The Road to Mudderella Pre-Picture

To help document my journey to Mudderella, fitness, and weight loss - I am posting a post picture of myself, and plan to post some more pictures throughout my journey.

(Ignore the beds - that would be my daughters idea of made beds, and it was the only room I could get a good picture in.)

Jo Lee

Mud, Princesses, and More

So, I did something today that I have wanted to do for a couple of years. I signed up to participate in Mudderella Colorado 2015 - Mudderella is an opportunity for women to unite and share their strength, laughter and tears over a 5-7 mile mud obstacle course.



So Why, would I do something like that?
To help me lose the last 20-25 pounds I would like to lose.
To do something that help motivate me to get into shape.
To do something new.
To do something with some fun ladies, that I know, and meet some new ladies.
I have wanted to do a Color Run, Fun Run, or something like that for a coupe of years.
To raise money for Futures Without Violence - Futures Without Violence (FUTURES) is a leading national nonprofit and social change organization working to end and prevent dating and domestic violence, child abuse, and sexual assault by providing resources and support for victims and survivors, and raising awareness through educational programs all throughout the country. 



I am going to keep track of my training progress, and I will let you know how the race goes on Aug. 22.

If you want to donate to Futures Without Violence go here: www.eventbrite.com/donate/durango-dirty-divas-jo-lee

To learn more about Mudderella go here: mudderella.com

To learn more about Futures Without Violence go here: www.futureswithoutviolence.org


Jo Lee

11

11 Years!

We have been married 11 years!

11 years of ups and downs. But I would not trade them for anything, those ups and downs have made us the couple we are today. 

Happy Anniversary Babe!

Here's to 11+ more years:)

33 Years

Yes, I am 33. Turned that on July 1st. 

Crazy I do not feel 33, while some days I do. Most days I do not think I am mature enough to be 33, whatever that is. Realty is that I am, and I am enjoying it.

32 Years has Taught Me...

32 Years has Taught Me...

-Life is short.

-My family is a blessing and amazing.

-I am blessed to have friendships that I do.

-God always has a better plan then me.

-I am loved and deeply desired by my Heavenly Father.

-I can do more then I think I can.

-God will always provide.

-I so took naps for granted when I was young.

-Quiet moments are beautiful.

-Peace comes from at times you do not always think it will.

-God truly has a plan and purpose for ME!

-Nothing, is lost when it comes to Gods plan.

Today, I am 32. I have learned something's:) Something's I am still learning.

“Live as if you were to die tomorrow. Learn as if you were to live forever.”

― Mahatma Gandhi

Lee Family Update

What are we up to?

Will, at that moment. Matt is at work. I am drinking coffee and typing a blog post. Anna is avoiding putting away the dishes. Benen is being a great big brother and playing with Somer. Somer is crawling all over the place and getting into everything.

I am chugging away at school, and am doing pretty good. I turn 30 this week, and I am actually excited to be 30, no reason other than I am excited to see what maturing and life God has in store for the next 30 years.

Matt - is busy with work, men's ministry, and worship ministry.

Anna is enjoying the summer vacation, but not so much the fact that she still has to do chores.

Benen is loving being 4, but is struggling with being the middle child (he is not the baby but also not big enough to do things with Anna sometimes).

Somer is growing quickly. She is crawling and pulling herself up on everything in sight, it will not be long until she walks. She also turns 1 this week - crazy.

Jo Lee

What have we been up to?

We have been up to a lot.

Enjoying the start of summer and summer vacation.

Somer is now crawling; we had to put the gates up. (Once I have a good video of her crawling I will post it).

I started school. Yes; I am going back to school. I am taking online courses to get a Bachelors Degree in Human Services Management (Social Work). I am excited and nervous at the same time. I am hoping to eventually be able to do homestudies for adoptions and I would also like to do work with marriage and family advocacy and training. We will see what all God has in store for this.

We have also been getting ready for a birthday blitz. We have Benen (turning 4) and Uncle Michael (turning 24) on June 14th, then Aunt Tammie (turning 28) on June 22nd, then Somer (turning 1) on June 30th, and lastly Me (turning 30) on July first. My mom said it was worse than Christmas - at least with Christmas it is all on the same day.

How do I feel about turning 30? Not sure; I really do not feel like I should be 30. I know I am, but at the same time I feel so young and immature - wonder if I will ever feel mature? Probably not. I am okay with turning 30; that does not bother me; just do not feel that old I guess. Make sense?

Jo Lee

A Post

"A Post"

Because I am not witty enough to come up with a creative title.

What have we been up to in our house? 

Will school; for both Anna and me. Anna is cruising right along in her 1st grade year, and I will be going back to college soon. I am going to go to the University of Phoenix and before I official start I am taking some workshops - need to refresh my mind on what it is like to be a student, it has only been 7 years sense I took a class and all. I am excited and I know I am doing what God wants me to do, but I can get overwhelmed with all the changes I can see coming - I stop and just give it to God - taking it one step at a time. If you would like to see more what Anna has been doing you can go here: tacacademy.blogspot.com

We are enjoying the promise of spring and getting outside as much as we can. I am trying new things in the kitchen and will hopefully be saving some money on our grocery bill, at least that is the goal. I have been reading stuff about people that can eat healthy and spend between 200 and 250 dollars a month to feed a family of 4 - so I am attempting to implement those ideas and spent less on groceries.

Matt is busy at work, with mens ministry, and with worship stuff at church.

Anna turns 7 next month - I am not ready for that. She wants a sleep over party and is very related to her mother - she is in to planning every detail of the party even when they will go to sleep. 

Benen is developing into a very caring little man. He loves on his sisters and loves to play with dad. He is starting to play pretend and it is fun to watch him and Anna play.

Somer is getting more mobile, still not crawling but she will scoot backwards on her belly and will roll around to get to things. If I can get the big kids to stop running to her every squawk maybe she will crawl soon. Her VUR seems to be doing good and not bothering her. We had some elders at church pray for her Sunday and we are believing that she is healed.  

So; there you have it. That is "A Post"

Jo Lee

Thankful Thursday

I am thankful for...

Jo Lee

This Weekend I....

... made pancakes.

... did some cleaning while Matt worked on the Burban.

... went driving to look at fall colors.

... had a picnic lunch surrounded by my beautiful family and the fall colors.

... took the time to do a little kid photo shoot.

... watched "Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion the Witch and the Wardrobe."

... blogged.

... bathed all the kids and put them to bed in their rooms (even Somer :) - mommy and daddy get their bedroom back to themselves).

... made is to church relatively on time.

... enjoyed lunch with some awesome old - new friends.

... went to a premier of I AM at our church.

... put the kids to bed, and enjoyed some time with the hubby.

Jo Lee

Thankful Thursday

Today I am thankful for....

... God's grace and protection.

... peace.

... flexibility in homeschooling.

... my baby girls smile - it seriously lights up the room.

... my big girl and just how big she really is.

... my little (okay not so little; but I am not ready for him to be bigger) man that is willing to try anything and thinks he is invincible i.e. trying to jump off of the top bunk of his bed this week. He repeatedly told me that he would not get hurt and repeatedly told him no he would get hurt - I won I threatened to take away the bed.

... my handsome hubby that works very hard to provide for our family.

... the fact that God is in control.

... the fall colors.

... the fact that seasons change - both in life and in nature.

Jo Lee

Thankful Thursday - Labor Day Camping Trip

This week I am thankful for a little camping trip we got to take over Labor Day Weekend.

I am thankful that Anna got to shoot daddies pellet gun...

...and that Benen also got to shoot it.

 I am thankful that we got to enjoy some family time and go walking by the creek.

I am thankful that the kids got to go on a nature survival hike.

I am thankful for my little princesses that loves to talk and listen to people.

I am thankful for my little man that is along for the ride even if he is in his own world.

I am thankful for the trooper that Somer Joy was; even though she does not look to happy in this picture she was awesome all 5 days we were camping.

Jo Lee