C-2-5k Week 3

We have made it to week 3!

Last night was the first day of week 3.

Lets just say, we are still alive. It was brutal for me. Not so much while I was running, but walking home afterward was tough. I don't think my legs have throbbed that much EVER!

But can I say... I can't believe I ran for 3 minutes straight!

It was hard, but when Lisa and I finished that first 3 minute run, it did feel awesome, when we went for the second 3 minute run it was tough, and we had to stop with just 20 secounds remaining, which I think is still an accomplishement. Last week we were only running 2 minutes, and then to add on another whole minute is crazy.

It might not be a big deal to some people, but for Lisa and I it is.

I hated running in high school, and I never wanted to do it in gym. I think I skipped gym the days we were supposed to run the mile.

Tomorrow is W3D2, I sure hope we can do it again. I am super sore today. My knees and shins are killing me, but I am not giving up. I am so close to being half way done already!

Jumped on the scale and lost 2 lbs!

Not to bad, was wishing it was a little more, but I will take 2 lbs anyday. My clothes are fitting better and my momma pouch on my belly is getting smaller :-)

( which is a good thing )

Wish me luck through Day 2.

Relay for Life 2010

Year 2010 for the Relay for Life is finished, and it was a success.

Matt, Logyn, Mary, Carl, Stephanie, Landyn, Me, Gloria, Summer, Nicole, Lisa K, Lisa L, and Karen. Not pictured; Keenan, Bonnie, Liz, Mel,

We made it through tornado warnings, lightning and thunderstorms, it rained 3 times, and we had very strong winds.

This is a picture of our tent. I had to tie it to the chain link fence so it would not blow away in the wind. Then duct tape it together. What fun.

We were about to start the ceremony and then we had to evacuate to the Elementary School for tornado warnings.

We continued the Relay inside the school for a couple hours. We also had to haul all of our food and equipment inside the school for a short time, and then haul it all back down to the track and start over.... sounds wonderful doesn't it?

Even though it was VERY challanging to hold it all together.

We did it.

All of our teams raised $34,000 for Polk County cancer patients.

Unfortunatly my mom was sick and had to go home early, so she couldn't do her survivor walk. It was cancelled anyways.

We didn't sell as many Taco's In a Bag as I would have liked because of all the rain.

This is Matt and Logyn with Logyn's favorite outside toy, his shopping cart.

But at the end it was beautiful. The luminaries were lit, and the sky was black.

It was perfect.

Thank you to everyone who helped donate, or gave their time and energy to the Relay for Life

Daddy Day!

What a busy day for Dad!

Took a trip to Rice Lake with Mary, she took us all out to the China Buffet. Which Landyn wasn't too sure of but did like the idea of choosing what ever he wanted (including icecream).

Logyn on the other hand had to sit in my lap the entire time, he wanted nothing to do with a high chair. Probably my fault because he doesn't sit in one at home.

He wants to sit on a chair like his brother.

Logyn ate pretty good though.

Next we went to Shop Ko- I like shop-Ko much better than Wal-Mart, and why on earth would I want to go to Wal-Mart in Rice Lake!

I ask Mary that everytime we come to Rice Lake she always wants to go to Wal-Mart!

We have a Wal-Mart 20 minutes away, and I work right next to it!

It's the Craphole of America!

(yes I do shop there, but I don't have many more choices, and I DON'T enjoy it).

Lets go to K- Mart

Shop-Ko

Just because we can.

Anyways, (we didn't go to Wal-Mart).

After Shop-Ko the boys were pretty antsie by then, so we decided we would go to the park, since there are so many to choose from.

First we went to Narrows Park, which was my favorite growing up. It was really nice, but the play equipment was very hot and the boys didn't enjoy touching it.

Then I got the idea to go to another park on the lake and we could feed the ducks.

We ran to Aldi's and bought some bread, and went to Indian Mound Park, anther one of my favorites.

We got there and it was loaded with geese and their babies. We were a little hesitant at first because of how protective geese are.

Most of the Geese were pretty hungry and gobbles up most of the bread.

There was one Daddy Goose that wasn't too thrilled with us.

He kept hissing at us, so we stayed far enough away.

(I think we ruined his fathers day plans.)

Eventually the Goose started eating the bread too, but he sure kept us in sight.

The boys really enjoyed feeding the geese. Logyn did get a little upset because we were throwing bread in the lake and HE wanted to eat it.

Then after almost an entire loaf of bread, we loaded in the LoRusso mobile and headed for home.

It was a beautiful day, I think Matt enjoyed it.

What a great Fathers Day present, to spend the day with the family!

C-2-5K

I can't tell you how many times I have tried... succeeded and failed at losing, gaining, melting, running, and starving weight off.

But this year I am motivated.

I just want to DO SOMETHING!

Well, my friend Lisa and I decided to start the Couch to 5K program. I don't think we are doing it to actually join a 5K. We just want to do something to lose weight, get healthy, and well, have something to do with out children I guess.

So we started Week 1, this week.

It was so much better then I ever thought! The first week just consists of us warming up with a walk for 5 minutes. Then for 20 minutes alternate 60 seconds of jogging and 90 seconds of walking. It does sound hard, but after running for only 60 seconds, and then walking for 90, it was more motivating than anything else.

I wasn't gasping for air, I wasn't burning everywhere, and I wasn't so sore the next day that I couldn't function with everyday life.

And 20 minutes when quite fast.

I was hoping for some more time away from home. But I guess we gotta start slow.

I don't know exactly how Lisa felt on her first day, but we both kept up with eachother so I guess that says something.

She said the 2nd day was much easier for her.

We may have looked kind of funny with my Pampered Chef Kitchen timer going off every 60 seconds and then every 90 seconds, but it works!

Yesterday was W1D2, and it was great. It was a little hotter outside but we made it, and it seemed to go even faster.

Today is our day of rest, we are a little more sore today,

but its not like when I did Tae Boe, which kicked my butt over and over again!

This I think we can do, and maybe we WILL run a 5K.

Next week is W2

Alternate 90 seconds of jogging with 2 minutes of walking for 20 minutes!

I will let you know how it goes,

wish me luck!

Ah, finally some outdoor time with the boys again. Although the weather has been quite challanging. Its either raining, or its soo humid.

The boys have got to go outside a few times in the last few days, and watching what they come up with to play outside is pretty funny. Keenan brough Izzak over today and Landyn and him had lots of fun!

Logyn just enjoys watching them.

Logyn watching his brother and cousin driving around the yard. (Notice the HUGE bug bite on his four head).

Landyn ridding his 4 wheeler all over the yard.

Mom and Dad had the idea for Landyn and Izzak to ride together, since we only have 1 4 wheeler, and they both started to fight over it.

It only lasted for a couple of trips around the yard.

Then Landyn had enough of sharing his 4 wheeler, and Izzak said he didn't like 4 wheelers anymore anyways... the joys of 4 year olds.

Fast Times and Big Boys

Again, Crazy...

So much for those nice warm days outside with the boys. That sure didn't last long. It's so frustrating, I used to love the rain, and now I hate it, for various reasons.

The boys are growing, Logyn is talking much more now, most of the time you CAN make out words intertwined with his gibberish, but he knows exactly what he is saying. He has me wrapped around his finger. It never bothered me when Landyn would give me those little looks to get his way. I knew better with him. Logyn on the other hand gives me a look and I melt.

I don't know why its different. It's so hard for me to not to give in, I do know that I must not give in, and I have to look away from those innocent big brown eyes.

He is defiantly going to be the heart throb with the girls when he gets older.

Landyn is becoming a teenager... at least his attitude is.

Like I have always said, for some kids when they reach there 1/2's in age, they are MONSTERS! This is my explanation for Landyn. When he reached 1 1/2 then 2 1/2 then 3 1/2, he has a hard time dealing with his new emotions that his brain is processing... sounds weird. But its true, whenever he reaches the milestones, it takes months to figure out how to process them.

That explains Landyn's lovely outbursts of tears. And now, since Landyn has gone to pre-school, I think he has a problem with large crowds. He is not shy, but after being in front of people for a long time he is overwhelmed with emotions. He does great the entire time until the very end, and then its like his brain says "OK I am done now, I want to go home" then the tears roll.

Although, I must say so far, with Landyn, 4 has been my favorite age. He is the funniest kid, and he asks the goofiest questions. I have to be careful with the answers I give him, because in a year or two, he will still remember what I told him. (So no little white lies to get me through).

Landyn is going to turn out to be a leader someday. In what, I have no idea, but he doesn't like getting told to do something, and he LOVES to tell other people what to do.

Could be good- Could be bad.

We will have to wait and see.

Anyways... I am rambling on about my boys.

Things are starting to come to and end with my busy schedule. I had my Relay for Life garage sale last weekend and it was a big success. We made over $600. And we all decided we would try and have it this coming Saturday too, and see if we can raise some more money.

Which does add to my list instead of checking it off, but we are raising money for a good cause so what is another weekend being busy.

June 25Th, is Relay for Life, so that weekend will be a busy one also.

I am trying to go into it in a laid back sort a way. I have been involved for 5 years now and I know how things work, I am also on the committee for the 2ND year in a row, and I took on the responsibilities for being in charge of all the money.

Heck

I am in charge of all the money at the Bank, why not for the Relay too.

I wish I had a bunch of money that was my own to be in charge of. :-)

July 15Th is the beginning of my annual vacation from work, and I am super excited. I just want to enjoy the summer for those 10 glorious days, (hopefully it will be nice out). I want to spend time with my boys, get things done at home, and hopefully spend some time with some friends.

The Relay will be done, and my list will be substantially smaller.

My next task,

taking pictures of the boys.

I am not sure if I can get Curly and Moe to sit still long enough to get decent pictures of the two of them together, so I guess I am going to have to get creative.

Pre-School Graduation

My little boy has officially graduated from ABC Express Pre-School at the Luck Lutheran Church.

What an emotional day for me.

I can't believe Landyn is going to be 5 in October. Its seems so long ago, yet like yesterday that we brought him home.

It's so strange to look back and remember being so anxious for them to crawl, and talk, and walk. And now that he has learned all of those things ( and many others ) I miss him being a sweet little man with his best friend blankie.

Don't get me wrong I am proud of my little Landyn. He is such a smart boy. Top of his Pre-School class I would say. Even his teachers said he should be valedictorian!

Landyn singing one of MANY songs they learned in Pre-School

In this picture Landyn was looking for me in the crowed. He was so proud of himself.

Landyn's Class

They all look so tiny

The class was singing with Teacher Paula. (Landyn's favorite Teacher).

Logyn, was trying to steal the spot light. Weaving in and out of all the kids while they were trying to perform. Mom was busy taking tons of picture of Landyn to realize where Logyn had wondered off to. Well... I think every parent has a shot of Logyn somewhere. He was trying to clap his hands and dance to the songs too!

Landyn excepting his Pre-School Diploma

so cute!

And after everything... had to finish off with a melt down. It was extremely hot in that room and those poor kids wore those caps and gowns.

I think it was nap time too!

Landyn John LoRusso

The Graduate

2010