As my second official week of my work-free summer comes to an end, I look back and realize again just how much I’ve been enjoying my time off. First of all, there has been a lot of time spent at my grandparents’ home and pool in this 100+ degree weather with all of my nephews, niece, cousins, and cousins’ babies.
That picture shows 8 of my grandparents’ 10 great-grandchildren. Pretty amazing. I’ve been happily assisting my sister capture some pretty unbelievable shots.
Assisting during a SCP newborn photoshoot
Occasionally, Stephanie posts her tips and tricks on Facebook to allow fans to see just how she is able to get some of her incredible pictures. (For the real picture, I am obviously edited out.) Just yesterday, I got to help with a newborn twin shoot.
Twins by Stephanie Cotta Photography
Double the babies. Double the hats. Double the cuteness. When I need to lift, hold, or manuever a newborn, my heart melts as I eagerly oblige. So fun.
Speaking of Stephanie, since she [finally] joined my gym, we have been getting in some killer gym sessions. Here is what my week of workouts looked like:
- Monday: 1-mile run + Blonde Ponytail’s No Equipment Workout
- Tuesday: 4-mile run
- Wednesday: 1-mile run (#RWRunStreak finished!)
- Thursday: 30-minute HIIT on treadmill + Meg’s shoulder workout
- Friday: 1-mile warm up run + leg workout similar to this one
- Saturday: 1-mile warm up run + chest & back workout adapted from LiveFit
My running streak lives on! And my entire body is pretty sore from working it throughout the week, so tomorrow’s workout may be cardio based with light intensity.
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What has your week of workouts looked like this past week? Weekend plans? We’ll probably hit the pool this morning since that’s pretty much the only bearable activity in this crazy heat and humidity. “Friday, St. Louis tied July 1936 for the second longest streak of 100-plus degree days on record, with its 9th straight day.” (source)
That is awesome that you kept up with the running streak, despite all the heat in this country at the moment!
The runs have definitely been indoors lately!! Running in 110 degree weather is just not cool!
How awesome is that! I’m so excited! Thank you so much Linz!
I love reading photography blogs and doing it on the weekends. If I ever didnt have to work I would definitely look into having my own photography business {after some practice}
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YAY! Oh my gosh you’ve got to check out my sister then… She is seriously amazing! (email received!)
Great week of workouts hunnie! Gee your sis is so talented! WE should get pictures when I come visit
HEHE <3 I love you like a sister
She is!! We’ll def do our own photoshoot haha
OMG – the babies – oh so cute – great when the kids are close in age and grow up together! Happy Saturday!
Isn’t it awesome?? Happy weekend, to you too!
You kicked some serious butt in your workouts! I love how much running you’ve been able to incorporate. I started running again this week for the first time in 3 months (I was having hip problems) and it felt AMAZING. I’ve missed it so much!
And those babies are absolutely adorable. (:
Thanks! I do enjoy running and am glad to have it back in my workout schedule!
oh my gosh so adorable. Your workouts are always amazing, I need you as my trainer!
Come to StL and we can gladly workout together!
Those pictures are amazing!
My sister is pretty talented!
Cute pictures!
It’s so hot here and the only pool option we have is the public pool. I’m so not up for that. Hiding inside instead.
Thanks! Oh yeah I’m not a fan of public pool either…! My in-laws and grandparents both have a pool, so we are very lucky!!
Those pictures are soo so cute!
Thanks! I love the little rugrats!
Adorable. Twice the cuteness.
Twice the fun!
those babies are just precious!! way to go on your workouts and keeping up with your running streak – that’s awesome girl!
Thanks!!
Such beautiful pictures linz! What a great week in workouts. All of mine included 6+ mile runs, followed by some sort of strength training. Today kicked off my “Birthday Week” (do you celebrate your birthday all week??). Hubby and I enjoyed lunch at TGIF, played at the arcade (yes i know it’s for little kids.. but we have a friggen blast & i don’t care lol), saw Spider Man, then had dinner @ a new to us Lebanese Restaurant! Hope your weekend ended awesome!
Sounds so fun!! And several 6+ mile runs?? Go you!! I’ve been hearing so much about Lebanese food lately… I think I need to check it out!! Happy early birthday!! (And yes, itz totally acceptable to celebrate your birthday for the entire week!!)
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Wow lady, fantastic job on getting through all of the workouts and maintaining your running streak, especially with the heat working against you! Amazing stuff there
And I love the pictures too, such beauties!