Not too much going on in our lives these days...but enough to keep us busy and always entertained. The weather has turned into the beautiful Spring that we love and that means lots of outdoor time and driveway drinking with neighbors. We're happy and content...but can't wait for the pool to open in less than 2 weeks!
Izzy's best buddy...they both love fashion
Speaking of fashion, Izzy has taken to designing Prom dresses. Thinking she's got a hidden talent here.
And after almost 2 years at the same gym, we switched to be closer to home and on a team with Izzy's best buddy. Competitions will start soon!!!
Laney is always asking to try on my shoes and loves dressing up
Daddy/Buggy breakfast date on Good Friday
Showing off their new kicks and Easter goodies
Girls rule
Lots of driveway time in the sun
Their favorite restaurant
Mikey and I celebrate 10 years (!!!) this week. Stay tuned for more details...
We snuggle a lot in this house and it's my favorite time of the day
Giving their babies fresh air
Now onto Cross Fit talk...it's a large part of my life so I feel the need to constantly document my progress in this journal of mine. Last month Meg and I participated in a fundraiser for an orphanage in Uganda. Love that I get to share CF with Meg...we sweat together then catch up afterwards. #trapsfordays
A few weeks ago I participated in my 2nd individual competition (GLOC) and this year I was in the Rx division (read: I didn't have to scale any of the weights!!!).
The sandbag carry basically crushed my soul but what was special about this event is that it started with 75 wall balls...I knocked those out 100 times easier than I ever have before. Then I rowed forever, not setting any personal records. But when I got this #60 sandbag on my shoulders Jaime quickly joined me and ran, then walked with me. She's always amazing when it comes to being by my side when I need her most. The second lap was without the bag but this time Izzy and Laney joined me. At one point they were beating me which didn't help my morale but they sure were cute. I did finish before them (just barely) and my heart nearly exploded when I watched them run across the finish line.
The Finish Line team..Lindsay placed 2nd overall, Kirsten was in the 20-something and I was in the 40-something finish. There were 85 Rx athletes so I was very happy with my finish. My goal was and always is to be stronger than yesterday. Check and check.
One of my best buddies, CF teammate and coach Clint was there to cheer us on the entire day. Of course we celebrated with beers afterwards.
Before the wall balls....focusing on the target. I only had ONE no rep. Yeah buddy.
Deadlifting to a new PR of #205
Strategizing with Jaim
Kettlebell snatch at #35 and 24' box jumps. Ouch.
Watching your best friends PR in a big way? Priceless.
The feeling when you PR and all of your friends are there cheering you on and crying with you? Best feeling ever.
Getting in some werk with Jaim
Our team of 4 for the CF180 competition next month
Ran the Mini again this year (13.1 miles) with my Perfect Stranger girls. Of course we stopped to kiss the Indianapolis Motor Speedway's bricks around mile 8.
Finish Line runners in the beer garden
Cheerleader pose outside of the track
Celebrating our finish
And since I didn't train for the 13.1 miles let's just say my legs were tight the days following race. Lots of rolling and mobility. And it never fails, whenever I bust out my foam roller the girls are right next to me rolling and moaning (modeling mom's behavior).
I'm leaving in a few hours for business in Portland and Seattle. Excited to visit the Northeast for the first time but not looking forward to leaving the girls and Mike for a week. Tried to fit them into my suitcase but there wasn't room for anything else :)
Happy Mother's Day to all our moms...love you guys!
