A little bit about Lisette.....

Born and raised in the Pacific Northwest I feel most alive surrounded by trees and breathing in the fresh mountain air.

When I am not working you will most likely find me spending time outdoors, volunteering with my church and exploring this beautiful planet with my family. 

This is my place to share my passion for life and to encourage you to take time to find the extraordinary in your life.

Hiking Snow Lake

Hiking Snow Lake

This pregnancy has been very similar to my last one, but as I have gotten farther along I have tried my best to take it easy and be kind to myself. The decision to stop running sooner during this pregnancy was a big one for me, but my joints and bladder have thanked me for it. Running has always been such an integral part of my workout and something I look forward to each morning. Running also allows me the ability to cover more territory in a less amount of time, so walking just takes longer. On particularly warm days when I think about going on my daily walk, in the back of my mind a nap sounds just about right too. This time around I have allowed myself the freedom and flexibility to do both. Some days I am better at pushing myself than others. Even though the thought of hiking is sometimes an exhausting one when all is said and done I have never regretted a day spent in the fresh air. 

Hiking while pregnant is pretty much the same as hiking when you're not pregnant. I just move slower, breathe heavier, get tired quicker and at the end of the day feel sore in different places. These changes when hiking are a good reminder of how in a short period of time my life will change in general too. For a time I will move at a slower pace, I will feel tired and sore in different places, but that is okay. Hiking provides me with the opportunity to reflect on the goodness of my life, the gratitude I have for my health and the blessing it is to live in such a beautiful place. I cannot wait to bring our little guy here, I know he is going to love it just as much as I do. 

Check out my top ten hiking/camping essentials here

Our little man's nursery

Our little man's nursery

Puyallup Fair

Puyallup Fair