running

handsome and i are in the zone. 

i don't know if it was because california brought to our attention a few extra inches of squeeze around the mid-sections or what, but we are now in the zone!

we decided to get into running or more so getting our bodies in a stronger more durable state. 

we live near a nice park that running around has been very enjoyable.

the little is LOVING being my running partner.

he hears birds from the aviary and tries to imitate the sounds they make.

he sees all the dogs, smiles at the runners, and yells at the roller bladers.

hilarious.

we have started eating better, lighter in the evening, and implementing more breakfast salads.

it has been a little tricky trying to transition, but it feels really good.

i even started bikram yoga...holy sweat.

no joke, my first class i ended up having to ring out the sweat from my top.

whoa, disgusting, but oh so cleansing.

my favorite part about running is what i get to wear. 

typical of a gal like me i suppose. 

what i am rocking...

mossimo at target carries the boyfriend tee. i have one in every color practically. it probably drives handsome nuts, but they are so comfy to run in. 

lululemon- if you don't know what this is i highly recommend saving your extra dollars and splurging on something, anything from this store. you won't be disappointed. their products last for YEARS! 

old navy sells really comfortable running shorts here. and normally they are on sale. hooray!

i have yet to own a pair of these bad boys. should probably save for them as well. nike has a new breathable line that is similar to running barefoot. we are actually going to try the barefoot run this week. i will report on that later. 

i really do believe that a comfortable outfit and some sweet tunes can motivate almost anyone into running three and a half miles a day. now its just getting farther than that...its all in my head!

what motivates you?

when i run i always keep in mind mini motivations to accomplish bigger goals.
if i can just make it to the other side of the park i can slow down.
when i hit 300 cals i can run downhill.
when this justin bieber song ends i will sprint.
the list goes on and on until i feel like i have reached my main goal.
i began thinking about my habit of forming mini motivations throughout other aspects of my life.
i started listing off the things that motivate me...

• a happy husband
• a healthy son
• a natural relationship with Heavenly Father
• a strong body
• a clean home
• fresh relationships
• the ability to have an eternal perspective

all these things motivate my everyday choices. 

i am learning more and more to filter my decisions with what i am motivated with in order to create the optimum sense of happiness day to day.

i have gotten to the point where i am surrounding myself with multiple projects that are driven by my motivations listed above. 

i often wonder if what motivates me is really why i do the things i do.

i run a company, i have the blog, i started one of these bad boys with some great friends, and i work with the youth at church.

but more importantly...

i am his wife

i am his mother (don't mind my honker.)

and that seriously is all the motivation i need.

PS- that was the unofficial etsy shop announcement.

she is just a babe right now, but get ready. 

when she is working it full force it will be as exciting as hearing fireworks boom on a day that isn't the fourth of july.