All about Dan

Even though the baby is not quite out yet, I was excited to celebrate Father's Day for the 1st time with Dan this year. It was low key but a great day overall. I decided to make my own card, I'm sure they'll be many to come, and got some things that Dan has been wanting/needing.

Dan had been eyeing this particular "Live Strong" helmet and luckily I was able to buy the last one available. I also got him gift cert to get a massage. In my state I'm not giving massages as frequently and as long as I used to could and with Dan ramping up his exercise he can use it.

Dan on Father's Day (awesome card)

Dan is registered to participate in 2 events that he has been preparing for. The most daunting will be Lotoja a road bike race that will take him from Logan to Jackon Hole (get the name). A grueling feat that will have him traveling 206 miles in one day, yes one day.

The Lotoja Road Course

This is no Sunday bike ride, not only does he have to deal with distance but there are some wicked elevation changes. Approximately from mile 37 to mile 65 he will have to deal with a 3000ft climb. I really don't envy the man and I'm a little afraid what condition he'll return to me in. The good news is that he has been training and will be somewhat prepared for it.

He has also entered in Ragnar. This running 12-man relay will be over 24-hrs, go for 192 miles, and take him from Wisconsin to Minneapolis, MN. The race will be divided evenly between the 12 men with Dan doing 3 legs totalling approx 18 miles or so. My hope is that his legs don't run overnight.

All I have to say is Dan has been amazing in his training. He is waking up on most days at 5:00 to 5:30 am and is up to running 3x/week, cycling 3x/week, and doing core work as well. My reward is a happy and fit Dan and if I'm lucky a six-pack on the man. ;)

April/May Goings on

In May we celebrated my 1st Mother's Day ever. My mom, being the absolutely wonderful mom that she is herself, sent me an edible bouquet, a bear and a balloon that to this day is still floating in our kitchen. The fruit absolutely delicious... you can never go wrong with chocolate. As a bonus I didn't have to teach the CTR 4 class and actually got to attend Relief Society.

A little gift that my beautiful amazing mom sent

Since about 2-3 seasons ago General Mills has partnered with Biggest Loser to promote General Mills products including Yoplait, Muir Glen, and others and promote the "Pound for Pound Challenge". Where viewers pledge to loose weight and in turn Gen Mills their weight loss in food to local food shelters. Who can forget, I know I can't, when Bob came last year to speak to some employees about BL, and losing weight.

Hunky trainer Bob Harper at last years Gen Mills/BL event

This year we had 2 contestants come visit, Sunshine and O'neil. They are from Minnesota and won one of the challenges, a year worth of food from Gen Mills. When Sunshine walked in I didn't even recognize her. She looked absolutely Fabulous. Dan and I took the opportunity to take a pic. I was wearing my "Larabar" shirt and Sunshine commented how she loved it. Dan, the thoughtful man that he is went back to his lab and retrieved a grocery bag full.

Dan, Sunshine, O'neil, and me

Needless to say she was absolutely surprised and gave Dan a big hug. I'm was amazed how grateful she was to receive them and you can see how happy Dan is. He hasn't missed an episode in 3 seasons.

Sunshine and Dan

We've been busy getting everything ready for Mr. Magoo (the baby) including some assembling. I, being a 1st time mom, have a lot of urges to get things that are new for the baby. You know... only the best for my child kinda thing. I've been able to calm down some of those urges but have given into only 1 so far... the stroller. The reason I gave in was that 1st I only plan to have one, 2nd the following kids (if we ever get to those) will use it, 3rd it is a multi-tasker by doubling as a jogging stroller (heaven knows I need to lose some weight after the birth) and the last thing I want is to be annoyed by a stroller that is rickety and bumpy while I'm exerting myself.

Dan assembling our amazing stroller

Here is another installment of our closet being turned in to the office. Dan put the shelves up and even added trim to them. I think it looks amazing. Next step is to put all the stuff in and buy some organizational pieces (baskets, in-box, out box etc) to finish it out.