Hello lovelies! So.. considering that no one posts on this anymore.. Ever, the chances of you seeing this are slim to none, but.. if you happen to stumble upon it, I have my own blog! Soooooo, you should check it out, yeah? LOVE YOU GUYS!!

sarahannemcbride.blogspot.com

My Blog

So Im guessing we are using this blog to even just let family memebers know about whatever! So I just wanted to let everyone know that Benny and I have a blog as well you you can all go to it and go to the very bottom and click on follow (sarah is already following us, Thanks!!). Our blog website is www.bennyandkatielock.blogspot.com  Come follow us, check us out! I love all this blogging stuff.  Its starting to be better than facebook! 

Also, I just have to say that this past weekend I got to watch coleman play in his lax tourney and he did so good!! he is becoming an all-star! everyone needs to get out to at least 1 of his games! By the way he is sooooooo Fast! I just cant get over it! Okay love you all!!! Follow us!!!

     Don't get discouraged if you fell off the wagon yesterday (Valentine's Day).  Just get back on today.  It's not realistic to think that we would deprive ourselves when it comes to the holidays.  I know that there are chocolate strawberries in my refridgerator right now and I do not plan on letting them spoil.  I will, however, be sharing them with my family so that the calories get evenly divided.  That is a great achievement for me because I can easily eat them all.  All by myself.  No problem.   Hope everybody had a Happy Valentine's Day.    Lettie

COOK FAMILY

Hey everyone,

Some of my new goals are going to be:
1. make sure all family members know how to run the blog to full cabability
2. Keep my families goals up to date on the blog
3. Try to find time to do dishes! LOL

Things have been super crazy but fun around here the past week.
I had to run New Beginnings AGAIN which turned out great but grateful its over
The boat show started today and dad and I have our boat in it advertising Boat Rentals, if anyone wants to go this weekend sometime check it out its over in the North West corner with Croft Marine!!!!!!
but our biggest news for the week is.......
Mickelle has decided to start a business!
I know the apple doesn't fall far from the tree, and yes I LOVE IT!
The other night we were driving home and Mickelle says "Mom I'd like to start a business" I said ok what are you going to sell? she then replied "I don't know what should I sell?"
I then took some time to explain that part of starting a business is thinking of a great idea that you would be better at then most people.
Before to long she had come up with her idea, her business name and a list of things she needed me to accomplish such as a website to help get this going for her.
She then informed me that she would like me to help pay to get the business going but that once she started making money she didn't want to split it because I already have lots of businesses and lots of money. (I have seemed to forgotten which bank account that money is in if someone can help remind me!)
So Mickelle had her first week and sold 11 Sporty Bandz which was fantastic we are so proud of her and the belief she has had to start her business.
If you want to check out her website it is still a work in progress but we are hoping to have it all finished this weekend!
sportybandz.blogspot.com


If anyone wants to schedule some one on one time to learn the blog I would be happy to help, just call me
XOXO
April

And so begins our second month!  I know I havn't written anything for a while but that's because I was having a pitty party about no one writing back.  I'm over that for now, so on to the next thing. 
I thought our goal party was great.  We missed Julie, Heather, Casey, Mike and Ben. Hope you guys can be there next month. Send me an update on your progress.

 I have to say, that I am impressed with our family.  We all gave a report on our progress the other night but it was so noisy in there I'm not sure if everyone could hear.  So here's the update:

Grandpa - exercising 6x per week, he is up to 2 miles a day!  =AWESOME
Grandma - joined Curves and has been doing circut training and liking it! = AWESOME
Connie - 100% on all goals achieved. Exercise, scriptures, and organizing! = AWESOME
Sarah - doing good. Started a tad late, but better late than never.  = AWESOME
Craig - Working out at work. And limiting Coke (I think?)  Is allowed to take a day off for anniversary. = AWESOME
April & Brett - sitting at the far end of the table, I couldn't hear exactly.  I know they are hard workers so I'll just say = AWESOME
Mick - Great goal report.  Doing = AWESOME
Brooklyn - Looks to cute to be anything but = AWESOME
Addie - Keeping up with her goal of being full of it. Gave us her report loud and clear.=AWESOME
Benny - Working hard to achieve that 6 pack.  Working, school, coaching, go to gym.= AWESOME
Katie - Working out with her team.  Brilliant. Kills two birds with one stone.  I wish I could get paid while I exercise. = AWESOME
Terry - Working on eliptical, and playing basketball.  100% on goal.  = AWESOME
Lettie - Hates the eliptical but gets on anyway.  Good on reading and organizing. = AWESOME
Coleman - Grade point avg. higher than it's ever been.  Working out hard with lacrosse team! = AWESOME
Megan - Reading a great book and exercising at least 4 days/wk. = AWESOME
Max - Exercising everyday and hasn't scatched a scab off in a long time. = AWESOME
Thomas - Exercising everyday. Has had only 3 cans of soda since starting. = AWESOME

Now I don't know what you all think, but I think this is amazing.  Let's keep up the good work.  I think that knowing you're going to be asked to report helps to keep you going.  So just know that I will be asking for your update at every party.  By the way, our next party should fall on Sat. March 2.  But we can change that if we need to so that everybody can come.  Also know that you can give updates, advise, recipes etc. on this fabulous blog any time.  The more we share the more likely we are to keep this going. 
What if we all look amazingly fabulous when Trav comes home.  = AWESOME!

So, I know I'm a little late to the whole blogging party, but better late than never right?
Anyways, here are my goals: Work out for 30 minutes five times a week, drink more water, finish the Book of Mormon and write down something I'm thankful for every day:)

//: Sarah

And so begins week 2.  Sounds like everyone is doing great.  I don't know if my family shared their goals or not so here goes.

Terry is working out everyday that he can.  He has been doing this for months now, and like Brett, needs no push to keep him going.  The only time he takes off is on Sunday, or if his knee is hurts. 

Lettie is working out 5 days a week for 30 min,  reading scriptures 5 days, and organizing 3 things in the house each week. (this is not in place of regular cleaning, just in addition to.)

Coleman is working on getting in shape to start lacrosse.  His focus right now is weight lifting.  His goal is 5 days a week.  He also got a magic bullet for Christmas and makes very healthy smoothies several days each week for breakfast.

Megan is exercising 4 days a week.  She does dance for two hours on Tues and Thurs. and plays basketball Fri and Sat.  Her toughest goal is reading.  She is going for 5 days a week.  She's doing great so far.

Thomas is everyone's toughest competition.  Exercise 5 days a week,  read scriptures 5 days a week, and eat healthier.  His focus is on eating less sugar.  He is determined that he is going to the party.

Max is exercising 5 days a week,  wearing his glasses everyday at school, and not digging at scabs.  So far he is doing awesome.  He is also working on reading.

As a family we have decided to try to sing all the songs in sacrament mtg.  Mom and Tom are generally the singers but we are getting everybody involved.  Coleman says he can't sing because his voice cracks so for now he may just be reading along.  I told him that Heavenly Father doesn't care what you sound like so just sing away, but I think it might take a little convincing.

We are looking forward to the party!  Hope to see everybody there.

Cook Family

In the craziness of my life and setting up the blog and teaching family how to blog I just realized my family has not posted their goals or updates so here they are:
Family Goals: Have daily scripture study and Family prayer every night 
 Make it to church on time every Sunday! (remember I have 3 girls and church is at 9am) ahhhh

Brett: Going to the gym at least 3 times per week
           Eat healthy to continue loosing weight

April: Cook dinner at least 5 nights a week so we avoid eating out.
           Treadmill for 30 minutes 4 times per week
           Loose at least 35 lbs. by middle of February

Mickelle: Read her own scriptures every day
               Practice Piano without being asked
               Do chores everyday without being asked
               Run on treadmill 10 minutes 4 times per week

Brooklyn: Feed Oreo every morning
               
Addison: Continue being cute and making moms life exciting every second of every day (Literally!!)

So as far as the first week and a half has gone we are all doing really well! Mick is hysterical if its the end of the night and she realizes she doesn't have something done, which is great on mom I am no longer having to ask the girls to get jobs done! Yah
Brooklyn has only had to be reminded 1 times which is awesome.
I have finally found a diet that works for me and that I'm willing to stick to! I know to many people like my amazing mother that can diet and have self control like a crazy person this doesn't sound like much but for me (who hasn't ever stuck to a diet more then 1st day at lunch time) no joke this is huge. I've already finished by second batch of 3 days lost 9lbs. AND HAVEN'T CHEATED EVEN ONCE
Brett is like my mom and can stick to anything once he puts his mind to it so we are all proud he is still doing well.

Hope everyone is doing well and can't wait for the party on February 2nd!
Love you all

Just an FYI for my "Andy Griffith" loving family.  One episode on DVD (from opening credits to end) is 25 min.  Perfect for a session on the treadmill or eliptical!  Only a 5 min. cool down needed at the end.    Lettie

this is grandmas first time

you have to give me a little slack because i am old.  my goals are to
walk 3 times per week
read the doctrine and convenants
only eat fast food once every two weeks



now this is grandpas he is going to loose 20lbs by may 25th for his class reunion
walk on the treadmill 5 times per week
eat healthier

     It's the beginning of our first full week.  Last week being short because of the holiday still counts, but doesn't count for the party.  I am showing a little mercy because some of us didn't get the program as soon as others did.  And for others it may have taken a day or two to really come up with good goals.  But now it starts.  This week is "game on".    FYI my family rocked last week.  All goals reached!   How's everybody else doing? 
 Lettie

FAMILY PLEASE BE PATIENT AS I FIGURE OUT WHY BLOG SPOT WON'T LET ME CHANGE OUR FONT COLORS AND LINKS. I KNOW THE BLUE AND PURPLE ARE HARD TO READ AND LOOK SILLY BUT HOPEFULLY SOON EVERYTHING WILL MATCH!

Welcome to our challenge!

     I'm proud of my family for accepting the challenge to get healthier this year.  Just so everyone is on the same page with this, make sure that you have set some good goals for exercise and healthy eating, as well as any other things you may want to work on.  Keep track of your weekly progress.  If you meet your weekly goals for a whole month, you are invited to a "you've reached your goals" party.  Our first party is scheduled for the evening of Feb. 2.  I am looking forward to seeing everyone there.  Craig thinks he may be attending this party by himself...okay, well, that sounds like a challenge to me, right? Let's see who's up for it.     Lettie

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  **Feeling Great ** Looking Great ** Being Happy ** 

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