Okay - so to make all of you feel even weak I have to brag about my 10 year old son. Here he is doing handstand push ups off the P bars. He got 3 in before coming down. I am SUPER proud of him and his determination at CrossFit. He's been wokring out with me 2-3 days a week and he pushes himself every time. This was his first day of getting upside down and attempting the HSPU, and he did it!!! Way to go Brandon!!!
This is me and my friend Lisa P. I haven't seen or talked to her since Randy and I divorced, or actually back when Randy asked her to leave our home group. Long story but I love her, have always wanted to talk with her and tell her how I feel and I'm stoked she came back into my life. We met for coffee and to catch up last week. This weekend Brendan and I are going to her home for a BBQ and to hang out.....I can't wait :)
This is my new cousin Jackson Graham at 7 weeks (I think). Brandon is absolutely in love with him. So much so that he has been asking for a little brother. Hmmm....do I want to do that all over again ? Would I ? I love babies - but I loathe being pregnate. It would be amazing to have another child and have my kids be more a part of raising and taking care of the new one. They would be such helpers. Sarah would be a built in baby sitter - so would my son. Hmm...time is kinda running out for me. I'm fast approaching 40 and I would not want to have a baby beyond that year. Guess we have some thinking to do :) Until then - we will dote over little Jackson and Annie's baby Dylan...
My cousin Jeff, me, my bro and my son Brandon a couple weekends ago. We went to the Polynesian Festival on the wharf, then hit up the tattoo expo at Michaelangelo's Gallery off Hwy 9. I freaked out when I saw a huge poster of me and the kids dad, Randy on the wall. Trippy. It sorta made me a little sad to see the two of us up there, and where we are now. Time changes things - you never know what will happen to you in your life, or how you will grow and change. What is happening right now could be 100 percent different in a year. Ponder this thought....
We decided to try out that new restaurant downtown called Hulas. This is my brother James and my beautiful daughter Sarah sipping their Hawaiian drinks (Sarah's non alcoholic of course). I didn't really like the restaurant too much. It was small and crowded and a little crampy. The fish was alright, but I wasn't too impressed. The atmosphere was cool though - very Hawaiian. Give it a try and see what you think!
My brother came for a visit from Oregon for a couple weeks and we went to the Boardwalk and hung out. I had to work, so I didn't get to entertain him too much - he also was here to do some painting in exchange for tattoos. We saw eachother in the evening - he was stoked to hop on the cruiser and ride to be near the beach every morning. To tell you the truth - I think that's the only reason he's visiting. This pic was taken early in the day - later that evening we discovered he lost his wallet...probably on on of the rides. The start of his vacation didn't go too well - I backed into his brand new car and cracked the drivers headlight....lost hid wallet....and I think that was it. Poor uncle James....bet he was glad to get home :) Until next visit!!!
It's been a while since I posted (again) but we have been up to a lot! This pic was taken a while back one Saturday afternoon at Pacific Edge. Brendan and I took Brandon and his friend Jake to climb for a while. Brandon is still a little unsure of the steep walls and where to put his feet, but he did great. Brendan belayed him and they learned to work together as a team, which was worth it. Plus great exercise that feels like playing is so fun!!
I took the boys for a walk (they skated of course) to the beach to run off some energy....they climbed these rocks and gave me little heart attacks while they jumped from rock to rock.
My son Brandon, Jeni's son Everette, My daughter Sarah, Jeni's son Eddie and her daughter Malisa. They haven't seen eachother in years so the first thing we did was walk down the street to the beach. We're spoiled cause we live by the beach....they haven't seen one in too long, poor things! Wow Sarah and Malisa look just like Jeni and I when were were younger.
This is me and my cousin Jeni. She lives in Texas and came for a visit this past week. I haven't seen her in like 4 years or so. We cried when we saw eachother. Growing up we were really close and people thought we were sisters. We shared the same last name - Anderson and went to the same school for a while. She's a year younger than me though.....It was so good to see her again!!
Brendan and I went to San Diego last weekend for a Seal Qualification Training...I tagged along. We went to workout with the XFit San Diego team and did a great workout....
This is the design mom and I got.....a petroglyph runner that was on a medal for a marathon Mom ran in Hawaii. Cool huh ? Check those toes on mom....what the hell ? Yes, she can eat with them.....(sorry mom, I had to say it)
Mom and I went to visit Flip for a matching tattoo she wanted. Everytime she comes we either pierce something or tattoo something. She's fun like that.....
My mom Trudy, my daughter Sarah and myself a few weeks back when mom came for a visit. God- I look just like her now. Trippy! That's a good thing cause she's amazing for being 61! She runs marathons and places, and keeps super fit. She has a fun attitude and is always laughing at herself and her goofiness. We have a lot of fun when she comes and there is always joy. She's a little koo-koo and hopped up on energy supplements, but that's better than being a downer like my dad! My daughter looks so grown up and beautiful here - I'm in trouble !!
This is my friend Greg and his wife Sharon. I have known Greg since I was 15 (yes, a long time) He was the best friend of my boyfriend Geoffrey who past away in 92. Geoffrey and his family have forever changed my life and the lives of my children. When his mother and father passed away 5 years ago they named me and my kids the beneficiaries of their estate. Crazy. Greg and I went through that awefullness of loosing somebody special together, so when we get together it's like being with my brother. I was so happy to introduce Brendan to him. Even more stoked that they really hit it off and got along so well. They were really happy for us. Anyway, this pic is after dancing in the kitchen while having tequilla shots. Greg usually ends up naked in the hot tub on the 4th, but this time he refrained. LOL!!
So when I rolled into CrossFit on 4th of July this is what was written on the board for the WOD...(thanks Rob). 10,000 pounds from ground to overhead! O-kayy...Michele, Tami , Alan and I decided we would clean & jerk it 15 reps at every corner of the 800 meter required carry using 65# barbell. The carrying the bar across your back after completing the c&j's was the hardest!! When we completed it... it totalled 10,000 lbs from ground to overhead. It sucked ass, but we did it. I will NEVER give this one to my clients for fear that they would put explosives in my car and off me. Thanks ROB!!
Ya gotta post the back side too....Nothing to say except I hate those veins in my right leg....gotta get em removed!!!
Check out my huge bruise from practice a while back! There has been many injuries in the past few weeks since I wrote last. Lucii Furr got a major broken ankle, another girl got abroken coller bone, and yet another a dislocted shoulder that requires surgery. Hmmm.....Is this REALLY what I want to do ? I mean ......if i couldn't CrossFit or run I'm dead! Remember a while back when I was injured and couldn't run for only a week or so ....I was in bad shape mentally! I'm starting to rethink my Anita AnSthesia gig.....
Yup...I like to take silly pictures and try to look sexy.....I know, dumb! This is me after a hard sprint workout I did on Lilly, my treadmill. I'm training for the Nike Womens Marathon to be held in October - I feel so not ready for the feat!! I used to run 2-3 marathons a year and did great, faster every race. Now I have been backing off on the running, thanks Brendan, and doing more Crossfit - which has helped my fitness a ton. BUT...you cannot be good at both. Running hurts my performance at CrossFit...it's a trade off. So for the months to come I willwork as hard as I can to not loose my gains at Xfit while ramping up the miles. WHEW!!! I also have derby practise 3-4 nights a week now so I have to increase my Zone blocks. I have what I call "my weight watchers" at HQ that let me know when I start to look too thin so I can eat more fat. I never can tell that's why it's good to have people watching out for you. Thanks Michele!!! Here's yesterdays workout :
Brandon and I did a great workout last week and afterwards spent time throwing the 8 pound ball to eachother for weighted sit ups. Here's the workout :