Super Angie... Ice Ice Baby

 Rick and I went ice climbing last week

 Provo Canyon

 Stairway to Heaven

 We had so much fun.

 It was so nice to get a babysitter and have some couple time

 I was pretty freaked out. Didn't like the ice condition.

Rick did awesome though!

Super Angie...what about you?

What about you?

What would YOU do if you knew you couldn't fail?

How would you make your life better?

What adventures would you go on, if you knew you could.


I believe I can, so I do...

Super Angie...rules for being Super

Rules for being Super.

I believe anyone can be SUPER. I believe anyone, regardless of your "station in life" can achieve one's dreams.

1: Find the positives each day. What are the silver linings? Count your blessings. Keep a THANKFUL jar or a journal. Write down all the good things that are coming your way. Have a bad day, a bad practice, a bad time at work? Flip the situation and start finding all the things that DID go right. There are always GOOD THINGS.

2: Only speak kind words about yourself and others. Especially about yourself. Eliminate phrases like: I'm ugly. I'm fat. I wish I had___.

3: Stop judging others. Stop looking at their life and thinking how great or how wrong it is. Stop looking at the car they drive, the clothes they wear, the house they live in. Stop passing judgment on the sport or activity they do.

4. Dream Big. What do you want to do? Obviously, there are some things that are out of range- like if you are 50 and you want to go to the moon- its probably too late to start a new career at NASA, BUT its not too late to take some courses online about Astronomy. Or its not to late to start volunteering at a flight museum. If you want to get FIT, what is stopping you?

5. Give up things to have great things. You simply can't do it all. If you want to climb mountains, then stop wasting your vacation time doing other things. You must pick and choose. Example: I would LOVE to take a dance class, but right now, Skating is more important to me. So since there are only 24 hours in a day, and I have three children and a husband and church duties, I have decided that right now, only skating. Maybe somewhere down the road I'll be able to fit something else into my life. But for now, if I want to be a good skater, I must fore-go other things...even if the other things are awesome.

I believe everyone has a super power. Stop looking at other people and start realizing what YOUR super power is.

Super Angie...dreams

We are always teaching our kids to follow THEIR dreams.

When we look over Rick's life, he has every reason to be a failure in work and society. He has every reason to have been left in the dust. But instead, he pulled himself up, and got to work. He taught himself how to program. He got a job. He learned more skills and he built himself a company.

Success isn't given to people. Its EARNED.

There will always people who are jealous. People who are TOO WEAK to follow their own dreams. These people WILL discourage you. They will dump on you. They are jealous. They are disappointed with their own life and so they will try to bring you down.

Continue moving up. Continue looking up. And MAKE those dreams happen.

Super Angie...words

Perhaps you will forget tomorrow the kind words you say today, but the recipient may cherish them over a lifetime.

Super Angie...judge not

Its so easy in life to THINK you know someone and therefore to THINK you can judge them. Did something they do to you, way back when, leave such a negative mark on your heart, that you still judge them now by it? We are all human. Its natural. We all do this.

I'm working on moving past this. Some past judgements are easier then others to let go of. Some, it doesn't hurt to move past. Some, just the thought of reviewing the hurt, hurts too much...which is OK. Leave it alone. Don't worry about that one right now...focus on another past judgement that you can release.

Super Angie...new year

Our winter break is now come to a close.

we had a great time in Colorado. Sun snow wind cold flooding skating hiking eating.

New Year's Eve was so cold that we didn't even left the whole firework show. but we enjoyed it nonetheless. now it's back to regular life in school in training and cleaning and all the things that come with being home.

we feel blessed everyday to have our family and to be healthy and strong.

happy new years!

Super Angie... Super day!

What a beautiful day we had today and yesterday.
2 days ago Todd drove up, did some skating with us for a little bit in the evening, had dinner and then spent the night at our house so that yesterday morning, him and Rick could  get up bright and early and go climb 1 of the 14,ners near our house.
It was a very very cold morning.. we're talking negative temperatures. around noon the kids and I headed to the lake and enjoyed skating on it. it was beautiful and it hAD warmed up. Mackenzie from Breckenridge came and joined me on the lake. it was so great to see her! I also met a Show skater who helped me learn a new sideways spin.

When Rick and Todd got home we headed to Breckenridge and had a lovely dinner- I have a cheeseburger.

we stayed up way too late chatting with Todd about mountains and skating and everything in between.

this morning we said goodbye to Todd. then we headed to the lake for yet another beautiful time skating.

we've had such a lovely winter break I'm really going to miss Keystone when we have to leave.

Super Angie... Going mobile!

So, here I am, on the couch, listening to a cracking fire, while blogging my phone. Woot! I will for sure get more blogging done now. :)

Christmas break had been awesome. We have gone sledding, skating, short hike, painting, gondola ride, skating Some More! I've work w Todd Gilles on choreography, which has been awesome. We have done all our work on the lake. Rick and Todd have gone ice climbing, hiked quandary and today they plan to hike another 14ner.

My dad had been here a few days, which has been so nice. We had a lovely time opening gifts and sharing laughs.

It's been very cold. -7 with a real feel of - 34!
But of  course, I love it!

I've met lots of new friends at the lake. And I've found my love of skating again. I cherish every second on the lake because I know it will soon end. It just feels so great to be active again, running programs, and having fun. I love just playing on the ice, looking at my edges, being expressive. And my new artistic program is unique, and beautiful. Wish I could skate full timer with Todd.

Brennan has been more cuddly. Dallin and tan too. Rick and I have had lots of quality time.

It's been a wonderful time.

Super Angie...my birthday

Today is my 37th birthday and I feel such a change. A difference in attitude. A difference in gratitude. A difference in love and peace and contentment.

Got this fun tank top from my old coach Kellyn. Love her designs! :) :)

Life is feeling so good right now. I'm slowing down, enjoying things more. Noticing the small things. Doing more service for others. Reading my scriptures more. Having more meaningful family prayer and devotionals. I'm reaching out to others and opening up more. Life just feels good! :)

Super Angie.... 12-12-12

Super Angie.. 12.12.12

Yesterday, on 12 12 12, our family went to the temple and was sealed. More pictures to come later.

The weather was cold- 40s. Cloudy. Windy.

27 dear friends and family came to the sealing room.

The spirit was strong.

We are a forever family.

Rick and I are simply meant to be. We love each other more and more each day. And more then we ever loved anyone else. We compliment each other and are raising a strong family.

Our day was perfect.

I have a family here on earth.
They are so good to me.
I want to share my life with them through all eternity.
Families can be together, forever, through Heavenly Father's plan.
I always want to be with my own family, and the Lord has shown me how I can...
The Lord has shown me how I can.

Super Angie...Dallin turns 12!

I can not believe that 12 years ago, this precious boy was born. He is such a joy. I am so proud to be his mom. People tell me all the time how good he is. What a nice kid he is. He has read the book of Mormon, all on his own. He loves scouts. He loves the trombone. He works hard in school. He is nice to all- even the bullies. He helps around the house. He babysits. He does his chores without a fight. He is just an over all joy. I LOVE YOU DALLIN! Happy Birthday!

Super Angie...far behind

I am so far behind on my blogging. Its been several weeks. Here are the highlights:

Thanksgiving Party in Kindergarten.
Drove to Glenwood Springs- stayed in our favorite hotel. Kids love that water slide!
Celebrated Tanith's birthday a few times- had a party with a few little friends, celebrated the monday before her birthday at home with all her gifts- and celebrated in Colorado by eating at Knosha Steak House in Breck.
Thanksgiving in Keystone- painted ceramics, many walks to the lake, walk up keystone gulch, Thanksgiving afternoon hike to Lucy's grave. Attempt to take family picture.
Rick flew to Argentina
Had lesson with Todd Gilles
We got our date for being Sealed in the LDS Temple- 12-12-12. We are so excited.
Bought a wedding dress.
Bought Tanith a wedding dress.
Bought decorations and arranged flowers and cake and all sorts of fun for the reception.

We have been incredibly blessed. We have struggled but I have seen such blessings. I am back to skating and LOVING it. I don't skate long or hard, but its enough for me. And I take Tanith with me and she LOVES it. I really enjoy spending that time with her and its good exercise for her.
Brennan and Tanith are still going to gymnastics. They are both progressing nicely> Tanith is now in level 3. Brennan is almost ready to move out of level 1.


I'm ready for Rick to return from Argentina.

Super Angie...goals met, goals made

I accomplished my prior goal. Lost two lbs.

BUT injured my back skating. So I'm off the ice again. But eating really clean.

New goals!

Do my rehab

Do my core work

Lose two more lbs.

Super Angie...the letter

I just received the following letter...

To Angie Waibel . My very best wishes on your upcoming training and competing. I know the physical struggles that you are dealing with and I am so inspired by how you give so much to figure skating. THIS is a part that I love about my sport. I may be old and my body broken, but I don't think that that feeling you get when your blades hit the ice, the sound, or even the smell of the ice ever leave your heart. I am unable to compete and at times I miss it. However, seeing my little girl feel the same love and see her spirit lifted by it really moves me and it is enough. Hearing what you go through daily to come back to what you love is also very moving to me and you have become a wonderful role model and inspiration for Lillian. She remembers watching you at Skate for Hope and out of every group and skater there, she remembers liking to watch you. Of course she loves the Olympic and National stars and spending time in a show with them, but she also sees you as a big star in and I want to wish you our heartfelt best. We'll be watching and cheering you on. Shine on! Keep going and my little star is hoping big things for you

Super Angie...goals

GOALS

8 mile bike - 6 times this week

weights- 4 times this week

skate- 3 hours this week-- 30 minutes Monday, 30 minutes Tuesday, 1 hour Wednesday, 1 hour Friday.

Lose 2 lbs

Super Angie...Halloween 2012!

 We all got dressed up for the ward halloween party- except Brennan. He didn't wear his full costume.

 Rick and I went as Steampunk!

 Dallin- Ninja!

 Cheetah OF COURSE!

 me and my baby

 Tanith and Molly

 Meow!

 Joli and me...what a cutie!

 Elise and me. She cracks me up!

LOL We wont the award for Best Couple!

Super Angie...no big rush

I had an incredible lesson yesterday with Genia. I really enjoy working with her. She humors me, compliments, corrects, makes me do stuff again and really teaches. I have learned so much and she is happy to see how much progress I've already made.

Having a back injury is forcing me to slow down, not rush things. Something Genia mentioned time and time again in my lesson. Slow down on that three turn. Don't rush that. SLOW DOWN!  Its not just my coach that is saying this, but also my body. And both are taking to my mind and body.

I am finding great peace in my life when I slow down other parts as well. Scripture study--slow down, think, ponder. While driving- turn off the music. Or change the music. Something different. I'm attending the temple and feeling great peace there- quiet. Shhh...peaceful, slowdown.

This injury has also helped me slow down my skating- and not focus on getting bigger and better skills. I am at peace with the statement "I will not jump above a lutz". I actually feel so FREE saying that. My coach is really happy too. She keeps saying "There is nothing wrong with that!" and she understand that we are all human and we need to watch our bodies.

I am still doing PT, Massage and Chiropractic. I'm seeing big changes. I'm seeing new strength. There are set backs but the best thing is, you stop, and look back to see how far you've come. I've come A LONG WAYS since July!

No need to rush.

Joy in the Journey.