Friday Fun!

Living healthy natural lives is not always the easiest thing, which is why I started my blog - to inspire and help others live their best life healthfully and naturally. Friday Fun is my way of sharing a bit of my life with you, my readers and friends, and I hope you will be willing to share your thoughts and ideas with me too.

So, here we go!

In my life this week...
We had our first camping trip as a family with three little ones. It was actually a lot of fun, a little chaotic, and very peaceful. I loved seeing the bright stars at night, snuggling with my husband trying to keep warm, and hiking the trails all morning long.

I started personal training some new clients this week, which is fun, but takes more time away from my family, which is always a personal struggle for me. I feel that I am a better mom when I have some time (right now about 7-8 hours a week) to share my passion and help others live healthier lives.

I am inspired by...
the integrity of others. I just heard this story of a young man working in Dairy Queen. He was serving a blind customer, who dropped a $20 bill. The lady behind him picked up the money and put it in her purse. When the man asked her to give it back and she refused, he asked her to leave the store. Then, he gave the man $20 from his own pocket. What would you have done? Something to think about....

My favorite thing this week was...
My daughter taking more first steps to me! She is up to about 4-5 steps at a time. So proud of her!!

What's working/not working for me...
Working - I have been trying to build up my kids when they are struggling to behave, instead of berating them. For instance, yesterday, my daughter was being very impatient about lunch. Instead of telling her to quit it (like I normally do), I told her what a patient, kind girl I know she can be. After telling her this several times, she really worked hard to be just that. Then, she brought it up today "I am going to be patient for lunch, Mommy." :-) Big smile on my face!!!

Not working - My hubby and I need to reconnect, but things have been ultra busy, and at the end of the day, he is just so tired and I am so drained, it is hard. The upcoming days are full of work, so I think we are feeling a little down about that. We need to change our attitudes and make each other more of a priority, but it is easier said than done.

Questions/thoughts I have...
I love fall! I love the 70 degree weather, and I love the beautiful colors! So thankful for wonderful weather and experiencing nature in all its beauty!

I'm reading...
#5 in Gods and Kings series by Lynn Austen, Encouragement for Today Devotional by Proverbs 31 Team,  Choose More Lose More for Life by Chris Powell for a client, lots of children's books!

I'm cooking...
Sweet Potato soup, Italian Crockpot Chicken Soup, and that is as far back as I can think...

I'm grateful for...
healthy children, freedom from guilt, forgiveness, meeting new people, the joy of seeing my son after he's been gone at school all day, garden vegetables, and so much more!

A photo, video, link, or quote to share...
Here is a picture from our family camping trip!