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::we're all back to normal now, and just in time. it was a long week!, but look what we woke up to this morning. beautiful!

hope you have a very merry christmas!

stomach flu has hit our house.
we're hoping everyone is healthy for christmas, so we can spend time with our families.

Level 1::Day 3

 i didn't do jillian until after 4 p.m. i almost bailed, but i knew you'd be on the edge of your seat waiting to hear from me (ha ha!). i'm glad i got it done. it is starting to get a little easier. the cardio is no problem, but the weights and abs are tough.
looking forward to a week off from school this week. we'll be spending lots of time with friends and family, and we'll be making these. aren't they cute?!

 


















 

  photo from here.

Level 1::Day 2

:: after a busy morning of shoveling the driveway (wow, it's long!), i finished the shred for today. i am using 5 lb. weights.
yesterday after doing the shred, i ran 2 miles on the treadmill. it felt good to get moving again, but my abs are sore!

Level 1::Day 1

started using the shred again today. (the kids did it with me using soup cans again, so cute!) i've never been a fan of exercise videos, but i love this one. check out the reviews...

it's probably not the most ideal time to start this, but i need to get back on track. my short break from running turned into a longer-than-i wanted break, so i'll be checking in here to keep myself accountable.

the plan is to do each level for 10 days. i will plan on doing this for the next 30 days, with a couple days off for christmas.

if you've used it, what did you think??

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::had fun making snowflakes with the kids yesterday. not the best picture, but you can kind of see them above the sliding glass doors.

you can find instructions here, if you're like me and need to be reminded.
today we're planning on making these again.

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::ready for school on a cold winter day.

we're supposed to get our first snow this week. we decided not to buy a snow blower this year. we've never had one and it has been fine, but we've also never had a driveway this l-o-n-g. we decided to spend the money we would have spent, on other things we need for the inside of the house. the list is long of things that need to be done; including the basement that has no carpet, thanks to a summer with massive rain.

shoveling will be good for us though. after all, we want to teach our kids how to work hard.

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::came home from coffee with friends last night to find presents under the tree. bre wrapped up some of her toys to give to everyone for christmas. she is such a sweet girl!!

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::our door is up, just needs a few finishing touches.