Happy July!

July snuck up on me. I don't know how it got here so quickly! We're home for the holiday, but still have lots of plans. I am sneaking in a few minutes to share about the weekend while the Chief is at the movies with Martin (our nephew staying with us) and McKay and Noah. They are seeing a "boy" movie - The Last Airbender. Now, I realize that some females like that kind of stuff, but not this girl, nor the females that I hang with, so don't get mad at me if you are one of those girls that like that kind of movies. Anyhow, when they get home, we are headed to my sister's house for some summer fun! They are only 30 minutes away from us, but I haven't seen her since Easter! We don't usually go that long, but she was out of town for almost a month, so that is my excuse and I'm sticking to it! I've missed her though! I'm excited for her to see me and the Chief! Afterall, since we last saw her, we've dropped a combined 70 lbs! Can you believe that? I wish I could say it was an equal drop, or I did more than my share, but unfortunately, the Chief gets the credit for that!

This challenge has been incredible for us! We've both stayed positive and worked hard to be healthy. I just got back from the gym a short time ago. The gym has become a place I look forward to going, and a place where I want to be...I like pushing myself a little more, a little faster, a little longer! And bootcamps...I am going 2x/week. I want to drop the extra weight and get to a healthy place, where I can do what I want with ease!

Okay, I got off on a tangent! So, tonight will include fireworks and fun cousin time and probably some good chat time with my big sis. Tomorrow, we will attend church, and then do some family activity, and then head to another friend's place in the evening to celebrate the 4th. Monday our family will be hiking Y Mountain! I can't wait! I haven't done it in years! I think it is 12 years for me! The Chief and the boys haven't ever done it, so this is big! The Chief is finally in a place where he can do something active like this! Where his knees won't be screaming, where he won't be complaining the whole time, and taking a break every other foot! This is a major goal of mine: do healthy fun activities with my family! And so we are doing it! The rest of the day is open, depending on how everyone is feeling. We may hit the waterslides at Classic Skating or go bowling...something fun as a family, celebrating the freedom we have in this Great Country of the US of A!

Happy Independence Day!