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Pictures of some Happy Times!!!

Today for my 43 I met Stacey (my sister-in-law) in the hotel fitness center (not much there but we made it work!!).  I started out with 43 minutes on one of my least favorite machines – the elliptical – Screen shot 2013-08-24 at 8.04.55 AM

Then, since Stacey was doing her WOD, (run 1 mile, 100 hand-release push-ups, run 1 mile, 100 low squats with hands over head, run 1 mile 100 butterfly sit-ups, run 1 mile) I decided to do all the moves for 43 reps!!!

43 hand release push-ups (these are hard!!!) – Stacey let me film her for the demo!!!

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43 butterfly sit-ups – no picture because Stacey was running – but these are with your feet together – a full sit-up – I put my hands over my head on the down part and touched my toes on the up part.

43 low squats keeping my hands up above my head the entire time – I usually only squat to 90 but today I actually did these by dropping my butt lower – I might be sore when I drive home tonight!!!

It was fun to workout with Stacey – we like to do similar things so it is always a good time!!!

Still spotty internet but I did get some pictures uploaded from yesterday!!

future blogger? Hays - 2 years
future blogger?
Hays – 2 years
getting some help from big sister (Isabel)
getting some help from big sister (Isabel)
at the ranch
at the ranch
driving at 8?
driving at 8?
Isabel wants to know which chair Poppa was in when he died
Isabel wants to know which chair Poppa was in when he died
Tim (twin) & Mandi (sister)
Tim (twin) & Mandi (sister)
cousin John Paul & his gorgeous wife, Esther
cousin John Paul & his gorgeous wife, Esther
shadow of the 2 year old with camera
shadow of the 2 year old with camera + my boots
perspective of a 2 year old
perspective of a 2 year old
a self portrait
a self portrait
I guess this is the view when you are 2!!!
I guess this is the view when you are 2!!!
looking good!!!
looking good!!!
love this!
love this!
one of my aunt & uncles (picture compliments of Hays, 2!!)
one of my aunt & uncles (picture compliments of Hays, 2!!)
cousins
cousins
late dinner - Hays still smiling - dad (Sam) watching the Rangers
late dinner – Hays trying to  smile – his dad, my brother (Sam) watching the Rangers

Today we will say our final good-byes to Poppa!   There will be tears but also smiles and laughter as we share so many great memories of the man who was one of the biggest influences on my life!!

Happy Saturday!

Kim

I’m Not Ready to Say Good-Bye

Today I used my wobble ball (not really a ball – more of a disk I guess) – Wobble Ball

I tried to stay balanced (tried!!) and did some shoulder work.  

start
start

I started with a lateral raise –

raise to the side
raise to the side

From there, I lowered my arms back to the start –

down
down

Then I raised my arms to the front –

front raise
front raise

I tried to keep all of the movements slow and controlled.  Even with just 5 pound dumbbells, my shoulders were burning by the time I finished all 43 and the wobble ball really increased the challenge since I had to fight to maintain my balance.

I also did my 2nd round of this week’s challenge with Taylor – Wake Me Up – and trust me, this workout will wake you up!!!

I decided to get in a quick 3 mile run on the treadmill because I might have to cut some workouts in the next couple of days.  I ran at 1.5% incline – 7:05, 5:45, 5:03 and then cooled down with 0.5 miles.

Poppa
Poppa

Yesterday morning I received a phone call that I did not want to get.  Tim (my twin) called to tell me that Poppa had passed away.  

He was sitting in his chair on the porch at the ranch – one of his favorite places to start the day – yesterday morning and my aunt walked out to check on him and he was gone.

a good day
a good day

I’m happy that he was home and spent his final minutes enjoying the view that he loved so much!

Peace
Peace

But – I wasn’t ready for this good-bye!!!  I wanted to have one more visit.

more of this
more of this

I wanted one more Bear Hug because Poppa is the one who taught me how to give Bear Hugs!!!

I wanted one more chance to tell him how much he meant to me and how much I loved him.  I very selfishly want  more time with my grandpa (Poppa)!!!  

I know that at 98+ I was fortunate to have had as much time with him as I have but that doesn’t make it easier to say good-bye.

Today I will drive to Texas and prepare myself for the final good-bye knowing that Poppa has been reunited with Mema (my amazing Grandma) and that they are once again happy together!!!

Mema & Poppa
Mema & Poppa

Take a minute today to give someone you love a Bear Hug and tell them how much you love them!!!

Kim

Some Happy News!!!

Today for my 43 I used a fun piece of equipment that I really want to use more but this little thing called TIME is holding me back – 

always a fun piece!
always a fun piece!

Instead of punching, I did front kicks!!!  

right
right

I did 43 with my right leg and then switched and did 43 with my left.

left
left

And, in case you can’t tell – the pictures are me trying to pose (they were after I was done with my workout) and my balance was off!!!

I got up before the roosters so I could run (3rd day in a row – longest streak in a long time!!!) on my treadmill again and still have the entire day to tackle my long list of projects.  

I ran with 1.5% incline – 6 miles in 41:52 (about 6:59 average pace) and then did 1.5 miles much slower for my cool down.  I’m happy that after 3 consecutive days of good runs my legs feel OK!!

Poppa
Poppa

Some of you might remember that the day we got to Florida (July 20) my Poppa had to be airlifted to the hospital.  He had a heart attack and tests later revealed that his heart was only operating at about 15%.  

He was in the hospital for about a week and a half and then he was moved into a rehab hospital to try and regain some strength.  He has been in the rehab hospital for 2 weeks now and gotten a little stronger every day.

My twin brother (Tim) called me yesterday and said that this afternoon he gets to return to his beloved ranch on the mountain!!!

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I know that it will be a hard road for my aunt since she lives at the ranch with him and is the primary (sole) care-giver but I’m so excited that he gets to go home!!!  Hopefully I can get down to help out soon!!

At 98 he will never fully regain his strength but I know that he will be much happier at the ranch than in a hospital and I am very excited for him to go home!!!

Happy Thursday!!

Kim