Category Archives: Marriage

Day 1305 – The Beginning Of Another Dream

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I have officially finished typing up the notes from my journals. Why am I typing up notes from my journals you ask? Well, I am writing a book! Originally, it was going to be about my first year as a full-time photographer, but it has become a book about being a Christian small business owner. I have learned so many things over the last year and I truly feel called to write a book about it. I have no idea what it will turn out to be…how many people will actually care about it…but I’m going to write it. 🙂 You know I’ll keep you up to date and share bits and pieces as I go!

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Day 1303 – Anything Is Possible or Bret Has Changed or GO RAVENS!

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As you may or may not know, my dear hubby is from California. In 2011, we scored some tickets to the Thanksgiving Day Ravens vs. 49ers game. When I found out the team, I said, oh CRAP! You’re going to be cheering for the 49ers, just because. He likes to stir up trouble that one! After I said this here was our conversation (slightly paraphrased, since it was over a year ago):

“Jen, how do Ravens fans feel about the Steelers?”
“Well, it’s not pretty…”
“That’s how the Raiders feel about the 49ers. I could never go for the 49ers.”
“Ok then!”

So thankfully, he cheered for the Ravens at the game.

Two weeks ago, we went out to watch the Ravens vs. Patriots game. Check out what Bret was wearing….

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I was planning on going through all my weddings and finding all the purple dress, flowers, etc. and doing a nice long post of pics…..yea, ha! Bret will have to be enough for ya’ll today.

GO RAVENS!

Day 1300 – 3.56 Years With The Best Guy I Know

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I was trying to figure out what to post about today. It’s been really hard to think of things the past week or so…probably mostly because I’m sick and it’s just hard to think. But then I thought, wait, this is a monumental day. A big even number. How could I miss this chance to talk about my awesome husband??

So, dearest Bret, thank you for the following:

  • For putting up with me
  • For working 3 jobs, while going to school, just so I can pursue my dream
  • For dancing in the rain with me
  • For photographing weddings and portraits with me
  • For always kissing me goodnight
  • For leading me
  • For loving me enough to tell me I’m wrong about some things

Oh, and thanks for crawling on the ground to get “the shot.”

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Day 1295 – My Workout Secrets Or Confessions Of A Personal Trainer’s Wife

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As you know, my husband is now a personal trainer. It’s been an exciting journey so far, with him starting his business. I love giving him advice and being there for him. As I said the other day, I have a love/hate relationship with his business. He is a personal trainer, which leads someone to think…the wife HAS to look good! So I have been VERY mindful of my actions in terms of what I eat and how often I workout.

I also mentioned in the post above that I would give tips and that’s what I’m going to do now!

First, check out my Pinterest board on this topic. There are some AWESOME workouts there and some I will mention here.

One thing that I think makes a difference is I drink a LOT of water! I have a cup that I got on the last day I was in Vegas for the Wedding MBA in 2011.

Enter water mug stage left:

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To the capacity, it fits 4 cups of water. Which is 32 ounces of water. They say you should have 64 ounces of water. I normally fill it to about 2 1/2-3 cups of water. If I set this crazy mug on my desk, I will drink it dry in about 30-60 minutes. Now, this is just me. You might need a different container. Or you might need to add a little lemon or other flavor. But I LOVE my skull mug. I’ll normally refill it a few times a day. Water is HUGE in your lifestyle change. Funny story, when I bought this mug, it was filled with a margarita. 🙂

Ok, important note here…..”lifestyle change.” It’s not a diet. It’s not about working out every day. It’s all in how you view things.

Now, I actually work out almost every day. I’ve been doing a lot of the workouts I’ve pinned in the board above. So the last few days have looked like this….

Monday – 4 minute workout (actually EIGHT! minute workout!)
Tuesday – All-over abs workout
Wednesday – All over body workout
Thursday – Countdown workout
Friday – Treadmill workout – self-made – 1 mile, 11:17 mins. Basically, I would do about 8.0-6.0 then 3.0 on “breaks” every 30-60 seconds.

It’s funny, at first I thought, shesh, I can’t work out every day! But that’s exactly what I’ve been doing!

These little Pinterest workouts have been so awesome! They’re fast, they’re changing up everyday….which I think is key….what works best for you, and going with it.

And here we are, kind of working out together…

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Day 1291 – Would You Pose In Your Wedding Dress In 18 Degree Weather?

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Well, I did. It actually FEELS like 4 degrees. I will attest, yes, it does.

Why was I outside in my strapless wedding dress today? My hubby needed to create an ad for K&B Bridals and Event Planning. What better way for him to promote his business to brides than to put on my wedding dress and do some workouts??

I’m hopeful it brings in some business! But either way, I got a sweet pic out of it!

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