When it comes to giving each other gifts, Kevin and I rarely do. (Oh, wait, he did give me a bug zapper for our anniversary--long story--and it was a mutual gift, really!) It's always been our priority to spend our money on our children, rather than us. In some of my quieter moments this summer, I really had the time to reflect on my past few years. I know I am blessed beyond what I deserve--great kids and a most supportive husband. So I wanted to do something for Kev to show him how much I appreciate all he's done to help me achieve my goals.
For quite awhile Kev's been talking about getting an iPad. When Kole got his (paid for it himself from money he's been saving), Kevin was very interested. He kept asking me when I was going to get mine and I really hadn't decided yet what size I needed. I knew I didn't really NEED one since everything I would do on an iPad I could do on my phone, but it would be sooo much easier on my old eyes and for work on an iPad. I finally decided that I would get my iPad when I reached my goal weight. Kev said he'd get one too when I reached my goal weight--yes you read that correctly!
I hope to reach my goal weight by SEPT but I know how hard those last few pounds are! With Kevin being so busy in the fall with football and no experience with Apple products, I knew he needed "play" time to learn about everything the iPad could do and ask Kole and me all his questions. So, when he decided to run some errands on SUN, I decided to go run an errand too! When I got home with the bag, he said, "So, you got yourself an iPad. Good for you!" SURPRISE! "Nope, it's all yours!" and then I went on to explain how much I appreciate all his support and this was one way to say thank you. He was so surprised! (And he's figured it out much quicker than I thought!)
Although I hate being surprised, I love surprising others!
Monday, July 16, 2012
Good-Bye PAID Boot Camp
When I started Boot Camp end of November/beginning of December, I never thought I'd stick it out this long. Oh, I knew I wanted to, but thought I'd give in to "the rest of my life" and let those responsibilities overtake my desire to become a fit person. I think it was a combination (no other responsibilities at 4:20 in the AM, great instructor, and beginning boot camp with a friend) that kept me going. Then, having Kole join me this summer has been extra-special!
While we were in Destin, even though workouts were posted, I couldn't workout due to bronchitis. So when I declared myself cough-free, I couldn't wait to start working out again. The only problem was that our instructor was on vacation. He posted a workout the first day, but that was it. I knew missing one week was tough enough and didn't want to miss two weeks, so I really analyzed some apps I had downloaded and told myself to "run every day".
Well, for 10 days in a row, I've done it! It helps that the last 10 days I didn't need to be up at any certain time, but I was usually up and ready to go at 7:30 the latest. I start with a run, do a bootcamp app workout, and then end by taking KJ for a walk. I've burned anywhere between 350-600 calories each workout and am wringing wet! I drink tons of water and KJ has a salt lick fest from all my sweat. I've chosen to do all my exercising outside. Kev even went and bought me a fan for outside--what a coach!
So, when I stepped back and looked at what was going on, I realized that I'm now self-motivated enough that I don't need to attend Boot Camp for that reason. The apps are my instructor, although they definitely don't have Brian's sense of humor! Although I don't workout with a friend, Kole has committed to working out 4 days a week (Kev is his app instructor) and Kev has started running again, so our family is getting fit together! YAHOO!!!
I couldn't justify spending the monthly amount anymore, so I called to cancel our membership. I think it was meant to be as they were going to debit our account the next day for the next month--timing or what?!
I will be forever greatful for my Boot Camp experience! I feel so much better and really try to pay attention to what I eat now. I know I couldn't have gotten to this point on my own. However, I do feel I can move forward on my own. I have several apps I can rotate through so I challenge new muscles and don't become bored with similar routines. I CAN DO THIS!!!
While we were in Destin, even though workouts were posted, I couldn't workout due to bronchitis. So when I declared myself cough-free, I couldn't wait to start working out again. The only problem was that our instructor was on vacation. He posted a workout the first day, but that was it. I knew missing one week was tough enough and didn't want to miss two weeks, so I really analyzed some apps I had downloaded and told myself to "run every day".
Well, for 10 days in a row, I've done it! It helps that the last 10 days I didn't need to be up at any certain time, but I was usually up and ready to go at 7:30 the latest. I start with a run, do a bootcamp app workout, and then end by taking KJ for a walk. I've burned anywhere between 350-600 calories each workout and am wringing wet! I drink tons of water and KJ has a salt lick fest from all my sweat. I've chosen to do all my exercising outside. Kev even went and bought me a fan for outside--what a coach!
So, when I stepped back and looked at what was going on, I realized that I'm now self-motivated enough that I don't need to attend Boot Camp for that reason. The apps are my instructor, although they definitely don't have Brian's sense of humor! Although I don't workout with a friend, Kole has committed to working out 4 days a week (Kev is his app instructor) and Kev has started running again, so our family is getting fit together! YAHOO!!!
I couldn't justify spending the monthly amount anymore, so I called to cancel our membership. I think it was meant to be as they were going to debit our account the next day for the next month--timing or what?!
I will be forever greatful for my Boot Camp experience! I feel so much better and really try to pay attention to what I eat now. I know I couldn't have gotten to this point on my own. However, I do feel I can move forward on my own. I have several apps I can rotate through so I challenge new muscles and don't become bored with similar routines. I CAN DO THIS!!!
Saturday, July 7, 2012
Destin--Days 4 & 5
Thursday was to be our last full day at Destin. We got up and watched the dolphins again--never get tired of that! We then spent the morning on the beach. I read and just absorbed the moment. Just sitting and hearing the waves was totally relaxing for me. I didn't need an agenda when that was present. We ate lunch and then cooled off in the condo for a bit before heading to putt-putt. It was plenty hot for that activity! We then went in a shop so Kole could look for a souvenier--he didn't find anything to spend his money on. We then went to the Donut Hole for dinner. It was a cafe and bakery, open 24 hours. We got lots of food for our money! We then headed back to the condo. We were going to go back down to the beach, but there was a wedding being set-up right outside our condo--so we were beach guests instead. I still don't get why the bride chose a gown with a long train--dragging that through all the sand--YUCK!!! Once the wedding festivities were over, the boys went for one last swim. We then started cleaning up the condo for our FRI departure.
Kev was up at 6:00 to gas up and get Krispy Kreme doughnuts for breakfast. It was raining, so we were unable to take a final beach walk or see dolphins. We were on the road by 7:10. Unbelievably, no one slept on the way home! Ky and I read, Kole played games, and Kev just kept on driving! We were in Houston by 5:00 and went and got KJ--loved seeing her tail wagging away!
Once we got home, we unpacked while Ky went to the pool to see Dennis. Went and got a few groceries and made a lasagna. Never thought I'd get tired of eating out, but it was good to eat homecooked food! I was in bed by 8:30, hoping when I woke up on SAT my symptoms of bronchitis would be gone--NOPE! Guess it's back to the DR on Monday.
I do know we'll be going back to Destin. I so wanted to run on white beaches and since that didn't happen this time, there will have to be a next time!
Kev was up at 6:00 to gas up and get Krispy Kreme doughnuts for breakfast. It was raining, so we were unable to take a final beach walk or see dolphins. We were on the road by 7:10. Unbelievably, no one slept on the way home! Ky and I read, Kole played games, and Kev just kept on driving! We were in Houston by 5:00 and went and got KJ--loved seeing her tail wagging away!
Once we got home, we unpacked while Ky went to the pool to see Dennis. Went and got a few groceries and made a lasagna. Never thought I'd get tired of eating out, but it was good to eat homecooked food! I was in bed by 8:30, hoping when I woke up on SAT my symptoms of bronchitis would be gone--NOPE! Guess it's back to the DR on Monday.
I do know we'll be going back to Destin. I so wanted to run on white beaches and since that didn't happen this time, there will have to be a next time!
Thursday, July 5, 2012
Destin--Day 3 Happy July 4th!
We began the morning by watching dolphins. Yep, I could get used to this! After breakfast we staked out our beach territory. One of the best parts of this condo is that we have our own private beach. The chairs and umbrellas are only for residents of the condo. Those who visit the beach can't camp out in our territory. That is nice! Kole tested out his boogie board and the guys played catch in the water for awhile. Kylie and I enjoyed reading our books, although I think I'm the only one on the beach using a highlighter!
We went in and ate lunch around 11:00 and then hit the beach again. We did notice it clouding up throughout the morning, but by 2:00 a crack of lightning sent us packing up! We had just gotten in the condo and it poured, along with the wind picking up. The beach cleared out, except for one lady who was bound and determined she was going to hold onto her canopy. Well, the wind won out and it wasn't long and her purple canopy went flying across the beach. The storm lasted about an hour, and then it continued to rain off and on the remainder of the afternoon.
Around 5:30 we left for dinner. We had planned to go to McGuire's Irish Pub. When we pulled up we saw quite a line already so Ky suggested we get out and get our name on the list while the guys parked--good plan! The wait was only going to be 15 minutes, so that wasn't bad at all. Unfortunately when they called our name, the guys still hadn't secured a parking spot, so we had to give our spot up and then just tell them once our entire party was present. At this point Ky and I knew how frustrated the guys must be so we decided we'd just find them and go somewhere else and come back on TH to eat at McGuire's. Once we saw the van, they had found a parking spot. We walked in and got a seat quickly. It is a very big place with $1 stapled from the ceiling, over $1 million! I enjoyed a guacamole burger and a raspberry beer that they brew themselves. Kev had a chocolate beer and Kole enjoyed their own brewed root beer. We all even enjoyed desserts afterwards.
We then walked over to the Harborwalk to decide if we wanted to stay there for fireworks. It was super crowded, but a fun atmosphere. We hung out there for a little while, but then decided since then decided to head back to the beach since there wasn't any seating and traffic was going to be a nightmare! We took towels down to the beach and watched fireworks in both directions. The air was very refreshing. While laying on the towels we recalled past July 4ths. What a great end to a day!
We went in and ate lunch around 11:00 and then hit the beach again. We did notice it clouding up throughout the morning, but by 2:00 a crack of lightning sent us packing up! We had just gotten in the condo and it poured, along with the wind picking up. The beach cleared out, except for one lady who was bound and determined she was going to hold onto her canopy. Well, the wind won out and it wasn't long and her purple canopy went flying across the beach. The storm lasted about an hour, and then it continued to rain off and on the remainder of the afternoon.
Around 5:30 we left for dinner. We had planned to go to McGuire's Irish Pub. When we pulled up we saw quite a line already so Ky suggested we get out and get our name on the list while the guys parked--good plan! The wait was only going to be 15 minutes, so that wasn't bad at all. Unfortunately when they called our name, the guys still hadn't secured a parking spot, so we had to give our spot up and then just tell them once our entire party was present. At this point Ky and I knew how frustrated the guys must be so we decided we'd just find them and go somewhere else and come back on TH to eat at McGuire's. Once we saw the van, they had found a parking spot. We walked in and got a seat quickly. It is a very big place with $1 stapled from the ceiling, over $1 million! I enjoyed a guacamole burger and a raspberry beer that they brew themselves. Kev had a chocolate beer and Kole enjoyed their own brewed root beer. We all even enjoyed desserts afterwards.
We then walked over to the Harborwalk to decide if we wanted to stay there for fireworks. It was super crowded, but a fun atmosphere. We hung out there for a little while, but then decided since then decided to head back to the beach since there wasn't any seating and traffic was going to be a nightmare! We took towels down to the beach and watched fireworks in both directions. The air was very refreshing. While laying on the towels we recalled past July 4ths. What a great end to a day!
Wednesday, July 4, 2012
Destin--Day 2
When I woke up Tuesday morning, Kevin was already sitting outside. He was watching the dolphins, so I joined him. What an amazing site! Kole told me to wake him up when I got him so he could do the boot camp workout with me. However, when I woke him, he wasn't wanting to join me. So, I went down to the beach by myself and did the workout. I improvised with the sandbells and used sandbuckets for my situps. Unfortuantely when I got done with the workout my coughing exploded again. I was told no running until coughing cleared, but nothing about boot camp. I guess I should've known better, but I really didn't want to miss exercising. So frustrating!!!
We spent the morning down on the beach until lunchtime. I just enjoyed everything that was going on and didn't open my book! Bt 11:00 we were up eating lunch and getting ready for our afternoon out. The guys went golfing, while Kylie and I went shopping. We were not lucky in our shopping, but enjoyed spending the time together. We picked the guys up around 4:30 from golfing and they both had a great time. We then ran by the condo quick so Ky could change and then went to the Longhorn Steakhouse--nummy!!! We came back and played 500 until my coughing got the better of me, so I went to bed early while the rest stayed up. I went to bed hoping I'd feel better in the morning...
We spent the morning down on the beach until lunchtime. I just enjoyed everything that was going on and didn't open my book! Bt 11:00 we were up eating lunch and getting ready for our afternoon out. The guys went golfing, while Kylie and I went shopping. We were not lucky in our shopping, but enjoyed spending the time together. We picked the guys up around 4:30 from golfing and they both had a great time. We then ran by the condo quick so Ky could change and then went to the Longhorn Steakhouse--nummy!!! We came back and played 500 until my coughing got the better of me, so I went to bed early while the rest stayed up. I went to bed hoping I'd feel better in the morning...
Monday, July 2, 2012
Destin--Day 1
We arrived in Destin, Florida on Sunday, July 1 at 3:00. It took us exactly 10 hours. We found the condo with no problem. Getting the keys was a bit more of a challenge; however, if we would've read all the instructions first, we would've been just fine! We had the van unpacked in 30 minutes and were beach-bound. We ordered pizza in for the night, took a 30 minute walk, made a Walmart run, and watched the rest of the Olympic Trials. We were all tired and headed to bed by 9:30.
Today I didn't wake up until 7:00--wowzer was I tired! I got up and was bummed to know that Kev had been up for an hour and had his morning run in. I soo wanted to run on the beach but my cough has not stopped for 24 hours! Oh, well, the rest of us were up and moving by 8:00 and suits on, staking out our beach territory. Kylie and I had books in hand and the guys were in the water playing catch. I managed to get a nap in while the three of them were dodging waves. We went in for lunch and to cool off at 12:30. An hour later we were back on the beach. I finished 2 books and took a walk by myself and with Kev. Hearing the waves and all the laughter was very relaxing. By 5:30 we were cleaned up and ready to go get some dinner. Kole selected Callahan's using the Urbanspoon ap and he did well! I established the rule that we could only eat at places we've never been to before--and no Chili's in Florida (never been to that one) didn't count! We ran into Walmart on our way home to get a few more things and are now sitting outside enjoying the stillness of the evening. Kev and Kole are giving fishing a try. We are going to play 500 before calling it quits for day 1. What a relaxing first day!
Today I didn't wake up until 7:00--wowzer was I tired! I got up and was bummed to know that Kev had been up for an hour and had his morning run in. I soo wanted to run on the beach but my cough has not stopped for 24 hours! Oh, well, the rest of us were up and moving by 8:00 and suits on, staking out our beach territory. Kylie and I had books in hand and the guys were in the water playing catch. I managed to get a nap in while the three of them were dodging waves. We went in for lunch and to cool off at 12:30. An hour later we were back on the beach. I finished 2 books and took a walk by myself and with Kev. Hearing the waves and all the laughter was very relaxing. By 5:30 we were cleaned up and ready to go get some dinner. Kole selected Callahan's using the Urbanspoon ap and he did well! I established the rule that we could only eat at places we've never been to before--and no Chili's in Florida (never been to that one) didn't count! We ran into Walmart on our way home to get a few more things and are now sitting outside enjoying the stillness of the evening. Kev and Kole are giving fishing a try. We are going to play 500 before calling it quits for day 1. What a relaxing first day!
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