What is interval training?

I found out tonight! We are considering joining this running club to stay motivated and get in shape as a family.

Let me tell you that interval training was for ME, VERY difficult! They ran "sprint's", at the 100, 200 and 300. They walked the 400. I did my very best which meant I was left in the dust, but hey I'm not sad about it, I have a goal! "To just be able to keep up with the group". It may take me until next year or later, but that is alright I feel really good tonight and I should sleep good as well.

All of us tried our very best and I am so proud of my family for supporting me in my effort's to get back in shape. Even little Chris was standing at the gate cheering me on.
Thanks you Lord for such a blessed day. I love it when the whole family is together doing something that we can all get into. Please pray for Randy as he continues to challenge himself and get his knee back in full swing.

A really good book called Home comforts By Cheryl Mendelson

I checked this book out from the library and knew that I needed to have it in my library. It is a really huge book with approximately 900 pages of GREAT information. A very good reference book to go to when you are ready to learn to do something the correct way as it relates to keeping the home. An all around great book for the beginner house wife or veteran could definitely benefit from this book. I decided to purchase it and I can't wait for my copy to come in the mail.

What does BEING A PROVERBS 31 WOMAN MEAN?

The bible tells us what a Proverbs 31 woman is/ does,but I need it broken down even further. I've been searching and I found this link. It is interesting.. check it out and let me know what you think. I will break down my thought's later.
http://www.wcg.org/lit/bible/poet/prov31.htm

Created for work....

Yes, young men are created for HARD work. This book has been a blessing to our family in that they are taking it to heart. Today we discussed how "MAINTENANCE" and how if we don't keep our belongings maintained they wear out and age quicker.

How acquiring is easy, and how if we continue to do that we aren't improving the earth that God created for us but polluting it. How costly it can be to keep repurchasing things.
A quote from the book: "Whether you consider a business, a home, or a fruit tree, each will fall like the sluggard's rock wall without regular maintenance."

Another quote from the book that shed a ton of light for me personally " The Bible says that Jesus created the world and currently maintains it (Colossians 1:15,16) Imagine what it takes to maintain a water system that feeds every living plant and animal on the planet." Think of the challenges to provide continual oxygen, heating, and cooling for a whole world. He's a maintainer and He created us in His image! Those who accept this role prosper in His kingdom. Those who won't adopt maintenance mentality, suffer consequences.
As parent's we do understand this and try to teach it to our children, but is so nice to have read it in his book to our young men tonight.

I'll end with this scripture: Proverbs 4:23 - Keep thy heart with all diligence; for out of it are the issues of life.

Picture's of Chris...

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO ONE SPECIAL LIL' GUY!

We've had you for 3 month's now and we are all so in love with you. It was such a pleasure watching you eat your "whole" cup cake! I can't believe it. You know I NEVER gave my older 3 children a whole cup cake at 1 year's old. I'm getting weak, ha,ha,ha! What a hoot to see him enjoy it so much.

I FINISHED THE RACE!!! YAHOO!!!

I actually finished the road race in a decent amount of time considering I haven't done this type of thing in a while. I believe I averaged approximately 15 to 16 minute's per mile. Which is very SLOW, but I am still encouraged and proud. My journey continues on with participating in races and exercising, controlling my eating and finally loosing this unwanted weight.

I am also thankful for my dear friend's who participated in the race with me Mrs. M and Mrs. J. It was truly a blessing to me! Thanks again!