Where to begin?

So, after a lot of discussion between the love of my life and myself we decided to switch trainers. Ben, is an awesome trainer but, we feel that we are not the caliber of athlete that he's used to and decided to move on with someone else.
This was a very difficult decision and it has been almost heartbreaking for us.
So, training begins again with our new leader and WOWZER!!! she is maken us work.
I'm currently on a run walk program and it is really been beneficial for me. I have found that my breath comes easier and it seems as though my speed may be increasing ;) We'll see.
So I went to a spin class for the first time this year and got my buttocks served to me on a platter that said "Welcome back slacker" LOL... I forgot how intense these classes can be. I love em though! They keep you honest and it's fun to see how much I've not actually lost after all the time off.
Swimming has been fun were using pull buoys and this has really added to my stroke strength and it seems to be helping me remember how to in gage my abs during the swim.
At daylight savings end time the first day Jay and I decided we had enough time to go for an hour bike ride hahaha.... At the last minute we decided to grab our trusty headlamps just in case. Good thing by the time we were half way done we needed to turn them on, So we had our first ever headlamp ride.
It was really fun riding on the trail in the dark. Kind of cool to have it be so quiet and you could smell the wet leaves as you rode across them. I love that smell it's sooo much a reminder of being a kid and going to Millwood and jumping in the HUGE piles of leaves they would put in the street by the church there. You could crawl your way to the top and when you got up on top you just sunk down and there would be what seemed like ten foot deep piles. We made forts and houses and things in those leaves it was soo fun:) The love of fresh air and freedom as a kid was immeasurable. It amazes me what smells can trigger different memories. I'm always so Thankful for these simple pleasures and I try very hard to distill them into Ryan so he can also enjoy the "Moment In Time"
FYI the new job I got is no longer a part of my life it was a terrible mistake and I quit after working 18+ hours regularly and also a 24 hour shift. Jay is being very supportive (Thanks LOVE)in that he's allowing me to take the time to find the right job for me. So, I've had nearly a month off of work and I've been enjoying being a Domestic Diva!!!!
Ryan finished football last Thursday. We can't believe it's over. So sad but good for him he's growing and maturing on a daily basis. He was the producer for the yearly Veterans Day program at school and really enjoyed the whole task of putting it together. We feel that ASB has brought out the best in him and his qualities are shinning through. We have been able to sit down with him and have some very deep discussions about life and future plans it's very intriguing to listen to him. If you have a teen and want to have a great dinner conversation. Take them to the Melting Pot downtown yes it's pricey but, wow that whole dinner Ry didn't stop talking and he was able to convey some fears and frustrations that he's been having and was unable to find words for. It was worth the money!
So, here we are up to date and out with the info. If anyone goes to a women's Gonzaga BBall game PLEASE!!!! come by the concession stand at the Northeast Corner this is where the West Valley SR. All-nighter parents are working to raise money for the all-nighter this year. We are in need of donations and can use the help. Thank you so much and thank you to all of my friends and fellow bloggers for support and words of encouragement as I have been recovering and am now on a fast track to my First Ironman! I'm so freaked out it's less than 8 months away and I'm so excited at the same time. I can't wait:)
A fellow blogger and friend Phadera has challenged all of her bloggers to find at least one thing to post and be happy about each day so I will give it a try.
Mine today is the ability to get up at o-so dark thirty after a rough night of little sleep and go do a spin class and find out I'm not as bad as I thought.
My thoughts are with everyone and I pray that you find this time a time to reflect and be thankful as we embark on an exciting journey in our country and in our personal lives!

Michelle