Six People | Twelve Times

This photo was taken after the whole family ran the 5K for Craig. Troy and Kyle ran together, Jake ran with me, and my mom pushed the girls in the stroller. We are really trying to be an active family. As of late, I have really been thinking about health and exercise and how important it is for me to teach my children to be healthy. Biking, running, hiking, tennis...I really want my kids to grow up active. Troy and I work out together with a trainer twice a week. As well as doing that, I go to the gym 6 days a week. Haley goes with me and does the daycare's program there called, "Kids on the move". Instead of being babysat, they do little exercise classes, stationary bikes, sports, and Haley even came home and showed me her push ups and sit ups. I love it. Every morning, Haley knows that we are going to the gym. It's just what is normal to her, and I love it. I have realized in a world that seems to be so sedentary, that I don't want my family to be that way. I want us to be healthy and active. Troy and I are running the Spudman Triathlon this year. It will be Troy's first triathlon - and my second. The kids are getting ready to run their second KidsK next week. The kids beg daily to go on bike rides, and I am so grateful for their willingness to be active. Kristin got a tennis racket for her birthday and has asked David (her uncle) to teach her to play. I look forward to the day when I can play tennis with my kids! I have been really debating about shutting off all cable. Has anyone done this? What have you thought? Anyways...I encourage anybody who may still read my blog - get out. Exercise. Set a goal. Work together as a family. It won't be easy. It still isn't easy for me. It's worth it. I was SO PROUD of Kyle and Jake after this 5k. The did so well!