Hosted by St. Mark Lutheran Church
Sponsored by Market Bistro
It’s time to clean out your closets of all things baby & child! St. Mark is hosting its first Baby Days Sale on Sat. November 14th. Do you make blankets, quilts or other items for babies or kids? Want a place to sell them? Have gently used clothing, toys, bedding, furniture, and other child related items? The holidays are coming; this is a great way to make extra money to help pay for Christmas! It’s also a great way to mingle with current & future congregation members. A $5 seller fee is due the morning of the sale. Market Bistro will provide breakfast & lunch FREE at the event! Exciting prizes being raffled off! Contact Nicole Hoffman for details. 602-626-8020 or email at nhoffman@cox.net
A 10% donation to St. Mark of your days profit is encouraged. Your donations from this event will benefit our children’s and youth ministries.
$5 seller fee will cover basic expenses related to the sale.
November 14
7:30 am – 2 pm
3030 E. Thunderbird Rd
St. Mark Baby Days
Friday, November 6, 2009
Friday, October 2, 2009
review of Jillian Michaels 30 day shred and the end of P90X
Ok - well, after 8 weeks of P90X I decided homeboy really freaking annoys me and I'm so done with him. My husband suggested I looked way too much like I was on steroids and that perhaps less weight lifting and more cardio for a bit would be helpful. I lost no weight on the program, tho I didnt' follow his eating plan but I didnt' gain weight either. I got some nice muscles (Lindsey says grammas got guns) and tone, but an hour and 15 minutes a day was killing me and I wasn't having fun any more so I stopped. He's annoying.
So yesterday I decided to try the Jillian Michaels 30 day shred program. What I liked? 28 minutes of circuit training. Yes, I can sleep in til 4:15 (thats an extra half hour for me folks) and I can do a half hour vs an hour and 15 minutes for a while - heck I deserve to! I like circuit training - I like a bit of cardio, a bit of strength, then some abs - rinse, repeated 3 x , shower and you're done.
What I do NOT like? No timer on the program - can't see how many minutes you've done or whats left. I like my workouts to have a timer, sorry but I do. It helps me to know , only 30 more seconds of this, I can do it. Jillian also doesn't tell you how many reps for strength, or count reps. I found she'd do 20 one side, 18 the other or first round will do 25 reps, then next round 30. It makes no sense. And they don't stick to the music beat. Its almost like someone put the music in after. I'm OCD. I hate that. So I have to do it to the beat and not watch the screen and I have to count reps so I'm even on both sides. That annoys me.
Jillian is icky. I don't like her honestly. But moving on - I think the issue will be again for me that I need variety. How can you do the same 3 workouts every day for a month? That will drive me insane I think. I will try tho. I guess some folks only work out 3x/week. I'm thinking I'll do this 3x week and subsidize with turbo jam, yoga booty, reach , get ripped and some of my favorites that I"ve been missing this past 2 months.
anyway, I've done workout 1 and 2 and they are TOUGH, I will give Jillian that. I huff and puff and sweat tons - even had to modify some of her moves , but then again I'm not a fan of plank jacks - they are invasive and hurt my back if I don't have absolutely perfect form.
ok so there ya have it on the exercise front for those who care about this stuff.
If you have any amazing new programs you've tried , let me know. Variety is the spice of fitness lol
b
So yesterday I decided to try the Jillian Michaels 30 day shred program. What I liked? 28 minutes of circuit training. Yes, I can sleep in til 4:15 (thats an extra half hour for me folks) and I can do a half hour vs an hour and 15 minutes for a while - heck I deserve to! I like circuit training - I like a bit of cardio, a bit of strength, then some abs - rinse, repeated 3 x , shower and you're done.
What I do NOT like? No timer on the program - can't see how many minutes you've done or whats left. I like my workouts to have a timer, sorry but I do. It helps me to know , only 30 more seconds of this, I can do it. Jillian also doesn't tell you how many reps for strength, or count reps. I found she'd do 20 one side, 18 the other or first round will do 25 reps, then next round 30. It makes no sense. And they don't stick to the music beat. Its almost like someone put the music in after. I'm OCD. I hate that. So I have to do it to the beat and not watch the screen and I have to count reps so I'm even on both sides. That annoys me.
Jillian is icky. I don't like her honestly. But moving on - I think the issue will be again for me that I need variety. How can you do the same 3 workouts every day for a month? That will drive me insane I think. I will try tho. I guess some folks only work out 3x/week. I'm thinking I'll do this 3x week and subsidize with turbo jam, yoga booty, reach , get ripped and some of my favorites that I"ve been missing this past 2 months.
anyway, I've done workout 1 and 2 and they are TOUGH, I will give Jillian that. I huff and puff and sweat tons - even had to modify some of her moves , but then again I'm not a fan of plank jacks - they are invasive and hurt my back if I don't have absolutely perfect form.
ok so there ya have it on the exercise front for those who care about this stuff.
If you have any amazing new programs you've tried , let me know. Variety is the spice of fitness lol
b
Friday, September 25, 2009
A day in my life 2009
An annual tradition now on amitymama, I'm participating in "A day in the life". Basically, if you're up for it - you take pictures of one entire day of your life to share with other moms across the world. Across the country too - but we have moms in Israel, New Zealand, Canada - all over. Stay home moms, work at home moms, work out of the home moms. Moms who are nursing, slinging babies, making tiedye, going to work, homeschooling ... single moms.... its really fun to see how different moms all over spend their days.
Mine has changed drastically each year, and this year you can basically see how long my days are right now. Very busy, but so so very blessed.
Some pretty awful pictures of me lol, but this is an honest view of a random day in my life if you're interested
http://picasaweb.google.com/BuffBarb/BarbSADayInTheLife09
Mine has changed drastically each year, and this year you can basically see how long my days are right now. Very busy, but so so very blessed.
Some pretty awful pictures of me lol, but this is an honest view of a random day in my life if you're interested
http://picasaweb.google.com/BuffBarb/BarbSADayInTheLife09
Saturday, September 19, 2009
P90X update - I just finished week 7
and boy am I sore lol. I guess hiking 19 flights of stairs this week 3 times didn't help. Only once did I hike UP at least, the others were down but my thighs are yelling at me today.
So week 8 is recovery week - which is yoga, kenpo and core synergystics. Recovery from working with weights, but not like resting lol. I'll take tomorrow as a rest day and start on Monday.
5 more weeks to go. I feel like I have muscles I never knew I had. I dont' know that I look much different tho. Guess we'll see when I do the after pics.
Just a wee update for those playing along at home :)
b
So week 8 is recovery week - which is yoga, kenpo and core synergystics. Recovery from working with weights, but not like resting lol. I'll take tomorrow as a rest day and start on Monday.
5 more weeks to go. I feel like I have muscles I never knew I had. I dont' know that I look much different tho. Guess we'll see when I do the after pics.
Just a wee update for those playing along at home :)
b
Friday, September 18, 2009
L' shana tova! שנה טובה
Rosh HaShana is the Jewish New Year, but it is also much more than that. It is the day when God judges all of mankind.
See http://www.jewfaq.org/holiday2.htm for more
Christians can celebrate too.
Rosh HaShana is the day when God juges ALL of mankind, Jews and non-Jews. In fact, you SHOULD repent on that day.
God welcomes the repentance of all mankind. Jews hold that everyone is created in the image of God, and that all people are the children of God.
I'm just sayin'...........
Happy New Year :)
See http://www.jewfaq.org/holiday2.htm for more
Christians can celebrate too.
Rosh HaShana is the day when God juges ALL of mankind, Jews and non-Jews. In fact, you SHOULD repent on that day.
God welcomes the repentance of all mankind. Jews hold that everyone is created in the image of God, and that all people are the children of God.
I'm just sayin'...........
Happy New Year :)
Sunday, September 13, 2009
wow, lamed on blogging with stuff going on lol - updates on Tom, Chels, kids and p90X of course`
Dudes, sorry I've not blogged. Been a little overwhelmed with life. But here I am. I've got oatmeal raisin cookies in the oven and am having coffee in the quiet before showering and heading off to church for rehearsal before the services. Still loving singing with the team -and learning so much, really not just about music, but just got yet another perspective shift because my worship leader rocks and had to open my eyes for me lol. It was a good thing. Hence, he gets cookies today.
Kids are doing great - Romans still loving Karate, tho we did have to cut him down to once a week for now until finances get straightened out . He has his first real best friend who actually spent the night again last night. Zoey is doing Jam at church once a week, loving that and loving school. Chelsey just finished her 2nd week of school and so far so good! Miss Alea is growing like crazy, getting another two teeth this week on top of an ear infection, so there was some crankiness but I think we're near the end of it . And she's gettng used to being with Gramma, grampa and uncle and aunt at night now. She takes a stroller ride with Grampa every night, gramma feeds her dinner, aunt Zoey holds her while they watch baby signing time. We'll get a routine down.... 6.5 more months of it lol.
Toms still actively looking for work, but of course the issues are that
1. he's done construction plumbing for 20 years and thats where his experience is
2. he's pretty sure he can't do it no matter what the Mayo doc says - he's still having pain lifting the baby (20lbs) with that wrist. So he's trying to look for light work - with less lifting involved
3. The guys movin' in on 50, so finding a job doing something he's not done is going to be hard because
4. the economy sucks.
He's put in about 60 resumes to date and not gotten a call yet. So keep you fingers and toes crossed k? Prayers are good. Very good.
Still fighting with unemployment too . But Tom had his independant medical exam this week and the doctor seemed to think that without physical therapy (which Tommy has not had), he will not regain full strength and we think he'll refer back to PT thru workmans comp which would be awesome - we'd have $ coming in again while he looks for work , plus PT might actually help him regain his strength! what a concept. lol
Still doing p90X and today marks the end of week six. Been doing this for a month and half! lol.
I had some eating issues earlier in the month , but honestly I was actually up 13lbs from my ideal weight when I started this program. I've lost 4 , so now I am about 9lbs from ideal weight, tho my hubbie (and my doctor) seem to think I need to set that weight 5lbs higher since now I have alot more muscle. So basically I was 115 at my thinnest. I'm 124 today. My goal is going to be 120 and then see how I feel and if I want to lose the last 5. Beyond the scale, I have to say that my body looks better - I will post pics when I hit the end, but I am seeing all kinds of muscle and definition mostly in my shoulders, arms and legs. I think my booty might be looking better too lol. Not seeing much in my abs honestly, but I do believe that 3 kids and skin have something to do with that. and I"m not 20 years old!
I also need a pullup bar vs using free weights for my back. Anyway, six more weeks to go and then we'll see how I did. I know that my body is still sore. Even with the stretching.
Ok, gonna get the cookies out of the oven and hit the shower. Have a great day folks
Kids are doing great - Romans still loving Karate, tho we did have to cut him down to once a week for now until finances get straightened out . He has his first real best friend who actually spent the night again last night. Zoey is doing Jam at church once a week, loving that and loving school. Chelsey just finished her 2nd week of school and so far so good! Miss Alea is growing like crazy, getting another two teeth this week on top of an ear infection, so there was some crankiness but I think we're near the end of it . And she's gettng used to being with Gramma, grampa and uncle and aunt at night now. She takes a stroller ride with Grampa every night, gramma feeds her dinner, aunt Zoey holds her while they watch baby signing time. We'll get a routine down.... 6.5 more months of it lol.
Toms still actively looking for work, but of course the issues are that
1. he's done construction plumbing for 20 years and thats where his experience is
2. he's pretty sure he can't do it no matter what the Mayo doc says - he's still having pain lifting the baby (20lbs) with that wrist. So he's trying to look for light work - with less lifting involved
3. The guys movin' in on 50, so finding a job doing something he's not done is going to be hard because
4. the economy sucks.
He's put in about 60 resumes to date and not gotten a call yet. So keep you fingers and toes crossed k? Prayers are good. Very good.
Still fighting with unemployment too . But Tom had his independant medical exam this week and the doctor seemed to think that without physical therapy (which Tommy has not had), he will not regain full strength and we think he'll refer back to PT thru workmans comp which would be awesome - we'd have $ coming in again while he looks for work , plus PT might actually help him regain his strength! what a concept. lol
Still doing p90X and today marks the end of week six. Been doing this for a month and half! lol.
I had some eating issues earlier in the month , but honestly I was actually up 13lbs from my ideal weight when I started this program. I've lost 4 , so now I am about 9lbs from ideal weight, tho my hubbie (and my doctor) seem to think I need to set that weight 5lbs higher since now I have alot more muscle. So basically I was 115 at my thinnest. I'm 124 today. My goal is going to be 120 and then see how I feel and if I want to lose the last 5. Beyond the scale, I have to say that my body looks better - I will post pics when I hit the end, but I am seeing all kinds of muscle and definition mostly in my shoulders, arms and legs. I think my booty might be looking better too lol. Not seeing much in my abs honestly, but I do believe that 3 kids and skin have something to do with that. and I"m not 20 years old!
I also need a pullup bar vs using free weights for my back. Anyway, six more weeks to go and then we'll see how I did. I know that my body is still sore. Even with the stretching.
Ok, gonna get the cookies out of the oven and hit the shower. Have a great day folks
Friday, August 28, 2009
Prayer request blog today. Lots of folks need prayer
This is going to be a prayer request today gang. There are many who need our prayer so please pray along with me?
Dear Heavenly Father-
Today I pray for your grace, your mercy and love. I thank you for all of my blessings, for my home, the health and happiness of my children, for my job, for my friends and family and for every gift you give every day. Thank you Lord for all you do for me every day and help me to remember its all because of You.
Lord, I pray today for Brandon - you know his heart and how clear his spiritual vision is. Please heal his physical vision completely if it be your will by guiding him to the right doctors and guiding those doctors to do good works on his eye.
I pray for Carrie today. Father help her to find the words to write, to understand the math, to have the strength through you to get it done Lord.
I pray for Kristen - and for her boss. I pray that you touch her bosses heart and open her mind and let her know you so that she can in turn be good to those around her. I pray that Kristen has patience and calm and feels your arms holding her up as she goes through her week.
I pray for Brians friend Jim - his wife and baby. You know their situation Lord - help them trust you and learn and grow from this mess and care for them through this tough time.
I pray for Gregs family - for the new baby boy to make a safe entrance into this world. I pray for a healthy birth and baby Lord.
I pray for healing from Cancer for Yvonne and for healing from heart surgery for Mackenzie. Please Lord heal them and wrap them in your love and light. I pray for Pastor Mikes daughter - for continued health, recovery and freedom from cancer.
I pray for John - Lord send him love if it be your will. He loves you, and I pray he finds love in a new relationship. I pray also for the SML congregation members on the prayer list silently now.
Please Lord heal them , hold them up and let them feel your warmth, your love and your mercy if it be your will.
And finally Lord a selfish prayer for my family. Father God - I know you know our hearts and our hurts. I know there is a plan and it will be glorious. I pray for my husband Tom, for him to find calm and peace in You, to find a job that will help us financially but also help him emotionally to be working again and providing for his family the way he always has. I pray for us to continue to find the way to pay our bills through this transition- and I praise you and thank you Lord for the money that has found its way into the right accounts and bills at the right time so that they are getting paid. I thank you Lord for over time and forgive me for whining about it - ever.
Thank you Lord for my kids health, for their success in so far and love of school. Thank you all of my blessings - even the blessing of having internet access and a blog through which to pray and ask others to pray.
Father I give you all the praise and all the glory. In Jesus name I give it all to you today and ask you to forgive me my sins, my mistakes - those I know I've made, those I don't even know I've made and those I will probably make today. Thanks for loving me, even when I'm a mess. Thank you for hearing my prayers.
Amen
Dear Heavenly Father-
Today I pray for your grace, your mercy and love. I thank you for all of my blessings, for my home, the health and happiness of my children, for my job, for my friends and family and for every gift you give every day. Thank you Lord for all you do for me every day and help me to remember its all because of You.
Lord, I pray today for Brandon - you know his heart and how clear his spiritual vision is. Please heal his physical vision completely if it be your will by guiding him to the right doctors and guiding those doctors to do good works on his eye.
I pray for Carrie today. Father help her to find the words to write, to understand the math, to have the strength through you to get it done Lord.
I pray for Kristen - and for her boss. I pray that you touch her bosses heart and open her mind and let her know you so that she can in turn be good to those around her. I pray that Kristen has patience and calm and feels your arms holding her up as she goes through her week.
I pray for Brians friend Jim - his wife and baby. You know their situation Lord - help them trust you and learn and grow from this mess and care for them through this tough time.
I pray for Gregs family - for the new baby boy to make a safe entrance into this world. I pray for a healthy birth and baby Lord.
I pray for healing from Cancer for Yvonne and for healing from heart surgery for Mackenzie. Please Lord heal them and wrap them in your love and light. I pray for Pastor Mikes daughter - for continued health, recovery and freedom from cancer.
I pray for John - Lord send him love if it be your will. He loves you, and I pray he finds love in a new relationship. I pray also for the SML congregation members on the prayer list silently now.
Please Lord heal them , hold them up and let them feel your warmth, your love and your mercy if it be your will.
And finally Lord a selfish prayer for my family. Father God - I know you know our hearts and our hurts. I know there is a plan and it will be glorious. I pray for my husband Tom, for him to find calm and peace in You, to find a job that will help us financially but also help him emotionally to be working again and providing for his family the way he always has. I pray for us to continue to find the way to pay our bills through this transition- and I praise you and thank you Lord for the money that has found its way into the right accounts and bills at the right time so that they are getting paid. I thank you Lord for over time and forgive me for whining about it - ever.
Thank you Lord for my kids health, for their success in so far and love of school. Thank you all of my blessings - even the blessing of having internet access and a blog through which to pray and ask others to pray.
Father I give you all the praise and all the glory. In Jesus name I give it all to you today and ask you to forgive me my sins, my mistakes - those I know I've made, those I don't even know I've made and those I will probably make today. Thanks for loving me, even when I'm a mess. Thank you for hearing my prayers.
Amen
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