"Bigger than my Body"

It is amazing what the body can do! I've been running more lately outside, the burning of the lungs, quads tight, hammies pullin! But I love it! I love feeling the "pain" because it's such a blessing and I praise God that I am able to do this! I'm able to run on these two legs; I'm able to be sore; I'm able to get my heart racing! Even though I don't always feel good at the time, I'm still greatful I can!

On Wednesday our intern at work participated in EVERY Group Fitness class we have! 10 classes starting at 5:45am ending at 8pm! At first it sounds kinda fun, a challenge, but hey you could slack a little bit, nobody would know. Except he didn't! He went all out in every class from Spin, to Zumba, to Power Pump, to SHRED, and finished with PiYo! He was taking donations for Relay for Life and raised over $200!!! WOW! By the time 4:30 came he had to go straight through until 8! He started cramping a bit towards the last couple of classes, but that didn't stop him! What will he had and determination! What awesome gift God gave him to be able to accomplish such a task! Once again, two legs not feeling good towards the end, but doing great things and raising money for a good cause!

Conner has been suiting up lately for a lot of the Oakland A's Spring Training games! He's sitting on the bench with the actual team!!! How cool is that! He doesn't usually get in, but still, WOW! As I'm writting this he is sittin on the bench there now! He had to practice alllll day long and then go suit up for the big league game! He's tired mentally and physically but he's living the dream I'd say, such a blessing once again! About a week left of spring training and then they'll be shipped out to their respective teams. The games will begin then! Love listening to his games and cheering him on! :) Can't wait to visit wherever that may be!

Buddy and I cleaned the apartment today! A much needed task of organzing, laundry and cleaning. A perfect day to do so as well since it was cold and rainy! Got a lot accomplished and made the day go pretty fast. Looking forward to chillin again tomorrow, working a little, watching KU and preparing for a new week ahead. Can't believe March is about over already! But looking forward to more springy weather!

Monday monday

Well Monday evening and sitting here playing with Buddy and his Giant tennis ball! It's really set in now that Conner is gone! :( I feel bad for Buddy cause he has to sit in his cage ALL day long while I'm at work! Poor guy. So I took him to the tennis courts to run right away when I got off work tonight. He LOVES just running around! We take the tennis ball with us but he doesn't really wanna play fetch. He just runs all around with the ball in his mouth the whole time. So I chase him, then he chases me, then I'll get the ball and throw it. Just such nice weather out I hope it stays like this soon.

Bike is in the shop getting it's tune up! I'm sooo ready to ride. Getting back into running slowly but surely. I'd say 4 miles isn't too bad right now. I wish I could take Bud with me in the morning, but he just wants to chase the birds the whole time, too stressful. Love listening to nature and see the sun rise! I love how all the fruit is starting to get into season! Taste so good and so ready for "summer" foods. Farmers market please! And of course love that it's almost baseball season! Opening day in a couple of weeks.

Well back to the same grind, work out, work, work, work, and then relax! Looking forward to the weekend and watchin some lady hornet tennis action! Hopefully sun stays out, need to work on a tan badly! I wish I was climbing mountains in Arizona instead working on my tan! ;)

Spring Training

Well it is that time of year again. Spring Training has began and Conner is no longer home! This year I got to experience Spring Training myself! We drove the 17 hour drive to Phoenix in one day. Talk about sore butts! 5 states in one day! Not bad! We left bright and early and made it just after it got dark. The 2 hour time zone difference helped! We got settled in to a hotel for a few nights and Conner started practicing right away. The weather was beautiful! So ready for hot summer now! Was in upper 80's the whole time. So nice to wear shorts and flip flops all day long! I got a little shopping in while Con practiced. He took me site seeing and showed me all the things he got to experience and where he had lived in the past! It was so neat to be in his element and where he had been!

Day 2 of Spring Training Conner got called up to suit up for the Big League game! Sweet! Take me out to the ball game! Went over to the the stadium they play the actual Oakland A's spring training games and caught myself a baseball game! Was soooo neat to see Conner suited in the A's jersey, number 1! He got in the top of the 8th, playing second base. Made it to the on deck circle and the batter before finished the game so didn't get to bat. Was still so neat to see him in the game! :D I'm a proud fiance! :D

So was a wonderful "vacation" and so nice to get away for awhile with Conner. Only problem was I had to leave him there! Wish I could just stay there the 3 weeks they are out there! Some day ;) Now back home to Buddy and he is glad at least one of his parents is home! He sure does miss his daddy, but glad he got him a present! Buddy loves his giant tennis ball! It smells like daddy!

So here's to a new season of ball! I wish you the best of luck Conner and am with you all the way! I can't wait to visit at your next stop and root you on! There is nothing I love more than supporting you!! Be careful and keep following those dreams! Love you!