It's Time to Pack

We are slowing packing up to move the new house. The kids are so excited! Adeline wanted to pack her clothes and I told her not to because that would be the last thing. Well, she did it anyway and then had the task of putting everything back in the drawers. When she finally came back in the kitchen, I asked her if she put all the clothes back in the drawers, and she says, ever so sure of herself, "mom I had to put all those clothes back that Diego & Alicia packed in the box (her imaginary friends). They didn't listen!" How can you not laugh at that? The clothes did get put back, though!

New Year, New You?

It's a new year, and for most everyone I know, that means new goals.  Make this your year.  Eat better, take care of yourself, and get moving.  I would love to preach.  I would love to shout it at you.  I would love to live at the homes of my loved ones and just force feed you, but I can't! So, I ask you to do one thing...learn about what you're doing, read about what you're eating, look up some words in the ingredients.  Try! Commit!  Feel good!  Then, when you feel better, do Crossfit!  Happy New Year's my loved ones and friends!
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Crossfit Month 8!  Do I really need to give you an update? Do I need to give more praise to crossfit than I do on a daily basis?  Scratch that....more praise than ADAM gives it on a daily basis! We absolutely love our crossfit community at Crossfit Bay Area, and we love this new life.

I will make it to the top of that damn rope!

Happy Birthday Adam!

How can I let the month go by without mentioning this? Happy Birthday to the most fantastic guy.  Oh, I'm married to a great person, too, you say?  Well, really guys, I know in this age of Facebook , everyone is all about their spouses in their posts "My husband is great", "I love my spouse!", "Look at these fabulous flowers I got from my husband for no reason other than I'm awesome", blah, blah.  But, seriously, Adam Janese, you are the greatest man I could ask for.  There is never a dull moment in our house or our life.  You are fair and kind to everyone. You are a great son & husband, and, of course, the most fantastic dad.  People expect great things out of you, and you never let them down! Our life together grows & gets better every year, and I don't think everyone can say that. You make me laugh, you make me happy, and you make me better. Happy, happy birthday!

Oh, and in addition to a super, fun night of listening to Spazmatics, we were joined by lots of great, new friends for Adam's birthday this year.  Love our Crossfit family!

Delicious Recipe of The Moment: Zucchini Enchilada Boats

Excellent reviews from everyone!  The first time I made it, it seemed a bit tedious, but now I make it often & I double the recipe!  Love!  And all Paleo if you leave off the cheese on top!


This recipe came from Skinny Taste.  Click on the link below for complete recipe & all instructions.
Skinnytaste Zucchini Enchiladas

**Note: I don't follow recipes, usually.  I did omit the chipotle peppers in adobe sauce because they are too hot for my kids & not one of my pantry staples. I also use onions instead of green onions & use regular chili powder instead of chipotle chili powder.

Baylor Update

Baylor is healthy and strong (and stubborn, hard-headed & typical 5th grade boy, but that's another story).  He is no longer producing new bone marrow, but we have no big changes in his health.  His doctor monitors him constantly & we continue with blood and bone marrow testing every 2-3 months to catch anything as soon as possible.  We did start seeing a new ear, nose & throat specialist that will begin monitoring Baylor's mouth & throat. Fanconi's Anemia is commonly linked to mouth and throat cancers.  It's inevitable that a bone marrow transplant is in his future, but that, too, will be taken day by day.  I will continue to update with news!
On a more positive note, Baylor's birthday is this month.  He will be 11!  We are into another decade. Can you believe it?  We are blessed as parents & blessed with family.  Love to all who keep Baylor in your prayers and love him!