tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-51060065630717333702024-03-13T11:28:44.126-05:00Music & MedicineJennhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05097621884225003341noreply@blogger.comBlogger489125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5106006563071733370.post-91068118399751368502013-11-03T20:39:00.000-06:002013-11-03T20:39:34.908-06:00Bump Ahead! <br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Well, I was supposed to begin a 90-day transformation on August 15 with a personal trainer I hired and was paying big $$$$ for. God sure has a sense of humor!!! On August 14, I mowed our yard and our neighbors yard and then hopped on my elliptical to get in a cardio workout. My workout quickly ended as the smell of grass and gasoline made me nauseous and sent me dry heaving in the backyard. </span><div>
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">The next morning I had professional development with my school district and just wanted to make sure I wasn't..... well, you know. I took 2 tests in a public bathroom and they were both positive. I couldn't believe my eyes! We weren't planning to start trying until after my transformation, but God obviously has a different plan for us. Oh, he wants me to transform alright, just not the way I thought I would. So, everything with my trainer is on hold until after this baby is born. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">I'll be 16 weeks on Tuesday and everything is going great this time. I've been horribly sick (Praise the Lord!), it has a healthy heartbeat, and is growing like crazy. I pray like crazy for this child. God is in control! </span></div>
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Jennhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05097621884225003341noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5106006563071733370.post-33101749618638318382013-11-03T20:28:00.000-06:002013-11-03T20:28:06.728-06:00Returning To Blogger Land<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">It's now November 3 and a lot of time has obviously passed since I last posted. I've been through a lot the past few months. Recovering from my miscarriage was a physical and emotional roller coaster. Not a day goes by that I don't think of my Angel Baby. </span><div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">The 2012-2013 school year finished out well. I pressed on and got it done. Summer began and so did several projects. The biggest project I took on was probably painting our living room, which also involved our domed ceiling. It wasn't near as bad as I thought it would be, but I'm glad it's done and is looking good now. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">I spent a lot of time with my amazing friend, Christi, and her kiddos this summer. That family is beyond wonderful. They are one of those families that are more than friends, they do feel like my family. Love them to pieces! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">The majority of my summer was spent relaxing and taking care of my husband. He works so hard. I try my best to help him in every way I can. Thankfully, we only have a little over 1 1/2 years of Residency to go. Woohoo!!!! </span></div>
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Baby McCoy was delivered out of my body and into this world on April 23, 2013 and that is also the day we'll forever remember as the day it went to be with Jesus. </div>
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On Monday, April 22, 2013, I went to my OBGYN appointment happily 11 weeks pregnant, or so I thought. The exam went great. She was about to send me on my way and I asked if I was supposed to have an ultrasound. The Doctor said I wasn't scheduled for that, but would have the tech squeeze me in. The ultrasound tech began an ultrasound on my stomach, but couldn't really pick up anything. She had to go the other route. She asked if I was truly as far along as I thought. The confusion began setting in and she took me to another room where the Doctor met me. <br />
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My world was turned upside down in an instant. The baby only measured 6 weeks and a few days and there was no heartbeat. It was gone. She wanted to schedule me for a D&C immediately. I began bawling my eyes out and called David. Luckily, he answered. It was unfortunate that I had to tell him such horrible news about our first child. My D&C was the following day. I was at the hospital by noon and my procedure began at 3pm. <br />
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I'll have to finish more of this story later..... At the moment, I should be crawling into bed so I may rest good before the OKC Memorial Marathon tomorrow. After struggling with the idea of still participating or not, I decided I needed to finish the mission I had planned to do a day shy of being 12 weeks pregnant. Now I will be doing it in loving memory of our angel baby.<br />
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Tomorrow I'll be wearing this beautiful Remembrance Cross during the OKC half marathon (13.1 miles). It has the birthstone of our angel baby. </div>
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<br />Jennhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05097621884225003341noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5106006563071733370.post-76720566470683614922013-04-27T19:46:00.002-05:002013-04-27T19:46:47.540-05:00My First Pregnancy JourneyOn March 11, I came home from school and needed a beer. I'd had a couple of "clues" so I took a test just to be sure. It came up positive. I thought it must be a false positive, so I quickly chugged a whole bunch of water and took another test. Well, my urine was so diluted that it didn't pick up anything. <br />
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Test #1 from Dollar Tree on the evening of Monday, March 11, 2013</div>
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Pulling up at Walgreen's to purchase more tests. </div>
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Test #2 taken the morning of Tuesday, March 12, 2013</div>
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Test #3 taken the morning of Wednesday, March 13, 2013</div>
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I finished out the week strong and with two performances. It was crazy!!! Friday at 3:50 I officially began Spring Break. Woohoo!</div>
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<br />Jennhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05097621884225003341noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5106006563071733370.post-10601762283638468032013-04-27T10:46:00.000-05:002013-04-27T10:46:25.892-05:00Yoga FINISHER<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">So much has changed since I last posted. Where does the time go? </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Since my last post, I successfully completed the 30-Day Challenge at my yoga studio. It was one of the greatest things I've ever done. Actually, I finished and KEPT GOING! = )</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; line-height: 18px; text-align: left;">Post-Yoga Note: </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; line-height: 18px; text-align: left;">Another DOUBLE! I drew a heart on today's sign because I was praying Lisa</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; line-height: 18px; text-align: left;"> would show some love to her yogis. She certainly did through super high heat and LOTS of push-ups. We will all thank her this summe</span><span class="text_exposed_show" style="background-color: white; color: #333333; display: inline; line-height: 18px; text-align: left;">r. : ) Stayed for meditation with Desirae. It was soulful. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I was wearing my yoga capris under my sweats. Ready or not, day 12 was here! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I went straight after work so I didn't have a photo op. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Can you tell how much I'm loving this? I even went and purchased more yoga clothes. I was getting tired of wearing the same pair of capris and same 3 shirts every time. Shopping was good to me! I found several pairs of pants/capris, a top, and a vest. The top and vest are for my yoga commute. It's far too hot in there to wear it during yoga. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I went straight after work again and didn't have a photo op. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Yep, I pretty much rolled out of bed and went to yoga. It wasn't pretty! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Came home and showered after my morning session. Also cleaned both bathrooms, swept and scrubbed some floors, cleaned lots of photos/mirrors/windows/etc, roasted brussel sprouts, cooked bacon, washed and cut up red/orange peppers, washed and cut up celery, and even managed to squeeze in some rest time before my afternoon session. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">LOVE 3-day weekends!!!!! Especially when they involve lots of YOGA! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; line-height: 18px; text-align: left;">Officially 1/3 of the way through my challege. Tried out my new mat tonight and I'm in LOVE! Fantastic class with Lisa! </span><br style="background-color: white; color: #333333; line-height: 18px; text-align: left;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; line-height: 18px; text-align: left;">I'm really, really enjoying yoga (even though I'm sure I look like a goof with absolutely no coordination or flexibility). Already pondering what class packages to purchase this spring and looking forward to unlimited yoga this summer.</span></span></div>
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Jennhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05097621884225003341noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5106006563071733370.post-29757725549359240302013-01-08T23:28:00.002-06:002013-01-12T21:09:32.022-06:00Yoga Challenge: Days 6 - 7<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I decided I needed to make a sign because I was no longer skilled enough to hold up the proper fingers AND take a picture. = ) It wasn't even paying attention to my sign, so yes, it's backwards. Sorry about that! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> It was cold and raining outside, so I threw on my rain boots, scarf, and jacket. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I've officially attended yoga classes 5 days in a row!!! I am making it a priority and I love it!</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; line-height: 18px; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Learned so much from a fabulously fun instructor. Great quote from tonight: "Nothing lasting is built upon shaky ground, so build a strong foundation for yourself and those around you." </span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; line-height: 18px; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Just when I thought it wasn't possible to sweat any more, I did somehow. ; ) I'm learning so much through this challenge.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I was wearing my yoga capris under these pants. It' cold out so I often layer and then shed when I arrive to the yoga studio. </span>Jennhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05097621884225003341noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5106006563071733370.post-23509238480653954092013-01-04T23:17:00.000-06:002013-01-04T23:18:19.892-06:0030-Day Yoga Challenge<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">That's it! I've officially lost my mind.... and it's WONDERFUL! As if marathoning weren't enough... I've now signed up for a 30-day yoga challenge. I better mention that it's HOT yoga. If you're not sure what it is, feel free to google it. : )</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">The requirement for this challenge is that I must attend yoga 30 times between January 2 and February 6. They only allow you to double up (2 classes in 1 day) twice. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Some poses feel great and others hurt like heck. All of that running sure took a toll on my body. Every time we do a stretch that involves my right IT Band I almost fall to the floor in pain. I just try to shake it out and move on. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Speaking of running... I am NOT running all month. I've decided I really need to repair and recover from 2012. I would even like to run for the sake of running again and not because I'm training for another marathon. I'm also avoiding processed foods. So, what it boils down to is that I'm basically doing Paleo, but with occasional soy (unsweetened soy milk) and some dairy (Greek yogurt and half and half). </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">The highlight of Day 3 was doing a HANDSTAND. Not a headstand..... an actual HANDSTAND. Meaning that only things touching the ground were my 2 hands and my feet were in the air. I was upside down!!! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">This wasn't something I thought I'd do anytime soon being so new to practice. The instructor is a former high school classmate of mine. She's amazing! Well, she wouldn't take "No" as an answer or accept any of my valid excuses from me tonight. She helped me achieve a handstand. Now, I just need to become gutsy enough to actually do it on my own. WOW! What a day! </span></div>
<br />Jennhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05097621884225003341noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5106006563071733370.post-40548703572227217892012-12-25T10:58:00.003-06:002013-01-12T21:10:52.320-06:00A Homemade Christmas<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Merry Christmas from our home to </span></b><b><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">yours!</span></b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>We enjoyed a nice lil' Christmas Eve dinner of spiral ham, roasted carrots, gourmet cheeses & crackers from Whole Foods, olives, and red wine. It was perfect!</b></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">These trees were made at an RPSA event. They were inspired by Pinterest! </span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">This year I added wreaths to our dining room windows. I love the cozy country/homemade feel they bring. They're cheap wreaths from HL and I cut strips of burlap and tied the bows myself. I just used a safety pin to attach them because I didn't want anything permanent. These could be changed year after year if I desired to change them. </span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I made this banner for our mantle. It's pretty adorable! </span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I used burlap and a canvas. I cut each triangle free-handed and then used my stencils and painted on the letters. My attempt to sew the triangles to the twine didn't go so well, so I pulled out my trusty glue gun and glued away. It worked out wonderfully! </span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I'm not sure where my idea for this came from, but I wanted a fun wreath I could keep up year round. I also made an "OSU" wreath for my work dirty santa. It was fought for!!! Love it! </span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">My dear friend, Christi, liked my banner so I made her one too. Hers is "OU" inspired. </span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">She'll have an "OU" wreath to go along with this very soon. </span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">My friend, Christi, made this for me while I was making her banner. We obviously had a very fun craft day. She things this tree is sad, but I think it's adorable! </span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I didn't make these, but I wanted to share my lovely collection of Starbucks ornaments in case you're wondering how much I love coffee. Hehee.... I have added 2 ornaments from this years collection since this photo was taken. </span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">This J-O-Y hangs in the dining room. I used cheap wooden letters from Hobby Lobby and spray painted them gold. They are connected by a pretty paisley fabric that I stapled to the back of the letters. </span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">This photo shows the banner, stockings, trees both on the mantle and next to the fireplace, and the gold "M" were all homemade. I've had so much fun putting some personality and hand crafting decor myself. </span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I made many gifts this year. It was a blast! In this photo, I was adding a fun ribbon to a very plain kitchen towel. How cute is this donut ribbon?!?!!!! </span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span style="text-align: -webkit-auto;"> I recently attended a wedding with a super fun photo booth. I was absolutely miserable with sinus infection, but managed to still have a smile on my face.</span><span style="text-align: -webkit-auto;"> </span></span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">The bride asked me to make the wedding cake, decorated sugar cookies, and cake balls for the wedding. I had to decline on the cake since I'm already so busy with things, but I made the cookies and cake balls for her. They were delicious! </span></b></div>
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<br />Jennhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05097621884225003341noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5106006563071733370.post-46614755941569151322012-10-28T11:55:00.001-05:002013-01-12T21:10:35.105-06:0050 MILES: Personal Reflection<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">1. I'm currently sore and tired. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">2. I can't seen to get warm. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">3. I'm afraid to take off my shoes and socks because of what my feet feel like at this very moment. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">4. It feels good to sit, but stiff when I stand and try to get moving again. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">5. The pain is beginning to set in and I should probably take a pain reliever. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">6. Trying to grasp my accomplishment brings tears to my eyes. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">7. It's been a long, difficult journey, but was worth it all. It has been my journey and has been PRICELESS.</span><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I ran 50 miles this weekend. I am a 2 time Ultra Marathoner!</span></b></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I am in LOVE with the new look of my pantry door. Oh, don't you worry.... this is the INSIDE. It's a little hidden gem that I will love and appreciate very much. </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I completely forgot to take a before pic, but here's the inside of the linen closet that's right next to the pantry. It's exactly the same except for the door handle. These doors were painted in Ralph Lauren's Architectural Cream. When I look really close, I can see brush strokes from the last paint job and notice that they were once painted gray. Who knows how many layers of paint are on these old 1926 doors? </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">My original thought was to just paint a chalkboard on the inside of the door. It's meant to be used for grocery lists, meal planning, doodling, etc. I may even leave my husband little love notes. ; )</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">It seemed a little plain, so I decided I needed to add a checker border to be the "frame" of the chalkboard. I'm super happy with the results. However, I may still add a thin black line on the inside of the checker pattern to help define the frame.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">All but the bottom portion of the door was 5 inches. The actual width of the door was 28 inches. I kept a 1-inch white boarder around the chalkboard, making all but the bottom portion 4 inches. This allowed me to do 2x2 squares. I used my clear 6" Fiskars fabric ruler to measure off the door and pencil in my checker pattern. I then painted each square black with a sponge brush. No tape was used for this project. It's not perfect, but that's what I love about it. It's so VINTAGE!!!</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">10 miles CONQUERED on July 21 at Lake Hefner!!! </span></div>Jennhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05097621884225003341noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5106006563071733370.post-11967038478892877322012-07-24T13:36:00.002-05:002012-07-24T13:36:39.326-05:00Rowing & Running<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I rowed in an 8-person boat on Tuesday, July 17. It was a blast and I look forward to doing it again soon. I don't have any photos of me rowing because our phones stay safe in our cars. We don't plan on tipping the boat, but that would just be my luck. : ) I bought a fun orange t-shirt so a pic of the design on is was the best I could do. In the photo, they're sculling. I took the sculling course (2 oars), but did sweeping (1 oar) with my friends. </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Enjoyed a HOT 5-mile run/walk that same evening. </span></div>Jennhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05097621884225003341noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5106006563071733370.post-17003803288371198842012-07-24T13:30:00.004-05:002012-07-24T13:31:04.512-05:00Running: Pros & Cons in Photos<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Yep, this one is on the ball of my foot and it's double layered. GROSS!</span></div>Jennhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05097621884225003341noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5106006563071733370.post-587802566652398982012-07-24T13:24:00.001-05:002012-07-24T13:24:56.087-05:00Color Me Rad<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> We finished another COLORful event together!</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> We cleaned up real nice for a post-run no-so-healthy lunch at S&B's off 9th St.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">See what I mean? This BBQ Bloody Mary was delish! </span> </div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> After lunch, we treated ourselves to a pedicure. Sheila came too!</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Aww.... Feeling refreshed!</span></div>Jennhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05097621884225003341noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5106006563071733370.post-15737583014274811172012-07-24T13:11:00.003-05:002012-07-24T13:12:35.830-05:00Runner Girls Night In<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">DrH had his first 30 hour shift on Friday, July 13. Did I spend that Friday night at home by myself? NO WAY!!!! I hosted a wonderfully fun Girls Night In!!! Attendance was great and we had a blast hanging out without all the running shoes and sweat. </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">We run so we can eat! Check out our feast!</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> Homemade Margherita Pizza made with fresh tomatoes and basil from my own backyard garden. I picked them just minutes before baking this pizza. </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">After breakfast I went home and worked on my window project. I finally had just enough inspiration to get the design set and glued on. It's nothing fancy because it's my very first one. Hopefully there will be more to come. I am hoping to finish up the project this weekend. = ) </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">My friend, Christi, came and picked me up in her new car around noon. I got to spend the entire afternoon with her and her 2 fun kiddos. We went to Kaiser's for ice cream and then downtown to the splash park. It was seriously fun! Our friend, Kattie, and her daughter also joined us. </span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">You see, these ladies are super special to me because they are Resident Wives.... Neurology to be exact. Yep, our husbands are in the same program, just different years. It's nice to have women to talk to about all of this. </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">It was a super fun day of much needed girl time and kid time. They all rocked my socks off today and I have photos to prove it! </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">After returning home from my day of fun, I had to run to the store real quick and pick up one last ingredient for my banana bread. When I arrived home I baked some chicken, baked banana bread, made coconut chicken curry, ran the dishwasher, hand washed some dishes, did some laundry, trimmed some bushes, and mowed the yard. I'm exhausted!!!! </span><br />
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I was just sitting here on our leather sofa tonight cruising through Facebook when I suddenly heard the ice cream truck. I'm sure you've heard one in your neighborhood at least once in your lifetime. <br />
Well, it went by at 8:48 pm and I was hoping it wouldn't wake up my husband. Then I wondered how many neighborhood kids were probably already in bed. After that, I couldn't help but think what it would be like if we had kids right now. Would the kids or the DrH go to bed first? Who would have the earlier bedtime? Oh, the logistics! <br />
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Yea, my thought process is pretty crazy. It's just that my husband keeps going to bed earlier and earlier because he works an insane amount of hours and is faced with life altering decisions and has the lives of many under his care. His rest is important.Jennhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05097621884225003341noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5106006563071733370.post-63589695332731640122012-07-08T21:11:00.005-05:002012-07-08T21:24:38.453-05:00Summer Sweets<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">This is the scrumptious Carrot Cake that DrH requested for his birthday dessert. I told him I would bake him anything he wanted and the Carrot Cake was his #1 choice. </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">All boxed up and ready to transport to the In-Laws where we celebrated his birthday a day late... July 4!</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> The neon green and neon purple were a hit with my lil' friend, Clare. She's a rock star!!!</span></div>
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