Tuesday, March 27, 2012

C25k....I'll give it a try

Update on last night, I did my Jillian workout, which I was very excited I did, and looked up refrences for the paper I'm writting.

Today I had jmy jogging class which was quite intresting considering I haven't jogged in over a week! So, I felt VERY out of shape! I did 2 miles during class and then went on the treadmill and did 2.25 miles. While I was on the treadmill I tested to see where I would be on the C25k plan and I was at week 4 day 3! I thought that was pretty awesome!! I did the C25k and another 30 mins of brisk/fast walking, so I got an awesome workout in!  I think everytime I get on the treadmill from now on I am going to do the C25k program, so maybe I can do a 5k soon!?!?

After my second class I went and picked Aubs up. We went to Lowe's and bought some flowers. I LOVE having flowers outside, but I am no green thumb so we will see how they do. (I will post pictures tomorrow of them.) The weather has been in the 80's and so nice out.

So I am going to read over the articles and try to start on my paper. I didn't even put a verse on yesterday's, but here is today's....

KJV Psalm 135:5~ For I know that the Lord is great, and that our Lord is above all gods.

Monday, March 26, 2012

Way overdue, so here it is...

Well last week was way busier than I thought I was going to be. Tuesday through Thursday was the Discipleship Conference and it was A.MAZE.ING!! I helped in the pre-school Wednesday morning and it was fun. I did the lesson on David and Goliath and they made shields which they loved. Other than my teaching I did not get to go to any classes, because I was helping in the kitchen. I helped with dinner and the reception afterwards every night! On Wednesday night alone we feed 200 people! So, I was exhausted by the time I got home every night. So when Friday morning rolled around and I had NOTHING done for the garage sale, I decided I would just do it another day.

Friday was fun Collin had a friend stay the night and they stayed up late and had a blast. Also on Friday I went with some girlfriends to see The Hunger Games. They did a good job going from book to movie!

Saturday I went to David's Bridal to find a bridesmaid dress for a wedding I'm going to be in July 4. We did find the dress, but below is a picture of one of the dresses I tried on, not the dress we decided on. By the way I would like to add that it is a sz 8!!! I couldn't believe it zipped up and looked good!! We then went to out Bridesmaid Luncheon at Noodles it was so good. I forgot to mention the fact that all last week, I have been WAY off my diet, but I have been maintaining so that's good at least. I then came home and Collin went with his friend on a hiking trip and Ryan and I left to get in line for The Hunger Games, double date with some of our friends. I was glad we got in line we we did because it was crazy. (Below is a picture of us in line) After the movie we went to Chili's and ate, like I said I haven't followed my diet at all, but it was so good!! We then went and picked up Collin from his friends house and his friend ended up coming and staying with us.

Sunday, Aubrey was running a fever and not feeling good so she and I stayed home, while Ryan took the boys to church. Which helped a lot because I was able t get the rest of the months homework done. Now on to April's. Also, I did workout twice last week, but did not do any walk/jogging.

As for today, I took Aubs to my aunts and went to my piano class. I love going to piano it is so much fun!! Then I came home and have cleaned. Finally my house is a little back to normal and clean! Now I am going to either go jogging or do Jillian, then I have to work on a 7 pg paper that is due next Monday, I know I'm a procrastinator.

                                     One of the dresses I tried on...Sz 8!!!!





Waiting in line to see The Hunger Games


Monday, March 19, 2012

What a weekend!

Friday, Aubrey didn't have school, so she and I ran some errands. By the time we came home, it was time for Collin to get off the bus. I gathered up things for Aubrey and I, because I had a babysitting job to go to. We went to my babysitting job and had a good time and left later in the night.

Saturday, because we got in so late, we missed ballet. Once we got around we went and picked up the kids friends so they could have a sleepover. So all the rest of the day Saturday was breaking up arguments, making food, cleaning up food, etc. I did get about a 2 mile jog/walk in which was nice. Also, the kids didn't go to bed till 12:30 am!

Sunday, we got up around 8am and I started making breakfast. After breakfast I dressed everybody for Church and of course we were late. After Church we went to my In-laws for lunch and the kids parents came and picked them up. We then ate lunch and Collin and I went on a 2 mile walk. We came back and got ready for night Church. At Church I helped prepare the tables and kitchen for the Discipleship Confrence. I was there till 10:30 pm, but it was so much fun!! Plus, this week I'm helping with dinner everynight and then Wednesday morning I'm teaching preschool and I'm very excited!!

As for today, I am getting ready for a garage sale I'm having Friday. So, I have been cleaning like crazy. I have Aubrey's room done, Collin's sort of started and still have do my room. Not considering the fact that I have homework to do and desserts to make for the Discipleship Conference. By the way, I will try not to miss so many days in a row again. I was just so busy and tired. Also, don't forget if you can not make it to the Discipleship Conference you can listen to it here and here is more information on the Discipleship Conference. :) Found this picture and really like the verse also:

                            

Thursday, March 15, 2012

4.43 miles....woot, woot!!!!

I didn't do Jillian this morning, but I did go to my jogging class!
Today in jogging class we jogged on a trail, well its really just a sidewalk. I did around 2.5 miles in 30 mins! I was super proud of myself!! After class I went and worked out on the treadmill and did another 1.93 miles in 30 mins. I went slow because I really don't want an injury, plus I havebad knees. So total for today is 4.43 miles!! Thats pretty awesome. I'm getting there, plus when I did it on the treadmill I was going really slow, well for me. After the treadmill I did a little strength. I also braided me hair today and I would just like to say it looks AWESOME!! I think I might have seen it on Pintrest or something, but I'm not sure. I do love it though. It has kept all day and is great for keeping my hair out of my way. In addition, I have lost 1 lb. in the last 3 days. I contribute it all to the fact that I am working out more! It also has to do with the fact that I'm understanding when I'm feel and when I need to eat. That sounds crazy, but when you have eaten as I have, its hard to think oh I'm full and stop. So, its great that I'm finally there.

KJV Hebrews 4:12~ For the word of God is quick, and powerful, and sharper than any twoedged sword, piercing even to the dividing asunder of soul and spirit, and of the joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts  and intents of the heart.

Below are pictures of my hair and walk on the treadmill today.....let me know what you think!?!


Wednesday, March 14, 2012

Another B.E.A.utiful day!!

Today was a lot better than the last two days. I dropped Aubrey off at school and went to a thrift store. I bought Collin 10 books and it came to $1. How awesome is that? I also bought Aubrey some clothes and me a few things. I then went and walk/jogged on the treadmill only did 3.70 miles today. It feels great to know that I'm getting in 3 miles in an hour. I also had piano today; which I might add I am really enjoying. When I want to just relax, I will just sit down and play piano.

Tomorrow is jogging so well see how far I can go. Well depending on if it rains or not, because if it rains we won't have class, but we still have to post what we do. Then in the morning I'm hoping to get up and do Jillian, so I can get in some strength in along with my miles. Well that's all for today.

KJV Proverbs 15:29~ The Lord is far from wicked: but he hearth the prayer of the righteous.

Tuesday, March 13, 2012

It defenitly felt like a Monday, well it still does...

Yesterday is a blur. Had my piano class and I have caught up to everyone, from being sick. Collin is in boy scouts and I had to get him a shirt, because he had an event to attend. When Aubrey and I got home I proceeded to hand sew the patches on, yes I know how to sew, well sort of. In the middle of sewing about 3:35pm one on I get a phone call from his teacher letting me know that he is at the school with her, because he had a Parent Teacher conference at 3:15pm!!! I felt horrible!!! I have NEVER missed an appointment!! So, needless to say I grabbed Aubrey and we left immediately to go to the school. He is doing AMAZING. In reading alone he is at a level 23. Starting out in 2nd grade is a level 16, so he is doing very well. His math is a 98% and everything else is E's, which means Excellent. Which makes me one HAPPY momma!! We went to the event, baseball game,he had to attend and had a blast. Aubrey alone ate 2 hot dogs and 2 airheads, Colin had 2 hot dogs, nachos, and an airhead.

Today was how should I put it....interesting. Aubrey and I got to her school and she didn't even have any shoes on! So, I had to call me aunt who thankfully had a pair of shoes for her. I then went to my jogging class. We jogged I can't remember if it was 1/4 or 3/4 a mile but I did it in 6 mins. Afterwards I went and jogged on the treadmill and did another 4 miles in an hour, but my miles were in 15 mins instead of 14 mins. I'm still excited I did 4 miles!! I went to my other class later in the day and then went and picked Aubrey up. We came home and I was able to pick up the house. For dinner we went and had BBQ it was amazing and so nice not to have to clean up after dinner. Collin had another boy scout event to go to had he had a lot of fun. So, it has been a crazy two days and I'm hoping tomorrow is better. I'm going to bed early so hopefully that will help.

KJV Psalm 51:12~ Restore unto me the joy of thy salvation; and uphold me with thy free spirit.

Monday, March 12, 2012

Wonderfulness

This weekend has been wonderful!!!

Friday night we went and babysat which was fun because we took her to a birthday party at a karate place. Collin and Aubrey both didn't want to do it, which really surprised me. Yet, when the children were done they had a chance to break a piece of wood and of course Collin wanted to go in then, but because he had already chosen not to go I wouldn't let him. He was very understanding about the situation, but really wants to take karate now!

Saturday we went to ballet. Afterwards, we went and bought the tickets for The Lorax and also went and bought the kids candy and drinks for the movie. I do this so I don't have to spend an arm and a leg on candy at the theater. We then went thrift store shopping, didn't find a lot but the kids had fun. We then went and ate at McD's, I know horrible, but I had a salad and it was really good. We then went and saw The Lorax, the kids loved it. It really is a cute movie with a lot of humor. After the movie I dropped the kids of at my in laws, so they could stay the night. I came home and got dressed so Ryan and I could go out to eat. We went and ate at Carraba's, it was good as always. We came home afterwards and watched InTime, it was a really good movie! All in all, it was an awesome Saturday!!

Today we went to Church and every Sunday we eat with my in-laws. So we went to their house and ate. I decided I would go workout so I did. I am so glad I did to because I did 4 miles!!! 4 miles in an hour!! I couldn't believe it! Here is a picture of what I did....



After my workout, I came back changed and we went to Church. I'm really excited about workout more now. Well, not considering that I have jogging Tuesday. This Tuesday we have to see how fast we can do a mile. Tonight the fastest I did a mile was 15, but it says my pace was 14:43. So I'm not sure which it is, but that's still really fast for me. And the treadmill was awesome, it was a touch screen, had an ipod setting, fan and a TV built into thee screen. Needless to say I'm excited about working out now!

Also, I forgot to write it in Friday blog about the Discipleship Conference, but you can go online to the MBBC website and watch it live from your house! You can also watch Services there also and look up old services and listen to them.

KJV Isaiah 41:10~ Fear thou not; for I am with thee: be not dismayed; for I am thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness.

Friday, March 9, 2012

Feeling Better



                            **One of my friends had this on her FB and I LOVE it, so true**

                Today has been amazing so far. Even though I went to bed at 3am and woke up 7am, I don't even feel tired! I got all the laundry caught up expect for folding it, dishes are all done, but I make sure to always have them done, and I swept and vaccumed. Bonus, both kids' rooms are clean!!

I was up so late last night because I was working on homework for my online classes. I got all of it done, but one project. The project isn't due till the end of the month so I'll just keep working on it. I will say it feels REALLY good to have most of my homework caught up with and the house work also! Next week will be a different story I'm sure....

The agenda for tonight is that the kids and I are going to babysit. The kids have so much fun, and they ask to go there even when we aren't babysitting. And today I picked Collin up from school early just for fun....don't tell Ryan ;) Then tomorrow is Ballet for Aubrey and The Lorax, the kids are super excited. Then I think Ryan and I are going out to dinner. In addition, one of my good friends and I are going to see Hunger Games the Friday, 3/23, it comes out, she got the tickets today!!! Then that Saturday, with the same friend and her husband, we are going on a double date to see it!!! So excited....I'm just wondering how they are going to make it as good as the book, guess I'll just have to see. We'll thats all for today. Have an AMAZING weekend and I will probably post late tomorrow!! :)

Thursday, March 8, 2012

Fun.....NOT!


                                                                     
So yesterday was just crazy! I woke up with my throat hurting worse than it did Sunday night when I started grtting sick. So I suffered till about 9am and finally called and made a doctor appointment. And of course it was Strep, textbook has he said. I haven't had strep in years, but I'm just glad its not the Flu. So he gave me amoxicillin and some lidocaine stuff to numb my throat. I might add it is the grossest stuff, but it does help.
Today was the first day of my jogging class. Which I did not attend because I am still sick. At least tomorrow I can stay home and get caught up on the housework again. I have kept up with the dishes at least. So, tomorrow will give me a chance to get the rest of the housework done, because tonight I am focusing on the homework due for my online classes. I'm going to go ahead and do the rest of the months homework so I can relax during Spring Break. In addition, I was laying around this morning on Pintrest and such and found a great picture for the blog, its the picture at the top, what do you think!?!?

 Also, today Redbox is giving away rentals the code is THANKS2U, it can only be used today so go get a movie tonight and relax!! :)

Tonight, well every Thursday, I have a Woman's Bible Study group meeting and tonight we are having a speaker and I can't go, because I'm sick. I am feeling a little better, but I don't want to get any one else sick. Then Saturday, because I'm hoping I'm going to feel better I am taking the kids to see The Lorax. They are super excited!! Then during Spring Break my Church, Mission Boulevard Baptist Church, is having a Discipleship Conference. We do they every year during Spring Break and they are so much fun, plus you learn a lot!! I'm helping in the kitchen and it is so FUN!! Plus, the kids get to do something fun EVERYDAY of the conference and they are excited to go. Well this month is going to be a lot of fun, I'm so excited!!
KJV Habakkuk 3:18~ "Yet I will rejoice in the Lord, I will joy in the God of my salvation."

Tuesday, March 6, 2012

Blustery Day

I LOVE LOVE LOVE everything about England. The culture, the history, the language! Sorry just had to put that in there, plus it really has been a blustery day today. Winds in excess of 40 mph!

I went and took my Final. I feel as though I did at least an 85%. I know I missed one for sure but it was only worth 2 pts so it shouldn't hurt my grade to much. I ended up skipping my other class, becuase my throat is hurting and I really didn't feel that great. So, I picked Aubs up and we came home early. She was tired so I layed her down so she could nap and I could get caught up on housework, becuase I'm feeling a little bit better. I got all the dishes done and so far 2 loads of laudry. I still have to fold the other two that weren't folded yet plus the two I've done but at least they are clean. Now I only have probably 3-4 left to do which I should hopefully get done tonight. I also picked up things so the house is getting back to normal, thankfully. 

KJV Phillipians 1:21~ "For me to live is Christ, and to die is gain."

Monday, March 5, 2012

Sick contd...

I thought of this verse today as I was walking to class with my sore throat and fever. KJV Psalm 118:24 "This is the day which the Lord hath made; we will rejoice and be glad in it." I told myself this, because its only a cold I have. Thier are people on their death beds right now and I'm complaining of a sore throat, how shallow of me! Plus, it was a GORGEOUS day, I believe the temperture got up to 65 and sunny!!

I think I may have streep, but as of right now I'm feeling ok. I did go to school even though all I wanted to do was sleep all day. Today was Music, I did my mid-term performance and Aced it!! So glad its over with. I love playing the piano, but I'm horrible with tempo and such. He said I did excellent though, so YAY!!

Tomorrow I have my last day of my Orientation and Final, which I might add is COMPREHENSIVE!!! I think I'm going to do ok. I have studied like crazy. I even made Ryan, my husband, who I NEVER ask to help me with studying, because he doesn't like to, help me. He was a good sport and helped me though because it is so much information. Sidenote- I can't even remember the last time I had a comprehensive test, its been that long, and I've been in school for a LONG time.

In other news, my the wonderful house work I did last week is slowly falling in around me because I wasn't home yesterday and today after I came home from class I sleep....so much for being a Proverbs 31 woman. I'm hoping tomorrow I will feel like I do now and I'll be able to get caught back up....well see. I will say Ryan has been helping at least keep things a little picked up and even started the dishwasher for me tonight!

Sunday, March 4, 2012

Sick.....

I have had a busy weekend. I babysit on the side and this weekend I babysat Saturday night till midnight, and didn't get to bed till 130 AM. Then I got up this morning at 645 AM and went and babysat from 8 AM- 6PM. I'm usually fine, but I am feeling horrible! Throat hurts, head's congested and my back hurts. Sorry for the woe is me, I really will be fine.

This week is going to be crazy. I have to do my piano mid-term, tomorrow, I have a Final for an eight week class that ends Tuesday, and Thursday start my Jogging class, yes jogging, another reason why I wanted to lose weight. The jogging class was actually my motivation for working out so I wasn't the one that couldn't keep up.

Well I'm going to go to relax and go to bed.

KJV James 5:15 "And the prayer of faith shall save the sick, and the Lord shall raise him up; and if he have committed sins, they shall be forgiven him."

Saturday, March 3, 2012

Before and After Pics

Pics are up on In my own words.

After these messages, we'll be right back

When I was little Saturdays were the days I woke up early to be able to watch cartoons and color. The post title refers to Saturday morning cartoons on ABC in the 90's. They had these claymation figures and before a commerical break they would say, "After these messages, we'll be right back." That was when cartoons were descent and not the trash they are today. Anyways, I found it fitting because it is Saturday.

Last night I finished working on most of my homework.  Well at least for the assingments that are do this week.

Aubrey has ballet on Saturdays so this morning, because I was up so late, I decided to workout later. We went to ballet, then came home and I made sure the kids were situated, Aubrey painting and Collin playing games, and worked out- Jillian style. Man it always feel so good to workout! I'm going to work out again here in an hour or so.

I will work on getting my bio up, but until then I will go ahead and post my before and after pics.  Let me know what you think!?!?

I also have not given credit to another blogger who jump started my weight loss and healthy eating. Her name is Taralynn McNitt click on her name to go to her blog. She has recipes for Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, snacks, just about everything! She was an inspiration for me and she may be one for you too!!

My favorite verse: KJV Matthew 7:7-8 "Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you: For every one that asketh reveiveth; and he that seeketh findeth; and to him that knocketh it shall be opened."

Friday, March 2, 2012

1 Chronicles 16:11

KJV-1 Chronicles 16:11 "Seek the Lord and his strength, seek his face continually."


So, last night we went to the Bowling Alley for Aubrey's school. They are raising money to do improvements to the school. It was so much fun!! Collin got a strike and Aubrey got a spare. I'm not sure of the total they raised, but once I find out I will post it.


Yesterday I worked out in the morning and today I did also. I didn't think I would like working out in the mornings, because I really LOVE sleeping. But, I have found that it really makes me feel better about myself, like I've accomplished something before the day even begins.

I was feeling so motivated from the workout that I decided that Aubrey and I would walk to Wal-Mart right down the road from our house, probably a mile, maybe less.  We got a movie from Redbox, Hugo, for tonight. (Friday's at our house are Pizza and moive night. Instead of sitting at the table like we do everyday, the kids lay out a towel and get to eat in the living room and watch their movie. They really enjoy being able to eat in the living room!) We also bought some groceries and then headed back to the house. Aubrey said she really enjoyed doing it and wants to do it again. I can't even describe how amazing and what an accomplishment it felt to walk there and back.


That's all so far. I have a lot of homework I am going to get started on. I will also try to get my about me section up and weight loss stuff also.


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Thursday, March 1, 2012

Update and today

Update for the 28th:  I said I was going to workout. Well, confession time, I did not go do my mile. :( I do have a good reason! The bus stopped and let the kids off, Colin rides the bus, but Collin didn't come straight to the house. So 5 mins later I go outside to make sure he's not talking to the neighbor girls, but there were no kids outside. Then I see the bus round the corner, Collin had fallen asleep. This is the second time this happend. Talk about give mommy a scare!! So I talked with him and got some chores done and started making dinner. And that is why I didn't do my mile, but I did do Jillian so that at least counts for something, right?


On to today's things, I have been really stressed lately with school, the kids, etc. But for some reason this week is showing me that everything is going to be ok. (I would like to say that I did pray that He would give me strength to get through this semester. And I firmly believe that is why I have been doing so much better in everything!)
Also, I was listening to KLRC ,a Christian radio station here , and Phillps, Craig and Dean's song "Top of my Lungs" came on. As I was singing it LOUDLY, with the windows down and sunroof open, I realized that this is really what it is about not being ashamed of the LORD and pouring your whole soul into showing it,even if you look "silly." Why today? Why that song? I really don't know. It just spoke to me today in ways I had never heard it before. A great verse is KJV Psalm 31:1 "In thee, O Lord, do I put my trust; let me never be ashamed: deliver me in thy righteousness."


I will be posting my story of weight loss along with pics soon! If there are any questions, please do not hesitate to ask! Also, let me know if there is anything I could change, add, etc.