What do kettlebell certifications, microwaves, and raccoons all have in common? They make me nervous.  Tomorrow is my second official taekwondo tournament and I’m a bit nervous.  Okay so I’m really nervous. Considering MMA Mama beat me in the last tournament giving me a nasty bruise adding injury to insult 😉 , I think my nervousness is justified. […]

My love, I’ll never understand how I got so lucky. You know there are no photos or words that could ever adequately express my love and appreciation but I’ll do my best. THANK YOU….. …for going through life with me …for the thousands of kisses you’ve given us. …for the willingness to play …for taking […]

We kicked our camping season off this weekend with a trip up the coast with one of our homeschooling groups.  (For those who may be considering homeschooling and are concerned about “socialization”.   Don’t worry, in most towns, the opportunities to hang out with other kids and really get to know other families are endless.) […]

A Fluffy Flashback. I really can’t think of anything much fluffier than cupcakes. and This post has been patiently waiting amount the other 123 “drafts” in purgatory. A few months ago I took a mini-road trip to visit a cupcake truck even though I don’t eat refined sugar myself. (Don’t worry I asked what they […]

Honestly I’m tired of thinking about fitness today. I didn’t even workout. (Shhhh….don’t tell anyone.) Instead I’m going to tell you about my date. Tonight Brent and I went to a little Argentinian restaurant. There was live music. Brent loves watching live music. I… …love watching him. We shared an empanada. I had Pastel de […]

I know this is a health and fitness blog but the last few days I’ve just been enjoying some simple pleasures. I think that’s healthy too and I hope you’ll bear with me. Today I enjoyed making pizzas with a friend and our kids. Beautiful Laura. Homemade Pizza Dough Oh cheese how I love thee. […]

Today was an awesome day. We had a peaceful morning schooling. I got dressed by noon. My husband shaved. (nothing like kissing a smooth face) I also got in a few kettlebell swings. I’ve been wearing cut off tube socks “gloves” on my hands the last few days. (I ripped a callous off on Monday. […]

Yesterday morning we got up early and went to a breakfast for The National Day of Prayer.  It was at a hotel on the beach and simply lovely. When I got dressed it didn’t occur to me that I might match the decorations. We prayed for our city, our country, and our world.  I hope […]

This month I set out to complete the 10,000 swing challenge. This meant I “have to get  my swings in” be it the In-N-Out parking lot or rest stops. Never mind if people stared at me as if I was insane or I was embarrassing driving my family nuts. No siree. I won’t quit. The great […]

Ten years ago today a brand new chapter of my life was opened. I gave birth to my son via an emergency c-section. I was a senior in college and struggling with a severe mental illness but with his birth I God birthed a new me. While life has not been perfect since (it never […]