We found a lizard in the backyard- enjoy.
4.19.2011
4.02.2011
Another visit from the tooth fairy
Friday one of Weston's teeth came home in a little envelope. He is a big boy, it's offical. His man teeth are coming in already.
We sewed a special tooth pocket to put in the tooth fairy box we made.
He did a great job!
The little pillow has the tooth in it.
It's underneath his pillow. We'll have to see what the Tooth Fairy brings!
3.18.2011
Half Marathon training
Weston took this picture of me at the Metrolink station when they picked me up after my run.
Running Report- Long run- week 2.
Shauna and I ran 4.5 miles today. I am proud of our feat and I am sore again! :) On Wednesday, I ran alone at the U of R campus while Sierra did speech therapy. I ran two miles, but it felt so long.
Today it was so much nicer to chat and run together. The miles pass, almost painlessly, and we have a great time together.
In the next 6 weeks we'll add a mile or two each Friday until we reach our goal of 13.1 on May 1st- our race day!
3.17.2011
Remembering Grandma
Today I remember Grandma and Grandpa Smith.
Peter's grandparents loved me right away and always made me feel like family. Today is the day that grandma passed away five years ago and she is truly missed.
I'm thankful to have known her and benefited from her gentle and quiet spirit. Such kindness and care for others is rare and I am truly thankful for it.
This is a picture of a picture in my wedding scrapbook. This was Peter and my first dance and all of our parents and grandparents joined us. Their legacy of faithful marriage, then 50 years, is such a great gift. It is such a special memory to me.
I am fortunate to remember them often since we have the gift of living in their home, sitting at their table, and even eating with their silverware.
I'm still waiting for her baking genius to wear off on me from her rolling pin and cake pans. :) Thank you for this gift grandma, grandpa, Kerri, Lee and Laurie. We are truly grateful.
Today I trimmed their roses and remembered their wonderful lives and the gift of their love.
3.14.2011
Big boy
Tonight I was flossing Weston's teeth and I gasped! I was afraid at first. Then I realized... He lost his tooth. He has been complaining about his bottom teeth and I made him a dentist appointment, afraid he may have a cavity.
Tonight at dinner we were eating lasagna and he said, "Mom did you put a rock in my food?" Now we know what he swallowed his tooth!
We wrote a note to the tooth fairy.
He dictated, "Dear Tooth Fairy, I'm sorry I swallowed my tooth tonight at dinner." Then he signed his name and wrote his age. We put it in an envelope under his pillow.
Tonight at dinner we were eating lasagna and he said, "Mom did you put a rock in my food?" Now we know what he swallowed his tooth!
We wrote a note to the tooth fairy.
He dictated, "Dear Tooth Fairy, I'm sorry I swallowed my tooth tonight at dinner." Then he signed his name and wrote his age. We put it in an envelope under his pillow.
Half Marathon
Did you know that I am training for a half marathon?
Yep, come May 1 in Newport Beach at 6:30am, I'll be starting my race. Hopefully I'll be able to finish too... :) My sister and my friend Tiffany are doing it too.
I'm taking the train to Upland every Friday to meet my sister and do our "long run" of the week together. It is fun to get away each week and do something for my health. A hobby is a healthy thing!
The Metrolink train ride is lovely and it takes 24 minutes to arrive at the station. The station is across the street from my neice and nephew's school where my sister drops off her kids 10 minutes before the train arrives! Perfect!
Friday was my first run since New Years Day. We jogged about 4 miles!! (Yes, I'm sore!)
Sunday I met my cousin Shelley and we jogged another 3! (Yes, I'm sore!)
Today I ran one mile with Peter. (Yes, I'm still sore!)
I was thinking about all the equipment that I'd need since I'm a fancy half marathoner now...
Because you know it's all about the gear.
So I started thinking... "I'm gonna need a watch. You know to time all my mile splits and what not." I thought about buying an awesome iron man watch. But then I decided, NAH-
this sweet penguin watch that Logan got out of his Happy Meal is much more cool.
Then I thought oh I need a Garmin wireless sat-linked watch that keeps track of my calories, miles, and can be linked to Google maps to show my mileage on a map. NAH--
instead i dug through my junk drawer and came up with this old pedometer that I got from Walmart. (Shauna and I got matching red glasses- I got two pairs if you want to join in to the dorky club T!)
Then I thought, "I'll need a special water pack and bag to carry my camera, snacks, radio. The straw for sipping water will be ideal." Nah...
Instead I dug through my trunk and came up with this hip pack that I couldn't resist at the dollar store last fall.
Then I thought, "what about water?" Then I looked through amazon.com and saw all manner of water packs and water bottles with hand holds- then I remembered...
These super cute BPA free water bottles came to mind. They are in the kids department at my beloved 99c store. They hold about 10oz of water, have that cute handle and it has Tinkerbell on it too. So maybe if I sip enough the pixie dust will make me lighter than air.
Yep, come May 1 in Newport Beach at 6:30am, I'll be starting my race. Hopefully I'll be able to finish too... :) My sister and my friend Tiffany are doing it too.
I'm taking the train to Upland every Friday to meet my sister and do our "long run" of the week together. It is fun to get away each week and do something for my health. A hobby is a healthy thing!
The Metrolink train ride is lovely and it takes 24 minutes to arrive at the station. The station is across the street from my neice and nephew's school where my sister drops off her kids 10 minutes before the train arrives! Perfect!
Friday was my first run since New Years Day. We jogged about 4 miles!! (Yes, I'm sore!)
Sunday I met my cousin Shelley and we jogged another 3! (Yes, I'm sore!)
Today I ran one mile with Peter. (Yes, I'm still sore!)
I was thinking about all the equipment that I'd need since I'm a fancy half marathoner now...
Because you know it's all about the gear.
So I started thinking... "I'm gonna need a watch. You know to time all my mile splits and what not." I thought about buying an awesome iron man watch. But then I decided, NAH-
this sweet penguin watch that Logan got out of his Happy Meal is much more cool.
Then I thought oh I need a Garmin wireless sat-linked watch that keeps track of my calories, miles, and can be linked to Google maps to show my mileage on a map. NAH--
instead i dug through my junk drawer and came up with this old pedometer that I got from Walmart. (Shauna and I got matching red glasses- I got two pairs if you want to join in to the dorky club T!)
Then I thought, "I'll need a special water pack and bag to carry my camera, snacks, radio. The straw for sipping water will be ideal." Nah...
Instead I dug through my trunk and came up with this hip pack that I couldn't resist at the dollar store last fall.
Then I thought, "what about water?" Then I looked through amazon.com and saw all manner of water packs and water bottles with hand holds- then I remembered...
These super cute BPA free water bottles came to mind. They are in the kids department at my beloved 99c store. They hold about 10oz of water, have that cute handle and it has Tinkerbell on it too. So maybe if I sip enough the pixie dust will make me lighter than air.
3.04.2011
Tundra Mom infomercial
When you wake up in the morning, do you think, "I don't want to get up." Is this thought then followed by all the things you should do?
Well here is the workout for you.
INTRODUCING:
The Don't Get Out of Bed Tone Up
No special equipment, clothing or time needed!!!
This is how it's done:
Throw back your covers. Look at the clock. While still in your pajamas and on your bed,
Do 20 crunches, 20 side crunches on both sides, 20 bottom raises, as many push ups as you can endure, a 20 second superman hold it pose on your stomach. Whenever you are tempted to stop, look at the clock and realize you've only been working out for 2 minutes or less!!!
Then get out of bed do as many squats as you can. Then do some tricep dips on the side of your bed.
(Change these exercises to any that you like or know or can endure better!)
Look at the clock again. You have just received a free four minute workout.
Make your bed and go get your coffee with a spring in your step!
But wait there's more.
You have built your confidence, changed your heart rate, built a muscle or two and fit in a real life workout that you can do anywhere without leaving the comfort of your bed without breaking a sweat.
This is the way I started today.
I knew a man in college that started each morning with push ups and he was very very fit. My grandparents just turned 90, they worked out every morning together in their back yard with basic equipment.
I want to be like that too. So here's to the Don't Get Out of Your Bed Tone Up!
Well here is the workout for you.
INTRODUCING:
The Don't Get Out of Bed Tone Up
No special equipment, clothing or time needed!!!
This is how it's done:
Throw back your covers. Look at the clock. While still in your pajamas and on your bed,
Do 20 crunches, 20 side crunches on both sides, 20 bottom raises, as many push ups as you can endure, a 20 second superman hold it pose on your stomach. Whenever you are tempted to stop, look at the clock and realize you've only been working out for 2 minutes or less!!!
Then get out of bed do as many squats as you can. Then do some tricep dips on the side of your bed.
(Change these exercises to any that you like or know or can endure better!)
Look at the clock again. You have just received a free four minute workout.
Make your bed and go get your coffee with a spring in your step!
But wait there's more.
You have built your confidence, changed your heart rate, built a muscle or two and fit in a real life workout that you can do anywhere without leaving the comfort of your bed without breaking a sweat.
This is the way I started today.
I knew a man in college that started each morning with push ups and he was very very fit. My grandparents just turned 90, they worked out every morning together in their back yard with basic equipment.
I want to be like that too. So here's to the Don't Get Out of Your Bed Tone Up!
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