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Friday Is for Fun and Favorite Things

November 6, 2014 Kim 64 Comments

I feel like I’ve been way more negative than I really want to be on here lately so today is all about fun and some of my favorite things!!!

I could spend every day just like this!!!

I’m pretty sure I’ve mentioned a time or 500 that the beach is my favorite place!!!

If I can’t be on a beach then a pool with full service and one or more of my favorite people is the next best thing –

see - a tan is always a good thing!! — see – a tan is always a good thing!!

I might have mentioned that I collect cookbooks. My favorite cookbooks are the Taste of Home books –

Taste of Home & hick Cooking — Taste of Home & Quick Cooking

My other favorite cookbook is the book that our MOPS (Mothers of Preschool Students) group put together years ago –

This is the book I go to when it is after 5:00pm and I still don’t have a dinner plan!

I also collect martini glasses. I had a hard time picking a favorite so I went with 3 of my favorites –

Five O'Clock Somewhere Texas Decisions (shoes) — Five O’Clock Somewhere Texas Decisions (shoes)

Even though summer is my favorite, I also appreciate the beauty of fall –

Pretty sure that I have talked about how much I like the wine Chris brings back from Germany!!!

My favorite way to workout will always be running!!!

Patriot run – Hunter was a great crew member!!!

And, the fact that both of my boys like to run now makes running even better!!

before the 4th of July race around the lake

Some days I look out my kitchen window and feel overwhelmed by the beauty of the lake –

And, lately my boots have been making me happy many days!!! It is hard for me to pick a favorite pair (I’m not saying how many pair of cowboy boots I have!!!) but here are a few:

maybe I like these the best... — maybe I like these the best…

Boots and dresses are my favorite thing to wear if I’m not wearing workout clothes!!!

What are some of your favorite things?
Do you wear cowboy boots?

Happy Friday!!!

Kim

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You Know What?

September 23, 2014 Kim 96 Comments

It always makes me laugh when people say – “You know what?” Umm….NO – what?????

When the boys were several years younger this was how many of our conversations started – not gonna lie, I found it really frustrating!!

So….YOU KNOW WHAT?

Yesterday I gave myself a couple free hours – I had my laptop, a blanket and a movie –

During the week I usually feel like I have to be doing something all the time so it was nice to just hang out and enjoy this movie!!!

YOU KNOW WHAT?

I went to Barnes & Noble to look for a couple of books that I knew Chris would like. They didn’t have them in the store but somehow I ended up bringing home a couple of new cookbooks because I’m not sure I have enough 😆

Maybe 1/3 of my cookbooks - I have a small problem!! — Maybe 1/3 of my cookbooks – I have a small problem!!

YOU KNOW WHAT?

I have been enjoying the tasty wine that Chris brought me from Germany – it has been my favorite wine for years!!!!

YOU KNOW WHAT?

I have the hardest time baking or broiling meat – for some reason I can’t get the timing right. Last night I did broiled chicken thighs/legs and it took much longer than the recipe said (they were really large but….). So, we ate the sides first and then the chicken – nice!!!

YOU KNOW WHAT?

Some mornings 5:00 am comes really early – I think that part of the problem is I stay up later than I should and then I don’t sleep through the night. Oh, well – sleep is overrated!!!

How would you follow a “you know what?” today?

Happy Wednesday!!!

Kim

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Friday Happy Dance!!!

September 18, 2014 Kim 64 Comments

I can’t even begin to say how happy I am that it is Friday!!! This week has been LONG!!!!

But, today my world will be right side up again because Chris will be home!!!I’m always happy when Chris is back home with us – life is just better all around.

And, he is bringing home my birthday present –

German wine - nice and sweet just like I like it!!! — German wine – nice and sweet just like I like it!!!

So many reasons to be happy today!!!

I have 2 whole days before I have to iron tablecloths again – definitely happy dance worthy!!!

Friday also means Friday night football and marching band!!!

This weekend the weather is supposed to be awesome – in the 80s!!! I’m not quite ready for the cool weather that we had last week!!!

What is making you do a happy dance today?

Happy Friday!!

Kim

Butt, Calves, Core, Fitness, Hamstrings, Running, Shoulders, Treadmill

Where’s the Easy Button???

October 30, 2013 Kim 80 Comments

Today’s 44 was fun because not only was it a good move to tighten the butt/hamstring area but it was a great calf stretch – always a necessary thing!!!

I did a donkey kick from downward dog. Start in downward dog position:

Pull the knee in as close to your chest as possible (good for the abs) and then kick your foot back – repeat x 44. Then switch sides and start again!

This move went quickly – definitely one that I will do again!!!

Today I ran – always a happy thing. I did 5 miles just under 7 minutes/mile (34:44) and then 2.25 more miles at a nice easy pace with a steeper incline.

I need an easy button!!! Or maybe I need to be like Sam in Bewitched

and just be able to wiggle my nose and take care of everything!!! (Although, if I remember correctly, it didn’t always work out that well for her!)

Lately, it seems that everything takes 10x longer than I expect it to and every time I turn around there is a new problem/issue to deal with.

I know it’s just a phase and things will level out (I HOPE!) soon.

In the meantime, I will just suck it up and

HaHa – just kidding!!! (sort-of!)

This eeCard makes me laugh so I’m going with it!

If you have an easy button that you don’t need anymore, feel free to send it my way – I will return it as soon as possible!!!

Happy Wednesday!

Kim

Biceps, Butt, Fitness, Thighs

Even Adults Need a Time-Out Sometimes!!

August 1, 2013 Kim 38 Comments

Today for my 43, I wanted to do something with weights since I haven’t in awhile. I did a bicep curl and plie squat at the same time – basic moves but it felt good!!

I used 12 pound dumbbells and that was a challenge by the last 10 or so!!!

Today I finally did the first round of this week’s challenge workout with Taylor. This one is 3 circuits – as many reps as possible during the time. Circuit 1 – 10 minutes, circuit 2 – 8 minutes and circuit 3 – 6 minutes. It was pretty challenging (especially circuit 3 which was 4 different burpees – 5 reps each for the whole time and yes, 6 minutes is a long time to do nothing but burpees!!!).

Since it is already Thursday and I’m just now starting this week’s workout, I will do it the next 2 days also!! I like to space things better but you do what you have to do!!!

If you have kids, work with kids or read anything about kids then I’m sure you have heard of the “Time-Out” concept. When our boys were younger, we didn’t call it time-out but they did have something similar on occasion.

Last night by the time we got home and unloaded the car, I needed to be put in time-out. I was CRANKY!!!I was tired of being cooped up and ready to not be around anyone (especially my family) for a few minutes!! I know that sounds harsh but give me a break – we just spent 2 straight days in the car for 22 hours!!! Plus, I still had to unpack (cause I hate to leave it – I have issues!) and figure out something for dinner.

I was going to try to get to the grocery store and, of course, Chris wanted to go with me. What?! We just spent the last 2 days together non-stop, I think I will go alone!!! (See, cranky!! Usually I like it when Chris and I run errands together.)

Chris ended up pouring me a glass of wine and running to the store for a few things by himself!!

So, not a true “time-out”but good for everyone. I enjoyed a few minutes to myself and we still had a much healthier dinner than the past few days on the road! Plus, I quit snapping at everyone.