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This & That (including a new business!)

May 12, 2015 Kim 2 Comments

Well, it’s been awhile since I spent any time in the blog world. I miss reading and catching up with all of my awesome blog friends!!!

The past few weeks have been full with all sorts of exciting events.

Chris and I went to the Dining Out (military ball/adult prom). Always fun to get all dressed up!!!

We also hosted the Concealed Reveal – art auction that the YWCA does for the battered women’s shelter – such an incredible event!!!

Sadly, one of our tenants had to move out very quickly and unexpectedly. Fortunately we were able to rent the apartment in 1 week!!! It’s super cute – my favorite of the 3 apartments.

The boys are almost done with another school year (only 8 more days!!!). Lots of concerts, programs and, of course, tests!!! (and then both boys will be high schoolers!!!!)

And……we are in the process of starting a new business!!! Meetings, planning, talking, research and fears are all taking shape for my next big venture.

This building doesn’t look like a lot right now –

But I have huge plans that include new flooring (no more commercial carpeting), removal of the weird wall things and opening the ceiling to revel this awesome raised tin ceiling –

This business will be a retail venture – everything you need for a wedding (or any big event) all in one location – all offered through consignment.

After almost 2 years of running an event venue I know there is a need for a local place to buy and sell the decorations and other items needed for a big event that only get used once!!!

So, we are opening…Your Special Day. This will be a store that you can walk into and feel like you are in an upscale shopping place with a personal shopping experience.

We also want to include any and all vendors that people need for weddings (or other big events) and give them a space to display some of their product/work.

The idea is all-in-one shopping/planning for your wedding or any big event/party.

So, my blogging might be for awhile but I hope to get back to it more consistently at some point!!!

(I have been doing my daily 45s still even though I haven’t posted any in weeks!!!

How are things with you?

Happy Wednesday!!!

Kim

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A New Beginning

August 15, 2014 Kim 59 Comments

My favorite thing about the start of a new school year is the fact that it is a new beginning – new teachers, new activities, even new clothes!!!

This is a big year – the last year I will have a middles school student!! Since Hunter is in 8th grade, next year both boys will be at the high school!!!

Hunter started school on Wednesday –

Not sure why he looks like he is in pain - clown!! — Not sure why he looks like he is in pain – clown!!

a quick arm wrestling match before leaving for school!

Jordan had an extra day off because just the freshman go on the first day!!! But, Wednesday evening was band exhibition – the culmination of all the hard work put in at band camp!

Thursday was Jordan’s first day of school – 10th grade!!!

clearly he wasn't going to smile!!! — clearly he wasn’t going to smile!!!

Both boys had a great start to the school year and I know it is going to be a super year for them!!!

Hard to believe that it is a new school year already – summer flew by!!! I can’t wait to see what all this new year has in store for my boys!!!

Happy Friday!!

Kim

Fitness, Push-Ups, Triceps

Welcome Sun – Let’s get Reaquainted

August 10, 2013 Kim 20 Comments

Today I did a push-up for my 43 – but not just a regular push-up!! I used a stability ball

for an added challenge. And it was definitely a challenge!!!

By the time I finished all 43, my arms were shaking and I’m lucky I didn’t bust my face!!! Trying to support yourself on the ball really elevates a push-up!!! Plus, you have to keep your hands fairly close together and end up working your triceps a lot, too.

I also did my 3rd round of this week’s challenge with Taylor. I really enjoyed this week’s workout because it was Tabata – 4 rounds plus a finishing plank set. I love Tabata because it is easy to tell myself that I can go 150% for 20 seconds!!!

We have been home from Florida for about a week and a half and most of those days have been cloudy and either unseasonably cool or extremely muggy. What they haven’t been is SUNNY!!!

I have missed the sun and the beach!!!

This past week has been busy since we are getting ready for school to start on Tuesday – eye appointments, orthodontist appointments, well-checks/physicals, some shopping, band camp for Jordan, hair-cuts, and just normal everyday life activities.

What hasn’t been included is any sun and beach time!!! And I miss it!!! The sun is shining this morning and will hopefully stay out today so that the afternoon can include a little bit of my favorite activity

Happy Saturday!!!

Kim

Biceps, Butt, Core, Fitness, Lunges

Back to Reality!

January 3, 2013 Kim 2 Comments

This morning when my alarm started screaming a little after 5 – all I could think about were the words to this song.

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I, however, was not dancing around like Will! (Cannot lie – I always liked Will Smith in The Fresh Prince!)

So, I ~~jumped out of bed~~ rolled slowly out of bed, and got on with my daily 43. Today I used my kettlebell again – love it!!! The sequence for 1 rep:

right knee lift with KB pass under
left knee lift with KB pass under
right lunge with KB pass under
left lunge with KB pass under

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Hunter helped me out with the demo yesterday afternoon. We took a couple of plates out for him. This morning I did all 43 reps with the 20 pound kettlebell and I tried to lift my knees to chest height and go into a deep 90 degree lunge – I was sweating for sure!!! What I really love is the number of muscles that I could feel working – legs, butt, core and arms.

Today was day 9 of the 12 Days of Fitness. (I sort-of have to sing the song to remember how many of each exercise, especially when I’m doing this at 5am!!) Today we added in lateral lunges (I used 25 pound dumbbells for this move.)

For the rest of my work-out, I pulled out an old classic – TaeBo! I did the Ab Bootcamp DVD from Billy’s Bootcamp series. It is 35 minutes of solid core work and I’m sure that tomorrow I will remember the work-out!!!

Gotta get moving – boys back to school today and I’m back to my long-term library gig! First though, Hunter has an 8:00am orthodontist appointment – who scheduled this thing?!?!

Everyone has to face reality after the joy of Christmas break – so let’s do this!!!

Plus, you know what today is, right?

Happy Thursday (or Thirsty Thursday if you like!)!!!

Kim

Back, Butt, Cardio, Fitness, Hamstrings

Camera Issues (might have to go shopping!)

January 2, 2013 Kim 5 Comments

So weird – this morning when I went downstairs to do my daily 43, Jordan recorded me and everything worked fine. However, after I finished my work-out and came up to upload the video – NOTHING!!! I can’t get the camera to turn on. I plugged it in to computer – NOTHING! I plugged it in to wall to charge – STILL NOTHING!!! Crazy! (and a bit frustrating!)

Today for my 43, I used my kettlebell again.

This time I kept all of the plates in it so it was the full 20 pounds. I used it for kettlebell swings. (Last night I watched this video, so I will use it since I can’t get to mine!!!)

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I used the same form she did – just not as much weight!!! Still, 43 with 20 pounds was no joke!!! I was panting by the end!!! This move worked so many different muscle groups – I should really incorporate more kettlebell into my work-outs!

I’m still keeping up with the 12 Days of Fitness. Today (day 8) added bicep curls – I used 15 pound dumbbells for this move.

I felt pretty good after my run yesterday – I don’t have the sharp pain in my hip that I had for months!!! I haven’t decided if I will give it the rest of the 8 weeks (4 more left) to heal or just start running again. I might give it another week or two – I’m all about compromising!!!

I did Turbo Jam, Cardio Party 2 today. Chalene really does make the work-out feel like a party! I still kept it semi-low impact – I would rather be able to run sooner than later!!!

Today, is the last day before school starts back! Jordan is in a bit of a funk – this hasn’t been his favorite year of school. :Worry: I told him that tomorrow is a new start and we just have to be positive!!! I hope the spring semester is better for him!!!

Maybe we should watch this movie today – there is a lot we can learn from Mary Poppins!!!