Family Vacation Time

The last few months were a whirlwind with my book tour, training and Olympic Trials; I figured it was time for a much-needed vacation!

We decided to head to Apache Lake, about a 3-hour drive from Tucson, for a quick getaway trip this past weekend. We got to go boating, fishing, cliff diving, tubing, water skiing and the list goes on with some great friends.

It was actually Blaise' first time on a speed boat - he LOVED it. He also did some inner tubing; it took me forever to get him out of the water! While my husband was busy with a successful fishing trip, bringing home six large Mouth Bass, I spent the afternoon cliff diving, water skiing and inner tubing.

This trip was exactly what the family and I needed. It was so much fun that we are thinking of making it a regular tradition, especially in the Summer. There's no better way to enjoy yourself out in the Summer heat than floating in a refreshing lake. Wouldn't you agree? Plus it doesn't break the bank! Getting away for a weekend on the lake is definitely friendly on the wallet. 

What quick (and cost-friendly) getaway trips have you and your family taken this Summer? Sacha, Blaise and I are always looking for new places to go!

Favorite Mom Time: Haircuts!

Kid haircuts are just another “mom thing” you grow to love to do! And when your kids are young, the first few are a BIG deal. So like every other mom – I took pictures!

Blaise would not stop wiggling in his chair. As you can see, we distracted him with a lollipop and it worked!

A big thank you to Jenni at Mad Max Salon in Tucson - my little man couldn’t look more handsome now!

Have pictures from your child’s first haircut? Please share - I’d love to see them!






 

Chasing 5: Aqua Sphere Chronicles My Road to London

Thanks to Aqua Sphere for chronicling my road to the 2012 London Olympic Games. Starting Monday, I'll be attemping to go for my fifth Olympic Games! Leading up to this time, Aqua Sphere has developed amazing videos highlighting my training, life and motherhood.

I wanted to share one of my favorite videos with you! Let me know what you think.

To find other videos from Aqua Sphere's "Chasing 5" series, click here. 

A Day in the Life

- Wake up.

- Eat breakfast. Usually fruit, yogurt and coffee. 

- Pick out an outfit for my son Blaise.

- Pack my mommy bag. Diapers, wipes, book, toys, emergency change of clothes, snacks, water.

- Take Blaise to preschool.

- Head to the gym.

- Personal training for an hour or indoor rock climb or swim.

- Head home to work on my book that's due out spring 2012.

- Pack a lunch that my husband Sacha takes to Blaise when he picks him up.

- Eat lunch and recover a liittle.

- Pack swim bag. Swimsuit, cap, goggles, towel, sunscreen, shampoo, conditioner, water.

- Head to the pool.

- Swim hard for two hours.

- Head home for one on one time with Blaise.

- Work in the home office. Catch up on business emails, texts and calls.

- Walk the dogs with my boys in the neighborhood or park.

- Cook dinner.

- Read to Blaise. Babar, Goodnight Moon, Green Eggs and Ham.

- Put Blaise to bed.

- Pick up the house.

- Watch TV. Dexter, Modern Family, Tosh.0

- Work in the home office some more if need be.

- Read. 

- Bed.

- Repeat.

- Rest Sunday.