Thanksgiving 2016

The guys trying to keep warm.

Deep frying the turkey

And dancing

Nice bird

After dinner we played Pie Face, Thanksgiving Bingo, and Scrabble.

Ready for Apple Cup, there's always one bad apple in the bunch.

Win or lose, love my Cougs! (free drinks in the coug den)

Cate loved cousin Parker

Can't wait for Christmas :) :)

Thankful for the simple things

Abi told me in the car on the way home from school today that in class they made a big of list of things they were thankful for. Then she said most of all we need to be thankful for life because without it you can't be thankful for anything else. Very true and surprisingly deep for a 3rd grader. In this spirit on Thanksgiving we'll celebrate being thankful for this life, time with family and friends, and for love. The simple wonderful things in life. 

I am strong

I'm on the treadmill, the TV is on, Cate is playing around with a toy near by, only 3.5 miles to go. I feel like I might die. Feet are heavy, muscles tired, I'm breathing hard already, sweating. Sometimes I have to walk for a minute, but I don't stop. I tell myself to keep going. And eventually it gets easier, eventually it feels good. And I do this almost everyday. I hate it and I love it. If you know me you know I'm NOT super athletic, haven't been since high school. Nine weeks ago I decided it's time to do something for just for me. I set a goal of running 20 miles a week, and lifting weights 3 times a week.

My progress report-
Week 1: ran 15 miles, 105,000 steps total
Week 2: ran 19 miles, 107,000 steps total
Week 3: ran 20 miles, 102,000 steps total
Week 4: ran 20 miles, 104,000 steps total
Week 5: ran 14 miles, 108,000 steps total  (disclaimer-on vacation)
Week 6: ran 12 miles,   95,000 steps total  (disclaimer-on vacation)
Week 7: ran 21 miles, 103,000 steps total
Week 8: ran 20 miles, 103,000 steps total
Week 9: ran 23 miles, 108,000 steps total
I've learned in past 9 weeks that I am strong. That I have more mental toughness than I ever realized. That I can do anything I put my mind to. I can do hard things, all I have to do is show up and not give up. I hope I'm teaching the kids something too.

Goodbye Orondo

We signed the closing documents today. 

Man, I'm going to miss this place.

During times of sadness you were my happy place.

During times of change you were home.

Orondo/Chelan you will always hold a special place in my <3

Kicking butt (and wiping butts)

 Just another week kicking butt at parenting. Driving back and forth, waiting in valet lines, dr apts, basketball games, practice, pictures, homework, school functions, dollar store rewards, making goop, worrying it's not really pajama day so packing extra clothes just in case, wiping butts, and just being awesome. Our family rocks! 

Trick or Treat?

Halloween 2016

Seahawk player, Princess Belle, Police girl

The kids had a great time trick or treating with their friends, which made me feel a lot better about having to work and missing out on the fun. #workingmomguilt

Lucky kids still have tons of candy.

The pumpkins we carved- Cate, Abi, and Ben. Scary was the theme this year.