Already a month since my last stay at home check in. And I'm sad/angry to say that things look even worse here in Arizona. I remember how at the beginning of staying at home our case numbers were in the hundreds (well probably greater since testing was not and still is not where it should be). How cute is that to think that hundreds of cases warranted staying at home? And now Arizona has thousands of new cases per day and yet we are essentially open for business while there is no state-level mandate for masks. The governor did order... Read more →

During pregnancy something I looked forward to after giving birth was working towards my pre-pregnancy fitness level and weight. Before becoming pregnant with Maeve I was in great shape. Maybe the best shape I've ever been in. I felt healthy and strong and very comfortable/confident in my own skin. Those are all feelings I love having. I want to be explicit that I don't think I (or anyone) should be a certain weight or look a certain way to feel good and be comfortable in their own skin. Even heavier and less fit, I feel comfortable and confident in my... Read more →

when I asked them to pose for a picture July is halfway through the year. And what a freaking year it's been. WHEW. I hope you are doing okay, friends. One day at a time we are getting through this. In July my new Get To Work Book starts and it's nice to have a fresh-start feeling of sorts. Even though the only real change in our day-to-day will be Chris going back to work which is not a change I'm excited about. I'm sure it will be okay and we'll find our groove but mostly I'm anticipating it being... Read more →