Here we were celebrating Wes' 16th birthday at the Mellow Mushroom.  I can't believe how big my kids have gotten!


Yesterday was HEART Co-op Field Day. We had the events in the morning and were done by 1pm but man, it was still hot!


In the afternoon(after a much needed mom 30 minute cat nap) Maddie and I ran errands. Then we opened a birthday box from my parents and brother and found tons of University of Kentucky goodies and some money. Maddie got flip flops which made her day~she loves flip flops!


Tom and the kids went to the Y for some kickboxing and basketball while I exercised and made some dinner.  I also got some inventory sheets together to send off for quotes for movers.  All in all, a busy but productive day.


Yesterday's workout:  1 mile walk with Tucker; Jen Galardi's Crunch Fat Burning Dance Party; TA Meta Ab L2D3.

Happy 16th birthday to my son Wes.  I can't believe 16 years have come and gone since he was first laid in my arms.  It was love at first sight.  The fits of crying, colic, and fears of breaking him seem like a thing of the past.  I've watched him grow into a fine young man.  A man willing to help others, try new things, and learn everything he can about God.  I'm so proud to be your mom, Wes, and can't wait to see what the next 16 years bring.


I've decided to take the week off of formal exercise.  I'm walking Tucker but that's it.  I usually feel guilty if I do this but I decided to listen to my heart, mind, and body.  Tom's home and we're packing and sorting; Wes has a birthday; tomorrow is co-op field day; Saturday is a Rome Braves Game with the church; Sunday we take Maddie to Camp Glisson and will spend the night with buddies in Blue Ridge and come home Monday.  My workouts will be waiting for me then, won't they?

P.S.  I know it's dark~taken in his room in the basement.  I'll try to post some better pictures from the Mellow Mushroom~that's where we're having dinner tonight!

The days are flying by and I am getting things done but man, oh man, it's going to be a whirlwind 30 days.  


Today I got a lot of books sorted out to get rid of and some packed up to move.  I went to the local newspaper office with Wes to get some end paper to pack with and then to Kroger to discuss getting some boxes.  The best part of my day was going to lunch at El Zarape, a favorite little Mexican restaurant, with Tom.  It had been closed for months for remodeling and I'm glad it re-opened before we moved.


This afternoon I got meatloaf in the oven (my family loves meatloaf and I don't cook it much because of my cholesterol) and then spent some time reading (I'm studying contentment) and making master lists of things to do to get ready for the move.  I wanted to share a Shakespeare quote from King Henry VI:

    "My crown is in my heart, not on my head;

    Not deck'd with diamonds or Indian stones,

    Nor to be seen; My crown is call'd content

    A crown it is that seldom kings enjoy."

Today's workout:  1 mile walk with Tucker; Petra Kolber Liquid Grooves, Awakening, Sequence II, Moving Meditation; TA Meta Ab, L2D2.

What I'm reading:  Calm My Anxious Heart:  A Woman's Guide to Finding Contentment, by Linda Dillow (  http://www.amazon.com/Calm-My-Anxious-Heart-Contentment/dp/1600061419/ref=sr_1_3?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1337727792&sr=1-3 )

Well we got through Sunday. Our church learned officially that they're getting a new pastor at the end of June and that we're moving to Cleveland, GA.  It's a huge relief not to have to hide all that information like we've done the last 4 weeks or so.


The kids are doing okay with the upcoming transition. Wes struggles the most but he's my most "homebody."  Like his mother, he likes to settle in, live in a small town, and stay put.  But God has plans for people like us to have us step out into the adventure that he calls us to experience.


Cleveland is nestled in the north Georgia mountains and is a smaller community. We already experienced that at Blue Ridge and are excited about going back to that environment.  The youth group looks like it will be a great place for Tom and he'll have a youth pastor and music minister to do ministry alongside so he's looking forward to that.


What we're not looking forward to is saying goodbye to good friend and packing our home again.  But God is faithful and I can honestly say every time we've moved it's been a pleasure and we've learned new things and had our hearts expanded with the love of new people.


So, pray for our family as you think of it. And, stay tuned to hear more about our family on this wild ride of faith.


Today's workout:  Firm Cardio Dance Fusion; TA Meta Ab L2D1; Dog Walk

The children all finished their end of year reports by Friday. We spent a good part of Friday getting Tyler and Tom out of the house for their camping trip.  Tom will be back this evening and Tyler will come back tomorrow.  Wes, Maddie, and I rented Mr. Popper's Penguins from Redbox and enjoyed that last night.  


Today Maddie and I went shopping for some shoes and last minute toiletry needs for Camp Glisson.  She'll be leaving next Sunday, hard to believe.  We also had a Mother/Daughter date at the world famous BK Lounge (also known as Burger King) and went over our Esther Bible Study together.  That was lots of fun.


Friday's workout:  Firm Cardio Sculpt Blaster; TA Meta Ab, L1D10, yippee.  On to Level 2 on Monday. Total inches lost from 10 days of this workout?  1/2" off the waist and 1/4" off my hips.  That little pixie is onto something, lol.   I also walked Tucker.


Today's workout:  Ellen Barrett Power Fusion.  Such a favorite of mine and so complementary to Tracy Anderson's lower body work.  

I've been home all day (except for a run to the store) and it just feels so darn good!  Tom and Ty are camping tomorrow night and most of Saturday with his troop so we'll be busy getting ready for that as well.  


Today Ty was up by 8am, as usual.  Maddie and Wes crawled out of bed closer to 11am, LOL.  BUT, they did do their math and Ty did his math and grammar synopsis for the year without any complaining, right off the bat.  Their story is if I let them sleep until 11 during the school year they'd do the same thing. Too funny.


Today's workout:  1.5 mile walk with Tucker about 7:40.  It's so much nicer to walk when it's 60 than when it's 80.  Then I did Firm Cardio Dance Slimdown and TA Meta Ab L1D9.  Tomorrow I finish the first level!!

Yes, it's that happy time of year when soccer is done for the season.  Now if I could just get Tyler to quit making silly faces in all his pictures....


Whew, it's been busy.  Yesterday I took Wes to the ortho to get his impressions for his removable retainers he will wear at night.  He actually has a small, permanent retainer on the back of his front upper teeth, from what Wes said.  Tom and I also attended a combined United Methodist Men and Women dinner.


Today I had a general doctor's appointment.  I have TOTAL doctor phobia.  It's so embarrassing, having a ton of nurses and other medical people in my family.  My resting pulse is always in the upper 50s/low 60s and my blood pressure 114-118/78, when I take it.  There my pulse will be  88 and my blood pressure 140/80.  Sigh.  I'm secretly convinced they're going to tell me I have a week to live, I guess. :p


Anyway, that was all fine.  I've lost 10+ pounds in the last 10 months and that made both my physician and I happy campers.  My weight wasn't bad but it definitely had crept up a bit.


Anyway, Maddie and Tyler had piano today and Tom took Wes to pick up his retainer. Tyler worked on the last of his year end projects.  He will definitely be done by Friday.  Wes is done and Maddie will finish tomorrow.


Tonight we have a church dinner.  I walked Tucker before leaving for piano and since it's back in the 80s now I'm glad I did.


Yesterday's workout:  30 minutes of Petra Kolber's Liquid Grooves (blend of dance, tai chi and yoga, lovely) and TA Meta Ab, L1D7.  Today's workout was Jessica Smith's 10 Pound Downs Cardio Abs, Cardio section (kickboxing and cardio mix) and TA Meta Ab L1D8.