ETERNAL PERSPECTIVE

It's been almost three weeks since we were so very privileged to take Lady to the Temple. The entire day was perfection... minus a few mishaps based on my forgetting the adoption decree, thus postponing everything 30 minutes. Paperwork mishaps or not, it was one of the two most spiritual days of my life. Because of the absolute sacredness of the day, not much will be said here. Few words could candidly describe the heavenliness of being together as a family in the Temple. Deepest thanks to Jamie for capturing the sentiment of special day.

RANDOMNESS

We went to the Outdoor Retailer Show last week to support Kday's cycling sponsor: KUHL

P.S: I love the Joey Wrap! Hands free while Lady napped and shopped!

Lady scored a sweet backpack to carry her stuff in at dad's bike races this summer.

There may be a possibility of the RUG returning... I'm sick of carrying around the bunny soft. It's like carrying a second baby. So we'll re-audition the RUG but Lady has the ultimate decision.

I must have been busy yesterday... I opened the cupboard to make Lady's afternoon bottle and found my phone tucked away with the drinking glasses.

Good thing the president didn't call.

Tomorrow:

A long awaited post about a VERY special day.

5 MILES... AND ANSWERS TO YOUR QUESTIONS

5 MILES

Here's the proof.

p.s. kday happened to drive by on his way home from skiing and he decided to snap a shot... we really didn't "set this up"

Saturday I felt like taking a long run. I haven't felt like that is a LONG time. So I dropped everything, packed Lady up and did it. My legs strongly disagreed with my hearts desire to run. It was llloooong and slooow. But I felt an amazing sense of accomplishment when all was said and done. I was surprised the next day at how fatigued my upper body was - from pushing the Chariot.

Distance: 5.02 miles

Time: 59:29 sec

Speed: 11: 54 min/mile (I promise I run faster without baby in tow!)

WHAT IS A CO-OP?

"It is a group of people who work together for mutual benefit."

It's a way of avoiding the grocery store prices for local - delicious produce and other healthy food. It's a "cooperative society" to be exact :) I pay $15.00 on Tuesday to reserve a basket (the exact process can be explained in an email if you're actually interested) and on Saturday I go pick up a laundry basket full of fresh produce from local stateside farmers. It is volunteer based and everyone is asked to volunteer when possible to keep it "fee - free." We never know what we're going to get in the baskets but it's like Christmas! Thanks to this little darling (again) for introducing me to such a healthy option! For more info-- go HERE

2 WEEK MENU PLAN

(based on contents of the Co-op this week)

Monday: Sloppy Joe with Salad (lettuce, pears)

Tuesday: Fajita (red peppers, tomato)

Wednesday: Taco's with salad (tomato, lettuce, pears)

Thursday: Wedding reception

Friday: Left Overs with fruit smoothie for dessert (banana, apple)

Saturday: Lunch - Quinoa salad, Dinner: Steak and grilled Zucchini (zucchini, tomato, asparagus, carrot, cucumber)

Monday: Salsa Chicken over rice with side of asparagus (tomato, red pepper, asparagus)

Tuesday: Left overs with Fruit Salad (grapefruit, banana, apple, pear)

Wednesday: Sweet BBQ meatballs over rice with grilled Zucchini (zucchini)

Thursday: Left Over

Friday-Sunday: Camping in a Yert

All the other fruits and carrots we've just been snacking on and LOVING it! Hope you enjoy!

THE CO-OP

This is the pure yumminess that I got at I picked up at the Co-op today. $15.00

* 4 Grapefruit

* 1 Sack Carrots

* 2 Red Peppers

* 14 Bananas

* 8 Tomatoes

* 6 Tangerines? Or small oranges

* 10 Apples

* 11 Pears

* 1 Bunch Asparagus

* 1 Head Romaine? Lettuce

* 5 Zucchini

* 5 Cucumbers

All fresh, local (stateside), and without the use of the big business super-market.

Now I just have to plan my 2 week menu around these healthy and DELICIOUS foods!

Enjoy your weekend.... and don't forget to go for a run!

MAMA Moment #2

Moments As Motherhood Arrives: MAMA

January 23, 2010- driving in the car with Kday and Layla

Last weekend we were heading down to the SLC Outdoor Retailer Show, Kday in the drivers seat and Layla tucked into her Chicco. I slipped a CD into the dash and we rocked out to the easy listening of Bambi songs. I was half listening to what Kday was saying to me when I realized that we are totally a family. A family driving in a mom car. A mom car with a baby in it and baby CD playing. It was the sound of the baby CD that brought me to the reality of the moment. It was such a funny realization, I felt like such a mom. I loved it.

2-fer Run #6!!!

Yup, I did it. 2 runs in 1 day. It actually felt really good. And the sun was shining! We all got our daily dose of Vitamin D and felt so great afterward.

I'm really wanting to crank the number down on the scale though and it just isn't budging!

My dietitian keeps telling me to be patient and she tries to remind me about all the biological shifting that happens on a molecular level - after a plateau before weight loss can take place... .bla bla bla. I just want to fit into my clothes again already!

I'm just going to do it. I'm going to put my weight goal out there... on the world w1de w3b. No excuses, no postponing.... just do it.

ONE HUNDRED AND FORTY POUNDS. It's not a low number. Especially for a lot of people.... I think a lot of women my age would be miserable to weight that much. But not me. I have been working toward that number goal for over 2 years now. A toned, healthy, physically fit 140. It's going to happen. When I put my mind to something - it happens. Layla's first birthday is the deadline. THERE... DONE... IT'S REAL.... NO HOLDING BACK.

Don't make me do it alone. I'm LOVING all the help I'm getting from you! Keep it coming :)

I DID IT! Run #5

5 RUNS IN 1 WEEK.

One week down.... one to go (to make my 2 week "get me out of a rut" goal)

Because I was a slacker... I have to do a 2-fer today. 2 RUNS. Later this afternoon I'll be pounding the pavement for the second time today. It will be great. I'm taking the advice from a dear friend who knows what she's talking about. You know who you are:) I might just have to hire you as my running coach. (seriously, she knows what she's talking about... check her out here)