Weekend Happenings

In no particular order. . . .

 Clint's little cousin Samantha got married Saturday in the Mesa, AZ temple!  I was so very sad I could not be there.  She looks beautiful!

 Today (technically not part of the weekend, but . . . .), I began another Bikini Body Mommy challenge.  This will be my 3rd.  My goals this time around are:

1.  Gain more muscle

2. Lose more body fat. 

I'm not sure exactly where I am, but I think I want to lose about 3-5% more.  In order to accomplish this I'm going to have to really work on goals 3 and 4.

3. Eat more veggies, less fruit, and increase my healthy fats.

4. Move more!  Sometimes I think I eat out of boredom.  I think I'm hungry, but really I'm just looking for something to do.  To combat this, I'm going to try going for a walk whenever I think I this might be the case. 

 Yesterday, Sunday, we had a good two hour visit with Gram.  She seems to be doing much better acclimating to her new life in a retirement center. We went for a walk around the grounds, visiting the duck pond, and floating leaf boats down the stream along our way.

Friday afternoon this was mysteriously dropped off at our door.

It was a invite for #2 to Homecoming.  The dance is a week from Saturday. EEK! We're going shopping today.  Wish us luck!

Blessing Walk

 I recently read in a book an idea I absolutely love.  The author said her first thoughts on awakening before she even opens her eyes are to be thankful for everything she can think of.

I love the idea of counting your blessings and naming them one by one before your day really starts.

I decided to combine this practice with exercise.  I call it a Blessing Walk.  Each morning I've begun walking up the hill from my house, and as I walk I thank Heavenly Father for everything I can think of.  Trees, the mountains, the rain, my children, the deer, my feet, my health, etc.  I keep going until I my walk is over.

This has been an amazing way to start my day!

"Sincerely giving thanks not only helps us recognize our blessings, but it also unlocks the doors of heaven and helps us feel God's love,"

President Thomas S. Monson

Fundraiser

Our elementary school is doing an odd fundraiser.  They've asked each of student, over the next two months, to run the total miles of either a half marathon or a full marathon.  Then ask family and friends to reward/sponsor them with $5 which they will then donate to the school.

Although I'm not a fan, my girls are adamant about participating.

Luckily, the first night, our neighbors, invited our girls to run around the block with them (a total of 1 mile).

Not only did they run, but our neighbor, Brent, had them doing jumping jacks, sit-ups, push-ups, and Warrior Poise (it's a yoga thing).  They loved it.

The next night, Clint and I took them to the High School track where our little ladies led us in not only running around the track (4 times, 5 times for #6) but also doing sit-ups, push-ups, jumping jacks, and running the bleachers.  Phew! I'm winded again just typing this.

Even though I think it's a silly fundraiser, it's sure helping me get in shape!  (Which was maybe their plan all along.) So maybe instead of complaining, I should be thanking them instead.