Workout Week 7.6.09

7.6.09
Run 4.5 Miles

7.7.09
Run 2 Miles

7.8.09
Run 4.5 Miles

7.9.09
Run 3 Miles

7.10.09
Rest

7.11.09
Rest
Garage Sale

7.12.09
Run 4.5 Miles

Workout Week 6.29.09

I tried out a new class. It is called Barre3 and it is completely amazing. It is a combination of pilates, yoga, & ballet. It really stretched out my muscles nicely and made my runs feel better as well. Thanks Emily for introducing me to this fabulous class!

6.29.09
Barre3 & Run 3 miles

6.30.09
Rest

7.1.09
Run 2 miles & Barre3

7.2.09
Run 4.5 Miles

7.3.09
Rest

7.4.09
LAZY

7.5.09
LAZY

Workout Week 6.22.09

I am finally getting a good routine down with my exercising, weights, and classes! I am trying to get in fantastic shape for my wedding coming up. I have been exercising a lot with friends and Darren, which always makes the routine a little easier. I am seeing great results and this always makes me feel great!

6.22.09
Run 4.5 miles with Emily

6.23.09
Run 3 miles

6.24.09
Run 6 miles

6.25.09
Run 3 miles & upper body weights with D

6.26.09
Early walk with Emily

6.27.09
Rest

6.28.09
Run 4 miles

Workout Week 6.8.09

6.8.09
Run 6 miles with Emily at Forest Park

6.9.09
Work!

6.10.09
Work!

6.11.09
Run 3.5 miles

6.12.09
Rest

6.13.09
Rest

6.14.09
Run 3.5 Miles
Leave for Beach!

Manzanita, Oregon

Darren & I took a weekend and drove down the I101 and ended up in Manzanita, OR.

What an adorable little town that is beautiful & full of life.

This is God's Country & it doesn't get any better than this!

The weekend was gorgeous and the food was excellent.

The Annual Portland Rose Parade

Darren, Mom, & I decided to take Emi down to the parade. The floats are made out of gorgeous flowers and it is always a good time to sit and watch the parade.

She wasn't too impressed with the floats.
But LOVED the horses & llames.

Darren has sprained his knee from basketball & was a trooper saving our seats for us very early in the morning.

We then ventured over to Kristin's house to celebrate the twins turning 1!

What a fantastic day!!

Workout Week 6.1.09

Can you believe that it is June! June! Where do these years go.
Another completely busy week at work. I didn't get many workouts in at all!
Oh well. Happy to be working though!!

6.1.09
Run 4.5 Miles

6.2.09
Run 3 Miles

6.3.09
Run 3 miles

6.4.09
Darren hurt is knee.
Dr!

6.5.09
Work....all day. No exercise!

6.6.09
Rose Day Parade & Twins Bday party

6.7.09
Work...all day!!

Workout Week 5.25.09

Another completely busy week!
I worked a lot due to Half Yearly sale at work.
Gibby, Skylar, & Josh flew in for the week from ATL.
Linda & Matt flew in from San Fran. It was a totally family affair all week.
I got some workouts in this week, but not as many as I had intended on. I did have off for Memorial Day weekend but that was mostly spent eating, drinking, & spending time with my family.

5.25.09
Run 3 miles

5.26.09
Run 3.5 miles

5.27.09
Rest

5.28.09
Run 6.5 miles

5.29.09
Rest

5.30.09
Run 3 miles

5.31.09
Rest

I worked 7 days straight and I really need to figure out when I am going to have time for workout classes and weights. Running has been going well with the gorgeous 80 degree weather that we have been having. This makes me motivated to be outside, not inside!

Workout Week 5.18.09

I have gotten totally behind in my posting.
I have been working crazy hours and on my days off I am cleaning and resting. This has really paid a toll in my workout schedule but then again I am on my feet running around ALL DAY LONG!
Work is going well!

5.18.09
Rest

5.19.09
Work 12 hrs (yes...you read that right!)

5.20.09
Run 3.5 miles

5.21.09
1st day of Half Yearly

5.22.09
Run 4 miles

5.23.09
Run 3.5 miles

5.24.09
Rest

Workout Week 5.11.09

This was an extremely busy work week and I am trying to get my workouts in after or before my shifts at Nordstrom. I am not used to being on my feet as much as I have been lately. I need to get some new flats and I would be good to go.

5.11.09
Run 6.5 Miles

5.12.09
100 squats
200 sit ups
100 push ups

5.13.09
Run 4.5 Miles

5.14.09
Run 3 Miles

5.15.09
KINGSTON'S BDAY
Rest Day (Worked 1-9pm)

5.16.09
Run 3.5 Miles

5.17.09
Rest
Kingston's Party

Happy Birthday Kingston!

Here is Kingston at birth. He was such a beautiful baby.

Kingston turned 1 over the weekend!
His birthday is May 15th but we had his party on May 17th.

I just can't get over how time flies and how big Kingston has gotten. He is the most sincere, adorable little boy and I enjoy seeing him grow. He is still not walking yet, but is crawling and scooting around all over the house. He can stand up for a min and then he will fall over. I know it will be any day that he will take his first steps. he is an observer and enjoys watching Emi and all of her crazy adventures. Emi is still learning to share and has been going through a rough time. But I know that she will be a great big sister and do what she can to protect her little brother.

Julia & Brian had a get together with friends and family to celebrate the great day. It was 87 degrees and not a cloud in the sky. We really got to have fun watching the kids play with their toys and in their baby pools and of course the great food! Fun was had by all!

Workout Week 5.4.09

5.4.09
Rest (Foot was swollen and hurting)

5.5.09
Run 3.5 Miles
100 squats
100 sit ups
100 Push Ups

5.6.09
Walk 3.5 Miles
1st Day at Nordstroms

5.7.09
Rest

5.8.09
DARREN'S BDAY
Run 3 miles

5.9.09
Run around work ALL DAY!

5.10.09
Rest

1st full week of work and boy was I tired. I am not used to being on my feet all day yet.

Mother's Day

It was a gorgeous day for Mom's in PTown on Sunday. I was happy to see the sun come out and to enjoy some great time with our families. We had breakfast over at Mom's in the am. Julia and the kids came over and Darren & I cooked granola french toast with bacon & fruit! It was delicious and mom loved it. We then we to Allyson's and had gumbo to celebrate Darren's bday and Mothers Day. It was a fantastic meal and I came over extremely full. I will have to have a long run tomorrow. NO EXCUSES. I didn't have to work on Sunday, which made the day with my family even better.

Happy Mother's Day Mom!

Cinco De Mayo

Just a silly card for Cinco De Mayo!
Enjoy!



Make a Smilebox slideshow

New & Exciting Career Path

Hello Fellow Bloggers!
Would anyone like to take a guess at what my new gig is?
I am bringing together my knowledge of apparel, my love of shopping, and my relationships with people and putting them all together for my next career. I am pleased to announce that I am beginning work at NORDSTROM this week!!!!!! So exciting. I had a fantastic training day together. We got to hear about the culture and the companies past. It was great to see what a successful company NORDSTROM is and how they have so many inspiring people working there. I am excited about the next steps and hoping getting promoted and taking on new challenges. Wish me luck!

Workout Week 4.27.09

Sick
Sick
Sick
Sick.....

Not a good week for working out at all! I was is in bed for over 2 days and it has taken me a good week to feel like getting out of bed and sweating. I believe that it will take about a month to start feeling completely better, but every day is getting better & better. Darren's bronchitis got the best of me. I did take some good walks and got a run in over the weekend but that was about it. I am really bummed because the week before I had a great week. I gave up most carbs and soda and lost 3lbs in a week. This was fantastic, but maybe this messed up my immune system and caused me to get ill. Oh well. I am ready for the next week and getting back into the gym with successful workouts and weights.

4.27.09
Sick

4.28.09
Sick

4.29.09
Short walk

4.30.09
walk 3 miles

5.1.09
Walk 4 miles

5.2.09
Run 3.5 miles

5.3.09
Rest

Sean's Run From Autism

Great race! Mom and I did really well. I finished 30th and she finished 41st! It was an overcast day, but perfect for running. Darren was a great uncle (once again) and took Emi to watch Mom & I run. She really enjoyed the park and watching the roller coaster. I love watching these events grow with the awareness of Autism and bringing people together for this important cause. It is always touching to me. Here are a few pics from the day..

Workout Week 4.20.09

4.20.09
3 mile walk
100 sit ups
100 squats

4.21.09
Run 4.5 miles

4.22.09
Run 3.2 miles
Earth Day

4.23.09
Run 4.5 Miles

4.24.09
Rest

4.25.09
Autism Run
5K
29.13 Min

4.26.09
Rest

Fun Easter Weekend

Here are a couple pics from Easter weekend when Linda, Matt, & Greg drove up from San Fran. The weather wasn't that great, but we had a great weekend of fun!