I haven't posted in FOREVER, but I thought I'd finally write something as I reflect on our last year and all the things I am so incredibly thankful for. Our trip to Disney in October was amazing. We had waited and planned for it for almost a year. I will forever cherish those memories with my boys. So many times I stopped myself and thought that I would never again experience all those "firsts" with Kirk, and I would never again see those smiles and excited eyes. I enjoyed ALL the moments...and many others from last year.
We all LOVED Test Track. It was way different than the last time Jeremy and I rode it many years ago. I LOVED all the ride pictures of us together!
Somehow, Kirk let us talk him into riding Space Mountain. It is by far my favorite ride, and I remember riding it with my Aunt Terry for the first time when I was 9 years old. I remember getting off of it and getting right back in line because we loved it so much! I remember eating my very first Mickey ice cream bar while we were waiting in the LONG line that was way outside of the building. I hope Kirk remembers walking right on the ride (waiting less than 10 minutes) and the cast member who gave him a "I conquered Space Mountain" button when he got off!
Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party was AMAZING! I absolutely loved it. I cannot imagine any other holiday or special event being as good as this one was....and I love that my legs look kind of muscular in this picture...haha!
I love this picture of my boys!
I am most thankful for my improving health over the past year. I have lost a lot of weight, and I have grown to really love exercise. I spent yesterday morning running my second 5K. That is an amazing thing to think about and type. I love being strong and feeling fit. I am in the best shape I have EVER been in and feel better than ever. I have spent my life dreading and hating exercise, but after finding yoga and seeing the changes in my body, I have grown to love it. My body craves it. My parts don't jiggle as much and I can see and feel muscles in my body. I still have some weight to go, but I am starting to enjoy the journey and realizing what all this means for me and my life. Yoga has taught me to appreciate everything as it is, especially my body. I think I have learned to let some things go...the things that don't really matter....and to pay attention to what I have. It is a constant journey...to accept what just "is." I can't change anyone except myself. I am excited to see where I am a year from now....and that is an awesome thing to say.
