Tee hee

Me getting my "GRR" on at a CF throwdown ... Ha!

food porn

i love breakfast ... that's why there's 2 of them

sometimes you just have to look in the mirror...

... or at least see what you're doing in video.

YIKES!

even though this is my first workout after fighting off a cold,
there's no excuse for allowing back habits to creep back in. having said that... anyone can put good videos on, but i added the bad videos to remind myself what i need to work on the most... also to hold myself accountable.

rounded back made an appearance during power cleans...

my power clean has seen better days... the turtle seems to have returned

oooh ... sloppy, sloppy back ... yikes

... among other things

Deadhang pullups... meh... what's with the wierd curl?

kip was off ... i should be pulling back with my hips and pushing off
with my arms more ... probably one of the reasons why i can't get into
those butterflies any more ...

... well, i have plenty of room for improvement ... no where to go but up!

diet = 8
stress = 7.5
health = 6
recovery = 6
mental energy = 7
physical energy = 5

Matt & Tery's CrossFit Box

With Cody keeping us company... And making sure Matt's reps are good ;)

I love to cook, he loves to eat. It works out well...

This was part of 2nd breakfast (the bowl of sauteed spinach and blueberries didn't quite make the photo... but then again, neither did 1st breakfast)

Yes, that's real, nitrate-free, non-gmo, ethically slaughtered baconand eggs, with Aunty Tery's special-special paleo burgers crumbled all over. Delightful!

Breakfast(s) is arguably my favorite meal of the day... it's always the biggest, fattiest, and heartiest of them all.

Why? Because I learned the hard way that I need to fuel up well in advance to avoid the afternoon slump cravings... And that I have the willpower of a spoiled 4yr old... As witnessed by Matt last night as he watched 4 donuts rebel against my digestive system... Ugh

living in the city

matt and I aren't much for city life... but we're very thankful for what we have here while he pursues his long term career path.

some might argue that we sacrifice a lot in order for him to do that, but being able to have the forest preserve in our backyard and the look of satisfaction on his face when comes home each day makes it all worthwhile.

Sure, he's a gun dork ... but he's my gun dork

Dreams and Wishes

I used to have dreams of running in the forest chasing bunnies . now I
dream of grilled cheese with bacon . and ice cream sandwiches.

Clearly, there is something wrong...

I have an idea...

Some people collect beanie babies, some wine corks... Matt collects law enforcement patches and challenge coins ... Me? Loads of odd bits...

But now that I've taken the first step in admitting my coffee addiction, I'll also come clean about the fact that I correct Starbucks city mugs and gift cards...

Yea, I know. I'm a silly, silly bunny.

Anyhoo, the little stack in this photo is going to be turned into a gift for a couple that arguably loves Starbucks more than us... Apparently I am not the only collector of such prized memorabilia

... Hey, at least I don't collect cigarette butts or used syringes ;)

Arguably my favorite holiday...

I hate shopping. It is such a chore. I hate standing in line. I hate crowds. ...and I'm arguably the cheapest person I know ( next to my father, of course)

But I love this sale...

I have no idea why. It just makes me happy knowing that I am getting spa products for discount supermarket prices...

I bought everything here for my wedding favors, guest baskets, and wedding party gifts... not to mention every family members' christmas present, presents for friends, and thank you gifts for the past 5 years...

Even Matt loves the sale... he starts jumping up and down shouting, "BLUE! BLOOOOOO! BLUE!"

... everyone has a guilty pleasure ... and now you know mine