You Never Let Go

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Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death Your perfect love is casting out fear And even when I’m caught in the middle of the storms of this life I won’t turn back I know you are near And I will fear no evil For my God is with me And if my God is with me Whom then shall I {Read More}

Love and a Load of Laundry

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My good friend Brandy emailed me this video and it made me smile I know so many of us start the day thinking we can do it all, but often fall short of our extreme expectations. I listened to a podcast one time that interviewed Joyce Meyer’s daughter. She said she had this very problem, and once she learned to count the things she accomplished {Read More}

My First Video Blog. I Vlogged.

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I feel like a huge goober for posting this, but it’s SO much easier. And I only feel like a huge goober because I am one, and I just need to learn to embrace that about myself. Like my big messy hair. So, vlogging, consider yourself embraced. Bam. And here are a few pictures from life around the Riel household lately…

Ladies, Shave Your Face…

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The first time I watched this video I felt like I was being called out. I automatically felt defensive. No! I don’t want to shave my face. After I watched the video for the second time, and tried it myself, I totally understood. I can’t believe I went 26 years of my life without shaving my face. This is Michelle Money of Bachelor fame (Brad’s {Read More}

Well, hail.

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I was born and raised in Texas with a short stint in St. Louis as a child. I had no idea the weather here was somewhat unique until I married my Husband and the Military started moving us around. Perhaps the thing I miss the most about home, beyond family and friends, is a good thunderstorm. This was the smallest of the hail storms we {Read More}

acm girl’s night out

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This past Friday I watched ACM “Girls Night Out” and was just happy as a clam, Country music is my absolute favorite and I could listen to it all day long every day. Growing up my Aunt would always take me to whatever Country concert was in town that weekend, if I made a list it would be crazy long. It was “our thing” and {Read More}

A Running Playlist or 3

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Since my recent decision to become a runner I’ve put together a playlist that helps get me through those tough moments. For instance when my legs feel like they’re on fire, I have a cramp in my side and the wind feels like it’s blowing against me at 90 miles per hour. I actually started singing “against the wind” the other day, it was bad. {Read More}

Modern Family

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I watch very few television shows, but I LOVE Modern Family. I haven’t laughed so hard since Friends Wednesdays at 8CST I believe, I always watch it on my DVR late Wednesday night so I’m not positive. Check your local listings, it’s hilarious. A few of my favorite scenes… The Flash Mob He’s not dramatic… Simmer down Shout..

Brad Paisley Anything Like Me

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This is a sweet song, especially touching for parents. Anything Like Me Lyrics I remember sayin’ I don’t care either way Just as long as he or she is healthy I’m ok Then the doctor pointed to the corner of the screen And said “Ya see that thing right there well ya know what that means” And I started wondering who he was going to {Read More}

Neon Trees – Animal

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Turn it up and dance around! For the longest time I assumed Gavin DeGraw sings this song, but upon further research discovered Neon Trees.

Dog Days Are Over

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This is my new favorite song My Sister came over today and downloaded it on my computer from iTunes. After replaying it a couple of times while dancing crazily around the room with our kiddos, I decided I love it. It’d be a fun song to workout to, great energy! It also happens to be the theme song for Eat Pray Love starring Julia Roberts. {Read More}

Post Thanksgiving Workout With Tracy Anderson

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Had a little too much food on Thanksgiving? Tracy Anderson created a workout specifically for helping you shed those unwanted Holiday pounds. My butt thanks you, Tracy A note from Tracy: Hi, Of all of the holidays throughout a given year, the one that seems to give people the most anxiety about missing their workout (and packing on pounds) is always Thanksgiving. I am here {Read More}