Cory and Hannah's Wedding

Week 1 TRI for Roses

Following 10 days of antibiotics and almost 2 weeks of not being the gym, I have decided to compete in a triathlon on  November 16th. I have never even ran a 5k. Seriously. I've ran 3-4 miles a few times but never in a race. This will be a 300 meter swim, 8 mile bike, and 2 mile run. The only thing I am sort of comfortable with is the running. I am absolutely terrified. I will most likely regret this tomorrow. In fact, I'm already regretting it today. However, I want to change. I want to change my heart, my mind, and my huge struggle with depression and self worth. My goal is to complete the triathlon. Not place first, not to be like "hey, I did a triathlon." I'm not going to put a sticker on my car...I just want to keep this promise to myself. I want Brooklyn to see me as a strong woman, a strong mommy, and I want her to know I will do what I say. Most of all I want her to know I love myself. How else can I ever accept Christ's love? How could she? 

Turning in my registration tomorrow. Please pray for me. Please text me weekly, daily, or randomly to hold me accountable, encourage me and let me know I am loved. I can't do this without my friends and family. The trainer told me my age group is the most competitive. Today in my first spin class, our instructor said, "Alicia and Chad are new here. They're good looking people. Only good looking people are allowed in this class." Everyone laughed. I wanted to leave. It makes me so sad and sick that this is how experiences are at a gym. I was also given the oldest bike in the class. I can't imagine doing that to someone new. I would give up my bike in a heartbeat to make someone feel comfortable. P.S. the left pedal broke off while I was spinning. I'm lucky I don't have a broken ankle. I was so embarrassed. Normally, this type of class would've discouraged me. I would have never went back. However, I have a triathlon to train for. Today is only day 1. This is why I need everyone's encouragement. I can't do it on my own. Thank you! Please be with me on this 6 week journey. 

"They are precious in his sight."

An old post I found in my drafts form last week----Today is a rainy, lazy (okay, ridiculously lazy) day. I have been in bed most of the day reading and just feeling sick. Right now, Brooklyn is napping next to me and I'm just enjoying her sweet warmth, cute breathing, and the silence (haha!). When she is sleeping I can relax and reflect on just how precious and unique she is. She truly is fearfully and wonderfully made. 

Mid-America Science Museum

Took a mini-quick vacation to Hot Springs to visit the museum, water park, and visit Kristen and Jasen. We loved getting away for a few days!!

Home Safe from Honduras

Aaron had a wonderful experience while in Honduras. We are so glad he is home safe and started his senior year as a Radiologist Technologist student!!!!

Zumba and Missing Daddy

 Channel 5 news came to film Brooklyn's Zumba class for the Wednesday "fit" segment. Heather also talked me into talking...sheesh.

 Brooklyn tried to pose and ended up with an awkward wall hug. haha!

 

 I just knew she would take a good nap after Zumba...nope~she ran around all hyper and crazy and tired. I think it was hard for her to wind down without Daddys bedtime routine with her. She finally fell asleep at the table after informing me she was a "starvin' marvin".

The first thing she said when she woke up this morning was "Is Daddy back yet?" then she said the stickers on her chest meant "I love Daddy" Think she misses him a little????

Brave Daddy!

 Oh, Aaron let Brooklyn buzz his head before the Honduras trip...a brave, brave soul.

This is a creepy picture of Belle because of her eyes. She really did look so cute perched on the branch eating her green bean. Its hard to get good pictures of them because they are so fast and their eyes are designed for night so they almost always look this way in pictures. The gliders are almost one year old out of pouch! They are sweet (except Belle when I clip her nails...) and they brighten up our busy morning as they are getting their final exercise in on the wheel before they head to bed for the day. I have been alone a lot this week since Aaron is in Honduras. Mom has been helping me with Brooklyn thankfully! Its a lot less lonely when I wake up and the gliders greet me with their little "hello" hissing noises. I love our little pooperson's even if they are a lot of work.