Tag: family

  • Another weekend coming to a close

    I honestly don’t know if it was the run yesterday that brought dehydration upon me or that I am still getting over being sick, but I felt that I could sleep in all day. And I was cranky as all get out. I managed to gather the kids and head to the community pool for…

  • I’m exhausted

    Today was a crazy day – I took the early morning off to take care of lots of those Mommy things to get ready for the end of school – 8a dentist appointments for both kids, end of year Kindergarten conference with Nate’s teacher, Target run, First grade registration, and finally camp registration all before…

  • REI Family Adventures

    REI Family Adventures I wrote about REI Family Adventures last month. It’s now available at REI Family Adventures. I love companies that give fitness opportunities for the entire family! Check it out when you get a chance! Start with a FREE Kids’ Adventure Journal! Chock-full of games and activities, it’s where kids can log their…

  • One year livin strong…

    We have a six month checkup at G’town tomorrow AM with Dr. Marshall. We are now at 1 year post chemo – hard to believe its been a year that we completed the chemo therapy. A year to get our lives back to a comfortable norm – which is not the same norm as before…

  • Join the Fit Generation

    Join the School Years Fit Generation: Fight the Obesity Crisis What parents can do to improve their family’s health and fitness, and fight the nation’s childhood obesity crisis We’re starting a new revolution, and we want you and your kids to be part of it! Childhood obesity is sweeping our nation, and it’s time to…

  • It’s the small moments that mean so much

  • Weekends are for fun

    I’m just out and about enjoying the day. The DC area is having a gorgeous weather day and I am taking full advantage of it. I am running the AOL 5K tomorrow morning so I am resting up. I hope where ever you are – you are being active and having fun! That’s what weekends…

  • Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation Lemonade Days – June 11, 12 & 13

    I had the pleasure of meeting Jay and Liz Scott, the parents of an extraordinary little girl – Alex – and hearing their story a few years ago during a Leadership camp I organized for student’s that attend K12, Inc.* schools. After that meeting, we were so inspired , K12, Inc. partnered with them to…

  • Muscles!

    This is us showing our muscles this morning!

  • Local boy with cancer turns into a superhero for a day

    A very sweet story to share… Living | Local boy with cancer turns into a superhero for a day | Seattle Times Newspaper. Erik, who is living with liver cancer, has always wanted to be a superhero. On Thursday, the regional chapter of the Make-A-Wish Foundation granted him that wish with an elaborate event that…