Gym Rat, well....

We have been going to the gym a lot more since Lance has been home. I have been trying to run and do some weight training.

I have started a Couch to 5K type work out. I haven't stayed on schedule, which I need to work on. It would be easier to go everyday if I had a plan. I have been walking 4min. and running 1min. This seems to work for me. Friday will be 1 week. I hope to do the 4 and 1 for 2 weeks and then try a 3min walk 2 min run for 2 weeks.

My hope is to do a 5K before my birthday. May 29th. I keep complaining about my weight yet I don't do anything about it. THIS YEAR IS DIFFERENT. With the 15 lbs weight loss from Sept to Dec of 2010, it has really motivated me to loss another 20 lbs by summer. I have to give myself leeway because I know I could plateau and I don't want to get discouraged.

All of this work is in hopes of a tummy tuck in the next 3 yrs. All the babies I have had sure added skin, floppy skin. Who knows maybe all the working out and eating right might minimize the tummy enough to make me happy in myself to not need the tuck.

Until then. Water and workouts!! I hope to blog about my workouts and progress to keep me accountable and motivated!!

Rachel

Painting Rooms

We have been painting rooms in the house. The colors are going on well. Lance seems to really enjoy painting. He hated not being here for the move so this kinda makes up for it. He feels like he is doing something with our house

The only room we have decided we do not like but will live with for a while is the Master. We went with Pesto green form Behr Home Depot. Well it is not a "pesto" color it is a much cooler color. We were hoping more for a lighter warmer green.

The first picture is more of the color. I don't mind the 2nd picture if that is really what it looked like.

As you can see too I need to straighten up and get a good sewing spot together. I have great light for it now!!

Rachel and Family

Picture of THE House

Hey all,

We have been very busy the last few months and I have not had time to post anything.

Here is a picture of the house as promised weeks ago. We are almost finished painting the rooms. The children were very excited to pick their room colors!

I have a lot more to catch you up on so be watching! Day trips, family time, and lots of Basketball.

Have a great night!!

Rachel and Family!

THE House

Lance and I are so proud of ourselves.

3 br, 2 1/2 bath, Loft, Office, and the basics! We also have a fenced yard, which will come in handy once the weather gets a bit nicer!

Here are a few pictures! All my Facebook friends have probably seen them. I do post way more on FB than I thought I would.

HA, HA, HA

Then as I went to load pictures I remembered we now have a Mac and I have not transferred any pictures. I am also too lazy to get up and grab the external hard drive to retrieve said pictures.

But since I took the time to start this post, I am going to share it with you!

Really I'm laughing inside so hard right now, at how my day has been going.

I have 4 sick kiddos, landscapers making so much noise while I have 4 sick kiddos, and now this picture less post.

Okay back to being a mom. I will have picture of our house another day!!

Rachel

I just don't know....

I have been sitting at the computer for over 20 mins thinking of and typing in different Titles. And nothing seems to sound right.

I am really just updating as usual. I'm not witty enough for great blog posts.

Lance, the children and I have had some big changes the last few months. We built and moved into our home. We had family visit. Landon started walking. Annabelle and Mathew started Basketball. Jacob is going potty in the toilet, more often. We bought a Mac. Christmas shopping is finished!

I am sure one of these days I'll post pictures. Now that I set-up the Mac today, I get to learn all the features!! So I will have fun with all our pictures!

We hope everyone had a great Thanksgiving! The children and I were invited or to a friends house and had a wonderful time!

More posts to come.........

Happy Holidays,

Rachel, Lance, and Family

Cupcake Fun

I'm not much of a baker. I have only ever made Banana bread from scratch, maybe one day I'll try a cake or something. But for now this post is all about cupcakes well the frosting that is.









Check out this site for the "how to"!!



My boxed mix and I will be trying this out over the weekend! Maybe some black and orange for Halloween, or red and blue for the Jayhawks, or orange and teal for the Dolphins. Who knows since it seems so easy!!! Although getting the right shade may be the most difficult part.



I'll let you know how it goes!! With pictures hopefully!!

and P. to the S. Lance is doing well, he had the "close up" surgery yesterday and will return to work soon. Thanks for everyones thoughts and well wishes!!


Rachel and Family

Week 2

Week 2 down with no Coke in the house!!!! It has been easier than I thought. I have even been drinking water, amazing I know.



Things have been a bit stressful the last week. Lance is doing well, healing good and back to work in a week.



Soccer today. Bowling tomorrow. Cleaning house always. Enjoying the fall weather. And between everything else raising 4 wonderful children!!







Although I wouldn't mind if it slowed down just a bit for a day or 2!



Rachel and Family!