25K Conditioning Week 5

Week 5 (run for 10 seconds/walk for 50 seconds on the run/walk days)
Mon: 27 min run/walk
Tues: Walk 30 min
Wed: 29 min run/walk
Thurs: Walk 30 min
Fri: off
Sat: 2 mi run/walk
Sun: off/walk

Re-Post...New Picture

My sweet hubby says to me tonight, 'Babe, I looked at the blog today & the picture of you in that one post does not show how pretty you are'. How sweet is that? Now a year ago that comment would have sounded more like this, 'Babe, that picture of you is aweful'. He's learning! :)
So anyway, he took a new picture so I could replace the other one.
Here is the post...re-posted with the better pic.

Four weeks ago I decided to change my look from blond to brunette. Sometimes you just need to change things up a bit.

I am told I look a lot like Heather now which I will take as a compliment.

So here is the new me.

Big Game Day

Thanksgiving ABC's

I stole this from a friends blog but I really liked it (I have to admit I did steal some of her answers as well :). It is my ABC's of Thanksgiving:

A - Alisa, my BFF & Adi, Payton's BFF
B - Bryan & BSF (Bible Study Fellowship)
C - Charley Garyson, my happy, handsome boy
D - Dads
E - Emotions
F - Friends and family
G - God's Grace
H - House to live in, and the home that we make it.
I - Ice cream cake
J - Jesus
K - Kids
L - Laughter - especially Payton's & Charley's, they melt my heart
M - Moms
N - Nights out - It is good to get away every once in a while...adult sanity time. :)
O - Overstuffed Chairs...they are so comfy
P - Payton Renay, my sweet little girl
Q - Quite time...there is very little of this in my life but I am thankful for it when I get it.
R - Rain - The smell of a good spring rain is the greatest.
S - Sleep, Splash Zone at the Aquatic Center and Sisters, I have three of the best!
T - The Barn - the place my family goes to hang out
U - Uniqueness & the USA
V - Vacations
W - Wednesday Nights with the girls, Watershed & Wine
X - X-rays
Y - Yacht club (Payton & I spent a lot of time there this summer. She had so much fun) and Yachting (ok it's more like boating but go with it)
Z - Zeke - Mark's dog & zapatos (shoes :)

The New Me

Four weeks ago I decided to change my look from blond to brunette. Sometimes you just need to change things up a bit.

I am told I look a lot like Heather now which I will take as a compliment.

So here is the new me.

25K Conditioning Weeks 3 & 4 - LATE :)

• Week 3 (run for 10 seconds/walk for 50 seconds on the run/walk days)
  Mon: 19 min run/walk
  Tues: 24 min walk
  Wed: 21 min run/walk
  Thurs: 26 min walk
  Fri: off
  Sat: 1.5 mi run/walk
  Sun: off/walk
  

• Week 4 (run for10 seconds/walk for 50 seconds on the run/walk days)
  Mon: 23 min run/walk
  Tues: Walk 28 min
  Wed: 25 min run/walk
  Thurs: Walk 30 min
  Fri: off
  Sat: 1.75 mi run/walk
  Sun: off/walk

IN All Things...

1 Thessalonians 5:18 (New American Standard Bible)

¹⁸in everything give thanks; for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus.

God instructs us to give thanks IN everything. God has been teaching me over the past few months to do just that. I am not thankful FOR all the circumstances in my life but I am learning to give thanks IN those circumstances. There is so much God has taught me IN the tough things.

I am being taught how to rely on God alone.

I am being taught how to take one day at a time.

I am being taught that God's plans are bigger and greater then mine even if I do not understand them.

I am being taught how important family is even if my family does not 'look' the way I wish it would.

I am being taught how to be fearless in Christ.

I am being taught that God uses even the 'evil' things in life for His purpose.

I am being taught to love like Christ loves...unconditionally.

I am being taught that prayer is my most powerful tool and God does listen and it does change things.

For these lessons I am truly thankful and will continue to "give thanks in all circumstances..." as He calls me to do. "For this is God's will for (me) in Christ Jesus".

Warning: Cute Kid Pics

2 Months

To Our Happy Boy -

You are two months old and getting to be such a big boy. You are so happy and love to chat in the morning. Even as I write this you are talking to you play mat star. The play mat is your favorite toy right now and you have mastered how to kick the side to make the star play music. I catch you watching Payton on a regular bases and can tell you want to join in the fun. That day will come soon enough buddy...hang in there.
You are my cuddlier. We snuggle all the time and I love it. Even though maybe I should be cleaning the house or doing laundry I would not give up snuggle time for any thing.
You are still wearing 3 month clothing & in size 1 diapers. You eat about every 3 hours and have begun to sleep through the night around the 8 week mark. I still have you next to me in the bassinet upstairs...I'm having a hard time thinking about putting you in your crib, although you have slept there a few nights.
Stats:
Height - 22.75 inches (50th %)
Weight - 13 lb 1 oz (75th %)
Head Circ - 41 cm (75th %)
We were told yesterday that you do have a slight heart murmur. You had this when you were born but they did not hear it at your 4 day or 2 week appointment. However it was very obvious yesterday so we were sent over to the hospital for x-rays and will see a pediatric cardiologist on the 2nd of December. Your doctor did not seem too concerned due to your good eating, weight gain & over all color. He just wants to have it checked to be safe. This is a common thing but it is still a little nerve racking for mommy & daddy. We pray it heals itself and fast.
We love you more everyday Little Man.
Love, Mommy & Daddy
(& Payton)

25K Conditioning Week 2

Week 2 (run for 5 seconds/walk for 55 seconds on the run/walk days)
Mon: 15 min run/walk
Tues: 20 min walk
Wed: 17 min run/walk
Thurs: 22 min walk
Fri: off
Sat: 1.25 mi run/walk
Sun: off/walk

November Prayer for My Children

Dear Lord;
I pray Payton & Charley will understand who you are, fall in love with you, receive you as Savior, and be passionately devoted to you all their lives.


2 Timothy 3:15
"¹⁵ You have been taught the holy Scriptures from childhood, and they have given you the wisdom to receive the salvation that comes by trusting in Christ Jesus."

John 6:68-69
" ⁶⁸ Simon Peter answered him, “Lord, to whom shall we go? You have the words of eternal life. ⁶⁹ We have come to believe and to know that you are the Holy One of God.”

Psalm 71:17-18 (NLT)
" ¹⁷ O God, you have taught me from my earliest childhood,
and I constantly tell others about the wonderful things you do.
¹⁸ Now that I am old and gray,
do not abandon me, O God.
Let me proclaim your power to this new generation,
your mighty miracles to all who come after me."

New Member of the Family

Very exciting news!
Come Feburary 26th of 2011 I will have a new brother-in-law and Heather will be Mrs. Heather Alferink!!
On the 22nd of October Mark proposed to Heather via a pumpkin. He put the ring inside a pumpkin so she would find it while attempting to carve it. How cute right?! She was so excited she almost put the ring on herself...crazy girl.
So anyway, I am very excited I will soon be able to call him brother.
Welcome to the family Mark!

"No Matter What"

I heard this song yesterday & felt like God was speaking directly to me through it. Amazing how he does that isn't it? How I love my God!!

(You can listen to it on my playlist)

"No Matter What" by Kerrie Roberts

I’m running back to your promises one more time, Lord that’s all I can hold on to, I gotta say this has taken me by surprise, but nothing surprises you. Before a heartache can ever touch my life, it has to go through Your hands, and even though I, I keep asking why, I keep asking why,

Chorus: No matter what, I’m gonna love You, no matter what I’m gonna need You, I know that You can find a way to keep me from the pain but if not,if not, I’ll trust you, no matter what, no matter what.

When I’m stuck in this nothing-ness by myself, I’m just sitting in silence, there’s no way I can make it without Your help, I wont even try it. I know You have Your reasons for everything, so I will keep believing, whatever I might be feeling, God you are my hope, and you'll be my strength,

Repeat Chorus

Anything I don’t have You can give it to me, but it’s ok if You don’t, I’m not here for those things, the touch of Your love is enough on its own, no matter what I still love You and I’m gonna need You

Repeat Chorus

1st Hair Cut

I finally broke down and got Payton's hair cut. It is one of those things that I have been putting off because I felt like it was such a 'big girl' thing and I am in denial about her getting so big. :)

I took her to my friend Nicole last night and we just got a little trim. She was not about to sit on the chair by herself and threw a fit when I tried to put her there. So on my lap it was. After that she did really well. Was very sour faced the whole time but at least there was no screaming.
It turned out really cute.

Into the Wild

Call me a dork but I really do like Halloween and getting the kiddos all dressed up. They are always so cute. Payton was not thrilled about her costume this year but after seeing her cousins and Adi dressed up she got used to the idea. The great part about this year was we were able to get together with some of our good friends. All of our kids are close to the same age and were all dressed as jungle animals. I have to say they were all super adorable. Payton even got to go trick or treating for the first time. She really like getting all that candy.

The Cousins & Noah H.Charley the giraffe

Payton the Lion

Trick or Treat!Checking out all of her goodies

Louis the Lion (7 mo), Adi the Elephant (2 yrs), Payton the Lion (2 yrs), Kellan the Tiger (6 mo), Charley the Giraffe (7 wks)
(& there will be two more joining the pack next year :) (NOT from me!! Just to clarify :)

Pictures of Halloweens Past:
2009 - Payton the Little Lady Bug (you can vote for Payton in the Tip Toes Cutest Costume Contest on Facebook by 'like'ing this picture. :)
2008 - Payton the Giraffe