Tricks of the trade

Mothers Day 2012

For the first time in years, all my kids were here for mothers day. A nice day for hanging out and a BBQ.

Spring break should not be called a BREAK

This is the first year I can remember not having a list a mile long of things I HAVE TO GET DONE over the 7 days of spring break. Ironically, I have accomplished more this year than any year previous.

Mow yard
Fix broken hinges
Yoga class
Treadmill class
Spinning class
Swimming
3 doctor appointments
Dentist appointments
4 showings of my house
(cleaned house top to bottom for 4 showings)
Shower cleaned
6 loads of laundry
Cleaned patio
Grilled outside
Sprayed weeds
Planted flowers
Bike ride/ walk
Grocery shopping
Christmas lights (finally) down
Wash car
Oil change in car
Tracy aviary
New menu and meals
2 naps :)

Before and After

I had ten miles planned for Saturday's run.
Then I played in the student/ faculty basketball game... And tweaked it.
Ran anyway.
Cause I'm like that.
Stubborn.

But hey, I did ice it

Delicious

New recipe.
Counting weight watchers points.
Each is 4 points.
Yeah baby

Funny...

The sad part about this funny picture is the story behind it. Aspen has had three or four nights of hours of crying in her sleep from dreams. We have tried everything from getting her a drink to try to help her reset, to having her listen to music before bed. Tonight we are trying the "no tv, play with dolls and draw" routine. We'll see how it goes.

Corner of my home

With the warmer weather and the awesome afternoon sun, my favorite afternoon hang out place is lying in the sun on my bed. Apparently my cat shares my sentiments.

St Patty's

We went to the parade this year at Gateway. Bagpipes, green, dogs and wind. Aspen loved it

glasses

Clouds

What I get to see each day as I pull into work.

Sign

I've been wanting to make some laundry detergent from a recipe I found on Pinterest. Turned out great, but Hayden couldn't resist sharing his thoughts.

"next thing you will be weaving underwear from grass"
HA HA

Fork

Blue jello... with a fork?

It is possible

Sunday morning with Aspen

Loud

Guns N' Roses in town... 

With my 3 favorite guys...

Yes please.

 What was more entertaining than watching an old washed up "has been" try to belt out the same songs and notes as he did 20 years ago, was watching my boys love every minute of it.  Unfortunately, he took the stage at 11pm, so Hayden and I didn't last the entire concert.  Even Wade ended up asleep in Brenden's truck before the final song.  Brenden, however, stayed until the last piece of tinsel fell from the ceiling.  

My real entertainment came when I got to introduce Brenden to Sonia Leigh and take him to see Hayden's favorite band, Zac Brown.  

Great show.

Great musicians.

Great entertainers.  

I think we have increased Brenden's musical selection... at least improved on it greatly :)

Red

Without fail, if I run or walk for my workout, I am limping for two days afterwards because of my foot injury: plantar fasciatis.  This is a problem for someone who LIKES to run, or planning on running a race anytime soon. I've been doing a lot of cross training this winter: lifting weights, elliptical, spin class (barf), swimming, and the stair climber of death... but without fail, when it hits RUN day, I know what the next day will bring.  Pain.

My solution:  KT tape.  Last night I could barely walk (after a mere 2 mile walk) and I knew I was going to be hurting for my 10 miler today, so I put this stuff on last night, slept with my Plantar Fasciatis boot, and this morning my foot feels ready to go.  NO pain, no limping.

Window

The girls loves to dance... and is in her first dance class this month.

Something I wore

I've been lifting weights waiting to wear a short sleeved shirt without my baggy arms having to show. Making some progress

5 pm

Driving home from swimming lessons

Tubing Soldier Hollow

Another Christmas Eve spent on the only patch of snow in the entire valley...
My parents were gone this year, and a couple siblings were missing, but the fun was still there.
Aspen is a thrill seeker.

Back...

Ok, ok... I've been slacking.
Mostly because I feel like I am so far behind, so I do nothing... and get further behind.
Today while browsing for Pinterest ideas, I found this March photo-a-day image, and decided that it would be my motivation to get my blogging butt back in gear.

Here goes...