P90X

Some of you my know that I have been doing p90x. I LOVE it!! I have to scream out to the world that I FINISHED the 90 days of the program and I only missed 2 days, Christmas and Jacksons baptism. I think they are ok reasons to miss, and they were my yoga days. It was SO hard at the beginning, and I really didn't want to finish, but as I got better at things, the more I liked it. Good old Tony Horton knows what to say to keep you coming back. Now, for the questions you are all asking.....how much weight did I lose? Well, not much, only about 5 lbs, but I was not looking to lose any, I just wanted to tone up. So, ......did you tone up? YES!!! I have arms that Jax is afraid of, a stomach I don't gag at anymore when I see it, and I lost a TON of inches. I have been so happy with the results. I can honestly say that I have never been in this good of shape my entire life. I can do pull-ups, and crazy push-ups that I never thought I would be able to do.
Now that the program is over, I have a problem. I really love the workouts, I love how they hard they are, and how I hurt after because I know they are working. What I don't love is how long they are. Each workout takes almost 1.5 hours with the warm-up and cool-down and abs ripper x after the workout. It takes so much time away from my family. My poor family has put up with SO much. They have been ignored and yelled at and had to sit by and watch me working out 6 days a week for 3 months, AND talk about it non stop. It is all you think about plus you are sore, so.....it pretty much takes over your life. I am not sure I am willing to let it rule our lives much longer. As for now, I am still doing it even after the 90 days because I can't seem to let it go, and I don't know what else to do that will give me the same results. I want to stay toned. I guess I am looking for some suggestions. Does anyone know of any other workout that is just as hard, but wont take over my life? I would post pictures, but I better ask Zach first if it is ok, the pictures are pretty skimpy in clothing and I am not sure I want the world to see. I do recommend it though if you have the time and desire.

Baptism

It is official. Jackson was baptized on Saturday Feb. 19th. I honestly can not believe that I have a son old enough to be baptized. It was a very special day for all of us, and everything was perfect. We had so much family come and celebrate with us. My mom and dad, my brother Matt and his family, my sister Courtney and her girls, my sister Sonnie, and Zachs brother Jed all came. Zachs mom and dad had planned on coming, but they got sick the day before, so they will come out next week. The program was beautiful, and the baptism was perfect and the food after was great. It really was a great day. He was spoiled rotten and loved by all. You can't ask for more than that. We are so proud of his decision, and know that he is going to do a lot of good and grow into a strong man in spirit and mind. We love you Jax man. Thank you to all of you who came to make it such a wonderful day for all of us.

The "right before" picture

Very proud parents

The family

Life moves on......again

I have to brag a little bit on my wonderful husband Zachary. A few weeks ago Zach and I had to make a tough decision. We knew our time in Columbus was coming to an end and had to decide what our next move was going to be. We thought going back to the B-1 was a sure thing, and just had to decide if we wanted to move back to Rapid City or Abiline. When we were talking about it one day, we both felt like we should try something else. Out of the blue Zach came home and asked me what I thought of the B-2. I really didn't know much about it, but honestly felt good about it. It happen to be , that during the same exact month that we had to get all of our paperwork in order for the B-1, the B-2 was going through a hiring process that doesn't happen very often. Zach applied, and was asked to go to Missouri for an interview. They only took 21 people out of over 60 that applied! He went through a week long process and after 2 VERY LONG weeks of waiting, we found out that they took 15 people to fly the B-2 and: ZACH WAS ONE OF THEM!!!! We are so excited. I am so incredibly proud of him. We will be moving to Whiteman AFB in the Kansas City area in June. We are looking forward to this next adventure.

Aynslee's Pre-school program

Finally Aynslees big debut came! She has been singing "Santa Clause is coming to town" for about 3 weeks now and we have all been excited to see how her program was going to go. She sang very well and did all the actions. She is such a sweet little girl, and it was fun to see her in her element, away from us and all grown up. (So she thinks) There are only 6 little kids in her class and she loves it, so I love it.

On our way to the program

A quick smile before we left

Watching the other class singing

Her cute class singing their songs. They made their own shirts with their handprints to make a wreath. So cute!

why is life so hard? By Blaze

Blaze is going to show us why being a 1 year old during the Christmas Season is so HARD!!!

I really want to put that weird thing that mom hung on that prickly tree in my mouth!

I am just going to check really quick to see if mom is watching

Oh Man!!! She IS watching!! Why can't I do anything without her seeing!!!???


I love my little Blazer. He is into EVERYTHING, but when I see life through his eyes like this, it makes it a little better. Maybe I will turn my head just once.......

Spouse Taxi 2010

I got to do the spouse taxi with Zach again this year. I forgot how much fun it is. I got to get in a flight suit and go to briefings and learn all the things NOT to touch in the T-38. After the briefing, we went to life support and found our helmets and gloves and parachute. We made sure everything fit. We took some quick pictures and went out to the jet. Zach helped me get in, (the parachute was so heavy he had to practically lift me up the ladder into the jet!) He helped me get strapped in. After he strapped me in he asked me if I knew how to undo it. I said "oh ya, I won't die if I had to get out quick". (more on that later :) ) He let me talk to the crew chief and do all the hand signals to let him know we were ready. After a lot of test radio calls, we were really on. There were 4 jets in our group and we each had to say things on the radio so the air traffic controller would let us know when we could taxi. It was SO SCARY! I didn't want to say the wrong thing. I was jet number 2 so luckily I just had to say "2" most of the time and at the end "Snake 2 back in the pit". It doesn't sound that hard, but to get the timing right and everything else going on I was freaking out! I got it all done though. We waited for the first jet to taxi and then it was our turn. We took off and my stomach was going crazy! It only took about 5 seconds to get 100 miles per hour. They wouldn't let us take off so we had to just slow down and taxi back. Zach let me have control and taxi back on my own. I tried SO HARD to do it right but Zach kept having to take control back because I couldn't stay in a straight line. I never knew how hard it was to just taxi, let alone fly the dang thing. Each time I do this I realize how hard Zachs job truly is. I think "what a hard job you have to fly every day." It really is a hard job. I need to give him a lot more credit.!!!!
I am so glad I got to do this again with him and I am a lucky girl. How many people get to do that? I love my Air Force life!!! Thanks Zach!!!

Before we stepped

A quick picture with the snake mascot (in the glass container) and the dead armadillo

Our four-ship

After our Taxi

Getting ready to Taxi

Helping me get strapped out
So the rest of the story is that after the flight Zach told me to un-buckle and I tried FOREVER! I couldn't figure it out. I felt so dumb. He had to climb up and help me get out. I guess if I would have died after all if I needed to get out quick. Next time I will listen to him. I guess he does now best.

Zach's Happy Birthday

Happy Birthday to Zach! Yesterday was Zach's 34th birthday. We really didn't do a ton, but had a fun night together. We opened presents after work and then went out to eat. We bought donuts and ice cream and ate that at home at night. We all love Zach so much and are so blessed to have him as a husband and father. I am not sure what I would do without him in my life. He is my center and makes me whole. Happy birthday ZRoy, we love you!!

A birthday picture of us. We only have about 10 pictures of us together in 10 years. Thought we better get another one.

Look how great he is. He had to bring in his own birthday food.

Blowing out his candle.

Birthday donuts. He is not a fan of cake so this was a nice change.