I'm really sorry that it's taken me over a month to add anything to the blog. It's been a really bad month for us and I'm having a harder time recovering than I expected I would.
Jack is wonderful and growing like a weed. He's so happy and has been the one bright spot this month.
I will update soon.
Tuesday, October 25, 2011
Friday, September 23, 2011
Here's the video!
I got a few shots in our video.
and yes...this is the last time you'll see this. I'll post about Jack this weekend.
and yes...this is the last time you'll see this. I'll post about Jack this weekend.
Fight Gone Bad 6 at CrossFit Cedar Park from Running Bull Media on Vimeo.
Sunday, September 18, 2011
Jack supporting mommy at FGB6
On September 17th, 2011, CrossFitters from around the world will come together to endure 17 minutes of one of our most grueling workouts in honor of those men and women who have given a lifetime of service and sacrifice. For 17 minutes, we will push ourselves further, challenge ourselves deeper, feel the doubt and wonder what the hell we got ourselves... into, and if we can make it, but then remember why we are there and appreciate fully those who we wish to honor. We turn to our community of friends and family, asking them to join us by donating what they are inspired to give to our two phenomenal organizations. Our goal this year is to raise $3 million dollars. Our beneficiaries are The Special Operations Warrior Foundation and The CrossFit Foundation.
As many of you know Jay and I are active crossfitters. We love the exercises and we love what they stand for. It's not a gym, it's a family. Each crossfit affiliat is it's own gym but it's still one big family no matter where you go. Are you a member in New York? Great...are you visiting Austin? Want to drop in and get a workout in? You're welcome to join any other crossfit gym and are welcomed like you'd been there every day for the last year. I have never once been called by any member of Golds gym asking where I am and why I haven't been in and what's going on. I have never been pushed beyond my limits like a "normal" workout will do.
At 8am on Saturday September 17th I hade the honor to participate in one of the many charity events that crossfit supports. Jay and Jack were there to support me.
The workout was three rounds of:
Wall-ball, 20 pound ball, 10 ft target
Sumo deadlift high-pull, 75 pounds
Box Jump, 20″ box
Push-press, 75 pounds
Row (Calories)
In this workout you move from each of five stations after a minute.The clock does not reset or stop between exercises. This is a five-minute round from which a one-minute break is allowed before repeating. On call of “rotate”, the athletes must move to next station immediately for best score. One point is given for each rep, except on the rower where each calorie is one point.
Here we are picking up our shirts:
He was all smiles:
The shirt is less than flattering and I had no idea I had on that necklace....ya'll know I am not a morning person.
Getting ready....and you see the girl in front of me? That's Cheryl and we went to high school together, small world right? She's a physical therapist at my gym and has nursed me through every sore muscle I've ever had. She looks much better at 8am than I do.
Getting ready.
And we're off...
During the push press...with good form.
and with bad form.
If it looks like I'm about to throw up it's because I wanted to.....
Everybody hates wallballs...
Sumo deadlifts....
See the arch in my back? Yeah the pinched sciatica nerve I'd been nursing for two weeks and thought was healed, it didn't stay that that way.
And now I'm almost done.
Last deadlift...
The hard workout and all the picture taking wore Jack out. He was such a good sport.
I love my little man.
As many of you know Jay and I are active crossfitters. We love the exercises and we love what they stand for. It's not a gym, it's a family. Each crossfit affiliat is it's own gym but it's still one big family no matter where you go. Are you a member in New York? Great...are you visiting Austin? Want to drop in and get a workout in? You're welcome to join any other crossfit gym and are welcomed like you'd been there every day for the last year. I have never once been called by any member of Golds gym asking where I am and why I haven't been in and what's going on. I have never been pushed beyond my limits like a "normal" workout will do.
At 8am on Saturday September 17th I hade the honor to participate in one of the many charity events that crossfit supports. Jay and Jack were there to support me.
The workout was three rounds of:
Wall-ball, 20 pound ball, 10 ft target
Sumo deadlift high-pull, 75 pounds
Box Jump, 20″ box
Push-press, 75 pounds
Row (Calories)
In this workout you move from each of five stations after a minute.The clock does not reset or stop between exercises. This is a five-minute round from which a one-minute break is allowed before repeating. On call of “rotate”, the athletes must move to next station immediately for best score. One point is given for each rep, except on the rower where each calorie is one point.
Here we are picking up our shirts:
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| From Fight Gone Bad 6 |
He was all smiles:
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| From Fight Gone Bad 6 |
The shirt is less than flattering and I had no idea I had on that necklace....ya'll know I am not a morning person.
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| From Fight Gone Bad 6 |
Getting ready....and you see the girl in front of me? That's Cheryl and we went to high school together, small world right? She's a physical therapist at my gym and has nursed me through every sore muscle I've ever had. She looks much better at 8am than I do.
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| From Fight Gone Bad 6 |
Getting ready.
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| From Fight Gone Bad 6 |
And we're off...
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| From Fight Gone Bad 6 |
During the push press...with good form.
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| From Fight Gone Bad 6 |
and with bad form.
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| From Fight Gone Bad 6 |
If it looks like I'm about to throw up it's because I wanted to.....
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| From Fight Gone Bad 6 |
Everybody hates wallballs...
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| From Fight Gone Bad 6 |
Sumo deadlifts....
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| From Fight Gone Bad 6 |
See the arch in my back? Yeah the pinched sciatica nerve I'd been nursing for two weeks and thought was healed, it didn't stay that that way.
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| From Fight Gone Bad 6 |
And now I'm almost done.
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| From Fight Gone Bad 6 |
Last deadlift...
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| From Fight Gone Bad 6 |
The hard workout and all the picture taking wore Jack out. He was such a good sport.
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| From Fight Gone Bad 6 |
I love my little man.
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| From Fight Gone Bad 6 |
Wednesday, August 24, 2011
Jack showing his team spirit
Ever since Gina told me that she was pregnant using a Notre Dame onesie, I've been looking forward to the day that we could get Jack his own Notre Dame football jersey. He's now walking and ready for his first tackle and looking especially handsome in his 2T #3 Notre Dame jersey!
Dear Coach Kelly, We're willing to host a dinner whenever you'd like to come recruit Jack. He's already got a high rating compared to peers, he's got a ton of energy, is smart as a whip, and loves destroying everything (including Wolverines). We're pretty confident he'd make a great running back or linebacker. We'll be looking for that #1 rating in the Rivals class of 2028!
Jack lining up to make the tackle
Practicing to Cheer, Cheer
Practicing his run out the tunnel
Dear Coach Kelly, We're willing to host a dinner whenever you'd like to come recruit Jack. He's already got a high rating compared to peers, he's got a ton of energy, is smart as a whip, and loves destroying everything (including Wolverines). We're pretty confident he'd make a great running back or linebacker. We'll be looking for that #1 rating in the Rivals class of 2028!
Jack lining up to make the tackle
Practicing to Cheer, Cheer
Practicing his run out the tunnel
Monday, August 15, 2011
Jack's first birthday and cake!
This week we celebrated a huge milestone in Jack's life (and let's be honest, his parents' lives as well). We all made it a year. All of those late nights and early mornings early on have paid off in droves for the three of us.
Last August, we knew of parenting from books and friends, but it's a whole new ballgame truly living that life day in and day out. Jack has grown so much and still astounds us every day with how much he's learning and growing. It's funny to think back on some of the mini-milestones throughout the year and now looking back and remembering how excited we were that he was able to push himself up to a crawling position. Now he's running all over the house, chasing the cat and dog!
We also celebrated the first time Jack had sugar as he got to enjoy his smash cake. He is Jay's son after all, so it's no surprise he dove in like a champ. On his birthday, Gina got him a cake to prep for the coming weekend party and get his first taste of chocolate. He loved it, and made bathtime that night especially fun.
Jack began the evening with his tribute to Mickey Mouse (but the ears didn't last long)
The obligatory "before" shot so you can see what the birthday cake looked like
About halfway through, Jack made his solute to chocolate
The obligatory "after" shot
"Hey dad, is there any more?"
"Thank you for the yummy cake mommy!"
Last August, we knew of parenting from books and friends, but it's a whole new ballgame truly living that life day in and day out. Jack has grown so much and still astounds us every day with how much he's learning and growing. It's funny to think back on some of the mini-milestones throughout the year and now looking back and remembering how excited we were that he was able to push himself up to a crawling position. Now he's running all over the house, chasing the cat and dog!
We also celebrated the first time Jack had sugar as he got to enjoy his smash cake. He is Jay's son after all, so it's no surprise he dove in like a champ. On his birthday, Gina got him a cake to prep for the coming weekend party and get his first taste of chocolate. He loved it, and made bathtime that night especially fun.
Jack began the evening with his tribute to Mickey Mouse (but the ears didn't last long)
The obligatory "before" shot so you can see what the birthday cake looked like
About halfway through, Jack made his solute to chocolate
The obligatory "after" shot
"Hey dad, is there any more?"
"Thank you for the yummy cake mommy!"
Wednesday, July 27, 2011
Look who's walking
Jack has decided that it's time to give mom and dad another heart attack. It's walking time!!
I took him to a playgroup on Saturday morning and just like he'd been doing it for weeks let go of a standing toy and took a few steps. I about died. Seriously? THIS is where he picks to take his first steps??? I didn't have my camera, my phone was across the room and Jay wasn't there. The girls all cheered and he smiled so we've decided that since he was the only boy in a room filled with a dozen girls and their moms that he was just showing off.
I got home and told Jay so we kept our phones around just to see if he would do it again. I just happen to get this on video, it's not that great and it's only a couple of steps but it's still considered walking.
I know it looks like we never have him fully clothed but I promise you we do. Around the house it's easier for him to just wear whatever or just a diaper. He's a very messy eater so his shirt comes off during food time and sometimes it doesn't get put back on. We've also had the hottest summer on record so we try and keep him as cool and comfortable as we can.
He's still building his confidence so he only gets a couple of steps but he's coming along quickly.
Today I get home from work and walk in the door only to be greated by Jack holding Jays hand and walking like a big little man. I quickly put my stuff down and had to get in on the action. Can you tell that Jay dressed him for daycare?
I love how he reaches for Dexter at the end. They are going to be best buddies as they both grow.
If I keep pushing him down will he stop walking? I'm not ready for him to grow up. I love my wonderful happy baby. Babies don't walk.
I took him to a playgroup on Saturday morning and just like he'd been doing it for weeks let go of a standing toy and took a few steps. I about died. Seriously? THIS is where he picks to take his first steps??? I didn't have my camera, my phone was across the room and Jay wasn't there. The girls all cheered and he smiled so we've decided that since he was the only boy in a room filled with a dozen girls and their moms that he was just showing off.
I got home and told Jay so we kept our phones around just to see if he would do it again. I just happen to get this on video, it's not that great and it's only a couple of steps but it's still considered walking.
I know it looks like we never have him fully clothed but I promise you we do. Around the house it's easier for him to just wear whatever or just a diaper. He's a very messy eater so his shirt comes off during food time and sometimes it doesn't get put back on. We've also had the hottest summer on record so we try and keep him as cool and comfortable as we can.
He's still building his confidence so he only gets a couple of steps but he's coming along quickly.
Today I get home from work and walk in the door only to be greated by Jack holding Jays hand and walking like a big little man. I quickly put my stuff down and had to get in on the action. Can you tell that Jay dressed him for daycare?
I love how he reaches for Dexter at the end. They are going to be best buddies as they both grow.
If I keep pushing him down will he stop walking? I'm not ready for him to grow up. I love my wonderful happy baby. Babies don't walk.
Monday, July 11, 2011
Splash park fun!
We took Jack to the splash park for the first time and he had a ball!
First he and Kensington played some.
He crawled around for a while and found the drain.
Then he discovered the water spouts and it was all over.
He just loves the way it feels on his hands.
He gets so excited he takes his hat off.
Then he stole this bucket from some other kid. Don't worry we gave it back and he even played with the little boy some.
Then he went and played with more spouts.
It was a good day and after we went and had dinner and he took a very long nap the second we got into the car. He slept well that night.
First he and Kensington played some.
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| From 4th of July Splash Pad |
He crawled around for a while and found the drain.
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| From 4th of July Splash Pad |
Then he discovered the water spouts and it was all over.
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| From 4th of July Splash Pad |
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| From 4th of July Splash Pad |
He just loves the way it feels on his hands.
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| From 4th of July Splash Pad |
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| From 4th of July Splash Pad |
He gets so excited he takes his hat off.
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| From 4th of July Splash Pad |
Then he stole this bucket from some other kid. Don't worry we gave it back and he even played with the little boy some.
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| From 4th of July Splash Pad |
Then he went and played with more spouts.
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| From 4th of July Splash Pad |
It was a good day and after we went and had dinner and he took a very long nap the second we got into the car. He slept well that night.
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