hail, and more rain!

Hailey is growing up so fast and catching on to so much. She really likes doing what we are doing. Like here.

But the other day We were in the bathroom and washing our hands. Hailey loves to wash her hands. So when I do she does too. So we just finished and I was getting the paper towels and in doing so got the floor wet. So i gave Hailey the paper towels to dry her hand. Once i was done i wiped the floor up and throw my towel away and when i turned around to find Hailey doing exactly what i had just done. It was so cute. And then she went and throw it away. She catches on so fast!

Pig Tails

Just thought she looked so cute. I love her in Pig Tails.

Jared Jr.'s Baptism

We went down to Utah on the 6th to attend Jared Jr.(nephew) Baptism. So We headed down Friday night to Salt Lake City and stayed with our Friend Emily( thank you!!! we had so much fun). Hung out with her and Jeff all morning. Driving around seeing the houses she working on and playing at a park. Then we got ready and jumped in the car to go to Roy for the baptism. Jason was giving the talk so we left early. But then you have to love traffic. We were stuck in traffic for almost 3 hours. Needless to say we missed the baptism-TOTALLY didn't even make it too the church. But we made it right in time for toys and food. It was so fun to see everyone. These two bounce houses are owned my Lisa and Jared (Jason's brother) good friends. All the kids loved it. Specially Hailey. At first she did not know what to think when i put her in there. But then after watch all the other kids she caught on and and even thought it was supper funny when she fell or crashed into someone else.






This is Hailey are her twin cousins Josh and Lindsey.I had to have some other kid go grab Hailey to get her out of this when it was time for us to go. It was so cute. We got in the car and I gave her a snack but she did not even make it through the first couple of bite before she fell asleep. (you know that is good playing when that happens).

My little music Queen

So this was still while we were at my parents house i just thought it was so cute how she was playing and dancing.
I tried to post this one a long time ago but it never worked. But here is Hailey dancing. She loves music! She has always loved music. There was one time when Hailey woke up from a nap and I went in to go get her and as soon as i saw her she started dancing. Thought it was pretty cute but then i put her on the ground to come with me through the living room door. But she took two steps and turn to the other door which lead to the middle room and went straight to the radio and started dancing. So we turn on come music and started blasting it and dancing.

I'm thinking she going to dance some time in her life. She just truly loves music.

Previously in our lives

These are old pictures but i never posted but you need to see them.

My sister Nicole came and helped us move into Madison park. She was a supper help!!!
This was the trailer we lived in called Buddy right before we moved into Madison park. It actually really wasn't that bad. There was really pretty tulips and green carpet. But it did have a washer and dryer and it was gas stove not electric ( so much better). But were glad were out and here.

Proteins

So once again(probably a couple more to come) I have some knowledge I would like to share with you about what I have learned. Right now we are learning about Proteins and how much we get from our foods.

You are supposed to get:
45-65% calories from carbohydrates
20-30% calories from Fat
10-35 % of your total calories from protein
less then 1% calories from Saturated fat

High quality Protein contains all of the nine essential amino acids.--water pack tuna, beef, poultry, milk, white bread, cheese,...(the similarity between tissue composition between animals and humans make it more effective for our bodies to digest and use animal proteins compared to plant protein)

Low quality Protein lack one or more essential amino acids.-- bananas, pasta, white rice, corn,... ( you can get sufficient amount of protein you just have to eat more)

It is important to get a good high quality of protein because it supports body growth and maintenance.

So lets Say...
From each group you gain a portion of the proteins you need. Each group contains different amounts.

Grains--3 grams protein per Ounce
Vegetables--2 grams protein per 1/2 cup
Fruit--0 grams protein per 1/2 cup
Milk--7 prams protein per ounce
Meat 8 grams protein per cup

For one day you eat; your on a 2,200 calorie diet
Combined through out the day you eat:

7 ounces of Grains
3 Cups of vegetables
2 cups of fruit
3 cups of Milk
6 ounces of meat

Which means you ate...(multiply how much you ate by how much protein that is in it)

21 grams in you Grains
12 grams in your vegetables
0 grams in your fruits
24 grams of your milks
42 grams in your Meats

were proteins.

Total: 99 grams protein

Which means you consumed 18% of your total calories from protein--which is sufficient.

You figure can what percentage you ate by taking the total grams of protein x 4 and then with that answer you divide it by the amount of calories in you diet. (99*4=396 396/2200=.18=18%).

Using this tool can help you estimate where you are spending you calories.