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Monday, November 17, 2008
100 Miles in 30 Days!
So, I have to share..... I did it! I set a goal for myself to run 100 miles in 30 days through the website MapMyRun and I did it! Well, honestly, it wasn't ALL running, some of it was walking and some of it was using the elliptical machine at my gym. But still... I'm dang happy I accomplished this goal. My exercise routine has been building over the years and I've been able to run a couple 5k races and enjoyed the many benefits of exercise. So, when I found this 100 Miles in 30 Days challenge on MapMyRun I thought I would take the challenge. Check out the challenge here....
Using MapMyRun has been a helpful tool to motivate me and map my runs through the city I live in. It's a great way to figure out how many miles it is from your home to a certain point and then back again.
Tori and I have doing a run through the city, with me running or walking and her riding a bike. It's been a nice way to enjoy the fresh air and have some great chats. I'm really not a big runner; not someone who plans to run a marathon anytime soon. But, again, the excerise itself is actually something I enjoy.
So, I challenge you all to give this a try; 100 Miles in 30 Days! Come on, I know you can! It's really not as tough as you think.
Using MapMyRun has been a helpful tool to motivate me and map my runs through the city I live in. It's a great way to figure out how many miles it is from your home to a certain point and then back again.
Tori and I have doing a run through the city, with me running or walking and her riding a bike. It's been a nice way to enjoy the fresh air and have some great chats. I'm really not a big runner; not someone who plans to run a marathon anytime soon. But, again, the excerise itself is actually something I enjoy.
So, I challenge you all to give this a try; 100 Miles in 30 Days! Come on, I know you can! It's really not as tough as you think.
Friday, November 7, 2008
Bakerella Blogger
I just discovered this blog that I'm loving, Bakerella. I've always loved to bake even as a little girl; I think I baked my first cake from scratch at age 8. My Mom actually bought me those cake molds, my favorite was cookie monster, that I would spend all day working on to bake and then frost. My love for baking has been with me ever since. Unfortunately, life is much to busy for me to spend the time I want on baking so I don't do it as much as I would like. When I do bake I always include my children; I love baking with them. All three of my kids can bake a mean chocolate chip cookie
One of the reasons I love Bakerella is that it's got some quick, fun, yummy ideas for making little cake or cookie balls. Click on this picture to go to all her Bite-Size Sweet & Easy Recipes. Those Red-Velvet Cake Balls look yuuuummmmmyyyy. Enjoy!
One of the reasons I love Bakerella is that it's got some quick, fun, yummy ideas for making little cake or cookie balls. Click on this picture to go to all her Bite-Size Sweet & Easy Recipes. Those Red-Velvet Cake Balls look yuuuummmmmyyyy. Enjoy!
Tuesday, November 4, 2008
Our Halloween ... better late than never
I know I'm a little late but I wanted to share some of our Halloween pictures ... at least before Thanksgiving.
Tori's pride and joy... her carving of WICKED in her pumpkin. Pretty dang good huh?
Here's a slide show of our fun Halloween party at Kayce's house with plenty of food and lots of talking. Spencer and Evan got into the fun by giving me their best "Uncle Rico" posses. Fun times!
Tori's pride and joy... her carving of WICKED in her pumpkin. Pretty dang good huh?
Here's a slide show of our fun Halloween party at Kayce's house with plenty of food and lots of talking. Spencer and Evan got into the fun by giving me their best "Uncle Rico" posses. Fun times!
Wednesday, October 29, 2008
Pregnancy and Motherhood in 2008
I just have to say that I'm very thankful I'm done having children. Not that I don't love my three amazing kids because I do. A LOT! I'm just saying this because of all the things pregnant mothers must avoid eating now just takes away the one true pleasure of being pregnant, which is being able to eat whatever you want, when you want. Isn't that what every woman secretly looks forward to when being pregnant? Well, it was for me.
I've had many conversations with my sisters about this and hear them talk about the foods they must avoid. In fact, I have a sister who's currently expecting in February and I just feel down right sorry for her. Back in the day, a long, long time ago, when I was pregnant I ate a lot of things that would just make pregnant women now days just gasp in fright. I ate things like hot dogs, albacore tuna fish, raw cookie dough.... yes, yes it's true.... you pregnant women out there don't run away screaming. I even enjoyed eating alfalfa sprouts and ate them quite frequently with my lunch meat sandwiches. I know you're all shocked and dismayed and find it hard to believe my children turned out healthy and normal. At least you would think that if you followed the exacting guidelines on foods to avoid when you're pregnant.
Don't believe me? Take a look at this article, http://www.webmd.com/baby/features/foods-to-avoid-when-youre-pregnant. I don't mean to make light of the wonderful advances in medicine. I'm just saying.... I'm glad I was able to eat alfalfa sprouts with out having to worry. That's my two cents on pregnancy and motherhood in 2008. :-)
I've had many conversations with my sisters about this and hear them talk about the foods they must avoid. In fact, I have a sister who's currently expecting in February and I just feel down right sorry for her. Back in the day, a long, long time ago, when I was pregnant I ate a lot of things that would just make pregnant women now days just gasp in fright. I ate things like hot dogs, albacore tuna fish, raw cookie dough.... yes, yes it's true.... you pregnant women out there don't run away screaming. I even enjoyed eating alfalfa sprouts and ate them quite frequently with my lunch meat sandwiches. I know you're all shocked and dismayed and find it hard to believe my children turned out healthy and normal. At least you would think that if you followed the exacting guidelines on foods to avoid when you're pregnant.
Don't believe me? Take a look at this article, http://www.webmd.com/baby/features/foods-to-avoid-when-youre-pregnant. I don't mean to make light of the wonderful advances in medicine. I'm just saying.... I'm glad I was able to eat alfalfa sprouts with out having to worry. That's my two cents on pregnancy and motherhood in 2008. :-)
Thursday, October 23, 2008
Nina Shoes
The shoes I purchased at our Gardner Village shopping trip. Love them! .... just had to share. Nina Shoes
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