We still bleed Blue...

We just booked our plane tickets to go to the BYU vs Washington football game on Sept 6th in Seattle. In our house, BYU football is numero uno. I've learned to accept the fact that all Saturday activities starting in late August until mid-December revolve around when BYU plays, no questions asked. I will admit that we* have made great strides, as in the beginning of our marriage if BYU lost, the entire day was ruined. Now, we* expect the worst, but hope for the best!
Atleast this year we get to enjoy the experience live!

Go Cougars!


*We = he!

Can't find a better man....

The other night I came home to this. Love him!

Hot-lanta...

Last weekend, well two weekends ago, we took a quick trip to Atlanta and Tennessee to see Joel's little brother Daniel get married. It was a really quick trip, but it was great to be with his family because we don't see each other nearly enough!
Husband and Wife

 

The largest drive-in in the world- extra greasy, but extra good!

 

Centennial Olympic Park water show

 

Cheers to the smartest man ever- Coca-Cola founder!

 

Fitness Friday- Smokin' Lower Bod!

Everyone wants a tight booty and nice toned and lean legs. The following four exercises( all separate posts) are excellent in shaping the lower body!

Perform 3 sets of 12 repetions, 2 or 3 times per week. For best results, combine this strength training workout with 45+ minutes of cardio.

Elevated Stationary Lunges

You can already feel your buttocks getting tighter!!

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Bosu Lateral Hop and Squats.

You gotta love the way the trainer says 'Buttocks'...

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Stability Ball Bridge Hip Extensions

These legs and butt exercises are a progression of the core exercise the floor bridge. Make sure the shirt you are wearing is not slick, because you will likely slip off the ball.

This legs and butt exercise also works your core and lower back. Since the motion is hip extension your glutes should perform most of the work. If you only feel your hamstrings and lower back muscles work during this exercise you most likely have muscle imbalances which may lead to posture problems.

Start: Sit on a stability ball. Remember the size of the stability ball should allow your legs to be at a 90 degree while you sit upright.

Walk forward and form the stability ball bridge. Your head and upper shoulders should rest comfortably on the top of the ball. Your legs should form a 90 degree angle with your knees on top of your ankles.

Begin the motion: Draw in your core and lower your butt down towards the floor. You can stop just before your butt touches the floor, or you can tap your butt on the floor. As you raise your hips, make sure you contract your glutes.

Modifications: You can progress this exercise by positioning your feet on a controlled unstable surface such as a BOSU ball. The extra stabilization will work extra muscles. You can also add resistance such as dumbbells or a body bar across your hip.