Week 3--C25K with a twist
Days 1 & 3: Walk 5 minutes. Jog 12 minutes or 1 mile. Walk 5 minutes. C25K: Jog 90 seconds/walk 90 seconds. Jog 3 minutes/walk 3 minutes. Do that twice. Walk 4 minutes. Jog 7 minutes or 1/2 mile. Walk 4 minutes.
Days 2, 4 & 6: Walk 55 minutes or some other form of cross-training i.e. biking, aerobics, etc.
Day 5--Long Run Day: Run 25 minutes or 2.5 miles.
Day 7: Always rest.
Sunday, July 26, 2009
Monday, July 20, 2009
Going from the 5K to a Stronger 5K
I don't feel quite ready to take on a 10K seeing as it took me 40 minutes to complete the 5K. So for the next 8 weeks, I'm going to go through the Couch to 5K (C25K) again with a few adjustments.
Using C25K as my base, Week 1 looked like this:
Days 1 & 3: Walked 5 minutes. Ran 10 minutes. Walked 5 minutes. Then the C25K run/walk split (run 60 seconds/walk 90 seconds) for 20 minutes. Ran 5 minutes. Walked 10.
Days 2,4,6: Walked 55 minutes.
Day 5-Long Run Day: Planned on running 20 minutes or 2 miles without any walk breaks. Instead, I ran the first mile and then had to take a walk break for 3 minutes. Then ran another 12.5 minutes. Walked a mile with my son, Austin, as a cool-down.
Some of you have asked me about my weight loss since beginning this venture approximately 12 weeks ago. Well, drumroll please. . .I've gained about 4 pounds. And yes, that is very discouraging to me. But I keep telling myself that the other benefits of being healthy i.e. heart, lungs, blah blah blah are what I need to remember and upon those things I need to put my focus. Admittedly, this is a difficult task, but I am trying. I am beginning to think that all those "facts" about weight loss and that it comes when you burn more calories than you take in, well those "facts" don't apply to me. I believe that even if I were able to hire the best trainer and nutritionist in the world, I would only frustrate them too. I really do try and do things "by the book" and well, it doesn't work for me.
I'm not trying to complain, just attempting to be honest about the way it is. So somewhere along the line, I just have to be happy with who I am. Be thankful that I am the size I am and move forward.
That being said, today should have been Day 1 of Week 2, but I never made it out the door. Here's the plan should I make it out tomorrow:
Days 1 & 3: Walk 5 minutes. Run 12 minutes. Walk 3 minutes. Then the C25K run/walk split (run 90 seconds/walk 60 seconds) for 20 minutes. Walk 4 minutes. Run 7 minutes. Walk 4 minutes.
Days 2, 4, & 6: Walk (or any other cross-training i.e. aerobics, biking, etc.) 55 minutes.
Day 5-Long Run Day: Run 25 minutes or 2.5 miles. Walk a mile.
I don't feel quite ready to take on a 10K seeing as it took me 40 minutes to complete the 5K. So for the next 8 weeks, I'm going to go through the Couch to 5K (C25K) again with a few adjustments.
Using C25K as my base, Week 1 looked like this:
Days 1 & 3: Walked 5 minutes. Ran 10 minutes. Walked 5 minutes. Then the C25K run/walk split (run 60 seconds/walk 90 seconds) for 20 minutes. Ran 5 minutes. Walked 10.
Days 2,4,6: Walked 55 minutes.
Day 5-Long Run Day: Planned on running 20 minutes or 2 miles without any walk breaks. Instead, I ran the first mile and then had to take a walk break for 3 minutes. Then ran another 12.5 minutes. Walked a mile with my son, Austin, as a cool-down.
Some of you have asked me about my weight loss since beginning this venture approximately 12 weeks ago. Well, drumroll please. . .I've gained about 4 pounds. And yes, that is very discouraging to me. But I keep telling myself that the other benefits of being healthy i.e. heart, lungs, blah blah blah are what I need to remember and upon those things I need to put my focus. Admittedly, this is a difficult task, but I am trying. I am beginning to think that all those "facts" about weight loss and that it comes when you burn more calories than you take in, well those "facts" don't apply to me. I believe that even if I were able to hire the best trainer and nutritionist in the world, I would only frustrate them too. I really do try and do things "by the book" and well, it doesn't work for me.
I'm not trying to complain, just attempting to be honest about the way it is. So somewhere along the line, I just have to be happy with who I am. Be thankful that I am the size I am and move forward.
That being said, today should have been Day 1 of Week 2, but I never made it out the door. Here's the plan should I make it out tomorrow:
Days 1 & 3: Walk 5 minutes. Run 12 minutes. Walk 3 minutes. Then the C25K run/walk split (run 90 seconds/walk 60 seconds) for 20 minutes. Walk 4 minutes. Run 7 minutes. Walk 4 minutes.
Days 2, 4, & 6: Walk (or any other cross-training i.e. aerobics, biking, etc.) 55 minutes.
Day 5-Long Run Day: Run 25 minutes or 2.5 miles. Walk a mile.
Sunday, July 12, 2009
5K Training
I know it's been a while since I've REALLY blogged. Sometimes I start to, but then I get distracted or I decide that what I wanted to say takes too many words so I hit "delete" and walk away. I'm not so sure I want to be vulnerable and lay it all out there, so to speak. But then there's that part of me that wants to be known and heard and thus the struggle ensues. Anyway, all of that to say, I'm going to try and be a little more open (I think).
So along that line, I'm letting you all in on what's been going on in my life for the last 12 weeks or so. In an effort to get back in shape, I began training for a 5K. Following Rachel's advice, I found a 5K training program (online) designed to help beginners like me. It's called "From the Couch to the 5K" often referred to as "C25K". It's a 9 week program that starts with walking and running and slowly moves the trainee to running. At the end of the 9 week program, one should be able to run that 5K (3.1 miles)or for 30 minutes without stopping. Also, this program requires that one run only 3 days a week and that seemed attainable for me.
It was a pretty easy program to follow as it told me each day what to do. Days 1, 3 and 5 were "running" days and it recommended that on Days 2, 4 and 6 I walk or do some other form of cross-training. "Simple enough," I thought.
There was nothing simple about getting my body out there and running, but I committed myself to sticking to it and seeing it through. I found myself praying for strength in order to get through those running moments. There were times I hit that wall and couldn't get through the running, but other times when I pressed through the wall and completed the task before me. When all was said and done, I was surprised that I had many more successes than failures.
The most difficult times for me were when the program dropped the walking altogether in Weeks 8 and 9. I didn't want to move onto the next week if I couldn't complete the current one. So I got hung up on Week 8 and it took me 3 weeks to get to the point where I could run for 28 minutes on all 3 running days.
Then last Monday, I began Week 9, knowing that on the last running day of that week, I would be expeced to run a 5K (or 30 minutes) without stopping. Since I hadn't entered an official 5K race, I mapped out 3.1 miles in my neighborhood and began thinking about what lay ahead of me. I was feeling pretty unsure about my abilities to complete a full 5K so I called up my good friend, Wendy, who is an avid runner, and asked her if she would run along side me. She agreed and met me at my front door Friday morning at 6:30. (How's that for friendship?)
We started out at a pretty good pace, one I was sure I wouldn't be able to keep, and eventually settled into my "barely moving" slower pace. When we hit the half-way mark, I told Wendy we only had a mile and half left. She laughed and said, "You can do anything for a mile and a half, right?"
I rolled my eyes and pressed on, thinking to myself I knew I wasn't going to make it. At the two and a half mile mark, I was still doubting myself, but Wendy just kept encouraging me and telling me how great I was doing (she was lying). She prayed for me and kept right on talking. It was the best gift she could've given me.
When we hit the 3 mile mark, I was barely jogging, but jogging nonetheless. It was at this point that Wendy started talking to me about how to end the race. She told me to think about how I should be carrying my arms and moving my feet. Then, gently she told me how she tries to stand taller and hold in her abs. All the while, we're picking up the pace and I'm trying to learn and respond to her instruction. Before I knew it, we were kicking in the finish. I'm sure it wasn't a sprint for her, but it definitely felt like a sprint to me. And then it was done. Done.
I can't really express the feeling of accomplishment and gratitude I felt at THAT moment, but as I'm writing about it at THIS moment, I am overcome with emotion. I'm so grateful that God allowed me to complete something I started. He gave me a friend to see me through and I feel oh so very blessed.
There's more to this running story, but I'm going to leave it there for now. I apologize for not having pictures of the big day, but even if I did have them, I'm not sure I would post them here. It ain't pretty, ya'll.
I know it's been a while since I've REALLY blogged. Sometimes I start to, but then I get distracted or I decide that what I wanted to say takes too many words so I hit "delete" and walk away. I'm not so sure I want to be vulnerable and lay it all out there, so to speak. But then there's that part of me that wants to be known and heard and thus the struggle ensues. Anyway, all of that to say, I'm going to try and be a little more open (I think).
So along that line, I'm letting you all in on what's been going on in my life for the last 12 weeks or so. In an effort to get back in shape, I began training for a 5K. Following Rachel's advice, I found a 5K training program (online) designed to help beginners like me. It's called "From the Couch to the 5K" often referred to as "C25K". It's a 9 week program that starts with walking and running and slowly moves the trainee to running. At the end of the 9 week program, one should be able to run that 5K (3.1 miles)or for 30 minutes without stopping. Also, this program requires that one run only 3 days a week and that seemed attainable for me.
It was a pretty easy program to follow as it told me each day what to do. Days 1, 3 and 5 were "running" days and it recommended that on Days 2, 4 and 6 I walk or do some other form of cross-training. "Simple enough," I thought.
There was nothing simple about getting my body out there and running, but I committed myself to sticking to it and seeing it through. I found myself praying for strength in order to get through those running moments. There were times I hit that wall and couldn't get through the running, but other times when I pressed through the wall and completed the task before me. When all was said and done, I was surprised that I had many more successes than failures.
The most difficult times for me were when the program dropped the walking altogether in Weeks 8 and 9. I didn't want to move onto the next week if I couldn't complete the current one. So I got hung up on Week 8 and it took me 3 weeks to get to the point where I could run for 28 minutes on all 3 running days.
Then last Monday, I began Week 9, knowing that on the last running day of that week, I would be expeced to run a 5K (or 30 minutes) without stopping. Since I hadn't entered an official 5K race, I mapped out 3.1 miles in my neighborhood and began thinking about what lay ahead of me. I was feeling pretty unsure about my abilities to complete a full 5K so I called up my good friend, Wendy, who is an avid runner, and asked her if she would run along side me. She agreed and met me at my front door Friday morning at 6:30. (How's that for friendship?)
We started out at a pretty good pace, one I was sure I wouldn't be able to keep, and eventually settled into my "barely moving" slower pace. When we hit the half-way mark, I told Wendy we only had a mile and half left. She laughed and said, "You can do anything for a mile and a half, right?"
I rolled my eyes and pressed on, thinking to myself I knew I wasn't going to make it. At the two and a half mile mark, I was still doubting myself, but Wendy just kept encouraging me and telling me how great I was doing (she was lying). She prayed for me and kept right on talking. It was the best gift she could've given me.
When we hit the 3 mile mark, I was barely jogging, but jogging nonetheless. It was at this point that Wendy started talking to me about how to end the race. She told me to think about how I should be carrying my arms and moving my feet. Then, gently she told me how she tries to stand taller and hold in her abs. All the while, we're picking up the pace and I'm trying to learn and respond to her instruction. Before I knew it, we were kicking in the finish. I'm sure it wasn't a sprint for her, but it definitely felt like a sprint to me. And then it was done. Done.
I can't really express the feeling of accomplishment and gratitude I felt at THAT moment, but as I'm writing about it at THIS moment, I am overcome with emotion. I'm so grateful that God allowed me to complete something I started. He gave me a friend to see me through and I feel oh so very blessed.
There's more to this running story, but I'm going to leave it there for now. I apologize for not having pictures of the big day, but even if I did have them, I'm not sure I would post them here. It ain't pretty, ya'll.
Tuesday, June 09, 2009
Friday, May 29, 2009
Thursday, May 21, 2009
One year ago, Steven Curtis and Mary Beth Chapman's daughter, Maria, died. Someone steered me toward Mary Beth Chapman's blog today and her post resonated in my heart with the deep pain and loss our own church family is feeling in our own loss. If you want to journey into that realm where grief is tough, but where you can better understand and minister to those in sadness and suffering through trajedy, grab your tissues and visit this sight: http://chapmanchannel.typepad.com/marybeth/
Monday, April 13, 2009
Remembering Knox. . .
An Anderson picture often makes me smile and feel some sadness at the same time. There's always one missing. Here, it's Creed. Oh, how I grieve that he must wait a lifetime to meet his brother. There's a space between Jack and Creed that now, only Jesus can fill. I know Knox is in a better place, but I miss him and feel sadness for his family who misses him more than I.
This is how I remember Knox. It's Easter. He's holding onto a treasured egg he's found and he's got his sippy cup in hand just in case he gets thirsty. He's content. He's got his green paci and he's wearing his crocs. I can't tell it from this pic, but his nose is probably running too.
And if I had to pick a favorite picture of him, this would definitely make the top 5. It was taken that Wednesday, before THAT Friday. He's really happy. That was a lovely morning.
It's hard to believe these April days are upon us again. I'm sorry Jon and Rachel, Anne Michal, Elizabeth, Emma, Jack and Creed. You are continually in our thoughts and prayers. . .and even more so during these 10 days. I love you.
An Anderson picture often makes me smile and feel some sadness at the same time. There's always one missing. Here, it's Creed. Oh, how I grieve that he must wait a lifetime to meet his brother. There's a space between Jack and Creed that now, only Jesus can fill. I know Knox is in a better place, but I miss him and feel sadness for his family who misses him more than I.
This is how I remember Knox. It's Easter. He's holding onto a treasured egg he's found and he's got his sippy cup in hand just in case he gets thirsty. He's content. He's got his green paci and he's wearing his crocs. I can't tell it from this pic, but his nose is probably running too.
And if I had to pick a favorite picture of him, this would definitely make the top 5. It was taken that Wednesday, before THAT Friday. He's really happy. That was a lovely morning.
It's hard to believe these April days are upon us again. I'm sorry Jon and Rachel, Anne Michal, Elizabeth, Emma, Jack and Creed. You are continually in our thoughts and prayers. . .and even more so during these 10 days. I love you.
Saturday, April 11, 2009
Pottytraining--Day 3
Rachel told me it could be done in 3 days. I didn't believe her. But there's proof in the pudding, as the saying goes. Asa went all day without an accident; however, each time he went it was on my initiative and not his own. Either way, I think the most difficult part is over--at least I hope it is--and we have made the switch from diapers to big boy underwear.
On a side note, we're going to continue with the pullups at night for a bit; although, he could probably just go ahead a switch there too because most mornings he wakes up dry. I just want to give him a little more time since waking up wet, I'm sure, is no fun.
Way to go Asa. I'm so proud of you. Aunt Mar and Mrs. Rachel knew you could do it. :)
Rachel told me it could be done in 3 days. I didn't believe her. But there's proof in the pudding, as the saying goes. Asa went all day without an accident; however, each time he went it was on my initiative and not his own. Either way, I think the most difficult part is over--at least I hope it is--and we have made the switch from diapers to big boy underwear.
On a side note, we're going to continue with the pullups at night for a bit; although, he could probably just go ahead a switch there too because most mornings he wakes up dry. I just want to give him a little more time since waking up wet, I'm sure, is no fun.
Way to go Asa. I'm so proud of you. Aunt Mar and Mrs. Rachel knew you could do it. :)
Thursday, April 09, 2009
Day 2--Pottytraining
Well, we had to change clothes 4 times today, but that doesn't necessarily mean things went badly. He woke up in the morning with a dry pullup and then went to the potty. Success #1! Yea!!!
Then, later I suggested he go again and he did, but his aim was a little off and so he still got his britches wet. I count that a success even though we had to change his clothes.
Then as I was schooling in the afternoon, he had an accident. I had asked him if he needed to go. He said, "No," but then went and hid behind the couch. That took the wind out of my sails a bit, but that's how it goes sometimes.
Later as I was putting clothes in the dryer, I heard him run in the back door yelling, "I gotta go poopy! I gotta go poopy!" Everything made it into the toilet. That was great!!!
Then he had another experience where his aim was off and his pants weren't down far enough, but he was at the toilet when it happened, so I count that as a plus.
Lastly, we were at a volleyball game and he started to have an accident and stopped mid-stream and said, "I gotta go. I gotta go." We ran to the bathroom and he finished in the potty.
All-in-all a very good Day 2. Thanks for the encouragement Marian and Ashlee. Thanks for the prayers Rachel. I need them so I don't lose my head. On to Day 3.
Well, we had to change clothes 4 times today, but that doesn't necessarily mean things went badly. He woke up in the morning with a dry pullup and then went to the potty. Success #1! Yea!!!
Then, later I suggested he go again and he did, but his aim was a little off and so he still got his britches wet. I count that a success even though we had to change his clothes.
Then as I was schooling in the afternoon, he had an accident. I had asked him if he needed to go. He said, "No," but then went and hid behind the couch. That took the wind out of my sails a bit, but that's how it goes sometimes.
Later as I was putting clothes in the dryer, I heard him run in the back door yelling, "I gotta go poopy! I gotta go poopy!" Everything made it into the toilet. That was great!!!
Then he had another experience where his aim was off and his pants weren't down far enough, but he was at the toilet when it happened, so I count that as a plus.
Lastly, we were at a volleyball game and he started to have an accident and stopped mid-stream and said, "I gotta go. I gotta go." We ran to the bathroom and he finished in the potty.
All-in-all a very good Day 2. Thanks for the encouragement Marian and Ashlee. Thanks for the prayers Rachel. I need them so I don't lose my head. On to Day 3.
Wednesday, April 08, 2009
Monday, March 30, 2009
HAVE YOU SEEN OUR DOG?
Sugar went missing last week and she still has not returned. I'm posting a picture so that all of you can keep an eye out for her too. She is sorely missed by all of us. She's a honey-colored lab/terrier mix: honey-colored on top with white shoulder blades and white underneath. She was wearing a purple collar decorated with white bones.
Sugar went missing last week and she still has not returned. I'm posting a picture so that all of you can keep an eye out for her too. She is sorely missed by all of us. She's a honey-colored lab/terrier mix: honey-colored on top with white shoulder blades and white underneath. She was wearing a purple collar decorated with white bones.
Monday, March 02, 2009
Hannahology
This is the latest "Tag" floating around Facebook. It's a bunch of questions that I asked each of my children about me. Some of their answers really made me laugh, so I thought I'd post them here too. I asked them each separately so they wouldn't copy each other's answers. It was a lot of fun to do, but it did take a while to get through it all with each of them. Therefore, I'm not tagging anyone. But feel free to take it on, if you so desire.
Here is how I labeled each one:
A1-Austin, 12
A2-Addison, 10
A3-Anna-Kate, 8
A4-Ayden, 6
A5-Asa, 3
1. What is something mom always says to you?
A1: that she loves me.
A2: I love you.
A3: I love you.
A4: Let's go do your phonics.
A5: I love you.
2. What makes mom happy?
A1: chocolate, I guess
A2: daddy
A3: when we are nice to each other
A4: when I give her something
A5: being nice
3. What makes mom sad?
A1: Knox
A2: Not taking me to Disneyland with her and daddy
A3: Not seeing daddy
A4: When I yell at my brothers and my sister
A5: I don't know
4. How does your mom make you laugh?
A1: by tickling me
A2: tickle me
A3: when she tickles me
A4: tickling me
A5: tickling
5. What was your mom like as a child?
A1: cheerleader
A2: I don't know
A3: I'm not sure
A4: I have no idea
A5: apples
6. How old is your mom?
A1: 40
A2: 39 or 40
A3: 40
A4: 14
A5: I don't know, 5!!
7. How tall is your mom?
A1: 5'5"
A2: 5' 6" or something like that
A3: 5'5"
A4: 5 feet
A5: like that tall (as he puts his hand up to my shoulder)
8. What is her favorite thing to do?
A1: get Sonic drinks
A2: Put us to bed everynight
A3: see dad
A4: tickle me
A5: clean
9. What does your mom do when you're not around?
A1: laundry or dishes
A2: go on a date with daddy
A3: Well, I'm not sure, cuz I'm not around when you do it.
A4: clean
A5: I don't know
10. If your mom becomes famous, what will it be for?
A1: being the best cook
A2: singing
A3: cooking
A4: singing
A5: Ayden knows that, but I don't.
11. What is your mom really good at?
A1: making pumpkin pie cake
A2: Wii bowling
A3: singing
A4: cleaning
A5: Forcing (As in using the force)
12. What is your mom not very good at?
A1: video games
A2: Wii baseball
A3: I can't think of anything
A4: nothing
A5: Ugh, I forgot!
13. What does your mom do for a job?
A1: teacher and mom
A2: stay at home and take care of everybody
A3: take care of us
A4: cleaning
A5: I don't know. Can I be done now?
14.What is your mom's favorite food?
A1: salad and mashed potatoes
A2: Moose Tracks ice cream
A3: Moose Tracks ice cream
A4: salad
A5: macaronies
15.What makes you proud of your mom?
A1: that she could do a lot of tricks (like gymnastics).
A2: that she takes care of us
A3: that she makes dinner for us
A4: when she takes me on my date day
A5: she loves me
16. If your mom were a cartoon character, who would she be?
A1: Betty Boop
A2: Fineas and Pherb's mom
A3: Hannah Banana
A4: Super Hannah
A5: I don't know
17. What do you and your mom do together?
A1: play Boggle
A2: play wii or watch movies
A3: go on dates
A4: do school
A5: go to church
18. How are you and your mom the same?
A1: We both like mashed potatoes.
A2: We both like to play Wii bowling.
A3: We're both girls.
A4: We're not the same.
A5: I don't know.
19. How are you and your mom different?
A1: She wears contacts. I don't.
A2: I'm not very ticklish. She is.
A3: She's taller than I am.
A4: I'm a boy. She's a girl.
A5: I don't know.
20. How do you know your mom loves you?
A1: Because she tells me.
A2: Because she tells me everyday and she puts me to bed every night.
A3: Because she takes care of me.
A4: Because she prays for me.
A5: by loving me.
21. What does your mom like most about your dad?
A1: That he loves her.
A2: Everything.
A3: That he's there when you need him.
A4: that she gets to sleep with him (hmmm)
A5: tickles!
22. Where is your mom's favorite place to go?
A1: Sonic
A2: the Colemans
A3: Cheddars
A4: home
A5: to get icecream
This is the latest "Tag" floating around Facebook. It's a bunch of questions that I asked each of my children about me. Some of their answers really made me laugh, so I thought I'd post them here too. I asked them each separately so they wouldn't copy each other's answers. It was a lot of fun to do, but it did take a while to get through it all with each of them. Therefore, I'm not tagging anyone. But feel free to take it on, if you so desire.
Here is how I labeled each one:
A1-Austin, 12
A2-Addison, 10
A3-Anna-Kate, 8
A4-Ayden, 6
A5-Asa, 3
1. What is something mom always says to you?
A1: that she loves me.
A2: I love you.
A3: I love you.
A4: Let's go do your phonics.
A5: I love you.
2. What makes mom happy?
A1: chocolate, I guess
A2: daddy
A3: when we are nice to each other
A4: when I give her something
A5: being nice
3. What makes mom sad?
A1: Knox
A2: Not taking me to Disneyland with her and daddy
A3: Not seeing daddy
A4: When I yell at my brothers and my sister
A5: I don't know
4. How does your mom make you laugh?
A1: by tickling me
A2: tickle me
A3: when she tickles me
A4: tickling me
A5: tickling
5. What was your mom like as a child?
A1: cheerleader
A2: I don't know
A3: I'm not sure
A4: I have no idea
A5: apples
6. How old is your mom?
A1: 40
A2: 39 or 40
A3: 40
A4: 14
A5: I don't know, 5!!
7. How tall is your mom?
A1: 5'5"
A2: 5' 6" or something like that
A3: 5'5"
A4: 5 feet
A5: like that tall (as he puts his hand up to my shoulder)
8. What is her favorite thing to do?
A1: get Sonic drinks
A2: Put us to bed everynight
A3: see dad
A4: tickle me
A5: clean
9. What does your mom do when you're not around?
A1: laundry or dishes
A2: go on a date with daddy
A3: Well, I'm not sure, cuz I'm not around when you do it.
A4: clean
A5: I don't know
10. If your mom becomes famous, what will it be for?
A1: being the best cook
A2: singing
A3: cooking
A4: singing
A5: Ayden knows that, but I don't.
11. What is your mom really good at?
A1: making pumpkin pie cake
A2: Wii bowling
A3: singing
A4: cleaning
A5: Forcing (As in using the force)
12. What is your mom not very good at?
A1: video games
A2: Wii baseball
A3: I can't think of anything
A4: nothing
A5: Ugh, I forgot!
13. What does your mom do for a job?
A1: teacher and mom
A2: stay at home and take care of everybody
A3: take care of us
A4: cleaning
A5: I don't know. Can I be done now?
14.What is your mom's favorite food?
A1: salad and mashed potatoes
A2: Moose Tracks ice cream
A3: Moose Tracks ice cream
A4: salad
A5: macaronies
15.What makes you proud of your mom?
A1: that she could do a lot of tricks (like gymnastics).
A2: that she takes care of us
A3: that she makes dinner for us
A4: when she takes me on my date day
A5: she loves me
16. If your mom were a cartoon character, who would she be?
A1: Betty Boop
A2: Fineas and Pherb's mom
A3: Hannah Banana
A4: Super Hannah
A5: I don't know
17. What do you and your mom do together?
A1: play Boggle
A2: play wii or watch movies
A3: go on dates
A4: do school
A5: go to church
18. How are you and your mom the same?
A1: We both like mashed potatoes.
A2: We both like to play Wii bowling.
A3: We're both girls.
A4: We're not the same.
A5: I don't know.
19. How are you and your mom different?
A1: She wears contacts. I don't.
A2: I'm not very ticklish. She is.
A3: She's taller than I am.
A4: I'm a boy. She's a girl.
A5: I don't know.
20. How do you know your mom loves you?
A1: Because she tells me.
A2: Because she tells me everyday and she puts me to bed every night.
A3: Because she takes care of me.
A4: Because she prays for me.
A5: by loving me.
21. What does your mom like most about your dad?
A1: That he loves her.
A2: Everything.
A3: That he's there when you need him.
A4: that she gets to sleep with him (hmmm)
A5: tickles!
22. Where is your mom's favorite place to go?
A1: Sonic
A2: the Colemans
A3: Cheddars
A4: home
A5: to get icecream
Thursday, February 12, 2009
Wednesday, January 28, 2009
Fun at Co-op
While at Co-op, Asa, Cara Beth and Jacob can't wait until Mrs. Julie comes. Because with Mrs. Julie always comes fun usually in the form of going outside and blowing bubbles or playing hide-n-seek in the room. Here, Asa and Cara Beth get as creative as they can while playing hide-n-seek in the nursery. . .Asa's in the bucket. Cara Beth is behind the ball. They are too cute.
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While at Co-op, Asa, Cara Beth and Jacob can't wait until Mrs. Julie comes. Because with Mrs. Julie always comes fun usually in the form of going outside and blowing bubbles or playing hide-n-seek in the room. Here, Asa and Cara Beth get as creative as they can while playing hide-n-seek in the nursery. . .Asa's in the bucket. Cara Beth is behind the ball. They are too cute.
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Sunday, January 18, 2009
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Saturday, December 27, 2008
17 Years and Counting. . .
Tomorrow marks mine and Kevin's 17th year of being married. It really doesn't seem like that long ago that we got hitched. Here are 17 reasons why I love him so:
1. He points me to Jesus.
2. He holds my hand in public.
3. Wherever we go, he sits in the seat that faces the door.
4. He opens the door for me still.
5. He delights in the delights of our children.
6. He lets me wear his big coat when it's really cold outside.
7. He tickles me even when I'm yelling for him to stop.
8. He plays video games with the kids.
9. He remembers my birthday.
10. He tells me secrets.
11. He keeps my secrets.
12. He holds my hand in private.
13. He loves his parents.
14. He loves my parents.
15. He does the Caddyshack gopher dance for my eyes only.
16. He's athletic.
17. He covers me in prayer before he leaves for work each day.
This list of 17 was so much easier to come up with than the previous one. I could go on and on, but then what would I do next year? Happy Anniversary Baby. I love you with all my heart.
Tomorrow marks mine and Kevin's 17th year of being married. It really doesn't seem like that long ago that we got hitched. Here are 17 reasons why I love him so:
1. He points me to Jesus.
2. He holds my hand in public.
3. Wherever we go, he sits in the seat that faces the door.
4. He opens the door for me still.
5. He delights in the delights of our children.
6. He lets me wear his big coat when it's really cold outside.
7. He tickles me even when I'm yelling for him to stop.
8. He plays video games with the kids.
9. He remembers my birthday.
10. He tells me secrets.
11. He keeps my secrets.
12. He holds my hand in private.
13. He loves his parents.
14. He loves my parents.
15. He does the Caddyshack gopher dance for my eyes only.
16. He's athletic.
17. He covers me in prayer before he leaves for work each day.
This list of 17 was so much easier to come up with than the previous one. I could go on and on, but then what would I do next year? Happy Anniversary Baby. I love you with all my heart.
Wednesday, December 10, 2008
Tagged Again!
This is probably the easiest way to get me to post something new. This time I was tagged by my sister, Sarah, who wants me to tell 17 random things about myself. Are you kidding me? Seventeen? Really? OK, but I'm not sure I can come up with 17 things you guys don't already know. Here goes. . .
1. If Austin had been a girl, his name would have been "Marian Talley". Talley is my mom's maiden name. And if Asa had been a girl, his name would have been "Alyvia LaNae". "Alyvia" because it was a name we both liked that we could spell with an "A". I can't remember the meaning now, but I know I liked it. LaNae is my niece, Hannah's, middle name.
2. When I see families with more children than we have and they seem happy and well-adjusted, I get jealous and wish we had more children.
3. If I know you and your children, I have most-likely prayed Psalm 119:133 for your kids, that God would direct their footsteps according to His word and let no sin rule over them.
4. I love to play Trivial Pursuit with Kevin, Boggle with my children, Apples to Apples with friends, and Freecell by myself.
5. My dream house would be shaped like a donut, with space for both sets of grandparents, a swimming pool and a full-size basketball court.
6. I told Asa that as soon as he started going to the bathroom on his own, that he could start spending the night with Aunt Marian with his siblings. He thought about that and while we were visiting Kevin at Best Buy, he said he had to go. I took him, he went "poopy in the potty" (sorry) and then proudly proclaimed, "I get to spend the night with Aunt Mar!" He hasn't done it since.
7. Cara Beth shares a birthday with Mark Martin, Kevin's favorite NASCAR driver. (OK, mine too.) Austin shares a birthday with Sterling Marlin and Aun Oui (Aunt Wyndi, my sister) shares a birthday with Jeff Burton, also NASCAR drivers. Austin knew these off the top of his head. He's trying to help me, because I'm still flabberghasted that I have to come up with SEVENTEEEN things. . .
8. I love being in church and then looking over and seeing that Kevin has arrived. He works on Sundays and he tries to take his lunch so that he can be there in time for the sermon, or most of it anyway.
9. Kevin grew up on Mountain View Avenue. I grew up on Monta Vista Drive, which means Mountain View. ;)
10. Kevin and I got a dog once when had been married about 2 years. Her name was Sugar, too (the name of our current pet/dog). We had her about a week, but I couldn't handle her. She was a 6-month old German Shepherd puppy and she was WI-LD. We must have looked very unsure when we bought her because the owners told us that if it didn't work out, we could bring her back. We took her back.
11. I have had 4 near-death experiences: a) I fell out of a moving car and into the street (half-way in the street & half-way in the Shop-a-Minute parking lot) when I was in second grade. Thankfully there was no oncoming traffic. Kids at school thought I had been beaten up. b) I had a hernia that almost ruptured and had to have emergency surgery to repair it (while in college). c) My first pregnancy was a tubal pregnancy that exploded in my right fallopian tube. Another emergency surgery followed. d) I got a blood clot in my left leg that ran from my groin to my ankle while pregnant with Anna-Kate. Spent 8 days in the hospital and 6 weeks on bed rest.
12. All semester, my kids have been praying that it would snow this winter and that it would snow enough that they would be able to play in it and enjoy it. This morning, God gave them the answer they were hoping for. We got snow and they played and played and played. Thank You LORD for Your great love for us.
13. I have pretty terrific in-laws. I remember visiting them when we had 3 kids, ages 1, 3, and 5 and going into their immaculate home thinking, "Our children are going to break something or mess something up." They have a beautiful home and I was so worried about us taking our young 'uns into their "fragile" abode, but Papaw must have read the stress on my face because he instantly told me not to worry about anything in the house. He said they didn't have one thing in their home that was more important to them than their grand children. He said the kids could pick up anything in the house they wanted and if they broke it, he'd clean it up. Simple as that. When we visited again, this time with 5 children in-tow, the rules were still the same--the children were way more important than the things. I LOVE my in-laws and so appreciate them, even more than I can say. I wish we saw them more.
14. I watch Law & Order as I'm falling asleep just about every night. It doesn't matter which one, I enjoy all three: the original, SVU and Criminal Intent.
15. I tend to be anemic and thus you will often find me chewing on ice. When I remember to take my iron for a long enough period of time (so that it builds up in my system), the desire for ice goes completely away.
16. Although it was nice to have the snow today, I'm glad that, by Friday, the temperature will be back into the 70s.
17. I miss my husband. He works ALOT this time of year. I miss him.
This is probably the easiest way to get me to post something new. This time I was tagged by my sister, Sarah, who wants me to tell 17 random things about myself. Are you kidding me? Seventeen? Really? OK, but I'm not sure I can come up with 17 things you guys don't already know. Here goes. . .
1. If Austin had been a girl, his name would have been "Marian Talley". Talley is my mom's maiden name. And if Asa had been a girl, his name would have been "Alyvia LaNae". "Alyvia" because it was a name we both liked that we could spell with an "A". I can't remember the meaning now, but I know I liked it. LaNae is my niece, Hannah's, middle name.
2. When I see families with more children than we have and they seem happy and well-adjusted, I get jealous and wish we had more children.
3. If I know you and your children, I have most-likely prayed Psalm 119:133 for your kids, that God would direct their footsteps according to His word and let no sin rule over them.
4. I love to play Trivial Pursuit with Kevin, Boggle with my children, Apples to Apples with friends, and Freecell by myself.
5. My dream house would be shaped like a donut, with space for both sets of grandparents, a swimming pool and a full-size basketball court.
6. I told Asa that as soon as he started going to the bathroom on his own, that he could start spending the night with Aunt Marian with his siblings. He thought about that and while we were visiting Kevin at Best Buy, he said he had to go. I took him, he went "poopy in the potty" (sorry) and then proudly proclaimed, "I get to spend the night with Aunt Mar!" He hasn't done it since.
7. Cara Beth shares a birthday with Mark Martin, Kevin's favorite NASCAR driver. (OK, mine too.) Austin shares a birthday with Sterling Marlin and Aun Oui (Aunt Wyndi, my sister) shares a birthday with Jeff Burton, also NASCAR drivers. Austin knew these off the top of his head. He's trying to help me, because I'm still flabberghasted that I have to come up with SEVENTEEEN things. . .
8. I love being in church and then looking over and seeing that Kevin has arrived. He works on Sundays and he tries to take his lunch so that he can be there in time for the sermon, or most of it anyway.
9. Kevin grew up on Mountain View Avenue. I grew up on Monta Vista Drive, which means Mountain View. ;)
10. Kevin and I got a dog once when had been married about 2 years. Her name was Sugar, too (the name of our current pet/dog). We had her about a week, but I couldn't handle her. She was a 6-month old German Shepherd puppy and she was WI-LD. We must have looked very unsure when we bought her because the owners told us that if it didn't work out, we could bring her back. We took her back.
11. I have had 4 near-death experiences: a) I fell out of a moving car and into the street (half-way in the street & half-way in the Shop-a-Minute parking lot) when I was in second grade. Thankfully there was no oncoming traffic. Kids at school thought I had been beaten up. b) I had a hernia that almost ruptured and had to have emergency surgery to repair it (while in college). c) My first pregnancy was a tubal pregnancy that exploded in my right fallopian tube. Another emergency surgery followed. d) I got a blood clot in my left leg that ran from my groin to my ankle while pregnant with Anna-Kate. Spent 8 days in the hospital and 6 weeks on bed rest.
12. All semester, my kids have been praying that it would snow this winter and that it would snow enough that they would be able to play in it and enjoy it. This morning, God gave them the answer they were hoping for. We got snow and they played and played and played. Thank You LORD for Your great love for us.
13. I have pretty terrific in-laws. I remember visiting them when we had 3 kids, ages 1, 3, and 5 and going into their immaculate home thinking, "Our children are going to break something or mess something up." They have a beautiful home and I was so worried about us taking our young 'uns into their "fragile" abode, but Papaw must have read the stress on my face because he instantly told me not to worry about anything in the house. He said they didn't have one thing in their home that was more important to them than their grand children. He said the kids could pick up anything in the house they wanted and if they broke it, he'd clean it up. Simple as that. When we visited again, this time with 5 children in-tow, the rules were still the same--the children were way more important than the things. I LOVE my in-laws and so appreciate them, even more than I can say. I wish we saw them more.
14. I watch Law & Order as I'm falling asleep just about every night. It doesn't matter which one, I enjoy all three: the original, SVU and Criminal Intent.
15. I tend to be anemic and thus you will often find me chewing on ice. When I remember to take my iron for a long enough period of time (so that it builds up in my system), the desire for ice goes completely away.
16. Although it was nice to have the snow today, I'm glad that, by Friday, the temperature will be back into the 70s.
17. I miss my husband. He works ALOT this time of year. I miss him.
Saturday, November 22, 2008
I've been tagged by my sweet friend, Kierstyn over at "Party of Five" (I'd link it here, but don't know how. You can find her on the list at the right.) She says I love to talk about Kevin. She's right. So here ya go. . .
Everything you might want to know about my husband:
1. Where did you meet? He says we met at my sister, Wyndi's wedding. He went with his then girlfriend who was friends with Wyndi. I have no recollection of that meeting. I remember meeting him the first week of my freshman year at King.
2. How long did you date? We dated my freshman year and half of my sophomore year in college. We broke up for 2 1/2 years and then got back together in the summer of 1991. We married 6 months later, after I graduated. I feel like I've loved him almost from the first moment I laid eyes on him.
3. How long have you been married? 17 years in December.
4. What does he say that surprises you? Out of the blue sometimes he winks at me. I love it when he winks at me.
5. What is your favorite feature of his? Hmmmm, there is so much about him that I'm attracted to, but I'll go with his height.
6. What is your favorite quality of his? He makes me feel safe and loved.
7. Does he have a nickname for you? H
8. What is his favorite color? Old gold and Blue (WV colors)
9. What is his favorite food? pizza--pumpkin pie cake
10. What is his favorite sport? college ball or little league ball
11. When and where did you first kiss? I think it was outside my dorm
12. What is your favorite thing to do as a couple? be together
13. Do you have any children? Five: Austin, Add, Anna-Kate, Ayden & Asa
14. Does he have a hidden talent? He has great aim. I tell him all the time that he missed his calling as a pro football quarterback. Oh, and he can pick any lock.
15. How old is he? 40
16. Who said "I love you" first? He did.
17. What is his favorite type of music? He likes all music, except pop.
18. What do you most admire about him? I love that he is dependable and works hard and diligently.
19. Do you think he will read this? Maybe, if he gets around to it after reading ESPN news and Matt's blog.
20. Where did you go on your first date? Probably the dam in Bristol--we used to go there a lot to throw frisbees and hang out with friends. Either there, or the Bonfire restaurant.
I tag Marian, Ashlee, Rachel, Beth, Janelle, and Jamison.
Everything you might want to know about my husband:
1. Where did you meet? He says we met at my sister, Wyndi's wedding. He went with his then girlfriend who was friends with Wyndi. I have no recollection of that meeting. I remember meeting him the first week of my freshman year at King.
2. How long did you date? We dated my freshman year and half of my sophomore year in college. We broke up for 2 1/2 years and then got back together in the summer of 1991. We married 6 months later, after I graduated. I feel like I've loved him almost from the first moment I laid eyes on him.
3. How long have you been married? 17 years in December.
4. What does he say that surprises you? Out of the blue sometimes he winks at me. I love it when he winks at me.
5. What is your favorite feature of his? Hmmmm, there is so much about him that I'm attracted to, but I'll go with his height.
6. What is your favorite quality of his? He makes me feel safe and loved.
7. Does he have a nickname for you? H
8. What is his favorite color? Old gold and Blue (WV colors)
9. What is his favorite food? pizza--pumpkin pie cake
10. What is his favorite sport? college ball or little league ball
11. When and where did you first kiss? I think it was outside my dorm
12. What is your favorite thing to do as a couple? be together
13. Do you have any children? Five: Austin, Add, Anna-Kate, Ayden & Asa
14. Does he have a hidden talent? He has great aim. I tell him all the time that he missed his calling as a pro football quarterback. Oh, and he can pick any lock.
15. How old is he? 40
16. Who said "I love you" first? He did.
17. What is his favorite type of music? He likes all music, except pop.
18. What do you most admire about him? I love that he is dependable and works hard and diligently.
19. Do you think he will read this? Maybe, if he gets around to it after reading ESPN news and Matt's blog.
20. Where did you go on your first date? Probably the dam in Bristol--we used to go there a lot to throw frisbees and hang out with friends. Either there, or the Bonfire restaurant.
I tag Marian, Ashlee, Rachel, Beth, Janelle, and Jamison.
Monday, November 10, 2008
We have a new reader in the house!
Ayden read his first book today! He did such a great job and I am so proud of him. This reading business has come fairly easily for him and each day he faces his phonics with an upbeat attitude and a smile. Good job Ayden! You are an amazing child.
I know it would probably be more appropriate to have a picture of him actually reading a book here, but I don't have a camera handy, so here's one of him at the reformation party at church:
And just because it's so cute, here he is with his good buddy, Jack:
Ayden read his first book today! He did such a great job and I am so proud of him. This reading business has come fairly easily for him and each day he faces his phonics with an upbeat attitude and a smile. Good job Ayden! You are an amazing child.
I know it would probably be more appropriate to have a picture of him actually reading a book here, but I don't have a camera handy, so here's one of him at the reformation party at church:
And just because it's so cute, here he is with his good buddy, Jack:
Monday, November 03, 2008
CONGRATULATIONS Matt & Ashlee & Gracie Mae!!!!
Welcome Thomas Jackson! We are so thankful that you made a safe arrival. Many, many prayers have already been prayed on your behalf, sweet boy, and more will only follow. I cried when your dad and mom both told me how cute you are and that you weighed over 8 pounds. Amazing! Your mom worked hard through the night and you finally made your appearance just after 5:00 this morning. What a blessing you are. . .a true gift from God. I cannot wait to meet you and whisper in your ear that Jesus loves you. I love you too little Jackson. See ya soon.
Welcome Thomas Jackson! We are so thankful that you made a safe arrival. Many, many prayers have already been prayed on your behalf, sweet boy, and more will only follow. I cried when your dad and mom both told me how cute you are and that you weighed over 8 pounds. Amazing! Your mom worked hard through the night and you finally made your appearance just after 5:00 this morning. What a blessing you are. . .a true gift from God. I cannot wait to meet you and whisper in your ear that Jesus loves you. I love you too little Jackson. See ya soon.
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