It has been quite a while since I have posted anything on my blog. A lot has happened since my trip to Utah.

We went on vacation to Treasure Island with Brian's family this year. We try to go every two years. We had an amazing time. We layed by the ocean a while, layed by the pool a while, played putt putt, and had ice cream. It really was a restful vacation, which is always right up my alley. In 2012 we are thinking about going to Virginia Beach/ Colonial Williamsburg/ DC. I think all of those options sound fun and would really enjoy a trip to a museum as well.

My sister delivered her baby since I last posted as well. Ronald Lucas, 7 lb 10 oz. Very sweet and cute little guy. We really enjoyed getting to meet and snuggle with him a few weeks ago.

We have also been traveling a whole lot this summer. Every weekend we have been away from home. Wedding, graduations, visiting... It has been really nice though because we can't do all that when Brian is in season with sports. We have enjoyed celebrating with friends and family who have tied the knot or have closed a big chapter in their life.

I guess that's all to report on for now. Still blessed and enjoying the ride this far! I wish I had summer's off. I envy all those teachers out there!

Salt Lake City

I returned from Salt Lake City on Sunday. I had a wonderful time and was so excited to get back home to Brian and Piper. The things I miss the most while I'm away... Brian, Piper, my bed, my pillow, and my shower. Ahhh... home!

It was beautiful in the mountains though. Little bit cold and difficult to do my running due to a decrease in oxygen associated with altitude. All in all, it was amazing to see mountains with snow on top.

This week has been exhausting at work. Being off for 3 days and then coming back with jet lag to a very busy first of the month schedule wears me out. I have Monday and Tuesday off, however, which will be nice and well deserved. It's our 2 year anniversary! Well... posting some pictures from our trip.

Another List

1. Completed day 5 of week 1 P90X. Starting to feel a lot better, although Yoga was difficult. It is going to take some time to get that flexible. I am encouraged to know I kept up really well with today's legs and back work out. Tomorrow... Kenpo (I think it's like kick boxing). Let's see how well my legs hold up for that.
2. Registered for my first two classes of grad school. I am pretty excited, but nervous about doing homework again.
3. We are really praying about some upcoming future plans for us. I don't want to say too much because... well we just don't know anything for certain.
4. Really looking forward to this weekend and going on a date with Brian for my birthday!
5. In 2 weeks I will be in Salt Lake City.

P90X

This weekend we headed north for my little sisters senior prom. Bittersweet that all of us are done with prom. I thought I would never see the day. It was a fun filled weekend and Tamra looked beautiful!

When we returned home we started the P90X workout program. Yesterday was chest and back along with abs. I was surprised how well it went. I though I would be dripping with sweat, but they actually give you plenty of time to rest in between sets. I took a shower afterward and could hardly wash my hair though. Jello arms!
Today was the Plyometrics. This was intense. There was sweat pouring off of me. "Explosive cardio jumping routine proven to dramatically improve athletic performance". The websites explanation of it. I will be lucky if I can walk by the time I get home from work today. Gratefully no abs today.

P88X left. I am going to stick it out! Can't wait to see some hardcore results!

April 5, 2010 (the beginning)

Why is it when you go on a diet the only thing you can think about is food?!?!?

Rain, rain, go away...

Brian finished the race! He did so awesome considering the circumstances. It pored the rain and here are Brian's results.

Brian Schaad
bib number: 3768
age: 23
gender: M
location: Williamsburg, KY
overall place: 394 out of 2064
division place: 27 out of 65
gender place: 313 out of 969
time: 1:50:29
pace: 8:27
gun time: 1:50:53

His sister Jenny also did the 1/2. She walked it and did such an amazing job! I don't think that I could have done it.
Hopefully one day I can run a 1/2 marathon. This is my only running goal in life. I sucked at the 5K on Saturday, but I am not giving up. Now begins the hard core weight loss and preparation for the Bluegrass 10K, which isn't until July3rd, but I need to loose some weight and some serious time off the clock. Wish me luck!

6 days away...

There are six days left until the big race on Sunday. Brian has been preparing like a mad man, and well since I am only in the 5K, I have been doing as little as possible that I can do and still get away with. (hehehe) Yesterday was my first speed workout of the year. We went to the local track and I ran 6 laps (1.5 miles) in 13:47. I was pretty proud of myself, even though it wasn't the fastest. For me... it was pretty fast.

This weekend we are going to Cynthiana to hang out with Ash and Forrest and get into whatever they have planned. They bought a house and have been going crazy trying to get it ready. So we may be moving them, or we may be packing them, or maybe a little of both. Either way, I am pretty excited and anxious for some Ashley time! :O)