January 28, 2010

Amazing....I am looking forward to this year!

First Bodybuilding Competition

Seems so long ago.....


http://www.flexgymonline.com/05mibcflash/2005masterwomens.html

Now this is her favorite spot in Chad's van! She thinks she is MUCH little than what she truly is. In this photo she is probably 57 pounds.Corona is about 5 1/2 years now....she is really growing up

Timothy in Afghanistan { on the right

Biking with Three Dogs

No time for the computer

As the title...states...."NO time for the computer!" A friend of mine used to say, "Life gets in the way." Usually, she used that statement referring to.......the daily things in life....get in the way of doing the things you would REALLY like and RATHER be doing."

I have to say.....I am struggling to simplify my life....but to no avail, it hasn't happened.

Lately, I have been riding Hija' more....she is such a WONDERFUL horse....I am so very happy to have her in my life.

March 31, 2009

Where to begin??? Alot has been going on lately....started working with my husband doing hardwood floors. Wow....what can I say....I have nothing but respect for all the hardwork he has done these past years....
As far as I can remember, I've made lists....TO DO lists....!!!
Quite frankly, I'm tired of them....I never accomplish the whole list. But on the flip side, I feel quite accomplish when I finish multiple tasks on my list!!!
I'm still in the process of de-junking my life.....it's amazing the things we end up with. My mom, was very impressed with what I GOT RID OF...and it inspired her to do the same.
I am still not where I want to be....but I am closer!!! Book recommendation: "Clear Your Clutter With Feng Shui" by Karen Kingston. Great book....it truly got me moving...got it for a bargin on Amazon.
Well.....I better get going....gotta' get more done on my list!!!

Tim...2005 I believe

My internet service is 5 miles from my house

Maybe I would post more if it was closer....
gotta' change that!!!

Pitbull Story....very cute

I ran into a big Pit Bull last night, outside of the Mini Mart on the way home from class. Now I can see what all the media hype is about. It was TERRIFYING...He was hanging out with his owner in front of the store, a few folks ahead of me gave him PLENTY of space as they walked to the door. Their swift maneuvers surely saved them from severe injuries, whew! I wasn't so lucky. It must have been a big gust of wind or a lapse in judgement from my paralyzing fear - but I got too close to him, somehow I ended up right NEXT to him...Then it happened: he LICKED my hand, assaulting me with his saliva. His tail was moving side to side quickly, like some sort of deadly whip. Then, he laid down on the ground and showed his belly.Thinking quickly and of my survival, I scratched his tummy. One of his rear legs started moving in a circular motion - obviously, he was trying MAUL me. He got up, and then rubbed his side against my leg. I think he was trying to knock me down so he could EAT me alive. I don't know how I escaped his wrath, but I did. I look at life differently now, having survived my experience with the dreaded Pit Bull . Be careful out there, people.

The Weekend * Horseback Riding, Gardening & Hay

Went horseback riding...at Midewein Natural Forest Preserve. What a wonderful ride we had...it started out HOT and HUMID. The wind luckily was blowing, looked like a storm brewing, our timing was great because as we were coming to the trailer and it started raining. We didn't even mind, as it cooled us all off. Our place is not without MAINTAINENCE.....just pulling the weeds alone on a weekly basis is so time consuming, the mowing alone is usually Chad's job.

Dog, Cat, Rat

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D85yrIgA4Nk&feature=related

This is an amazing video. Cesar Milan would be proud!!! Big old mean Rottie! {lol} What a wonderful dog!!! That cat makes me laugh with a rat riding around on it...then licking it???

April Already? Where have I been?

I cannot believe at all that it is April 11th, 2008!! It's been raining for several days and the weekend calls for rain as well. So, my dog walking has been brought to a halt. I just haven't brought myself to exercise them in the rain. A couple weeks ago, we had a decent day...and Chad suggested we take the horses out for a short ride. {remember that Phoenix is dealing with suspensory ligament issues in all four legs} The ride went well, Phoenix's attitude was wonderful...but I could see his head dropping down every time he stepped his left front foward. Well, a few weeks went by ~ Deb and I rode the horses April 8th, it was way too much for Phoenix and he was limping noticbly, so I wrapped him in cold wraps and gave him some bute. He was remarkedly better in two days! I would really like to purchase another horse that is dead-broke like Phoenix....and SMOOTH TOO!!!

Jossee Ears Up

This photo makes me laugh, our Weim is 10 now...she acts like she's 3. We took her on our trip to Wisconsin, snowmobiling. Chad even had her ride on the snowmobile with him. {{I think that photo was taken with a disposable!}} Sooo...cute.

Overhead Abdominals...I would love to get this back

My abs are here!!!

Live in the moment???

How do you accomplish this when u are behind a computer all day???

Our First Competition

Ok...I just had to post some photos of our first 35 years and up Master's Womens Bodybuilding Comp. Trying to reclaim my page....I'm in competition with our Pitbull.

Corona ~ What a character!!

Well, you have to realize that Corona just got done "zooming" around and then jumped on my bed and "froze" ....just staring at me. I'm sure Cesar could "translate" what exactly she was doing by this action. I think she was just trying to entice me to play with her!!! It was amazing to me ~ that she held still for this long...and I had to run to get the camera.

Bike with Dogs ~ Springer Dog Walker Attachment

Note: the red and blue attachments do not come with the Springer Dog Walker. I need something more "secure" ...the original attachment comes with a "quick" release made of plastic. I do not agree with that....I would rather have my dogs attached to the bike...even if we crash.

Corona's Back pack...Up to 8 pounds now.