July 5th

I hope that everyone had a safe & fun 4th of July!  We had a great day full of friends, family, & food!  The pic is from the Twin Oaks fireworks show.  We have watched their fireworks for a few years now, and they are nice (& close to home!)

FAITH...

Today I read Proverbs 21.  Click on the link to read it!  

"Those who guard their mouths and their tongues

    keep themselves from calamity." (Proverbs 21:23)

It's a good reminder to be careful with your words!  I know that in moments of frustration and anger, it's easy to just let the words fly out of your mouth.  It's definitely something that I can work on!  

Random fact: I like to use Google.  I like to challenge what I think that I know, and find the verses & the reasoning behind my beliefs.  As I was studying Proverbs, I found a pretty good study that I may do sometime.  It's questions and answers about Proverbs, and I would love to have input from others about it! (Click HERE!)

FAMILY...

I had a great time at my Grandma's house yesterday afternoon!  It's always good to see everyone, and we missed those that couldn't make it this time!  As always, we had lots of laughs, LOTS of food (homemade ice cream- LOVE it!!!), and a good time just hanging out!  After that, Pat & I headed to watch fireworks close to our house!  The only thing missing was our kiddos- I miss them like crazy!!

Lawn chairs + music + fireworks = a great ending to July 4, 2012!

FITNESS...

Yesterday, Pat & I went on a bike ride- it was nice!  We made it out before it got too hot :)  My diet yesterday was NOT great...  everyone made such delicious goodies that I just went for it & tried some of the yumminess!  It was all delicious!  

I "Betty Crocker'd" it & tried out a few Pinterest ideas.  They turned out pretty good!

Firecracker cookies (made from a cake mix)

YUMMO!!  Angel food cake, cool whip/pudding, and fresh berries!

Today is a new day and I'm back on the clean eating bandwagon ;)  I just need to get Pat to take the leftovers to work and get them out of the house!  HA!!  I'm going to be looking up recipes for this weekend's food prep- if anyone has any great Paleo recipes that they recommend, please let me know!

Another idea on the fitness front- I still am interested in doing a Christian fitness class.  I don't really think that is the right way to phrase it, because it would be for everyone!  But it would start with a verse & prayer, then a short class.  If anyone has any thoughts or ideas on making this happen, please talk to me!

I have time open throughout the week to add in some group or corporate fitness classes- ideas would be a group of co-worker's meeting 2x a week for 30-60 minutes, having personal training at the company gym, etc.  If you are interested, email me at trainingbyjen@hotmail.com

I'm looking forward to some great training later today, bootcamp, and then girls night with Bri!  WOOHOO!!  

Have a great Thursday everyone- you are almost to the weekend!!