First Week Down

Wow, I really did not realize how much time it was going to take to train.  The first week is down and its been a big adjustment for everyone.  At this point, I feel overwhelmed and somewhat cranky (poor family).  I'm one week into it and I feel like I've biten off a little too much.  Then I think about how my life would really change if I was ever diagnosed with breast cancer.  All the work I would miss and all the time for treatment.  At least I'm not missing any time off work (except for Friday, August 19th). 

I am blessed to have a healthy family and to be healthy.  I think when my hubby comes home things will run a little more smoothly.  Although, the first week he is home we will havea housefull.  My step-son Evan is coming for Spring Break along with Valerie's best friend Kayla, and our good friend J and his girlfriend.  Life is about to get just a little more busy for a week. 

I love my crazy life, but WE just need to make it through August 21st!  :)  At least I have an end date to my madness.  Most cancer patients don't.  This is really making me realize how truly blessed we are right now.

Have a great day everyone!

Monday, February 28, 2011!

Training begins this Monday!  Hooray!  I've attached the training schedule in case anyone is interested in seeing it.  We will be signing up for membership at Lifetime which will be good.  For those of you who don't know, Lifetime is a gym.  Everyone in the family is interested in joining, excpet I'm sure Ian doesn't fully understand it yet.

Things have been going great and we are all staying busy.  It will be interesting to see how much busier working out and training will make us.  I'm also interested to see if the kids will work out by me.  I told them I didn't want this to take away from our time together and they all promised to work out near me so we can still be close to each other.  I'm interested to see how long that lasts.  (wink, wink)

I also wanted to specifically recognize my father-in-law, although he might be upset with me if he knows I'm making a big deal out of this, but I just wanted to say thank you because he made the first donation to support me in this 3-day walk against breast cancer.  And, not only did he support me in this, but he has supported me in many things.  He has definitely been one of the best father-in-laws a girl could ask for.  I'm definitely one lucky woman with him in my life.

24-week training schedule

Have a good day everyone!

Its almost time!

Well, its almost time to start training.  I've got until the beginning of March to take it "easy" at home (if that is even possible) before I begin the challenge of fitting in a scheduled training into my schedule.  Let the joys begin!  :)  I'll post my training schedule within the next few days!

Valentine's Day 2011

Valentines Day was awesome!  Last year was a difficult one, but things sure have been good so far this year.  And this year, I can say Valentines Day was great.  Justin surprised me and came home for Valentines Day.  Then I was surprised with roses at work.  Then Justin picked me up from work and took me to Murray's Steakhouse.  The food and conversation was great!  Then we went ice skating for the first time for both of us at The Depot.  It was really nice.  We both looked liked fools out there, but we didn't care.  There were no major injuries, except Justin's skate rubbed a raw spot on his ankle.  Later that night, after exchanging gifts, we went out for a few drinks and played darts.  It was definitely a good night.  It sure was nice to be together and not have a care in the world except for each other. 

Here are a few pictures from the evening....

Getting ready for Valentines Day 2011

Its Time To Blog Again! But......

It's time to blog again, but this time ts going to be a little bit different.  I will still be blogging about our family, but it will be more about how we all work together towards my commitment to help outside of our home.  This blog will be me sharing with you ups and downs as I juggle our large family, my full-time job, and my training for my new commitment to the Susan G. Komen 3-Day Walk for the Cure.

Most of our family blog followers will probably wonder why in the world I'm deciding to do this since I am always complaining about needing more time in my day.  And wouldn't this just take up more time to train, blog, and fund-raise?  Yes it will, but isn't that the point of supporting something?  To give of yourself for others, to make sacrifices in order to make a difference in our world.  I have committed to fund-raise at least $2,300 and many, many hours to train so that I can walk 60 miles in 3 days (August 19-21). 

Will you please join me and support me during this experience?  Donations are really appreciated.  To read more about why I'm doing this and to make a donation, please visit my Susan G. Kome profile by clicking here.  My Susan G. Komen Profile

If you want more information on the Susan G. Komen 3-Day for the Cure, please click here:  Susan G. Komen 3-Day for the Cure

THANK YOU EVERYONE!!  I am looking forward to hearing from all of you in some way!   

So long ago

Well, I have definitely been slacking on this blog.  Things have been so crazy.  Lets see, summer happened. We won custody of the girls (which was expected).  All the girls were gone (which was a nice break), then Evan and Kayla came for awhile (which was crazy with 7 kids in our home).  Now the kids are back in school and things are beginning to settle down.  I did get accepted into the Masters in Nursing program at the University of Minnesota (which was an honor considering how many people applied) so I did accept, then later had to decline.  I still enjoy my job and trying to get in a position for Justin to change jobs.  The idea of him coming home is so exciting for both of us.

I have so many pictures to post, but unfortunately we have had problems with the computer and all our pictures are on that computer.  Hopefully some day soon I will be able to post all the pictures. 

I will try to be better about posting on our family blog, especially with pictures since everyone seems to enjoy seeing the pictures of the kids.  Until next time....