Good Habits

I joined a gym last month and having been pushing myself to go before work each morning.

Yesterday, I decided that I would finish another project before work and then go to the gym after work. My day dragged and I realized that as hard as it is to jump out of bed, I have developed a health habit that is necessary for my mental and physical well being at work. I can't function without starting the day at the gym.
From now on all projects will be done after work... my mornings are full.

Family Vacations

Traveling with family can be scary. (Unfortunately my scared face looks more stoned. I will be practicing in the mirror and will be better prepared next time.)

I was lucky enough to spend two weeks with my family, traveling, playing and learning. We of course took loads of pictures. It's fun to see my siblings so grown up.

Of course, no matter how grown up you are playgrounds are still tempting. Not to mention they are great breaks from all the driving we did. We started our tour in Nauvoo, hit West Lafayette, Colombus, Indiana and Columbus, Ohio before heading to Kirtland. Yes, we needed lots of snacks, audio books and other toys to entertain everyone.

Good thing that the younger members of the family earned their drivers licenses this year.

Wait, "I was a joking" (you must read that with a bad Italian accent), wrong picture... these young members earned their license.

I learned that spending time with my family is like sharing a shake. It's delicious, refreshing and finished way too quickly.