Back!

So, Brynna is 5 weeks old and I'm back to being able to contemplate things other than her for 5 minutes at a time. Seems like a perfect time to post to all my loyal fans. (all 2 of you!) First on my list of contemplations... getting back in shape. I have lost about 30 of the 37 pounds I gained, which is amazing. What is not amazing is that I think some of that weight included my core muscles. I attempted pushups yesterday and was able to do 2. At seperate times. *Sigh* It's going to be a long road but I guess starting sooner rather than later is the key. As promised, I'm getting a personal trainer to kick my butt, and he comes highly recommended from a friend. Hooray! That funness should begin about the 2nd week in September, after all our crazy traveling plans, which include (but are not limited to)...

REGER'S WEDDING!
Next Tuesday we fly out to Portland, OR, where we'll spend a few days exploring the city before the big day (Sunday). We've both never been to Portland before (or Oregon, for that matter) so I am really psyched. It looks like a phenomenal city! Matt is also in the wedding, so we'll be making sure all the groom's wants and needs are attended to, but Carla is a pretty impressive planner, so I'm betting there won't be much left to do. A ton of the east coast crew are flying out as well, so it's gonna be quite the parrrrrrrrrrrrrtayyyy! Better bring some bottles so that I can partake :P

The weekend after that (Labor Day) we're driving down to my parent's condo in Wildwood. They're going to join us for the weekend, then Matt has to come back up to work, but I get to stay for the week! Hooray! Beach time with baby! :)

Ok, my 5 minutes is wayyyy up. Hopefully it won't be another 5 weeks before I post again :)

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