{8.28.08}

bellyaching

yesterday i learned how important it is to stay within my target heart rate during my 60 minute work outs. sounds easy enough, right? let's just say after my work out my hair was dripping wet in sweat. i literally had to crawl from one set to the other. it was brutal and i loved every minute, well not every minute, there was a point during the jumping jacks set my bladder malfunctioned and had to run to the bathroom. it wasn't pleasant but i persevered.

my favorite trainer is stacey, also a former gymnast who understands the struggles and issues i have with my body image. she gets me, inspires me and pushes me to my ultimate limit. you could say i fear her. a lot.

***
warning: serious whining and bellyaching ahead. while planning our trip to portland i quickly realized that summer is nearly over! excuse me? are you serious? for real? i'm white, almost nicole kidman white. By now I would look something like this. My tan lines are lacking and I wonder where my sunbathing days went this year. come back! come back!

like i mentioned before the bellyaching commenced, we're heading to p-town this weekend to visit adam's dad, george, and george's girlfriend, cheryl. we have so many fun things planned and if we're lucky *fingers crossed*, we'll get to see rose-tu's baby. i've been following the zoo's updates and i'm so in love with this 286-pound baby elephant.

{8.25.08}

nevers

my company's annual golf tournament

and...

why i'll never be a professional car model

and...

why chad will never be a professional golfer.

{8.24.08}

lakeside chillaxin

jen and i camped our butts at elk lake all day yesterday

those were some pretty sweet "extra special" corona beverages.

does feeding ducks qualify as a hobby?

{8.21.08}

brenner's first talent show

dancing to we're all in this together.


Dance Little Man, Dance! from Mel on Vimeo.

{8.19.08}

motherhood

things to remember when raising a seven-year-old boy.

01. when you say: “if i have to tell you one more time…” it’s too late.

02. take lots of goofy pictures. lots.

03. wear any jewelry he gives you. even if it turns your finger green.

04. let him read to you. even if it takes forever.

05. disney movies will collect dust.

06. pay attention to his small talk. treasures will be found.

07. omit corn on the cob from the dinner menu.

08. budget for the tooth fairy.

09. frame his artwork.

10. idle threats are no longer effective.

{8.18.08}

mr. and mrs. reichenberger

last weekend we drove in 105 degree heat to cheryl & ronnie's wedding held at chateau lorane. despite the melting temperatures, the wedding was amazing! i couldn't be happier for cheryl & zach and miss them terribly.

as soon as cheryl and ronnie return from their honeymoon in barbados, we're planning a family camping trip. We can't wait to hear the stories and see the pictures. 

congratulations! we love you guys.

{8.17.08}

hamster 101

hamster 101 from Mel on Vimeo.

{8.15.08}

full moon

{8.14.08}

family update

adam: (i always list him first and why is that? could i be that old fashion?) he continues to work too many hours at work, started running again and recently tackled a 10 mile bike ride, mostly uphill. he also has been helping and working with brenner to complete the comprehensive reading program we started at the beginning of summer. and because he’s the most patient parent i know, he’s also been my hero!

brenner: our little man is definitely seven and sassy! he debates everything (no exaggeration) and if he doesn’t get the answer or results he’s happy with, trust me, you don’t want to be anywhere near the child during one of his dramatic end-of-the-world meltdowns. and with five missing toothers, the tooth fairy has been making frequent trips to our house. she rocks!

me: as you can see from my previous entry, i joined willrace performance and started working with a personal fitness trainer this week. the work outs are nothing less than brutal but i’m very excited and motivated to see the fruits of my labor. with that said: due to the startling results of my fitness evaluation, i (we) have decided to delay making babies until further notice. please, no inquiries.

george, the hamster: still really old, fat and grouchy.

{8.12.08}

can't find me at work or home?

I'll be here...

training with this guy...

***5 days a week!***

{8.11.08}

sharing

because some conversations just need to be shared.

adam: "how's your day going? mine's a monday, but not bad...i'm going to meet up with eric tonight. movie. LOVE YOU!"

me: "pretty good. i'll be glad when the day is over. :) maybe i'll go for a ride on my bike this evening. i could use some "me" time. ;-) I LOVE YOU TOO!!!!

adam: "oooh, that sounds fun. i'm actually anxious to go for a run again tomorrow morning. weird. (basically, I run to baskin robbins, gulp down a huge chocolate shake, and run home. BEST WORKOUT EVER.)

me: "BEST WORKOUT EVER, EH?! hahahahahahahaha - you're funny and I love you."

adam: "god I love you more. you don't even know, and it's not even possible for me to describe. marrying you... BEST DECISION EVER."

{8.6.08}

timing is everything

thursday, august 7, 2008

aquarius (jan 20 - feb 18)

you can be quite serious today about your job and you assume a role of power with great ease. but you aren't in the mood to do things the same old way. you know you can get away with shaking things up a bit, so there's no reason to hold back. others may be surprised, even shocked, by your current actions, but don't remain quiet if you have something important to say.

{8.5.08}

magone lake, oregon

(more on that later)

for now...