Abortion

So I just got this email and watched the video. I've seen TONS of abortion videos, but nothing like this, I couldn't finish to the end. I don't understand how some people can be pro-choice, especially after seeing something like that. Maybe they just don't know the reality of it? The link to the video is below the message...

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What are we allowing to happen in this world!!!!! Abortion has become just another word in our vocabulary. This video reminded me of the murder it is. EVERYONE should be forced to watch it before they vote. I've seen lots of stuff about abortion, but I've NEVER been so affected more than this video affected me. Sorry in advance if this ruins your day. I promise it will make you want to pray for the grace of God on our country.


The following contains a graphic video clip about abortion. Please click on the 'in English and Spanish' bar under Mr. Verastegui's picture on the right. It isn't pretty, but I think it is very informative and therefore necessary. We all know someone who has had an abortion or is simply pro-choice. Please watch and become educated with the truth.

http://www.durarealidad.com/

Marine update

So Jordan isn't leaving for OCS until January. That way he can get ready physically more and do well and not die or injure himself. Apparently the shortest distance they run in a given day is 8 miles. So yeah, he is going to be working out for 3 months straight and then be super in shape and pass with flying colors. So we'll be here for a little longer than expected :)

Marines

So Jordan is joining the Marines. At this point it is a matter of when. He is going in as an Officer so he has to go to OCS instead of the Enlisted Marines boot camp. There is a cycle going October 3rd, and the one after that is going in January. We want him to go to the one in October, but he has to pass all the tests before he can go including a medical examination and a physical fitness test, which are both tomorrow. The only test that is a question mark as far as him passing, is running 3 miles in under 23 minutes. Jordan isn't a runner, but he also is in fairly decent shape from working at HB Fuller for 3 years. We bought him running shoes tonight (he didn't own a pair!) and my aunt who runs a lot told us to get New Balance. So we got him a pair of those. His medical examination begins at 5:15 am (!) and goes till 11 am, then after that is the physical fitness test. So tomorrow keep Jordan in your prayers/thoughts that he'll have endurance and be able to complete all his tests to the best of his ability (maybe even miraculously better than his best of ability? :) But if he doesn't pass this time, he'll go to the OCS in January for sure. Either way, we're both super excited about this new chapter in our lives and what comes next. We'll obviously be leaving Minnesota, which will be sad because we both have family and friends here, but we'll eventually come back.

Fitness

So today I had a one hour complementary personal trainer session. I wasn't super excited to go and I thought it was going to be boring and I wouldn't like it. Well, it was kind of eye opening. I met with Dan and I told him I basically joined the gym to swim, but I also want to lose X amount of weight. He told me swimming wouldn't do it. Swimming is just cardio, it doesn't build muscle mass and on and on he went. So we had a little 15 - 20 minute session (I can't remember how long it was) and just worked on the legs. He kicked my ass. I have never felt that kind of a burn in my muscles in a looong time, if ever. I can't walk down the stairs without holding onto the railing for dear life. So I now have a personal trainer.

Nickelodeon Universe (aka Camp Snoopy)

Then after going to the farm and a nice long nap (see post below) we went to Mall of America with our friends Aurora and Gavin. We decided to take the kids on some rides. I wasn't sure how Hailey would handle it since the last time we went on the carousel at Camp Snoopy (like when she was 1.25 years old) she cried the whole time and wanted off. Well it was quite the opposite this time. She hated waiting in line and wanted to run in front of everyone and get on, so I had to hold her back while she was fussing in line. Then we got on and she was happy. Then the ride started going, and she was ecstatic! Then the ride ended. I had to pull her off of every ride we went on, then the tears came again and "No! No! No! Gain! (again)" It was an emotionally exhausting experience for her as I'm sure you can imagine. We went on a total of 3 rides with her, the trucks (pictured below with Aurora and me on top and Hailey and Gavin in the cab), the mini roller coaster, and then the little bus that goes in little circles...which Hailey managed to get a free second ride on since she fussed and ran in the gate when it was open to let everyone off and the lady was nice enough to let her go again. So it was a fun time, but 3 rides was definitely enough. Then we walked around the mall and went and saw the new Best Buy and played some of the games. I got some cute pictures of Hailey and Jordan playing the Wii and the DS. Overall it was a pretty eventful Saturday! Then next Saturday we have Hailey's birthday party -- another jam packed day of fun for Hailey!

Aurora and I barely fitting in the truck Jordan and Hailey in the bus ride

Again on the bus...

Playing the DS at the new Best Buy

Jordan hitting the ball in baseball Wii

A day at the farm

On Saturday I took Hailey to the farm and she was able to "ride" Sally. Kate (my sister) came along and helped out . Hailey had a good time playing with all the animals and enjoyed sitting on the saddle while I led Sally around. Then Kate was able to ride Sally for a little bit and then we had to leave because Hailey was super crabby and in desperate need of a nap! But I got some super cute pictures!

Fitness

So I have caved and am going tonight to join LA Fitness. I had originally wanted to join Lifetime in Coon Rapids because my friend is a personal trainer there, but realistically, if I joined there, I wouldn't go often enough to get the Medica reimbursement because it is like 20 minutes away. So I'm joining the LA Fitness in Roseville. I want to join mostly for the pool so I can swim laps. I went online last night and found a swimming workout regiment and will be doing that. I also found online a neat mp3 player to wear while I'm swimming, so it doesn't get so boring. It is called Nu Technology DOLPHIN 1GB Waterproof MP3 Player. I'm pretty excited to try it out. I read reviews online, so I don't have exceptionally high expectations, but some music, regardless of the quality, is better than no music.
I think seeing all the olympic swimmers has motivated me to swim again. I loved being on the swim team in high school and was in the best shape of my life because it is really a full body workout - plus you don't sweat (well, at least you don't get sweaty)! So I'm going to go and try to lose my extra baby weight (yeah, I'm a procrastinator, it's been 2 years). Wish me luck!