"WE GAVE UP, GIVING UP." - nike

"WE GAVE UP, GIVING UP." - nike

Monday, December 2, 2013

"Life is such a gift."

A dark and dreary Monday morning doesn't make it easy to get moving especially after a week off, but I did it! Waking up miserable from my cold I was out the door to try to sweat it out at hot yoga! I'll tell ya, being in downward dog with a runny nose is NOT fun, but I will say I was revived after a hot shower! It felt like I got all my nasal congestion out... For a few hours! It was a nice idea, but it didn't clear me completely! After a busy first day back I has one training after work to break back into the swing of things! We had a nice long, dark, chilly walk but it was nice to catch up! Once I got home I took Bela out for another walk  and snuggled up on the couch until Cyn got home! 

We rented the movie 2 Guns and it was soooooo good! Definitely recommend it! We snuggled up on the couch, the THREE of us! The house feels so cozy with the tree up! 


I even got to endulged in my favorite holiday treat! Cracker Brittle! Yummm! It's a must have around this time of year!


Tuesday morning was surprisingly warm! Up in the 40s! Woo! I got in 8 miles and it felt so good! It's been over a week since I've run and it was nice to get my long one in! It wasn't my best time, but I'll take it for being sick!


After work I had 2 trainings! One with my kids fitness class and the other with my Dryland kids! Boy did I miss them! We had a blast! 

I ran home and grabbed Bel and went to my parents to hang out an have dinner! I helped them put up Christmas decorations and ornaments on the tree! I really love this time of year! 

I decorated our table as soon as I got home to get ready for our party Sunday! 


Wednesday was my circuit training day! I went to Zone 3 Fitness for an hour cardio/strength class! It was just the change of pace I needed! It's a beautiful facility with new equipment I definitely recommend trying a class over there! 


They have a goal board that I love! It keeps people motivated and working hard! They also have words of encouragement scattered around the facility! 


My Mom got her Knee surgery today and was such a champ! I went to check on her and we did a little more decorating! I came up with a cute centerpiece idea and got all the stuff from GoodWill! Let me know your thoughts! 


I had 1 training and we had a beautiful sky for our last night outside! 



We had a surprise visit from my sister with her BRAND NEW CAR! It's beautiful and I couldn't be more happy for her! She deserves it!  

Such a perfect evening at our house! 'Twas 21 nights before Christmas and all through the house, not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse! 


Thursday morning I hit the road for a 5 miler! Another slow one because of my cold, but I was glad to get it in! After work I had 2 trainings and we headed to my parents for dinner and The Sound of Music! We had a fun night with my family! Aunt Kate and Bela definitely missed each other! 
 

Friday was my day off of exercise. I had a busy day and a long evening, but was lucky to be surrounded by such amazing family! We ended the night at Stockhouse. Love these two goofballs! 


Saturday morning I got up and bundled for a quick 5 miler and had another family filled day. It was a beautiful morning. So much love and support. ❤️ 


All 3 babies wanted to sit with auntie! Just missing Cameron! 


Sunday morning we got up and turbo cleaned for our first Holiday Party! We had an Ornament Party! Everyone was asked to bring and old, new, handmade or purchased ornament to help us decorate our FIRST Christmas Tree! We had so much fun and were so grateful to everyone who came! It was just what we needed to get into the holiday spirit! 


Later we made the trip to John & Donna's to visit and watch some football! 

It's been an emotional week but truly so much positivity has come from such a tragity. I find it so inspirational to see so many people I love being so strong and supportive of one another. It has really made me reevaluate my life. Life is such a gift and we are lucky to have all of the things we do. It's so easy to take things for granted and want bigger, better, newer things. Take a moment to look at the world around you. You are blessed by so many big and small, new and old things in your life. Take it all in and feel the blessing you've been given. 

Remember: "LIFE IS SUCH A GIFT." 

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