NYE

A quick post to finish the year. We are spending hanging out with friends. Best way to do it. I just wish it was bedtime.



-Kat

Weekly Chase #16!

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Christmas is over!  My week of vacation is over :(.  Oh well, three days of work, then four days off.  The following week is going to be brutal!

Recap of last week:

1. Get 10,000 steps in a day.  Yes!!  Actually, I walked 3-4 miles every day.  I was proud of myself.  21 days done. 

2. Stretch daily:  not really and still I didn't stretch well on the days I did.  I used my foam roller a few days. 

3. Plan Christmas dinner.  Yes!  It was wonderful.  I didn't get overwhelmed once. 

4. Write my 2015 word of the year post.  Yes!!  I'm excited to show it Thursday. 

5. Enjoy my time off.  Yes I did.  I got some 1:1 time with L and I finished two books.  

This week's goals:

1. Continue my 10,000 steps per day streak.  

2. Stretch daily.  Spend at least 5 minutes a day stretching. 

3. Unplug from social media (mainly FB)-it's an addiction for me. 

4. Spend 5 minutes a day meditating.  

5. Start my grateful journal. 

6. Clean up my diet.  I have enjoyed too many treats this week.  

Makes Me Smile Every Time

Oreo just cracks me up. He always wants to be part of the group.



-Kat

Finished My Book Goal!!

One of my goals in 2014 was to read 52 books this year.  And I did it!!! 53 books read.  Some took awhile, some flew by.  Here are my top 5 favorites.

1. Things I've Learned From Dying.  I loved this book.  Such a tenderhearted book.  I was sobbing at the end.

2. 10% Happier.  Dan Harris writes a great book about meditation and mindful thinking.  It has been on my mind since I read it last month, which is good as it will help push my in the right direction.

3. How to Have Your Cake and Skinny Jeans Too.  This book is all about intuitive eating, something I have tried to implement and will work more on in the future.

4. Don't Go.  Heart wrenching.  And a quick read.  Both qualities I love in a book.

5. Wonder.  A good story with an uplifting ending.

My 2015 goal is to read 52 books and (try) to write a report on them.

Boxing Day Fun

Yesterday was Boxing Day so of course we went to the movies. After we returned a few items (at the mall no less-we are crazy folks).
We watched 'Into the Woods'. It was good. Lots of singing, which I wasn't expecting. And the end wasn't what I expected.
L was digging the popcorn.



-Kat

Working Out Together = Happiness

Today L and I went to the Y because it was too cold to run outside. We did the elliptical for 20 minutes (she can't use the treadmills) and walked the track for 15 minutes. New muscles on the elliptical made it a tough workout.



-Kat

Christmas 2014

What a fun time we had! Lots of gifts, lots of oohs and ahhs.



L (well all of us) got lots of loot in our stockings.


L got a new backpack from Santa.


And a new laptop from mom and dad!


Christmas lunch. A full meal of ham, tators, green bean casserole and desserts


New electronics for L.


And Jeff's "little" Lego set.


Hmmm...a new sign for the yard.


L stole Jeff's beats.


The buds are hanging out.


Playing Uno. Lots of trash talking going on.


And one pooped doggie.

Christmas Nails

I love my pretty nails.



-Kat

Looking GrownUp

-Kat

Weekly Chase #15!

Oh my gosh.  Christmas is nearing!!  Last week was a crazy week with making gifts, finishing homework, getting caught up at work.  Fun times!!


Recap Week 14:

1. Get 10,000 steps in a day.  Yes!! I am so proud I have done this.  Anywhere from 10,500 to 15,000 steps a day.  Some days it's a challenge.

2. Stretch: kind of.  I stretched every day, but my effort was lame some days. And I can feel my muscles getting more stiff.

3. Get the guest room/bathroom done.  Yes!!  My parents arrived yesterday and everything looked great!

4.  Find the calm:  Yes.  I even baked yesterday since I had the whole house cleaned.


This Week's Goals:

1. Continue my 10,000 steps per day streak.  I've done 14 days so far.

2. Stretch.  Like really stretch.  And foam roll.

3. Plan how Christmas dinner is going to be put together.

4.  Work on my 2015 word and the post explaining it.

5. Enjoy my time off this week.

Grandparent Time

Yesterday we went to check in on Jeff's parents. His dad was in the hospital and is now in a rehab facility for a couple weeks to get stronger.
Grandma Nancy and L watching a video.


L and Grandpa Lonnie. He's looking better.


-Kat

Cool Hair Technique

I saw this idea on Facebook. You braid her hair, the take one of the three strands and hold it and push the other two up. It makes a cute design.


Fancy Christmas hair.


-Kat

Fun Project

L's Girl Scout troop made ornaments to take to the nursing home when they go caroling. I love these ribbon candy ornaments.


Love it!


-Kat

Annual Christmas Choir Concert

L looked so sweet singing tonight. They sang Christmas Canon and silent night.


Look at our beautiful girl!!


-Kat

4-H

L has decided she wants to join 4-H. We went to her first meeting last week. She was amazed at all the routines. I had forgotten the pledge, but quickly remembered it.



She even got her record book cover.


-Kat

A Little Holiday Fun!!

Weekly Chase #14!

Oh my! What a week.  I think I say this every week.

Here's a recap of last week's chase:

1. 10,000 steps a day:Yes!  I did this.  And I didn't exercise Friday and Saturday.  Let me tell you-it's a challenge to get to 10,000 steps those days. Here's my numbers: 11,229; 12,837; 14,442; 15,689; 10,363; 10,110; 28,555.

2. Stretch daily: Yes!  Stretching makes exercising more fun.

3. Finish a book: yes!  I have one book left to complete my goal of 52 books in a year.

4. Find a cookie recipe:  I found a few to make this week.

5. Finish shopping: almost.  I have a few things left, but a good plan as when to get them.

This week's goals:

1. Get 10,000 steps in a day

2. Stretch daily

3. Get the guest bathroom/bedroom all ready for my parents who will be in town!!

4. Find time for calm moments.  I know it's going to be a busy week.

Sneak Peek

A sneak at L's Spring recital costumes.

Ballet:



Tap:



Hip Hop:



Jazz:



I couldn't find modern. They are so cute this year (and should be since they cost a small fortune).


- Kat

Baby Time!!

I got to meet Briley today. She is so beautiful! Her mama is my EEG tech.



- Kat

Fishy Snack

Everyone likes goldfish for a snack. Especially Reggie.















- Kat

From My View

I'm sitting on the couch. To my left:



To my right:



Yes, Reggie ventured downstairs. She is quite content having the dogs outside. Ha!


- Kat

Weekly Chase #13!

 

Well, last week was crazy (wait...I think that's every week).  I didn't sleep enough, didn't exercise enough, so I felt kind of cruddy.  I spent Sunday revamping my outlook and worked on my 2015 word and goals.


Let's recap last week:

1. Exercise 5-6 days: Nope.  I worked out three days.  Even skipped my long run.

2. Stretch daily: 6 days.  Not bad.

3. Finish a book: no, but I did make good progress.  It's a really good non fiction book, but so much information I can't slide through it like fiction.

4. Work on my Christmas list: Yes!!  I bought several gifts and have my plan about what to get everyone.

5. Tackle my to do list:  sort of.  I got quite a bit done but left some for this week.


This week's goals:

1. 10,000 steps per day.  I chose this as my goal and I am hoping to streak.  I love seeing other people run streak, but I mix things up so much (bike, Shocker fitness, run).  But when I exercise, I can easily get to 10,000 steps per day.

2. Stretch daily

3. Finish my book.  I am 100 pages from being done and I need to read this book and one more for my 52 books in the year goal.

4. Find a cookie recipe:  I'm going to bake some treats for Christmas.

5. Finish my Christmas shopping

Christmas is Here!!!!

Okay, well at our house it's here outside. Jeff put up lights and the tree!!!! I'm so happy.






- Kat

Can You Believe It??

The garage is clean!!!! If you know me well, it's been forever since we parked the cars in the garage. Jeff is on the ladder to teach my car to open the garage (which it does!)


- Kat

Reggie's New House

I follow IBKC and she got Wyella and Bean a new house from Target. I thought it was pretty cute so I got one for Reggie. I put it together yesterday. Reggie was impressed by the outside.


She is telling how much she's excited.


Checking it out.


Marking it as her own.


- Kat