2 days 2 VACATION!!

Wednesday, August 04, 2010

That's right I'm going on vacation!! We haven't gone on an actually vacation since we went to Texas last summer to see my husband before he left for Kuwait. So it will be nice to get to go as a family and also as a couple. We are first going to his hometown to see his brother, who is there for the All-School Reunion, participate in the demolition derby. Than we will do a couple days of sight-seeing with the kids in the Black Hills, before Grandma takes them home. Than the DH and I are going to the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally. We used to go every year, that is before kids, and it's been 2 years since we have been so we are excited about going. Plus we will get to take the new Harley out and NO Kids. We will be spending 2 nights in Sturgis and than heading home so I can get to my Sports Kick-off Meeting on Thursday. So we will be gone from Friday to Wednesday.
I'm really excited, but I'm not looking forward to everything I'll have to get done when I get home. VB practices starts the 16th and school on the 23rd, so this is really the last hooray before school starts and summer is over.
I got in plenty of cardio today, 45 minutes on the elliptical, 200 crunches, and than I mowed the lawn for an hour, before we got the rider to pick up all the clippings. It looked like I was getting ready to bail hay in my front yard.
All in all it was a great day and I made the kids happy with ice cream floats for dessert tonight. None for me, but watching them enjoy them was good enough.
Have a Terrific Thursday and thanks for stopping in!

"Happiness consists in activity: such is the constitution of our nature; it is a running stream, and not a stagnant pool."
John M. Good

  

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CNTRYGAL 8/10/2010 1:39PM

Drink plenty of water - it's really hot out here right now!! (I'm in Rapid City) :) Report Inappropriate Comment

MAKI34 8/5/2010 6:45PM

Reading your blog puts me in such a happy mood! I'm so jealous of you having a Harley. I've always dreamed of having one. Maybe later in life. Well I'm so happy to see you are doing so good. Me not so good but hopefully I'll see better days! Report Inappropriate Comment

SHARONGD 8/5/2010 12:10PM

Be safe and have fun!!!! Report Inappropriate Comment

DAISY443 8/5/2010 9:22AM

Sounds like a great trip. Enjoy! Report Inappropriate Comment

DENI_ZEN 8/5/2010 8:43AM

Enjoy the motorcycle rally! As busy as you've been this summer, you more than deserve it! And I'll bet the kids were delighted with their ice cream floats - wow! That's a sweet mom who gave them to them! - Sandi Report Inappropriate Comment

MSLZZY 8/5/2010 6:50AM

You do deserve a break so ENJOY! HUGS! Report Inappropriate Comment

SCHANSEN2010 8/5/2010 6:27AM

Glad your night went so well! Slessings on your travels! Report Inappropriate Comment

BOGUSANNIE 8/4/2010 11:09PM

Sounds like a grat trip. I really hope you enjoy it...are you going to do those crunches while you are away? RUN RUN RUN!! Report Inappropriate Comment

HARROWJET 8/4/2010 9:55PM

You are looking forward to your vacation. I just got home this afternoon from mine. I hope you enjoy yours as much as we enjoyed ours. Judy Report Inappropriate Comment

8/3

Tuesday, August 03, 2010

I had another rough night. I couldn't fall until after midnight and than I had a little boy hop into bed with me until 5:00. That's when I decided that I wouldn't be getting up to workout at 6. I did get up at 7 and did 60 minutes of cardio and than did my strength training, but I just felt tired all day! I really could have used a nap, but it just wasn't in the cards for today.
I guess I'll try to get to bed early tonight, and since the softball was cancelled, due to all the rain, I might be able to do that.
I hope you all had a wonderful day and get a restful night's sleep.

"Without sweat and toil no work is made perfect."
Latin Proverb

  

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MSLZZY 8/5/2010 6:51AM

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SCHANSEN2010 8/4/2010 7:48AM

We had kiddies in bed last night, one with the stomach flu too. Hope your luck holds better than ours has lately. Report Inappropriate Comment

BOGUSANNIE 8/4/2010 12:38AM

What...where are the crunches!?? Those are the types of nights I dread...I am shocked you got up at all, let alone worked out! Good for you...you're a better person than I am I tell ya! RUN RUN RUN!!! Report Inappropriate Comment

DENI_ZEN 8/3/2010 9:46PM

Oh, what a miserable situation that is! I feel terrible when my sleep's that poor. Hope you were able to hit the hay early tonight and catch up on some really restorative sleep! - Sandi Report Inappropriate Comment

DAISY443 8/3/2010 9:02PM

I think the heat and humidity get to all of us. I missed my strength today and now feel hot and sweaty and guilty. When the heat and humidity let up, we should all feel better. Hang in there! Sleep well! Report Inappropriate Comment

Running Break:(

Monday, August 02, 2010

I did get in 60 minutes of cardio today along with my crunches (yep 200 Bogusannie:), but I won't be logging any running miles for a while. My achilles was sore on Saturday after I finished my 6 miles and I ended up limping around for most of the day and than it was still sore on Sunday. After discussing it with my runner DH, he figured I should probably take a week off and let it rest. The only bad thing is that we are heading out on vacation Friday and won't be back until Wednesday. So it will really be almost 2 weeks with no running, at least I can still do the elliptical, it doesn't hurt my achilles.
Another hot, humid and rainy day, so the kids and I have been pretty house bound, hopefully tomorrow will be better, otherwise the kids might mutiny!
I made zucchini casserole tonight and it was !! I had 2 servings and I'm still filling stuffed.
I love summer and all the fresh veggies!
Have a Terrific Tuesday and keep Sparking!

"In everything the ends well defined are the secret of durable success."
Victor Cousin

  

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MSLZZY 8/5/2010 6:52AM

Lots more veggies where those came from-you know I have plenty! Report Inappropriate Comment

ELLENIRENE 8/3/2010 8:01AM

Hope you heal up fast! Report Inappropriate Comment

BOGUSANNIE 8/2/2010 10:37PM

Gloating are you??!!! LOL Well I took your advice and started small...I did 25 today...and on my one minute crunch test got 48 in...but I felt it today I tell ya! LOL I'll catch up to you Missy...you wait and see!!! Sorry to hear about the injury...nurse it back to health before running too much...no need for permanent damge!! Where did you get the caserole recipe? SP? Is it hard to make? I can't cook...seriously...so if it's complicated...no can do! Report Inappropriate Comment

DENI_ZEN 8/2/2010 10:03PM

Ohhhhh... Sunny, I'm so sorry to hear about your Achilles tendon... Hopefully, with a little rest and a gradual return to running, eventually, you'll be able to get back to it. It's great that you can still use the elliptical; that's still a GREAT workout! Mmm...zucchini casserole?? That sounds right up my alley, too! And I'm with you on fresh veggies (and fruit) this summer; they're the mainstay of my diet 30/31 days a month (and you know about the 31st...lol!!). Hope tomorrow cools off so that those kiddos can get out 'n' about again ;) - Sandi Report Inappropriate Comment

Family and fun

Sunday, August 01, 2010

Today is my day off so I have NO cardio comments today, but I do still have 200 crunches to do. That's something I do try to do daily.
Besides the humidity, the weather is wonderful outside, which is great due to the fact that we are expecting company today. We are grilling and have family over for my mom's belated birthday party. I'm hoping to get the Slip and Slide out for the kids after dinner, which we allow the adults to talk without too many distractions. The dinner consists of steaks, fresh tomato salad, grilled zucchini and squash, and than carrot cake for dessert. It should be a wonderful meal.
I hope everyone had a wonderful weekend!

"I was never afraid of failure, for I would sooner fail than not be among the best."
John Keats

  

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BOGUSANNIE 8/2/2010 12:52AM

YUM! do you 200 DAILY...all in one sitting? Wow I did the crunch test today...48...way better than I thought! thanks for the motivation! Report Inappropriate Comment

SCHANSEN2010 8/1/2010 10:15PM

Thanks for having us over! Good times, good times! Report Inappropriate Comment

DAISY443 8/1/2010 6:48PM

What a wonderful meal! Your mom obviously needs to rest up from receiving a jillion spark goodies for her birthday. Great lady and you are, too! Report Inappropriate Comment

DENI_ZEN 8/1/2010 6:39PM

Mmmm, that sounds like a fabulous birthday dinner for Mom! And the grilled veggies are sooo delicious. There's something about grilling that gives them that nice, sweet, roasted taste, don't you think? The kids should be blissfully occupied with their Slip and Slide :) I still can't get over your 200 crunches. For me, that's 5 days' worth!! Have a great week ahead - Sandi Report Inappropriate Comment

Last Saturday for July

Sunday, August 01, 2010

I had a great day today. I go up and ran 6 miles and jogged in another .7 Than I did my strength training and 200 crunches.
After that I got a couple of loads of laundry in, took Mom her birthday present, and than fed the kids some lunch and it was off to dance class.
I got to spend time with my sister and niece and than came back home to get ready for dinner guests. We grilled, had fresh fruit and corn on the cob. It was great relaxing and having a borderline adult night, of course the kids were there but we sat outside for while and they got to play.
All in all a wonderful summer day. Have a great Sunday!!

"A good deed is never lost: he who sows courtesy reaps friendship; and he who plants kindness gathers love."
Basil

  

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SCHANSEN2010 8/1/2010 10:22AM

You deserved a nice evening after all that running around. Thanks again! You are the best!! Report Inappropriate Comment

ELLENIRENE 8/1/2010 9:47AM

You had a great day. Makes me feel like a turtle!! Report Inappropriate Comment

DAISY443 8/1/2010 5:27AM

What a great day! I also had corn, but it was frozen. One package split open when I defrosted my freezer. It was yummy! I'll be watching for fresh now. What a great day you had! Report Inappropriate Comment

BOGUSANNIE 8/1/2010 1:06AM

Thanks to you I added crunches on my list of goals for August...surely I won't be doing 200 daily...like some people I know...nudge nudge wink wink...but I will be on my way to as many as I can...Thanks for that! Glad you had a nice day! RUN RUN RUN!! Report Inappropriate Comment

DENI_ZEN 8/1/2010 12:08AM

That does sound like a wonderful summer day and evening! Happy belated birthday to your mom :) Your dinner sounded very appealing, too! It won't be long 'til you can have lots of adult nights; the kids will be more and more out of the way over time, too. Have a great Monday tomorrow! - Sandi Report Inappropriate Comment