Weber Pathways

Weber pathways has many programs this summer--free guided hikes all along the Wasatch mountains. (for information click here )Chris and I have joined a Wed. hiking group that meets at 6pm. Last Wednesday, we met at the 22nd trail head for a 3 mile hike. He carried Simon, and I carried Nikon. Here are some photos from our adventure.Simon reminding everyone to HYDRATE! Water is important!
Half way through we realized Simon was out! Daddy was still going strong! <3
I love the amazing views. These are just my favorite of our photos. I hope to be able to take many more as we do the next 7 weeks!

Norbert leo

Yesterday was an awful day. I had a day full of whiny kids and horrific cramps. About 4, I took 3 naproxin and by 6, was wishing I'd taken 4. By 8:30 I was exhausted and ready for bed. We brought the kids home from their play date and got ready for bed. Scripture reading didn't go very well. The kids were literally bouncing off the walls. *where do they get the energy?* Simon bounced off the bed and I had my own 3 year old moment and gave up on recounting the story of King Benjamin. I went into my room, ignored Chris's advice that I rise above it, and went to bed. My sleep was crummy, but I found myself awake at 6am with fierce cramps. I laid there for 20 minutes before deciding that I was going to take a different action today. I went downstairs, and got in my workout gear. Grabbed the ipod and earbuds and went for a run. I am not a great runner; I'm more of a power walker. But, with Norbert Leo blasting in my ear *Thank you Jason Robert Brown for inspiring his lyrics* I ran just over a mile, and power walked another. 2 miles of no cramping pain. Norbert Leo Butz has a way of reaching a level of emotion in his singing that I've never felt before. He really brings you to where he is in the music and I respect that. His voice is also completely incredible. I've you've never heard "The last 5 years," I strongly encourage you to do so. I feel energized, and a bit better than yesterday. While I'm sure the fury of the ovaries will strike again, I feel that I took charge of my day early, and hopefully I'll keep the leading role of my attitude for the day. I hope to get to go through the SL temple today with my sister. But for now, there's laundry to fold...isn't there always?

neglect

This blog has become severely neglected. Much like my weight goal. heh. Chris and I have been still doing family walks-3 miles a few times a week. He carries Simon in the hiking pack and I push Ava in the stroller. The past 4 months have been about...maintaining. I've proven to myself that I'm able to stay in this realm of 145-148. Bootcamp starts back up Tuesday at 6am. OUCH! I know. But, I'm excited. Perhaps it's this session that will get me back to the 135-140 range. This last stupid 10 pounds is just....well, you know. a BEAST! Summer time is (soon) here and that means warm weather from 6am-11pm--no excuses not for working out, walking, running, swimming. It will all be done. My hubby is strinking before my eyes. He carried Simon a 5K! that's AMAZING! We're doing this! Our kids are witnessing and living it with us. no more neglecting the blog. no more neglecting the workout. Let's get back on this and MAKE.IT.HAPPEN.