10 minutes

The family is hiking today. They are going where they don't want to take me--frightened of certain elevation configurations. So I go around assessing what I can do in the quiet of solitude. The Email. Oh Jared has a new post. I have neglected to examine his new photo blog. I have been on it to glance, but today I sat and watched the most beautiful thing ever. Each photo spoke to me and I was caught a number of times blinking. Jared carries his talent as all of you do, confidently, joyfully, gently. Thank you, son, for the gift of your heart--forever to be shared with all who choose to leaf through your folders. It was a lovely 10 minutes.

A Renewal of Commitment to Health!

Well, I have been enjoying everyone's posts a lot, so happy to see that Rachel is drinking soda... I don't even do that!
I have a few exciting things to share!
For my birthday, my present to myself was an elliptical! Jared, Miriam and Aaron came up from Utah Valley to surprise me that night and they helped me put it together while Sean went to the ER due to him smashing the heck out of his finger. I love this machine! I have worked out every day since and it totally motivates me to eat healthier.
I found a few great discoveries at Costco last visit (as seen above.) The soup is ZERO points!! And, it's good! These twists are super good too and only ONE point each. Super yummy treat.

I also found a website that is a point calculator that is pretty cool:

http://www.webmilhouse.com/pointcalc.php

Love you all, keep up the posts!