Me and Brooke’s Tuesday night and Wednesday morning adventures in video format!
(PS next time I do a video I promise I will remember to film in landscape mode)
Bullet points from the video:
-Brooke jumping in her crib.
-Brooke telling you a story.
-Brooke saying she loves me when we are in the car.
-My sister and I judging a dance competition at the gymnastics gym.
-Curly won.
-What it looks like when a runner tries to break dance. Notice my brother-in-law does close to 4 complete spins in the time that it takes me to get around once. I’m just awkward.
-Zumba party central.
-Hot Fudge sundaes with the Paige from a classy restaurant.
-A morning run with Rachelle.
-My bagel/almond/banana true love.
How often should I do video posts? Never… once a week…. twice a week? Let me know so that I can give you what you like:)
Ever tried Zumba?
What are some bullet points from your life over the last 24 hours?
103 comments
Sana
Do a vlog where you talk into the camera to the readers/viewers!
Blue
I think 2-3 videos per week is perfect. You know for variety. Brooke is so lovely
Yoga
Fast walking
Eat chicken sausages
Cannot even move from eating too many sausages
Brittney @teaberrytrails
I am absolutely TERRIBLE at zumba! It’s so embarrassing! Andddd now I totally want a hot fudge sundae ;)
Katie
LOTS OF VIDEO POSTS! i love these. i love your pictures too but it would be great (in my opinion) if you did videos once a week or so! really made me laugh – this video was adorable.
Breanna
I LOVE the videos! I would say whenever you want to do them, I would want to watch!
I’ve tried Zumba. My friend said she wished she could video it, it’s that hilarious.
Bullet points!
-School
-Homework
-Preparing a speech!
-5 mile run
And this is why I don’t have a blog ;)
Ashley
I absolutely love your videos! More please!
Bullet points:
Early morning ironman training
Reading for PhD dissertation
Playing with the kids
Watching a soap
Megan D
Brooke’s babbling and ‘love yous’ just made my day. Those moments just make every tantrum or hard day worth it.
Curly has mad break dancing skills. I could have watched that all day. Definitely didn’t get that from her aunt ;)
I used to do Zumba once a week with friends, but it has been over a year since I have.
-Had friends over for dinner and stayed up way too late talking and hanging out
-Then stayed up even later watching ‘Burning Love’ with Ross. Janae, you MUST watch it now!
-6am PiYo class
-Cardio while Evan was at pre-school
-Helped out a family in our neighborhood who recently lost a loved one
-While we were there, Evan learned how to wink. He keeps coming up to me and winking and it might be my most favorite thing ever.
-Taking Anna to her singing class soon and will go to the mall and run errands while she is there.
MILF Runner
My fave parts of the video…Brooke telling the story (I almost died from the cuteness!) and the Zumba (that was you, right? I remembered your dance floor wizardry from Vegas).
Bullets of my day? *rain *giving a tour of our school *rain *lunch *chocolate *rain
Jill
Video won’t load for me?! Must be an error on my end ;).
Ellie @ Double Trouble Running
I like the video blog!! Once a week would be great.
Here’s my 24 hours:
– London
– Running clothes shopping
– London Run
– Chinese dumpling lunch
– Train back up North
– Thai dinner
– Listening to the wind and the rain
– Blog reading!
Happy Wednesday :)
Kathy
Your videos are cute….I agree with the Vlog…talk to us about your stuff. ;-)
*work
*clean house
*body pump
*sleep
*work
*oil change in van
*errands
*kids
*headache
(Looking forward to next week and Thanksgiving though!!!)
Marit
I love to read your storing and I love to watch your pictures, so once a week a video is enough for me. I prefer you pictures and stories.
Ashley @ Eat Run Live Happy
I love the videos! As many as you can post!
Mary@ Run Walk Lift
I’m glad that you have fun. It reminds me to have more fun and that life is good. Zumba will be available at my gym in a month. If they call out solos, I don’t know what I’ll do.
-Jr. High band concert. Oh, yeah!
Kara @ Kara in the Kitchen
I LOVE the videos! Keep ’em coming!
Zumba is a blast! Love it even though I’m not the best at it. I just tell myself I look like the instructor ;)
– Dinner – Mall – Target – Sleep – Bfast – Dance party with my girls – Failed naptime – Jillian Shred – Pack
Laura
Awe, Brooke’s voice is so cute! I’ve never tried Zumba, but I’m sure I would suck at it, too uncoordinated! Yum McD’s hot fudge sundaes!
My day is pretty boring, so very few bullet points:
Walked daughter to school
Went for 4.5 mile walk with little one in the Bob
Weight lifting at home
Playing trains with little one
Walking to pickup daughter at school
Doing laundry/dishes
Little one FINALLY taking a nap!
Helping daughter with homework
Taking daughter to tap (soon)
Elizabeth @ my neon running shoes
Holy cow was that your nephew in the video? Curly was good too :-)
-made some awesome broccoli cheese soup last night
– Noah has strep :-(
– hosting a girls night tonight :-)
– my birthday is 10 days away!
Marissa
I love it! I also love Zumba, even though I’m not exactly coordinated.
*Planning a school dance for tonight
*Thanksgiving lunch for students tomorrow
*2 final projects due
*I’m getting free shoes today from our athletic tester friend!! Woohoo!!
Sam
I love the video posts! :D I am smiling ear to ear after watching it. Please start making these a weekly thing!
Macy
It is actually a little sad how excited I got when I saw you posted another video! Please keep them coming! I also agree with the others who suggested videos of you talking to the camera! Maybe you could answer reader emails or common questions you get?
Never done Zumba but that looks FUN. I am probably too uncoordinated.
Bullet points:
– 3mi run this morning before work
– Babysitting three awesome kids (nanny)
– 711 for some necessary things (combo pretzels, chocolate covered pretzels, m&ms and reeses).
Now I am snuggling with my kitty wondering what to order for dinner. Any ideas?! Imnstarting to get hangry…the horror!
Rachel
I love the videos!!
I only have one bullet point, ha
– study (my final exams ever finish today!)
Fizz @fizzsbizz
I love the videos! I think twice a week – one weekday and one weekend day would be great! Love seeing Brooke actually moving around, you get a good sense of her sweet personality.
– Booked shippers for our big move to AUS (eeeek!)
– Drank some ACV – still can’t get used to the taste but honey helps a lot!
– Gym for elliptical and an abs workout from Nike Training Club – best!
Courtney @RunningforCupcakes
Never stop doing the videos! I love love love them! Sooo adorable!!
Miranda @ Lovely Wife Lovely Life
“Love you!” “Wuv yoooo!” OH MY GOODNESS, I DIE. So adorable!!!
Megan @ MegGoRun
I love Zumba :) I don’t do it a lot but it is A LOT of fun and an AWESOME workout!!
Bullet points:
– went to the gym to lift
– went to work and heard my students play Hot Cross Buns on their recorder at least 50 times
– came home and taught 2 piano lessons
– now am finally enjoying a drink!
Anne
Oh my gosh, favorite post ever! What a great idea!!
megan
My last 24 hours went like this.
Breakfast, daughter to pre school, study, job search, lunch of a protein fruit smoothie, 4 miles run, rolling, dinner, cuddle with my daughter, sleep.
Today, wake up for a root canal (ugh…), home for a nap, running and lifting weights and now we are back to dinner. Plans of watching The Polar Express and drinking hot chocolate are on the agenda for tonight.
I like the videos, please feel free to post all you want!
Jen@milesandblessings
The videos are cute :)..I don’t know how you figure out all the tech stuff!!! Once a week would be fun…I don’t know how you have time for all this :)
Never tried zumba
-woke up to run…was raining so I put it off and read blogs instead with Honey Nut Cheerios :)
-taught girls school
-they eat lunch and have a break and I go running (dad was home don’t worry)
-more school
-bank run
-dinner
-church tonight
Laura
I love the videos! Please do them everyday! I’m sure that’s not asking too much ;)
Kristin
I am loving these videos! They’re great! How are you putting your video clips together?
Leah @ Running with the Hayneses
I think once a week would be good. I like them!
Bullet points:
*read on the couch last night
*slept 8-1/2 hrs.
*went to work from 8-2
*ran 7 miles
*read on the couch while my husband cooked dinner :)
Shari
Loving the videos! :)
Lauren
I love the videos!!! Your laugh makes me laugh which sounds completely awkward but it’s true.
Meaghan
Bullet Points:
-Coffee
-Work
-Lunchtime 5 miler!!!
-work
-errands
-my very first attempt at making quinoa!
I love the videos!
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Michelle @ A Healthy Mrs
I like these videos — they’re fun!
Have a great night!
Heather @ Run Eat Play
I love videos!! I love Zumba even though I don’t have any rhythm!
amy
I like the videos for variety. I really love to read your blog posts for your fun and silly take on things.
Ellie
Hey, I saw this: http://www.buzzfeed.com/regajha/ways-your-life-changes-when-your-best-friend-moves-away
and thought it might apply to you and bangs friend! Also since all my best friends and I go to different colleges it describes my life.
Bullet points: first post-injury run, nutrition class, huge salad, starbucks in bed
Amy
Bring on the videos! My bullet points:
*unpack my suitcase from Vegas trip
*hobble around the house since I am sore from half marathon this weekend (I should have trained more on pavement than my usual trails)
*laundry marathon
*catch up on all social media and favorite blogs (especially yours) that I missed while out of town
*bake and eat sugar cookies
Annette@FitnessPerks
Brooke is so cute!!
I teach Zumba–so I loooooveee it! :)
Ashley
Curly TOTALLY owned that competition!
Elise @ Expeditions of Elise
I loved this video post! I love hearing Brooke talk…she’s so cute and happy all the time! More videos please :)
Sara @ LovingOnTheRun
Haha I don’t think Brooke could get any more adorable! Looks like you had a fun day! I have tried Zumba once but I am just a terrible dancer! LOL
Katie Did What
The Zumba looks so fun! I’ve never done it, but that makes me want to! :) And yummm ice cream sundaes. The best. I love the videos! You should do them more often, for sure!
xo
Amanda @ .running with spoons.
Awwr I love these! I definitely wouldn’t be opposed to you posting more :D And good choice going with Curly — girl has some serious moves!
Emily
i absolutely LOVE these videos! feel free to post as many as you want, i will enjoy them all :)
i actually take a Zumba Toning class once a week at my university’s gym- it’s fun & my arms are always sore the next day!
bullet points from my day:
-business test (that i’m pretty sure i bombed)
-selling tickets for a freshman christmas social and being told to “back off” because i was bugging people (what can i say, i’m a saleswoman!)
-finishing off a jar of almond butter…with my fingers
-a quick 7 mile run and no time to shower off before my next class so LOTS of Dove body spray!!
-now off to a play that one of my professors is requiring us to go see- but i’m not complaining!
:)
Erin
Love the videos!!!
– drop off kids at school
-library story time with youngest one
– pick up kids
– homework
– dinner
Ali
I REALLY love the videos! Please post more :)
Ashley
Love the video’s! I say whenever :)
I’ve never tried Zumba, but definitely want to try it!
Bullet points for the day:
-strength training at the gym this am with my husband and brother
-studied for some exams that are happening tomorrow :)
-snuggled with my pup
-ran some slow miles, preparing for my 3rd HALF marathon on SUNDAY!
-didnt feel like making dinner so waiting for a kids meal from CHICK FIL A!
eeek!
Hope you have a great night! Love your blog :)
Heather @fitncookies
Love seeing videos! I love hearing brooke talk :)
Bullet points–
-taught
– workout
– doctors
– relaxed
– cooked dinner
– relaxed on the couch
Mallory
LOVE videos!!!!!!
Meagan Madere
LOVE your videos! Your baby girl is too sweet :)
Leslie
Love the videos! At least twice weekly!!!
-went to work (I’m a mail carrier)
-got my hair cut
– came to pick my kids up from my parents
– ate supper Mama had cooked!
Holly
I loved the video! I vote 1-2 per week.
I’ve never tried Zumba because I’m a really awkward dancer/it takes me forever to learn moves, but maybe if I stood in the back…
Elise @ 9toFit.com
I can’t even handle how cute she is when she’s telling you that story haha adorable!!!
Cecilia @MommiesRun
I normally don’t watch videos on other blogs but I ALWAYS watch yours. Basically I just really like to hear little Brooke’s voice. And not in a creepy way because I have my own little girls and their voices are cute too.
Leigha @ Minougirl
I have NEVER done Zumba! Crazy, I Know! Definitely at least one video per week! Brooke is sooooo cute!!
tess
I would totally make a fool of myself at Zumba. And die of embarrassment. You are awesome.
Brooke. *melt* So fabulous. The whole story (it was fascinating!) The whole “love you”. I watched it three times.
Erica
As often as you want, love the videos.
Teach
Ordered my mom’s b-day cake.
Did Nike app workout.
Spin
Leftover lasagna
Dreaming about dessert.
Allie
i LOVE the videos.. they are so much fun and different :) twice a week is perfect!
Cari
Omg Brooke is even more cute on video than in pictures!!! Videos often!!
Sara
Love the videos, at least once a week. Bullet points from the past 24 hours:
-Running circuit
-hot yoga
-planks
-homemade banana bread
-watching Homeland
-hike and seek and 100 other games with a toddler
-work
-cuddling with my dog on the couch
Lisa
I love the videos!! You do exactly what I try to teach my daughters to do: MAKE EVERY DAY FUN!! You have a great spirit and it is awesome that you are willing to share your life with us readers!
Sanaz@ Run for Cake
This video was great! love love love! Maybe you can do a running video for us so we can get a little informational session and see you in action :) I did the Nike Training Club App tonight at home and it was such a hard workout! I need to steal some running time and work on my strength training.
michelle kim
Hahaha LOVE IT! What a fun way to capture what went on throughout the day!
I’ve taken Zumba twice. Two different instructors, and two very different kinds of dancing/song choice! They were both fun :)
Hilary
I love these videos! 2-3 times a week would be fun!!
*nike training app 30 min “get lean” (already sore. Ow)
*warmed up chocolate mint coconut milk for the road
*workity work
*puppy cuddles at home
*eat trader joes macaroons while making spinach orzo salad for tomorrow’s work potluck!
*more golden retriever cuddles while reading in bed
Heather @ farmgirlgonechicagoan
The video was cute, especially since you just did little blurbs instead of a long boring same thing video, if that makes any sense. I vote weekly! I have never done Zumba but love to dance so it’s on my list to try!
Christina
Once a week!!! I love these!!! Its great seeing Brooke in action.
Ashley@cupcakesncrunches
Love the videos of Brooke! She is a doll! Love her cute little voice!
karen
The videos are cute, but I wouldn’t do em all the time. pics and words should be the bread and butter IMO.
Zumba is way to dancy for me! I’m not coordinated enough!
bullets:
hubby oot so no regular morning workouts this week
random midday pump class that was soso
swimteam
soccer
homework
dinner
books with kids
excited about run tomorrow
music
p.s. have you ever run the st george marathon? thinking about it. heard it’s great!
Constanza
sometimes sietsrs will have the best sietsrs in the whole world.I love you so much seeester. seriously, you’re the best. <3I can't wait to open my present, since you've been bragging about it all week. ;)I LOVE YOU. time to party. let's do it tonight, cause hey, even though my real birthday is tomorrow, we might not get tomorrow. ;)
Runner Girl Eats
-cute video
-Brooke is the best
-it is way past my bedtime
-I like the occasional video…when I am not reading blogs at work ;)
natalie@thesweetslife
yes post videos from time to time, i love getting a real life look at you sweet girls :)
Amanda
I love your video posts, they always make me laugh.
-BodyPump class at the Y
-Target!
-Addison took a 3.5 hour nap.. Meaning this preggo mommy also napped
-getting to spend all day with my best little buddy!!!!
I’ve done Zumba once, but there is a class right after BP. When I pick up my daughter from childcare she hears the music and says “dance dance!” So we have to go creep in by the windows so she can dance!
mollyrose
At least once a week! Your spin moves are great by the way! :) brooke is adorable but I think that was established the day she was born.
Caitlyn
Aww, Brooke is just the cutest. I love toddler talk.
I like the vlogs! Once or twice a week would be fine by me!
Flower
I think the videos are awesome. I need to split mine up like that instead of boring my readers with a minute and 10 seconds of peacocks in my neighborhood.
Christina
I love it! At least once or twice a week!
•took my boys to dentist this morning before taking them late to school which they loved being late to kinder and 3rd
•attempted laundry with my 2 year old daughter
•ran 4 miles
•mommy things with toddler
•pick up boys from school
•helped with homework etc
•made yummy chicken burgers with George Foreman grill since it rained outside
•hubby took boys to basketball practice after dinner
•made apple pie with daughter
•pjs for the kids and bedtime stories so mama can read blogs
My daughter now says “I love u so much!” And Brooke’s sweet voice reminds me of how it’s the sweetest thing!!!
Carson
Love these posts (and I normally hate video posts). Once a week for sure!
Lindsey B
Love the vids!! Let’s us see in “real life” how adorable/awesome/sweet/fun you are! And love seeing adorable Brooke in action :-)
BriAnne
Love the video posts! For sure twice a week!
Bethany
Run this morning with my friend Amy
Asked to do a cool project at work
Clean doctors appointment Yay
Dinner to celebrate marathon PR’s with BQer Jamie
Found a new way home
Tracie
I love the video posts. Can’t get enough of that little voice!
Bullet Points:
New coffee maker = coffee in the morning again YAY!
Teach 5th graders
Prep for parent teacher conferences
FIRST RUN in 3 months (slow to heal foot injury)
Dove peppermint bark mini pieces. YUM!
Kaylie @ FitnessMovesYou
I love these videos!!! Brooke is such a cutie!
Leah
Love the videos! Keep ’em coming!
Alyssa @ See This Girl Run
LOVE the videos!! Do them as often as you like! I’ll definitely keep watching them :) But not in a creepy way of course…
-run and abs
-work
-training
-Institute
-Arby’s
-blogging
Emily
Love the video! I say atleast once a week, maybe more! ;) And yes, videos talking to readers would be cool too, answering questions and stuff. I hate zumba…. I always spend the whole time trying to figure out the routine and going way to slow that I never get a good workout in. :P Last 24 hours:
*Ongoing sore throat…lame… :(
*Chemistry homework
*Human Anatomy and Physiology homework
*Work
*New espresso machine….so lattes!! :D
*curled up under blankets while doing online Christmas shopping <3
Marilyn
Videos are fun every once in while because it’s fun to hear Brooke’s sweet voice. :)
Kari @ Running Ricig
I seriously cannot imagine trying Zumba. I’m so incredible uncoordinated. It would be a disaster. I’d probably hurt people.
That dance competition is ridiculous!! I’m so jealous of people that can actually do things like that!
Ashley
Awww love hearing brooke talk! She is so adorable :)
Molly
I love your video posts! 2-3 times a week would be great, but it’s a lot of work (for you).
Sweet Brooke is the cutest.
mary @ minutes per mile
this is awesome! you should def do it once a week. your daughter is adorable!
Holly
These videos are my favorite, please keep doing them!!
Valerie
love with you do videos.
Kay
I love the videos – such a new way to “see” your daily life!
Natalie in the uk
Brooke is gorgeous. Loads of videos please. Love zumba. I do it at least twice a week.
Bullet points
Collect children from sleepover at grandmothers house
Longest run ever -14 miles
Lunch with work colleague which was a huge baked potato with egg mayo and cheddar
Collect children from school
Eat chocolate
Niki
No Zumba…yet.
Life lately…painting and getting ready to move. That is all.
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Charlie
I love the video! please post more of them!!
karen
I love the video posts :)
-left work early to play with my Brody!
-practiced our furniture walking
-watched the middle, modern family & top chef
-stayed up too late
-overslept because I stayed up too late
-making up work for leaving early yesterday (REALLLLL busy commenting on blogs…it’s a tough job) :)
Livi
all the time if they include Brooke!! such a cutie!!
Sherri F
Omg I love this video so much and it makes me soooo excited for my daughter to be that age!
Aaryn @Insert{Life}Here
Watching this video made me miss doing Zumba! Boo.
And I like ’em! I think you should keep at it once a week :)
Kerri C.
Vlog at LEAST once a week! Those were too cute!
-5am wake up call to teach a 6am TRX Fusion class!
-Home & Breakfast with the pooch – grilled egg, goat Gouda and prosciutto sandwich
– TV and recover from the week (take a mini nap with the pooch)
– Shower, walk dog, head to work 1-8pm at a University Fitness Center (3 fitness consults, 3 workout orientations, fitness class roster updates and report inputting)
-Tonight will end with Catching Fire with the roomie!!!
Although I am a fitness coordinator, instructor and former dancer AND I do appreciate the qualities of Zumba and what it has offered people… I do not like nor participate in zumba myself.