My Work Out Buddies

 

Hannah's princesses were inspired by CG, here they are doing their push ups!

 

Before the CG Games I brought home some sandbells, these three helped me get them home.

 

So Strong!

GO HANNAH!

 

So silly!

Girl Time at the Zoo

I love having some mama and Hannah time while the boys are at school.  I try not to do too many super fun things without them because they get upset, but it is fun to sneak out and enjoy something special every now and then.  In September one of our sweet friends invited us to the Dallas Zoo.  I was hesitant, but I'm so glad we went!  Hannah loved it, it was a special time.

 

 

The zoo was celebrating their millionth customer that day, so the carousel was free all day!  We only rode about 3 times.

 

We fed the giraffes, which was really cool, but it scared Hannah.

 

No zoo trip is complete with seeing the cheetahs.

 

I love my sweet girl!!!

HV Balloon Festival 2015

 

The HV Balloon Festival is one of our favorite events of the year!  Obviously, the balloons are beautiful and such a sight!  But also the fun things that go on around it, booths, games, and a fun playground.  It's a family tradition now!

CG Games 2015

This past May I started working out with an organization called Camp Gladiator.  I was excited to find something that offered me a good work out, childcare, and was fun.  I had no idea in May that CG would change my life like it has.  I have found an amazing group of friends, who are a wonderful support system.  The kids have made friends, and have learned what it looks to work out, work hard, and see results.  I love that they come often come with me and see me pushing myself and see my dedication to staying fit and healthy.  Above all of this I have also refound (I'm not sure if that's a word) my passion for working out and discovered an even stronger passion for helping others improve their physical health. 

 

In June my trainer convinced me to sign up for the prelims for the CG Games.  I didn't really know what I was truly signing up for, but she made it sound fun, and she had so much faith in how well I could do, so I had to try.  I competed in the prelims in July here in our area.  It went really well.  Out of over 400 competitors I ended up 38th.  So I qualified for the CG  Games Finals in Austin!  Again, I didn't really understand what that meant, but I was excited to go for it.  I worked out hard, pushed myself harder than I have in years, adding in more running to my work outs, using heavier weights, and going to more work outs.  I did not know what to expect as far as events, so I didn't train for specific events, just tried to boost my muscular and cardiovascular endurance. 

 

 

I had a FANTASTIC cheering squad at the games, I am so thankful for their supoort!  I love these 4 more than words can express!

 

Here I am waiting for the tire flipping event!

 

Mom and Dad came out to watch, they are some of my biggest fans, and their support means more to me than they will ever know.

 

This was me waiting for the last event to start...it was also the one I was the most intimidated by.  But I took my time, one step at a time, and finished it!

 

 

Hannah was my biggest cheerleader!  I love watching the video of me doing the last event because I can hear her cheering me on, "Goooo Mama, gooo!!!"  She and I go to CG together multiple times a week, and sometimes she has to play next to me as I work out.  So she sees my work outs first hand and has learned how to encourage me.  She is a joy!

 

The Games ended well.  My goal for the day was to complete it and still be able to walk.  It was an insane event, but it was so fun!  I ended up 25th out of 48, so I was happy!  The next day my ENTIRE body was sore and bruised, but it was so worth it.

 

 

We camped with Oma and Opa to make the trip more family friendly and fun!  It was our first camping trip with them, and of course we all loved it!

 

Fishing!

 

 

 

The results from the  CG Games!

 

I am so grateful for his constant love and support!

 

This crazy girl LOVES marshmallows!

 

Bye Bye Crib

 

Our princess is growing up!  This past September we decided it was time to transition Hannah from her crib to a big girl bed.  She's been asking for a while, but we were hesitant.  We weren't ready for the battle that we thought would come with her having more freedom.  But since she was 3 and a half we knew it was beyond time.  Hannah was thrilled with her new bed!  It's a perfect bed for her sweet room.  I had a hard time though, it is the first time in 7.5 years that we don't have a crib in the house.  That makes me sad...plus I just love that crib.  It's a part of life though, my babies are growing up, we are entering a new and exciting season in our life.

 

Hannah did great in her new bed!  She stayed in bed at night, never fought us or gave us any trouble.  She's a big girl and we are so proud of her!