tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-41972778007746769282024-02-02T10:08:04.845-08:003 Girls, A Guy: Our Life~ Jill ~http://www.blogger.com/profile/06948682149538899890noreply@blogger.comBlogger194125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4197277800774676928.post-52748164650055397282013-12-03T16:41:00.000-08:002013-12-03T16:41:02.379-08:00Things I'm Loving Tuesday...These are just a few things I'm loving this Tuesday:<br />
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1. <u>Banana Granola Peanut Butter</u> - Sounds weird, right? WRONG. Thank you Kraft for your genius new flavors of PB. Jar was purchased Sunday. It's virtually gone. Delicious!<br />
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2. <u>The Love Dare</u> - I've decided to read this book as a 40 Day Marriage Challenge... Dare to Love. It's absolutely wonderful. And simple. Love is patient. Love is kind. The 2 pillars of Love... everything else flows out of those.<br />
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3. <u>The Voice</u> - It's getting down to the nitty gritty and it is SOOOOOOOOOOO good this year. Wow. There are 6 participants left and I can hardly stand how talented they are. And Adam Levine.<br />
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4. <u>Eggnog Lattes</u> - Starbucks, why must you make such delicious and terribly bad-for-you lattes? Tis' the season. Nothing tastes better to me than a sugary treat and an eggnog latte... it's like Christmas in a cup. I love it!<br />
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5. <u>Corso 32</u> - My extremely wonderful and amazing Dinner Club went to Corso 32 last week. I cannot stop thinking about this meal. Every morsel that hit my lips was delicious. I wish I would've savoured it more. I must go back!<br />
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6. I<u>n the Flow Crop II</u> - as mentioned in my previous post, these pants are THE BEST. NO OTHER WORKOUT PANTS WILL EVER GRACE MY BODY AGAIN. Well, this is not true because I only own 2 pairs and I work out 5 days/week... that could get gross. And smelly. BUT, if I could own 100 of these, that wouldn't be enough. They have revolutionized my fitness life. And dang, I feel good in them. Those good feelings transcend into my workouts and help me KILL IT at the gym. Thank you, Lululemon.<br />
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7. <u>My Family</u> - spending time with my ladies and Cam this holiday season has warmed my heart immensely. Lately, I think they're contagious. The more time I spend with those 3, the more time I want to. That's a great feeling.<br />
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<br />~ Jill ~http://www.blogger.com/profile/06948682149538899890noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4197277800774676928.post-92125916745212013412013-11-29T20:06:00.003-08:002013-11-29T20:06:40.514-08:00Birthday/Christmas Wish List ... I did this last year and actually had a lot of fun! So, I thought a happy, joyful post is just what the doctor ordered! Tis the season to be jolly... and of course to give, but there's nothing selfish about making a wish list, right? RIGHT?<br />
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<u>Fleecy Keen Jacket - Lululemon</u><br />
One of my besties just purchased this jacket and it's beautiful and amazing and wonderful and gorgeous. I would want it in either the blue or the purple... maybe not... the black is nice!<br />
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<u>In The Flow Crop II - Lululemon</u><br />
Now, I already have 2 pairs of these pants, but golly gee, they are the best pants ever! EVER. I run, lift, interval train and SWEAT in them and they are amazing. I feel naked in them... and they are very figure flattering. One in every color please!<br />
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<u>Foam Roller</u></div>
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<br />~ Jill ~http://www.blogger.com/profile/06948682149538899890noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4197277800774676928.post-55750947536017852302013-11-09T18:22:00.001-08:002013-11-09T18:22:08.423-08:00Why can life be so crappy??I haven't blogged in a month and my last post was not 'good' news. This one won't be any better so if you want to read something light and fluffy and funny, you won't find it here.<br />
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One of my closest, dearest most special friends is Amber Macneil. Some of you know that just over 2 years ago, she was diagnosed with a brain tumor. Shortly after her diagnosis, my dear friend Kristen, also a close friend of Amber's was diagnosed with cancer. Kristen passed away on October 4th, 2013. Amber and Kristen walked their journeys together... it was sad and beautiful all at the same time. This past September, Amber was advised to undergo 6 weeks of daily radiation to keep her tumor at bay. She finished her treatments last Wednesday... victory, right? Um, no. A week later, Amber was dropped with yet another bomb... her youngest daughter, Kyla, was diagnosed with leukemia (I'm not even gonna dignify that word with a capital letter). We are all believers and amidst Amber's battle, she was faithful to Jesus. She inspired and continues to do so. However, I can't lie, when I read her text "she has leukemia", I dropped my phone and asked, "what the fuck?". At a time like that, an F bomb is entirely necessary. I don't care what anyone says... it's releasing. Usually, my first reaction in hard times (mine and those of the ones I love) is to pray. I firmly believe in the power of prayer (I still do) but I haven't been able to bring myself to that place of asking God for help. I KNOW he's there, I KNOW he's in control, I KNOW he loves Kyla, I KNOW his peace surpasses all understanding but I just don't get it. Why, God, why? How much can one family take? Why does a sweet, spunky, spirited 3 year old have to fight cancer? Why does Ryan and Amber have to go through yet another shitty journey? What good could possibly come out of this? And as I write this (and the tears stream down my face), I know that God has got this. I know he has their back and I know he has mine. I feel it. I may not understand why these things happen but I do know God... sometimes... and I know he loves hard and loves faithfully. I know he leaves his thumbprint behind on even the smallest situations. I know he died for me, for Kyla and for Amber and that he is orchestrating something powerful. I know he'll never leave us or abandon us. I know he heals (I've seen it and experienced it... not just physical healing but he's healed my heartbreak time and time again). And right now, I am heartbroken. I'm heartbroken for Amber and all that she must be feeling... I can't even begin to understand her pain. I'm heartbroken for Kyla and the childhood she won't have. I'm heartbroken for Ryan who must, once again, watch his family suffer through pain and crappy times. I'm heartbroken for Kinley who doesn't understand why her sister can't be at home. I'm heartbroken for Ry & Amber's parents who have to sit idly by and watch their offspring hurt. I'm also mad. So mad. WHY the hell do these things happen? And why do they have to happen to the people I love? (I realize that that may be an insensitive question, but it's how I feel). And yet, STILL, I trust God. I trust him with Kyla and everything else not right in my life and my heart and this world.<br />
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<br />~ Jill ~http://www.blogger.com/profile/06948682149538899890noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4197277800774676928.post-19233740059216602162013-10-05T20:52:00.000-07:002013-10-05T20:52:02.485-07:00In Honor of Kristen...<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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My strong, courageous, beautiful and faith-filled friend, Kristen, past away this past Friday morning. She lost her battle with cancer... one that took her body but not her soul. Kristen was a charismatic, funny, caring, talented woman who was both an amazing mother and wife. Her life has not been lost in vain... I have no doubt that her story has changed the lives of many, many people. Kristen had unwavering faith, something that has inspired me in my own relationship with Jesus. Despite this battle... and fight she did, she never let go of Jesus. She held on tight to his promises and believed for her healing. She is healed and singing in the presence of Jesus in heaven. I believe that with my entire heart. She is restored and more beautiful than ever. Kristen was a very talented singer... she had a voice so pure and beautiful that it rendered me speechless many times over. I have such a clear picture in my head of her singing with the angels, laughing and running through the streets of heaven. She will be deeply, deeply missed. It's hard to believe she's gone... I have known her for my entire life. Many, MANY of my childhood memories involve Kristen... breaking her parents decorations, having sleepovers with lots of chocolate, swinging in the park while singing songs from Sister Act 2, falling asleep on the beach and waking up completely sunburnt, dancing in my basement to "it's a kodak moment" and then smacking my head so hard it bled... and Kristen laughed, playing hide and go seek, the Singing Christmas Tree at church, endless youth events... and the list goes on. We've shared our weddings, the birth of our children, and so many of life's monumental moments. Kristen was a fixture in my life... a lifelong friend that I knew I could count on at any given moment. I have cried so many tears and have found myself in a fog... but the words that have brought me such comfort came from my beautiful daughter, Isla... "Mommy, don't be sad. We have many happy memories of Aunty Kristen. You'll never forget her". It's true... I have endless wonderful memories of Kristen... of who she was, what she believed in and the legacy she has left behind. Heaven just got lucky... Knowing she is in a better place, a place that is home to her doesn't take away the pain but it provides hope. My thoughts and prayers will always be with Mike, her 3 beautiful boys and the rest of her family. The hope we have in Jesus is powerful and it will sustain.<br />
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<br />~ Jill ~http://www.blogger.com/profile/06948682149538899890noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4197277800774676928.post-763572443378568602013-09-26T16:01:00.000-07:002013-09-26T16:01:04.211-07:00Spartan Super!On September 7th, I ran my biggest and most challenging race of the season... a 14 km Spartan Race. This race was located in Red Deer. Cheryl (my Spartan sister) and I, packed our bags and headed down Friday night! We checked into our hotel and then drove to the race sight... immediately we were both excited and nervous! I had been training extremely hard for this race! At the end of June, I started 6 weeks of one-on-one sessions with my trainer. He had me on a very difficult 7 week training program.<br />
Weeks 1-4 were 2 running days (a 5 km sprint interval run, a 7 km run or a 9 km run) and 3 lifting days. Weeks 5-7 were 3 running days (alternating through the 3 distances) and 2 lifting days. This was a challenging program but golly.... it worked! I felt so strong and so prepared for the Spartan Race. My goal heading into it was to accomplish it in less than 2 hours. My final time was 1:27:32, which is 33 minutes under my goal! Not only that, I completed 2 obstacles that I failed at in the Edmonton race in June. Not only that, I was the 8th girl to finish in my heat, so I was certainly proud of that! I felt incredible during this race... fatigued, yes but not exhausted! It was SO much fun! Our trainer came down to support us and the rest of the people from Servus who ran the race! I am already looking forward to next year and the 3 distances we are aiming to accomplish: 5 km, 14 km and a 20 km, also known as the Spartan trifecta! CANNOT WAIT!<br />
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matching Spartan Sisters!</div>
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a little pre-race fuel... nothing like a 5 hour energy drink!</div>
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The Dream Team!</div>
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<br />~ Jill ~http://www.blogger.com/profile/06948682149538899890noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4197277800774676928.post-46324271464150973922013-09-23T14:17:00.001-07:002013-09-23T14:18:13.080-07:00Random Acts of KindnessThis weekend, I was the recipient of 2 very touching and heartfelt acts of kindness.<br />
On Saturday while I was at a baby shower for my beautiful new niece, a very dear dear friend of mine who I love deeply and confide in regularly, dropped off a lovely card, and a wonderful gift. I've been struggling with a few things in life lately, and this card was so positive and uplifting and it reminded me that these times will pass and I'll get through them. Inside was some bath salts (that were used immediately as I LOVE baths) and a new Lulu tank, which I also used today in my workout! It's so cute and extra special that it was a gift. Thank you, my friend from the bottom of my heart for your love and generosity! You're the cats meow!<br />
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That evening, I decided to take Annie out for Pho... and by Annie I mean myself because there was no way she was going to eat salad rolls and beef lemongrass. At the restaurant, I recognized a young family that attends our church. I've never met either of them but recognize their kids from Sunday school. We chatted for a few minutes about our kids and that was that. When I went to pay my bill, this kind family had paid for my meal. How sweet is that? It warmed my heart!<br />
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I love these things... it inspires me to do this for others. These things (or notes or a coffee drop-off) can mean the world to others but if you don't do them, you'll never know. I know how touched I felt by these 2 kind acts. I want to Pay it Forward (sidenote: remember that movie... I was a bawling mess).~ Jill ~http://www.blogger.com/profile/06948682149538899890noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4197277800774676928.post-87828765423579813422013-08-23T20:22:00.002-07:002013-08-23T20:22:34.630-07:00A Summery Photo Journey..<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<br />~ Jill ~http://www.blogger.com/profile/06948682149538899890noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4197277800774676928.post-88080422443109921312013-08-08T06:30:00.000-07:002013-08-08T06:30:29.131-07:00VEGAS!On July 24th, 4 of my favorites and I depared E-Town to rock Vegas! My sister-in-law and bossom, best friend Nicole, turned 30 and we celebrated with a girls trip to eat, drink and be merry!<br />
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This was an absolutely fabulous time! We laid poolside, went to pool parties, ate delicious food, relaxed, went dancing till all hours of the night and laughed... oh golly, did we laugh! We chatted, we bonded and we just focused on being women instead of moms, wives, etc.... We also took our sweet time getting ready each night and all 5 of us felt beautiful and lovely! It was a nice departure for me from my regular look of "sweaty gym rat". This time away from home made me realize that I love my family so much and am so fortunate to have 2 healthy, beautiful daughters and a hard-working, responsible husband. It also made me realize how important it is for me to take time away... to focus on myself and nurturing things in me that often get neglected and ignored. Refueling is integral to being the best mom and wife I can be and times like these are both required and welcomed.<br />
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Here are a few photos of the 260 I took. Enjoy!<br />
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<br />~ Jill ~http://www.blogger.com/profile/06948682149538899890noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4197277800774676928.post-13408352874644655412013-07-19T18:48:00.001-07:002013-07-19T18:51:03.058-07:00A to Z<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Here is a cool blog post I saw floating around the blogosphere today... thought I would do it too!</span><br />
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Attached... been so for 11.5 years.<br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">I have so many good, quality friends in my life. I have been so blessed and feel incredibly lucky to be surrounded by amazing, inspiring, like-minded women. Each friendship I have enriches my life in it's own unique way... it's too difficult to pick one friend. Each one of my lady loves moves me in their own particular way. And I am thankful.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Beauty: Mascara. Any kind. Will not leave without it. </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">To wear: blue (any shade) and green. But in general... yellow or teal. Anything bright!</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">If I must choose... gummy bears. But I much prefer chocolate. </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Crazy carpets. Had a terrible experience with one in grade 4. I've been scarred ever since. </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 18px;">- I have discovered something (at the age of 28) that I am incredibly passionate about and it brings me so much joy</span></span></div>
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~ Jill ~http://www.blogger.com/profile/06948682149538899890noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4197277800774676928.post-19632823385508524502013-07-10T06:53:00.001-07:002013-07-10T06:53:48.562-07:00The World Welcomes Capri Lily...Yesterday, my newest niece, Capri Lily Harrison, was born! My brother, Brock and his incredible wife, Suzanne, welcomed their first child into our world. She was greeted with lots of love, snuggles, kisses and adoration from her grandparents, great grandma and of course, her soon-to-be favorite Aunty.<br />
She was 7 pounds, 10 ounces and 18 inches long. She is absolutely beautiful and I am so smitten with her, I cannot wait for Isla & Annie to meet her and to witness some serious cousin love!<br />
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3 generations: Nana, proud Papa and Capri.</div>
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Popi, proud Papa and Capri.</div>
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sweet kisses for my sweet Capri!</div>
~ Jill ~http://www.blogger.com/profile/06948682149538899890noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4197277800774676928.post-34227468777877555212013-07-09T06:36:00.000-07:002013-07-09T06:36:24.336-07:00Musings of Summer...<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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exploring the grass...</div>
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butterfly catching!</div>
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my little butterfly!</div>
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my baby.</div>
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<br />~ Jill ~http://www.blogger.com/profile/06948682149538899890noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4197277800774676928.post-87348821057798875952013-07-08T05:47:00.000-07:002013-07-08T05:47:23.533-07:00Color Me Rad!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
This past Saturday morning, my friend Cheryl assembled a team to run the 5km 'Color Me Rad' race at the Edmonton Expo Center. The proceeds went directly to the Stollery Children's Hospital... a charity that I can definitely support! We ran with 2 friends from Servus: Conrad, a trainer at the gym and Nolan, another die-hard Servus member... like myself. </div>
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We got down to the race grounds and it literally was a purple haze! It was so exciting to see everyone covered in various colors... one giant rainbow was everywhere! We found our place at the start line and when we were told to go... we ran! Every kilometer or so, there was a group of people dousing us with colored powder and liquid paint! My white shirt was sea of indigo, purple and yellow! Note to self * do not run through a color station with a massive smile plastered to your face... a mouthful of purple cornstarch does not taste good*. This race was just so much fun! I can't say that enough... such a relaxed, fun environment! When we all met up at the end, we stayed for an epic color bombing event... COLOR EVERYWHERE! I was covered... my hair was green, my ears were purple, my chest was pink, my arm sweat was orange.. it was INSANE! When I showered, it looked like a unicorn puked all over my shower floor. Needless to say, this was such a good time! Can't wait till next year!</div>
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Sunglass Spartan Sisters!</div>
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Our Dream Team: Nolan, Cheryl, Me and Conrad!</div>
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<br />~ Jill ~http://www.blogger.com/profile/06948682149538899890noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4197277800774676928.post-88139606546105072682013-07-03T17:46:00.001-07:002013-07-03T17:46:49.448-07:00We Are Spartan!This past Saturday was my Spartan Race... THE BIG RACE... THE ONE I'VE BEEN TRAINING FOR FOR MONTHS! And....<br />
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I didn't make my goal.<br />
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I wanted to do this race in under 40 minutes, and more specifically, under 38:35 (that was my trainers time last year in Calgary). The official standings are in... 46:56. So, 47 minutes. Am I disappointed? HECK NO! Am I so proud of myself? HECK YES! Did I have the best time of my life? HECK YES! This race was way beyond what I expected... the experience was just incredible. It was so euphoric... so many people coming together to accomplish a goal... such camaraderie and support, even on the course! I am already excited for my Spartan Race in Red Deer and am really hoping to sign up for the one in Calgary in August. We'll see.<br />
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The terrain of the course was insanely difficult... Rabbit Hill like 10 times. Just when I thought I couldn't go uphill anymore, another hill would hit me in the face and up I climbed. I was muddy, exhausted, rope burned and bleeding at the end of it, but man, it was AMAZING! I didn't complete all of the obstacles, which translated to a hell of a lot of burpees... 120 to be exact. These are both time consuming and physically exhausting. But, I successfully did sandbag carries, tire flips, wall climbs, mud crawls, cinder block drags etc... I felt so proud of my accomplishment at the end. It was awesome doing with a friend, Cheryl and having our trainer there to support us and take pictures/videos.<br />
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I cannot wait until next year!<br />
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<br />~ Jill ~http://www.blogger.com/profile/06948682149538899890noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4197277800774676928.post-50114032477773719652013-06-22T11:51:00.001-07:002013-06-22T11:51:34.780-07:00Being Thankful...On this Saturday (after a particularly frustrating morning with Isla), I decided to focus on positive things, instead of negative. Here are a few things I am feeling thankful for today:<br />
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- the sunshine<br />
- fresh vegetables from the farmers market<br />
- my health and the health of my girlies<br />
- the gym (and all it has done in my life)<br />
- my gym BFF<br />
- my backyard, to sunbathe and to play in<br />
- yogurt covered almonds<br />
- good music<br />
- Spartan Races<br />
- supportive, encouraging friends<br />
- my strength<br />
- my parents<br />
- Cam<br />
- grace<br />
- goals and aspirations<br />
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That's it.~ Jill ~http://www.blogger.com/profile/06948682149538899890noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4197277800774676928.post-18667115754406294122013-06-17T06:02:00.001-07:002013-06-17T06:02:42.267-07:00Race Recap....Well, this race season is off and running (get it, running? I am SO funny). As I previously blogged about, I have 5 races this Spring/Summer. I have completed 2 of them and I am incredibly proud of myself and my accomplishments. I set personal goals for each race... I don't care what 'place' I come in, I could be dead last for all I care, I just want to meet my time goals that I have set for myself.<br />
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June 1st - Spring Sprint (5km): I finished this race in approximately 22 minutes! I was aiming for under 25 minutes, so my goal was achieved! I was surprisingly nervous to do this... it's always a race against myself.<br />
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June 15th - VOH Run (10km): I finished this race in 47:55. My goal was under 55 minutes so I blew this goal out of the water! When I crossed the finished line and looked at my watch, I was so happy! I really set a fast pace from the beginning and managed to maintain it throughout my entire run. My second half was 40 seconds faster than my first half... not great but better than being slower. My aim is to always finish strong... kick it up a notch at the end!<br />
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I have worked incredibly hard (although, most days it NEVER feels like work... I genuinely LOVE being in the gym... and could be for multiple hours a day) and it is amazing to see and feel your hard work pay off! I think it's ok to be proud of your accomplishments and I know I certainly am!<br />
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On June 29th is my first Spartan Race... the one that I have been specifically training for! I am both insanely excited and nervous for this day! We (Cheryl, my training partner) and I run at 8 am! Fresh course, fresh air... should be an overwhelmingly awesome feeling! My goal is to finish in under 40 minutes (and more specifically, 38 minutes but I'll settle for 40). After we complete our race, we are going out for pancakes to celebrate! Woot!!!~ Jill ~http://www.blogger.com/profile/06948682149538899890noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4197277800774676928.post-37788456412679068092013-06-10T19:34:00.000-07:002013-06-10T19:34:10.361-07:00Top 5 Things I'm Loving Right Now...(No, I am not going to talk about how it has been a month since my last blog post).<br />
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2. <u>Jason Derulo</u> - (officially hanging my head in shame). His new song "Take Me to the Other Side" is totally my jam right now. It's on my workout playlist... and my dinner making playlist, and my bath playlist, and my doing anything playlist. I even purchased a few of his other ones. Scoff if you wish.<br />
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3. <u>Adams Natural Crunch Peanut Butter</u> - I eat a jar a week. Enough said.<br />
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4. <u>Michelle Chamuel -</u> She is one of the top 5 contestants left on The Voice this season and I love her. She is the only remaining member of Team Usher and the two of them together is magical. If she wins, I will just be over the moon! She is incredibly talented and seems like such a kind soul. If she comes out with an album, I would buy it with enthusiasm... and truth be told, I RARELY feel that way about any contestant on any music show. She's a winner!</div>
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5.<u> My kids</u> - Because they are just the cutest, most precious, most significant things in my life and they bring me so much joy (and frustration) and enrich my life beyond words. I love them.</div>
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<br />~ Jill ~http://www.blogger.com/profile/06948682149538899890noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4197277800774676928.post-37174676852594786662013-05-08T07:02:00.000-07:002013-05-08T07:02:07.122-07:00Another babe enters our world...Wow... so many new lives entering the world these days! So exciting! Another dear friend of mine had her first baby yesterday! I've known Carling for 16 years... we met in the 7th grade, and have been friends ever since. She married her high school sweetheart and they just welcomed their first son, Jet James Stiksma, into their family early yesterday morning. HE IS SO CUTE! He literally is the picture of perfection! A big huge congrats goes out to the new parents!<br />
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I am just so touched watching my 2 close, wonderful, amazing friends become Mommy's. Maybe because I remember what they are experiencing in the first few days of their child's life... a love, a bond, like nothing else. This feeling inside that you would do anything for this little person that you just met... the purest example of unconditional love! Man, I am just so over the moon for these families!<br />
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However, does it make me want another baby? H-E-L-L No.~ Jill ~http://www.blogger.com/profile/06948682149538899890noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4197277800774676928.post-21211637630546601842013-05-06T07:03:00.001-07:002013-05-06T07:03:22.989-07:00What A Wonderful Weekend...This past weekend was full of celebrations. Saturday was a big, huge day of welcoming people into families!<br />
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First off, one of my dearest, dearest friends welcomed her first baby into the world. Avalyn Grace Stenger was born Saturday night at 11:24 pm. She is such a beautiful little babe with cheeks to match her mommy. I simply cannot wait to snuggle her, kiss her, sniff her and give my friend a big hug and kiss and tell her how proud I am of her and how much I love her daughter. Big huge Congrats to Geoff & Kayley... parenthood is a wild ride... hold on tight to one another and enjoy each moment; the good, the bad and the ugly.<br />
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Secondly, Cam's little brother, Casey was married on Saturday! So, we all welcomed a new sister-in-law into the family, Hillary. The wedding took place at Beulah and the party followed at the St. Albert Inn. Camerin was the Best Man and Isla was a flower girl. It was a beautiful wedding... elegant, enchanting and full of love. Isla danced her little heart out all night long! We left the reception around 10 pm... crazy, right? She loved being with her cousins and Casey loved loved loved dancing with his nieces! It was so beautiful to see the happiness plastered on both of their faces. All. Day. Long. Congrats to Casey and Hillary Schellenberg... another one bites the dust!<br />
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A beautiful weekend was enjoyed by all and I cannot express how amazing it is to have the sun rain down on us! I LOVE SUMMER!!!!<br />
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<br />~ Jill ~http://www.blogger.com/profile/06948682149538899890noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4197277800774676928.post-17276580121274568862013-05-01T06:12:00.002-07:002013-05-01T06:12:58.411-07:00Words of Wisdom...from my 3 year old. Here is 3 of my favorite Isla quotes thus far:<br />
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1. "Ewww, someone took a steamy dump in here". Said while looking in the toilet at leftover poop particles from it's previous tenant.<br />
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2. "This weather is really balls". Said after I (*oops*) commented on our hideous display of 'Spring' yesterday morning.<br />
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3. Whilst picking at the remnants of a sparkly tattoo left on her skin, Isla remarks "Argh, in all my years...".<br />
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<br />~ Jill ~http://www.blogger.com/profile/06948682149538899890noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4197277800774676928.post-41100600267354185582013-04-24T20:21:00.001-07:002013-04-24T20:21:27.849-07:00Fourteen Months and Fabulous...Annie is 14 months old today... no big deal really, other than the fact that SHE IS ALREADY 14 months! Holy Moses... I can hardly stand it. She brings Cam and I endless joy and laughs and love. She truly is one precious little lady. In keeping with this weeks theme, here is 5 facts about Annie.<br />
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1. She finally has teeth. 2 of them actually, right on the bottom and boy, are they priceless when she flashes that toothy grin. What a babe!<br />
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2. She is as goofy as anything. When I think of Annie, words that come to mind are: silly, goofy, playful, funny and fun loving. She is always throwing herself around... on furniture, on us, on Isla and giggling up a storm. Perhaps another word would be fearless. She is always flinging her body towards something, hoping an object such as a cushion or human arms will break her fall.<br />
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3. She does not sit still. For anything. Ever. She is constantly on the move. Always.<br />
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4. She is curious. This little princess gets into EVERYTHING. Whenever I open the pantry, she sneaks in. Whenever the fridge is open, she's in there too! An example: this morning, while eating my breakfast, I look up to the pantry to find Annie with her whole arm in an empty peanut butter jar, desperately trying to scrape some remnants off the sides to eat. This jar was at the BOTTOM of the recycling bag. She just has to get her paws on, in, around, on top of everything. /<br />
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5. She is a whole different cat than Isla. Completely different than Isla at this age, or at least from what I can remember. Wow. Can't wait to see what she blossoms into!<br />
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Annie is such a beauty, both inside and out and the amount of love and fulfillment she brings to my life is inexplicable. What a honey.<br />
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6. She is a bottomless pit. She will eat everything in sight. It is often me who ends her meals. Really, is one piece of toast, a full banana and a cup of yogurt not enough for one baby for breakfast? Sheesh.<br />
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<br />~ Jill ~http://www.blogger.com/profile/06948682149538899890noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4197277800774676928.post-4478361193336161522013-04-22T19:23:00.001-07:002013-04-22T19:23:52.314-07:00My Lovely IslaI thought I would do an entire post dedicated to all that is my Isla... 5 facts about her and how incredible she is.<br />
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1. She is hilarious: Isla cracks us up multiple times a day. She says the funniest things, makes the funniest faces, plays cute games with Annie, always teases and just brings joy wherever she goes. One of my favorite quotes came yesterday... She opened the toilet lid and their was some remaining poop fragments in the toilet. Isla's response was "Ewww, someone took a steamy dump in here". She's so charming, right?<br />
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2. Isla is a girly girl: When Isla wakes up at 6 am, her first instinct is to reach for her princess skirt and her ballet shoes. She constantly wears a poofy, frilly skirt and her sparkly shoes... both of which she changes multiple times a day.<br />
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3. Isla is obsessed with dancing: Everything is dancing. Dance around the living room, dance on the table, dance under the table, dance naked, dance in winter boots, dance in the bathtub, dance in bed, dance on the bed, dance with me, dance alone... you name it, she dances. And not just in our home either... dance at the gym, dance in the grocery store, dance in any store... dance anywhere. Her frequently repeated phrase of "Want to see my dance class?" is repeated numerous times a day... this is simply inviting you to watch her dance. It is priceless.<br />
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4. Isla is empathetic: Whenever someone is upset, Isla feels it. When I am frustrated or sad, Isla knows and her first response is to say "It's ok Mommy. You're a strong girl. Don't be sad" or some form of these comforting words. She wipes my tears, she hugs me and she takes care of me. It warms my heart. She also does this with Annie (of course not all the time because sometimes she is the cause of Annie's tears). If Annie is upset, she gives her a big hug or makes a silly face to help her feel better, or hands her a stuffed animal or puts her soother back in. She wants to make things better by offering her help. She feels people's hurts and responds with pure love.<br />
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5. Isla is A Type: yes, I know what you are all thinking. She is exactly like me. She likes routine, she has a hard time adjusting to change, she's tired at the same times, she eats at the same times and the same foods (when I find a breakfast I like, I eat it everyday for months), she's extremely particular when it comes to bedtime rituals and such things. She's not so particular with cleanliness (much like me) or having things in a certain order, but she is A Type when it comes to planning things, knowing what's happening and being prepared for what's to come. She wakes up, puts on her skirt and shoes and then asks me "What are we doing today?" When I respond, it's the bible. If I vary from what I originally told her, yikes, we are in trouble. She does not respond well to last minute changes (again, SO much like me). Like mommy like daughter I suppose.<br />
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I am just falling more and more in love with her these days as her sweet, kind and tender personality unravels. She's such a beauty!<br />
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<br />~ Jill ~http://www.blogger.com/profile/06948682149538899890noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4197277800774676928.post-89412256155806116972013-04-16T07:32:00.000-07:002013-04-16T07:32:18.917-07:00Race Season!I've never been in a race before. Ever. And from what I hear, the atmosphere is addictive. I cannot wait to experience that adrenaline, anxiety, excitement and competitiveness this upcoming race season (however, I don't really believe I am competitive, but Cam says otherwise). And, I get to experience it 5 times! Holy Smokes... I may have bitten off more than I can chew here folks but this reality makes me so incredibly thrilled for my Spring/Summer to begin!<br />
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<b>June 1st - Spring Sprint:</b> This race is more of a celebration than a competition. I am joining forces with one of my most dearest friends in this race that raises attention for <a href="http://www.braintumour.ca/">The Brain Tumor Association of Canada.</a> She is a survivor and I am honored to walk alongside her in support of "The A-Team".<br />
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<b>June 15th - Walk Run Ride for Hope:</b> This race raises funds for "The Village of Hope" in Harare, Zimbabwe. Our church, North Pointe, supports this village through prayers, finances and outreach. I participated last year in the 5 km walk but this year, I am challenging myself with the 10km run!<br />
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<b>June 29th - Spartan Sprint:</b> This is a 5km obstacle course race. So pumped!<br />
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<b>July 6th - Color Me Rad: </b>Funds raised in this race will go directly to the Stollery Children's Hopsital. Enough said. Another close, dear friend of mine asked me to participate alongside her and what could I say? It looks like SO MUCH FUN! <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3P6IRYHok9o">Check out this video.</a> Watching this clip made me salivate.<br />
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<b>September 7th - Spartan Super:</b> This is the big one folks! 14km obstacle course race... my big challenge of the season! Yikes! But honestly, I am SO dang excited, I can hardly stand it.<br />
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And there you have it.~ Jill ~http://www.blogger.com/profile/06948682149538899890noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4197277800774676928.post-35365783721041721832013-04-14T12:15:00.002-07:002013-04-14T12:17:18.192-07:00I Bet You Didn't Know...1. ... that at the age of 16, I asked Mike Comrie (yes, Mr. Hilary Duff) to marry me via a very large sign at an Oilers game. Lucky for me, he said No.<br />
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2. (in keeping with the hockey theme)... I invited then Oiler, Jason Arnott, to my 10th birthday party. Since it was my golden birthday (10 on the 10th), I figured I needed a special guest. I legitimately thought he would come. He did not. However, 6 months later, I received an autographed photograph of him in the mail. It was addressed to me and I apparently lived in 'Edmondton" (dude doesn't even know how to spell the name of the city he played for). </div>
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3. I took singing lessons for one year in grade 7 and at my recital, I sang "Part of Your World" from The Little Mermaid. The best part? I was in full mermaid costume. </div>
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4. At the age of 3, my brother peed in my eye. Yes, you read that correctly. Whilst having a bath together, my brother informed me that I "had a fire in my eye and he needed to put it out with his hose". When he put it like that, I had no choice but to have him extinguish the flames. I needed my eye, right? Wrong. That was just his way of peeing in it. </div>
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5. While at a 98 Degrees concert, at age 13, I was approached about becoming a model. They fully recruited me from the massive line up of screaming, pubescent pre-teen girls screeching, awaiting the arrival of twenty-something-year-old men to serenade them. Clearly, that fell through.</div>
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6. At aforementioned concert, I was given a rose by Nick Lachey. That's right girls. I can feel your jealousy from here. He placed the single red rose right in my hand. He wanted me. </div>
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<br />~ Jill ~http://www.blogger.com/profile/06948682149538899890noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4197277800774676928.post-72912751981491121502013-04-11T12:43:00.004-07:002013-04-11T12:45:55.959-07:00Training!As some of you already know, I have started with a personal trainer at Servus Place. I have purchased him (haha) for 8 sessions, 1 session per week. I have had 2 sessions already and feel stretched in my view of fitness and how I see myself on the 'fit' scale. Our first session was several fitness tests; these included: broad jumps, sprints, endurance and various strength exercises. This only solidified which I knew already - speed and endurance are my friend, strength is not. This past Tuesday, CJ (my trainer) gave me my workout plan. This is 3 workouts a week for the next 3 weeks, filling in the other days with cardio or drop-in classes.<br />
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Day 1 - Power: Olympic Lifting.<br />
Day 2 - Strength: Box Jumps, Core med ball throws, Clamshells (conditioning the hips), Squats, Bench presses and Wide Grip Rows (all using a lot of weight... eek.)<br />
Day 3 - Strength: Glute and Hamstring Raises, Plank with weight transfer, Chin ups, Dead lifts and Resistance Band Core work.<br />
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After leaving my session on Tuesday, I felt very discouraged. And nervous. And really sad. I was under the wrong impression that I was fit... in which yes, in some ways I am but fitness is not just endurance or conditioning. Nor is it just strength. Or flexibility. It is ALL OF THESE THINGS! I have no problem running 60 minutes at 7.5 mph working my way up to 9 mph but weightlifting? In the weight room? with other people around? Not my game. However, I signed up for this. My goal was exactly this: strength. And the only way to get stronger is to diligently do my work outs and put in the work. So, despite my anxiety, I did my Day 2 work out today. And guess what? I feel great!!! The first half of the workout was awesome! The second half, when I went to the weight room, I was so nervous. Luckily, just as I was approaching the squat rack, racking up my weights, in walks CJ! He spent a few minutes with me, helping me with technique and just encouraging me. He walked me through the rest of the workout and was so supportive and encouraging! One thing I learned: NO ONE CARES! No ones watching me or making fun of me or whatever I thought was going to happen. Nothing fell on me or crushed my chest nor did I squat and fall on my butt. I did it! And I am going to channel these empowering feelings into the rest of my program. I am looking so forward to increasing my weights and getting ripped! Haha!~ Jill ~http://www.blogger.com/profile/06948682149538899890noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4197277800774676928.post-84636501622831519882013-04-04T06:04:00.002-07:002013-04-04T06:04:20.138-07:00More Peas Thank You<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
I just ordered this cookbook from Amazon.com - $11.80! Besides that crazy cheap price, I am so excited for this little goodie to arrive in my mailbox! Sarah Matheny is a busy mom and has created an easy, super healthy, kid friendly recipe book. I am pumped. I never knew recipe books could get me so riled up with excitement! I'll let you know how it goes!</div>
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