This week I am thankful for:
1. A fun time at the Rugged Maniac 5km Obstacle Course. I did it with other women from church and we didn't take it too seriously. I was totally surprised that I was able to do most of the obstacles--even the huge warp wall at the end! I totally felt like I was on Survivor. You can see some of the obstacles here; I loved the Trenches, Quad Burners and anything with cargo nets. I was able to complete 22/25 obstacles (couldn't do the Rings, Balance or Bust, or Napolean Complex) in under an hour.
2. My birthday meal. I love that Gary makes it each year :)
3. Bike rides. Gary and I took the Little One biking along the dike in Maple Ridge while our kids were in summer camp for the morning. It was beautiful and it felt so good to be active!
4. A visit with grandma. Gary was able to go out to Chilliwack to see his grandma as she's getting quite old. I'm glad it worked for him to go. Can I add that I put all 4 kids to bed on my own for the first time? High-five, self!
5. THREE WEEKS OFF!! We purposely left August free from weddings in order to enjoy some of our summer holidays. We'll have another three in September, but for now, so enjoying my "free" time (aka "just" parenting.)
6. A hike with the kids. We only had three kids on this hike so it was nice for me to be able to focus a little more attention on my kiddos.
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7. An awesome meal this week; I should've taken a picture but trust me it was AWESOME. Chicken Schnitzel from Vij's cookbook. Love my husband and love schnitzel!!
8. A family walk through Green Timbers Urban Forest. This is the first summer that we've spent so much time at home. It's definitely a different sort of summer but it's nice to just enjoy our own "backyard" and save some money. Don't get me wrong--I can't wait to travel more! We've got a lot of ideas but will likely just go as our family of five to make it more relaxing.
9. A husband that likes to kiss me. It feels good to be desired by him. Too much info?
10. Playdough. Nya has an ice cream play dough set that she's played with over the last year. The colours are all mixed together (Koen!!) but she still really enjoys it!
Well, that's it for today! As always, please let me know what YOU are thankful for! You guys haven't been commenting as much lately. Ahem.
Love,
Louise
Love green timbers- did Kai take the picture?? Photog in training
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Yup!! There were about 2 keepers and the rest were photos of Koen, trees and the sky.
DeleteAll of your outdoorsy activities make me want to like the woods! Maybe I will keep trying. How very wise of you to take off some time to enjoy the summer and "just mom"
ReplyDeleteTry (the outdoors)!! I had a feeling we'd have another child in our home by August so I'm glad it's worked out!
DeleteWell done you rugged maniac!! I'm jealous of all the beautiful outdoors pictures. Oh summer in BC. So nice!!
ReplyDeleteTHanks, Jen. I think you would've loved it!! It was so fun. And it was just last year that you were enjoying the beautiful summer in BC!! Gary and I were just reminiscing about Invermere :)
Delete#9 - not TMI :) I'm guessing your fitness accomplishments have upped the kisses ;)
ReplyDeleteYes--I'm definitely more confident and receptive to his kisses ;)
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