We are in a real good grove right now. I am even dialed in with all of our food, that I am only grocery shopping once a week, minus a few fresh things. One of my goals this school year was to become more efficient in all areas. Check in the food department. No more throwing out food for this family (for three growing boys, it is amazing the food I throw out that does not get eaten) or making multiple stops to get things I forgot.

Our morning routine is good! The boys and I (JR's work schedule is all of the place) sit down for breakfast every morning! Something I have never been able to accomplish.

I am also learning how to be more efficient during workouts. I just read a post about how dangerous Crossfit is, and I would agree it can be dangerous. However, with the coaches I have, no way. They know the body and how it is suppose to work. Today we did 200 russian kettle bell swings (think hold the kettle bell between your legs and swing it up to above your eyes. So much easier when you learn to lift with your hips. A few weeks ago we did a workout where you maxed out (hit your high end) a strict press (overhead), a back squat, and a deadlift. My 1 rep max was 75# for strict press, 150# for back squat (should have been higher but was struggling with form, so stopped) and 215# for deadlift.

There is mountain snow in the forecast. I sure don't want cold, but will be so nice to have some relief from the wild fire smoke. I can't imagine those that live close to them.

Both boys start football games this week. Benjamin is so excited, looks like he will be on special teams (punt return) and Jacob is looking at receiver right now. Hopefully I will get some good pictures.

Speaking of football, I came across these pictures recently and don't think I ever put them on the blog. We were invited to a BBQ with some of JR's clients.

Did you recognize who that was??  Alex Smith, the quarterback for the Kansas City Chiefs.  The boys had a great time playing football with him.  What a neat family he has.  We will definitely be a new cheering family for the Chiefs.

A Sunday afternoon bike ride!

 Everyone seems to have functional bikes, except me.  I guess maybe I should say that when I do get a bike, another one breaks and then one of the boys ends up 'taking' mine.

Ready for the fall weather.  I think my favorite outfit is jeans, sweatshirt and sandals.  Let's hope for clearer skies too!