To see all the shots from our family photo's check out this link: http://markyeatman.smugmug.com/Us/Portraits-2012/24473746_z4jzBb#!i=1996836632&k=xCSPqZw
Boy do we have an adorable little girl! I don't feel bad saying that because I had nothing to do with it! :)
Tuesday, July 31, 2012
Spa Day
I'm so thankful that Jodi has invited me to a free Spa Day tomorrow! She has enough reward points that she got to bring a friend, and she invited me. I feel loved for sure! Plus I enjoy the other peeps that are going as well.
Sky gets a bonus day home with Mark tomorrow and I get a girly day in Seattle full of this...
Sky gets a bonus day home with Mark tomorrow and I get a girly day in Seattle full of this...
I have never had a facial before, so excited!
I do a mani every week on myself...
and a pedi every two weeks on myself. It is going to be such a treat to have someone else do it for me!!!
Monday, July 30, 2012
Olympics
Regular scheduled runs and workouts will resume after the Olympics.
Having a hard time keeping up a workout schedule with all the Olympic coverage all day. I have managed to get some P90X in the last few days, and the days I don't do a set workout I'm getting pushups in like crazy, and lunges or squats.
As for running...it's hard to do with a headache that is going on week 2. It will fade for a few hours, but every day my head hurts and by the end of the day I'm just not happy about it. This has happened before, it's called cluster headaches, and in the past my Dr. and I have just waited it out.
So it's a guessing game...sometimes physical activity helps and sometimes it makes it worse. Ultimately though, I'm not a fan of running when feeling less than 75% ish, I feel like it leads to injury.
So I'm doing what I can when I'm not engrossed in the Olympics.
BTW - Since when did indoor volleyball have cheerleaders complete with pompom's? So stupid!!
Having a hard time keeping up a workout schedule with all the Olympic coverage all day. I have managed to get some P90X in the last few days, and the days I don't do a set workout I'm getting pushups in like crazy, and lunges or squats.
As for running...it's hard to do with a headache that is going on week 2. It will fade for a few hours, but every day my head hurts and by the end of the day I'm just not happy about it. This has happened before, it's called cluster headaches, and in the past my Dr. and I have just waited it out.
So it's a guessing game...sometimes physical activity helps and sometimes it makes it worse. Ultimately though, I'm not a fan of running when feeling less than 75% ish, I feel like it leads to injury.
So I'm doing what I can when I'm not engrossed in the Olympics.
BTW - Since when did indoor volleyball have cheerleaders complete with pompom's? So stupid!!
Sunday, July 29, 2012
Friday, July 27, 2012
Green Cleaning
I mentioned green cleaning months ago, and have been putting off the post to see how I felt about what I'm using, and I have found I am very happy with my cleaning process/ingredients.
It's funny because we have always used the Clorox or Lysol wipes, or Costco brand to clean counter tops, sticky spots on the floor, table, and at first Sky's tray on the highchair. But, it bothered me that I was using the wipes and then putting her food on the tray or counter. I didn't love the idea of her ingesting even a small amount of cleaner.
Then I found a pin on Pinterest about using white vinegar to make your own cleaner. (I spend a lot of time on Pinterest and actually find great stuff that I am able to use!) I made the cleaner and used it to clean the house before everyone came over for Sky's birthday. We were both really happy with how well it worked!
I was then led to this book...Clean House, Clean Planet. It's basically a recipe book for home made cleaners, using normal kitchen items like vinegar, baking soda, club soda etc. I'm so very happy with how well everything works and how clean the house is. Plus, I love knowing that if Sky somehow managed to climb on top of the washer to the very top shelf, that even I can't reach, and ate any of it, she won't die. It won't taste good, and it may clean her out, but it's non-toxic and won't kill her.
The other change made is using an antibacterial micro fiber cloth to wipe down the counters and Sky's tray. Jodi turned me on to this line: http://www.norwex.com/norwex.php?lng=7&cnt=223 I'm building up my Norwex supply slowly. It's not the least expensive option, but over time once I have enough to do what I need to on a weekly basis it eliminates the need for the wipes, and will drastically cut down on paper towel use as well. And, Jodi shared a great idea....use one as a towel to dry Sky's hands with. Kid's don't always do a great job of washing their hands, so drying with an antibacterial cloth assures their hands are clean! My next purchase is the travel pack so we can have some in the trailer for camping.
I also found micro fiber cloths on the auto isle at Target I think they were $5.99 for 4. They aren't antibacterial, but they work great for scrubbing the bathroom and floors with.
I'm still using up the last of the purchased cleaners but once they are gone I will strictly use the cleaners I make from the book.
Another great bonus is that it's pennies on the dollar to make my own cleaner. With me not working outside the house I feel like it's my job to save money anyway I can. We don't have a lot of big options for saving money, we are pretty darn responsible already, but little things like this add up over time. And, I love knowing our house is a healthy house and as chemical free as possible!
It's funny because we have always used the Clorox or Lysol wipes, or Costco brand to clean counter tops, sticky spots on the floor, table, and at first Sky's tray on the highchair. But, it bothered me that I was using the wipes and then putting her food on the tray or counter. I didn't love the idea of her ingesting even a small amount of cleaner.
Then I found a pin on Pinterest about using white vinegar to make your own cleaner. (I spend a lot of time on Pinterest and actually find great stuff that I am able to use!) I made the cleaner and used it to clean the house before everyone came over for Sky's birthday. We were both really happy with how well it worked!
I was then led to this book...Clean House, Clean Planet. It's basically a recipe book for home made cleaners, using normal kitchen items like vinegar, baking soda, club soda etc. I'm so very happy with how well everything works and how clean the house is. Plus, I love knowing that if Sky somehow managed to climb on top of the washer to the very top shelf, that even I can't reach, and ate any of it, she won't die. It won't taste good, and it may clean her out, but it's non-toxic and won't kill her.
The other change made is using an antibacterial micro fiber cloth to wipe down the counters and Sky's tray. Jodi turned me on to this line: http://www.norwex.com/norwex.php?lng=7&cnt=223 I'm building up my Norwex supply slowly. It's not the least expensive option, but over time once I have enough to do what I need to on a weekly basis it eliminates the need for the wipes, and will drastically cut down on paper towel use as well. And, Jodi shared a great idea....use one as a towel to dry Sky's hands with. Kid's don't always do a great job of washing their hands, so drying with an antibacterial cloth assures their hands are clean! My next purchase is the travel pack so we can have some in the trailer for camping.
I also found micro fiber cloths on the auto isle at Target I think they were $5.99 for 4. They aren't antibacterial, but they work great for scrubbing the bathroom and floors with.
I'm still using up the last of the purchased cleaners but once they are gone I will strictly use the cleaners I make from the book.
Another great bonus is that it's pennies on the dollar to make my own cleaner. With me not working outside the house I feel like it's my job to save money anyway I can. We don't have a lot of big options for saving money, we are pretty darn responsible already, but little things like this add up over time. And, I love knowing our house is a healthy house and as chemical free as possible!
Thursday, July 26, 2012
Thankful Thursday
Today I'm thankful for the sun!
And for this...
The table and chairs that I was able to bring home from Grandpa's. He didn't want or need it any longer. (yes I'm thankful for the little girl in the pic as well). Sky and I sat at the table in the sun and watched this yesterday morning...
The US Ladies in their first soccer game of the Olympics, on our lovely big screen. We have the perfect view of the TV from the deck, and thanks to the surround sound the speakers in the back of the room can be heard outside no problem! (I have to say the TV is still one of my fave purchases we have made. We love sports and watching sporting events on this TV is pretty great!)
This is my first year being home during the Olympics and I plan on watching as much of it as possible from the deck, while working on my tan!
I'm also supper thankful that Mark doesn't give me a hard time about enjoying the sun and Games while he is at work. He knows that what I'm really doing is playing with and managing Sky and mostly listening to the game because I'm chasing her around the yard keeping her safe.
So excited for opening ceremonies tomorrow night! Let the Games begin!!!!
And for this...
This is my first year being home during the Olympics and I plan on watching as much of it as possible from the deck, while working on my tan!
I'm also supper thankful that Mark doesn't give me a hard time about enjoying the sun and Games while he is at work. He knows that what I'm really doing is playing with and managing Sky and mostly listening to the game because I'm chasing her around the yard keeping her safe.
So excited for opening ceremonies tomorrow night! Let the Games begin!!!!
Monday, July 23, 2012
Home
We are back home. Got in yesterday afternoon (in time to stop by Grace and Kiera's b-day party as well!).
Tired, and spending the day unpacking, running errands and resting.
Tired, and spending the day unpacking, running errands and resting.
Tuesday, July 17, 2012
Family Photo Shoot
Check out this blog tomorrow : http://chellenicole.com/WP/
for more of this...
...and Mark and I too!
for more of this...
Monday, July 16, 2012
2 Cute Little Girls
Weekend catchup:
Friday walked to Starbucks with Jodi (but didn't get our free drinks because we were too early! I got mine later though when I went to Safeway). Saturday ran 5 mile drive with Michelle and Winona, and was easily the best 5 mile drive run I have had in a very long time! BBQ'd with the Beckham's Saturday evening. Sunday Sky and I were pretty darn lazy. We practiced for football season...PJ's, couch, Tour de France and Soccer, and not much else. Didn't accomplish anything around the house, but sure had fun hanging out with her.
May or may not have time to blog tomorrow...and am out the rest of the week until Sunday. Going to the East side to pack up my Grandma's stuff and help make it a little easier for my Grandpa to be in the house without her.
Thursday, July 12, 2012
Thankful Thursday
Last week on Rock Center they did a special on babies born addicted to prescription pain killers. There is one hospital in the US that has up to 75% of the NICU babies detoxing, and it killed me to see them crying and shaking and going through withdrawals.
It made me so very thankful that Sky's birthmother took such good care of herself and Sky during the pregnancy. She removed herself from a potentially harmful situation and made a huge effort to be healthy during her pregnancy.
I know we have had it easy given Sky is not a typical baby. It could have been a very different situation had Sky not had such a caring, loving, healthy start in life. I'm thankful every day!
It made me so very thankful that Sky's birthmother took such good care of herself and Sky during the pregnancy. She removed herself from a potentially harmful situation and made a huge effort to be healthy during her pregnancy.
I know we have had it easy given Sky is not a typical baby. It could have been a very different situation had Sky not had such a caring, loving, healthy start in life. I'm thankful every day!
Wednesday, July 11, 2012
Morning Run
Went for a 9 am run this morning, thinking I would beat the heat. Right. I had sweat running in places I didn't even know it could run in. Yuck! There are some pretty long stretches of the run from my house to the park (through the park) and back that are sun, sun, sun. No shade to be found. And pushing Sky just makes me work that much harder and sweat that much more. It's really great when I start to slow down and Sky looks up at me and starts laughing. And I mean the kind of laughing that resulted in her blowing snot all over the inside of the jogger. That was super fun to clean up.
I decided today was a GPS free day. I did run with my phone, so used Runkeeper, but put it inside the jogger so I couldn't hear it. I just needed to get out there and run a pace and distance that feels good. I know the loop is close to 4 miles and I know how many extra laps to make around the lake to get up to 5 if I want to. But, like I said I was hot, and my foot has been sort of giving me flashes of pain out of the blue every few days, so I decided to stop while I still felt good, which meant 3.96 miles in 43 and some seconds. If only I had run a few more steps instead of doing a cool down I would have hit 4. Oh well.
I used my phone so I could track my run still, but not look at my pace etc every 60 seconds, and because there are some crazy racoon's near the park, check out the story here: http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/48142414/ns/us_news/#.T_3EOZFF-Sx and if I was attacked I figured it would be good to be able to call 911. Should have run with Bishop...he would eliminate the problem in about 10 seconds!
My new Ballys running top that I LOVE! I don't know if anyone else has this problem, but all but one of my running tops eventually ends up riding up to almost under my armpits during my runs. They just don't stay put. So when I came across this for $5.99 while discount shopping I thought what the heck I will give it a try. So far the only two tops that stay in place have been under $10 and got them at Ross and the Ballys top is from Burlington Coat Factory. My Lululemon stuff stays in place as well, but it's all cold weather running stuff, I don't have any of there tanks or t-shirts. (Oh and yes that is new short hair for me! I have had it for a little over a week now, jut haven't had a chance to take a good pic of it to post, so don't judge by this pic. This is post run full of sweat bed head!) There will be good pics soon! Very good pics, that's all I'm saying.
A better look at the details of the tank...I like the grey and black faded stripes.
I only took this pic because my sister takes pics of her shoes like this all the time, and I never do. So there you go, my new shoes that I LOVE and want to get a second pair for rotation purposes, pink compression socks that are way hot when the sun's out, but my shins don't hurt! And my zero muscle definition legs. I should have thought to flex before taking the pic. My legs actually do look better than that.
Now for a shower, Sky is finally asleep. I find it sort of gross that she still wants to cuddle with me even with sweat dripping off me and the smell that goes along with that. But, she needed some snuggles before going down for her nap.
Tuesday, July 10, 2012
Camping Picks...That's All
Sky testing out her new bike helmet. We have not been able to bike with her because we didn't have a helmet for her. She seems to like it. Love that smile!
Look at how excited she is and she hasn't even found the tickets yet!
She killed that corn on the cob. May be her new fave thing to eat!
Mark peddled, Sky rode, and I ran. Nothing like keeping up with a bike to speed up your pace!
I kept up pretty well/Mark peddled pretty slow until the last hill, then he lost me.
Fun at the little park near camp.
She so wants to push buttons she should not be pushing.
Tickets...she has her tickets. "My friends are going to be so jealous."
Monday, July 9, 2012
Bieber Fever
Grace has it bad. Really bad. (Michelle and I may have it a little bit as well.)
She is going to marry that guy when she is grown up and has promised to invite us to the wedding.
She sings his songs constantly and has been talking non stop about how Justin is going to be at the T Dome.
(I DVR'd the JB Today show concert for her. While we watched it she was glued to the TV, talking about how much she wishes she could go to the concert, and how she hopes Justin will pick her over Selina to marry. It was pretty darn cute and so hard to keep the secret.)
Little did she know Mark and I had been sitting on concert tickets for her, waiting until there was a good opportunity to give them to her. (I am going to miss her B-Day party as I will be in E WA helping to clean out Grandma's stuff.)
We decided that the first night of the camping trip would be the perfect opportunity. We got her the new CD and put the tickets inside it. She was pretty darn excited about the CD and as soon as she saw the tickets she knew exactly what they were.
She was so excited! She was also pretty excited about the poster that came with the CD.
The best part is we were able to get three tickets, so Michelle and I both get to take Grace to her very first concert and see the craziness that is a T Dome full of screaming little girls.
Thank you to Mark for making it happen. Michelle and I had been talking for months about when JB does a tour we would love to take Grace. Of course he announces his tour after Bob is unemployed and with me not working I didn't think we would be able to take her. We are careful with our money and don't spend money on things we don't need/cant afford, especially now with me not working. But, Mark is also good at finding a way when it's a once in a lifetime thing. And, Graces first concert is once in a lifetime.
She is going to marry that guy when she is grown up and has promised to invite us to the wedding.
She sings his songs constantly and has been talking non stop about how Justin is going to be at the T Dome.
(I DVR'd the JB Today show concert for her. While we watched it she was glued to the TV, talking about how much she wishes she could go to the concert, and how she hopes Justin will pick her over Selina to marry. It was pretty darn cute and so hard to keep the secret.)
Little did she know Mark and I had been sitting on concert tickets for her, waiting until there was a good opportunity to give them to her. (I am going to miss her B-Day party as I will be in E WA helping to clean out Grandma's stuff.)
We decided that the first night of the camping trip would be the perfect opportunity. We got her the new CD and put the tickets inside it. She was pretty darn excited about the CD and as soon as she saw the tickets she knew exactly what they were.
She was so excited! She was also pretty excited about the poster that came with the CD.
The best part is we were able to get three tickets, so Michelle and I both get to take Grace to her very first concert and see the craziness that is a T Dome full of screaming little girls.
Thank you to Mark for making it happen. Michelle and I had been talking for months about when JB does a tour we would love to take Grace. Of course he announces his tour after Bob is unemployed and with me not working I didn't think we would be able to take her. We are careful with our money and don't spend money on things we don't need/cant afford, especially now with me not working. But, Mark is also good at finding a way when it's a once in a lifetime thing. And, Graces first concert is once in a lifetime.
Sunday, July 8, 2012
Link Love
(Yes we are back safe and sound from a fun week of camping. Pics etc to come later.)
There are not very many sports figures that I follow/endorse/am a fan of as an individual. I may enjoy their skill or like them for always making that catch or scoring the points, but as people they are just as messed up (if not more so) than the next person and not worthy of being someone to look up to. (As always speaking in general here.)
And, not that I look up to or think of him as a role model, but I am pretty impressed with Baron Batch, running back drafted by the Steelers last season. He tore his ACL in training camp and missed all of last season. To get through the disappointment of all that he started a blog.
He isn't perfect and has had to work hard to change some things about himself so he doesn't end up a rich young punk, and he has shared it all on his blog. There has not been a single post I have not enjoyed.
Given all the "crap" out there on line it was nice to stumble across this blog. Check it out: http://baronbatch.com/blog/
I can't wait to see what he does in the NFL!
There are not very many sports figures that I follow/endorse/am a fan of as an individual. I may enjoy their skill or like them for always making that catch or scoring the points, but as people they are just as messed up (if not more so) than the next person and not worthy of being someone to look up to. (As always speaking in general here.)
And, not that I look up to or think of him as a role model, but I am pretty impressed with Baron Batch, running back drafted by the Steelers last season. He tore his ACL in training camp and missed all of last season. To get through the disappointment of all that he started a blog.
He isn't perfect and has had to work hard to change some things about himself so he doesn't end up a rich young punk, and he has shared it all on his blog. There has not been a single post I have not enjoyed.
Given all the "crap" out there on line it was nice to stumble across this blog. Check it out: http://baronbatch.com/blog/
I can't wait to see what he does in the NFL!
Monday, July 2, 2012
Gone Camping!
We are camping for the 4th! I can't wait for some extended camping fun! I will be supper busy tomorrow getting the last minutes stuff done (although I am squeezing in a walk with Jodi and Reagan in the morning), so this is it until we are back the end of the week. So thankful Mark can work from camp so we can have a longer trip!
Best part is....it's going to be sunny and warm!!!
Happy 4th all. Be safe, don't burn yourself on sparklers and watch out for drunk drivers!
I leave you with some Sky pics (sorry you can't actually see her face in any of them) from our trip to E WA weekend before last....
Best part is....it's going to be sunny and warm!!!
Happy 4th all. Be safe, don't burn yourself on sparklers and watch out for drunk drivers!
I leave you with some Sky pics (sorry you can't actually see her face in any of them) from our trip to E WA weekend before last....
The boots were mine when I was 2. They were way too big for her, but we wanted pics of her in the boots wearing her Wrangler shirt and little shorts. I have them tucked away for when her feet are a little bigger.
Sky and Sam (Great Grandpas dog) working it out.
Great Grandpa taking Sky for a spin in the brand new wagon he got her. We asked if he could have one of his old ones (he has several of them around the property) ready to go for her visit, but Great Grandpa decided nothing but the best would do. So he got her a brand new one for her and a miniature one for her stuffed animals. So far she likes turning the small one upside down and dragging it around the house.
Sunday, July 1, 2012
Training Makes A Difference!
I learned an important lesson this weekend. Training matters! A lot!!
I felt pretty amazing running my 1/2, even though I had injury issues, conditioning wise it felt pretty easy to run. Up to my mental issues on the water front anyway, but that was in my head and not really anything to do with my body, ok other than the muscle cramps. But, still I felt pretty good overall.
Yesterday I felt like crap by mile 3 and wanted to curl up in a ball and cry. So, putting in the miles and training appropriately really matters! Plus 10 miles trail running is WAY different than 10 miles road running for sure! What little running I did should have been on trails!
I also learned the value of electrolytes and really need to work on my hydration situation when I go on longer runs. I'm always scared I'll have to pee during the race if I drink too much, or that I'll get a migraine if what I drink has too much potassium. So I opt for a few sips, if that, and most of the time don't drink anything at all.
Not good. The fact that my first drink of Gatorade made my vision not be blurry and not be all black was new running/training information for me. I will have to be better about drinking the right thing at the right time.
The great thing is that while my knees hurt a bit from all the downhill I feel pretty great today. I remember hitting 10 miles during my 1/2 training and not being able to walk the next day. So some of that conditioning stuck with me at least.
Given that I already know July will not give me much time for training runs I have decided not to run a race in July. I am however going to see about volunteering for a race instead. I sort of feel like that should count towards my race a month goal for the year.
It's important to give back, and this weekend there were a lot of volunteers that would have liked to have been running. But, they decided to volunteer to make sure we all had a great experience and had support when needed. There is a 5K the end of the month at Ft. St. Park, I run there several times a week and do multiple races there every year. So it seems like a great opportunity to volunteer, give back, and cheer on some runners. And, in a roundabout way keep my streak alive.
I felt pretty amazing running my 1/2, even though I had injury issues, conditioning wise it felt pretty easy to run. Up to my mental issues on the water front anyway, but that was in my head and not really anything to do with my body, ok other than the muscle cramps. But, still I felt pretty good overall.
Yesterday I felt like crap by mile 3 and wanted to curl up in a ball and cry. So, putting in the miles and training appropriately really matters! Plus 10 miles trail running is WAY different than 10 miles road running for sure! What little running I did should have been on trails!
I also learned the value of electrolytes and really need to work on my hydration situation when I go on longer runs. I'm always scared I'll have to pee during the race if I drink too much, or that I'll get a migraine if what I drink has too much potassium. So I opt for a few sips, if that, and most of the time don't drink anything at all.
Not good. The fact that my first drink of Gatorade made my vision not be blurry and not be all black was new running/training information for me. I will have to be better about drinking the right thing at the right time.
The great thing is that while my knees hurt a bit from all the downhill I feel pretty great today. I remember hitting 10 miles during my 1/2 training and not being able to walk the next day. So some of that conditioning stuck with me at least.
Given that I already know July will not give me much time for training runs I have decided not to run a race in July. I am however going to see about volunteering for a race instead. I sort of feel like that should count towards my race a month goal for the year.
It's important to give back, and this weekend there were a lot of volunteers that would have liked to have been running. But, they decided to volunteer to make sure we all had a great experience and had support when needed. There is a 5K the end of the month at Ft. St. Park, I run there several times a week and do multiple races there every year. So it seems like a great opportunity to volunteer, give back, and cheer on some runners. And, in a roundabout way keep my streak alive.
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