Zumba my butt off!

Zumba class tonight!!! Going to try my hand at this tonight! A friend of mine's daughter teaches it. It's suppose to be a killer class! I'm ready to get rid of the blubber:)

Who do I admire

Kyle had to write a paper on who he admires and who inspires him for his religion final. The first person was his grandpa. Here's what he said.
"I'm told I'm a lot like this person and I take that as a compliment. The person that inspires me to be a better person is my grandpa. He's tough on me when I need it. He has taught me how to be better in all my sports. He is a hard worker, loves his family and has a strong faith. Grandpa inspires me to be better at everything I do. He would not accept anything but the best so I don't either. When people watch me play baseball and tell me they see my grandpa out on the field I take that as the biggest compliment ever. I hope as I get older I can be like him and keep my work ethic, love my family and keep my faith."
It's great when the kids are little and look up to people but I think is spectacular when they still see that same person as larger than life as they get older. Notice he didn't bring up their tempers LOL.
The other 2 people were me and his brother Cole. It was a very sweet paper.

Getting fit and fab

Two days in a row. Today I needed off. I am sooooo sore and my legs feel like they are ready to give out with every step. I have to remember I am not 17. I walked and lifted and then yesterday took a body pump class. I will be back to the class. Clay has been to the Y every day. It only takes him about 7 min. to walk to the Y. He loves it. He goes swimming and plays in the teen room. Cole and Kyle both are enjoying the Y and seem to have little competitions to see who's strong. Of course Cole wins. We haven't got Bill to go with us yet but there's still hope. I am ready for more pain. BRING IT ON.

Bikini season here I come!

We joined the Y as a family. Clay was crawling out of his skin to go swimming. He had a blast. I went and lifted weights w/ the boys. I was good and did not over do it. The boys are great and very supportive of me working out. I think it's because I am trying to plan a trip to a beach somewhere for next Christmas or spring break. I know it will be slow going but nothing worth doing comes easy. I am still 2# lower than I was when I started the work fat club challenge. Thank goodness we started it prior to the holidays. Wish me luck

Dear Mother Nature

Dear Mother Nature,
I live in Wisconsin and I think you forgot what your duties are. It's January and we are having temperatures in the mid 30's to 40 degrees. It's nice as far as being able to go out and walk without bundling up in several layers however, we are not able to snowmobile, ski, sled or ice skate outdoors. The golf courses are open. This is making for a boring winter. You can keep the mild temperatures but could you please throw us a little snow. It would help make my family happy.
Thank you,
Rogers family

The Ayes have it!

I don't know if they know what they got themselves into  but the Post 6 Baseball just voted me on their board! It's so much fun to be able to be a part of something that I really believe in and enjoy. I'm sure I won't always feel this way but I feel it's a great honor and can't wait to start helping make decisions.
Kyle went and worked out with his  coach today. He does love his baseball. Cole's out w/ his buds. Clay is sitting on the couch and playing on the computer. Nice quiet night.

Great Day Off

Had a much needed day off. Went to Wausau w/ Cole to get his glasses fixed. Had a nice time w/ him just 1:1. Went to my favorite Mexican restraunt (El Jalapeno's), got treated to flan (yum). We got home just before the others did. Now it's off to a board meeting for baseball. Can't wait to hear the sound of cleats on the field. Here's back to work.

Goodbye 2011 Hello 2012!

2011 has been a year of growing pains and challenges. It has been a year of changes in our family. Addition of girlfriends, loss of family and friends. Along with these changes have come to ability learn that things will be different and trying to accept and find balance in sharing the boys and adjusting to losses. 2011 has brought us challenges with the boys. Thank goodness nothing life altering and it all comes with the territory of raising teenagers and learning experiences. Mom always said that little problems come with little kids and big problems with big kids. Work has been a challenge and the decision to leave a job after 16 years was a tough one. I feel it was the right decision. With Walker and his changes ,Bill's job is still uncertain but as always if something does happen we will get through it. Reading this might be depressing but it has been a roller coaster of a year for us. With this I look forward to 2012 and the excitement it will bring. I believe positive changes are happening for all of us. Welcome 2012! Happy New Year to all of you! I wish everyone the best for the year!