Elvis and a sunburn

Well, I'm still here, still not feeling 100% though.  I'm not sure what is going on, but just don't feel like myself. 

However, today I got up and did my workout - TurboFire 55 EZ.  Getting a little EZier, but I am just dripping with sweat after that one!  Love it.   After workout, I did a little cleaning up around here.  It's hard to believe that two people can make such a mess.  I used to blame it on my kids, I think it must've been me and Brian all along.

I was just getting ready to get in the office and do some paperwork (ugh), when Brian came home and asked me to go to Springfield with him.  How could I pass that one up, right?  So, he drug me out of here to go back to the manstore - Grizzly.  He wanted to get more supplies for his lathe and bowl making.  Now, he makes beautiful bowls.  These are a couple of the ones he made me on the old lathe

.I have seen the works in progress and I am so excited to see what he comes up with next.  I have an idea that they will be just as beautiful as these.

I've been busier today,  not as much sitting, mostly because my foot is feeling so much better today!  Thank goodness!  I think my new shoes are helping, not to mention the ice and massage!  That will do wonders!

Today is also the anniversary of Elvis' death.  I remember this day all to well.  I think I was 12, but I got one of the worst sunburns of my life.  I had been at the pool all day long, I'm not sure you've noticed, but I'm pretty pale.  I burn easily, even if I put sunscreen on, but back in those days, most people were using baby oil and iodine.  I didn't use that, but not a lot of suntan lotion ( I think that is what we called it back in those days....)  I was with my friend Jana Simpson and we were living it up at the pool until we got out....  so sore, couldn't hardly move.  Blistered and miserable, we rode our bikes home and my mom told us about Elvis and immediately put us in a vinegar bath.  I think about that every year.

You would think I would've learned my lesson, but nooo, I still got a bad sunburn this year.  It was 2 days after the tornado came through.  We were out working, it was cloudy and I wasn't thinking straight....

I think I learned my lesson this time around, no vinegar baths, but I still have the same lines, just not as pink anymore.  Geez.

got me new kicks!

Hey hey hey!  It's my rest day!

I think I might have taken the rest day tooo literal today!  I had great intentions of getting up and going for a nice, brisk walk with Brian, but he had other ideas.....  resting to him does not include walking.  So we loaded up in the jeep and took off for a drive.  The tops were out and it was a good time, we always have so much fun together, even when we aren't doing anything in particular. 

 I got on the treadmill for a little while, so all is NOT lost, but no walk with BP!!

I did manage to get a LOT of cooking done this morning!  Homemade spaghetti sauce is in the crock pot.  I made a small batch for me (no meat) and then the big batch for the fam.  Everyone is coming over for dinner tonight for a little celebration!

I made brownies - can't wait to eat them, from my new cookbook from one of my favorite blogs - Peas and Thank You!  Then look and smell delicious.  Hope 6:00 gets here quickly!

I added dairy-free chocolate and butterscotch chips to the top!

I also made, brown rice and quinoa in the rice cooker, soup and lentil stew.  I should be set for the week.  Brian is looking for a good meatball recipe, if anyone has one, please pass it along!

I got new kicks this week.  Not sure I'm loving the purple laces, but it is fun for a while.  I am so hard on shoes and just got my last pair about a week before the tornado hit, but I have used them like crazy...

Brian got me an early anniversary gift.  A new camera!!!!  My old one was perfectly fine, but it was OLD!  It was only 8 pixels and had about a 4x zoom.  I was eyeing the new ones and I think I might have started drooling a bit :)  So, now I have a new one.  I've been playing around with it and not really sure how to use all the features, but it is fun!  This one has  14 pixels and a 10x zoom and the ability to load straight to facebook and you tube.  Not sure I will use that feature, but fun none-the-less.

Since this is such a random post, check out this photo of my sweet babycakes.  I was the official "make Madelyn smile person" for her 2 year old and family photos!!

Didn't do my job for this picture huh?  Oh well, I know the other ones will turn out GREAT!

I think I've rambled on long enough and the kids are getting here for dinner now, so I'm off to spend time with the fam!

Discussion:  How's your weekend been?

Happy Birthday Dad and random thoughts

Good Morning! 

Today is my Daddy's birthday! Happy Birthday Dad! Hugs and Kisses to you!  Love you bunches!


Today is my rest day from exercise and I need it.  I'm worn out.  I've been doing doubles this last week.  Brazil Butt Lift in the mornings and P90X in the evenings!  So, I am glad for my rest day!!!  Yesterday we did the sneak peek workout from Turbo Fire!  I can not wait for this one to come out!  HIIT (High Intentisty Interval Training) with Chalene Johnson, creator of Turbo Jam.  It was 15 mins long and I burned almost 200 calories.  It was a lot of jumping (plyo), but I loved it.  It was hard!  I am going to order this one as soon as it is available!

We are going to work a little on the house today, but for the most part we are just going to enjoy our Sunday!  It has been raining and storming here for atleast 5 days in a row.  I'm so ready to see the sunshine!

Oh, and I got the most adorable new kicks yesterday!  I needed a new pair of workout shoes and Brian needed new shoes as well.  Academy to the rescue!  $35!!  I love a good sale!

We had dinner with friends last night.  It was a fun time and we had some amazing food! Scalloped potatoes, calico beans and strawberry bread!  YUM!

My bodybugg band broke in LA at summit.  I've been superglueing it back together every couple of days, so I finally broke down and bought a new armband.  I am so thankful for my Bodybugg coach, Rhiannon Decker!  She is wonderful and a good friend!  If you plan to get a bodybugg, please request her to be your coach.  She will help you get the most of your product and just inspire you to stay on track!  If you already have a bodybugg and want an amazing coach, just let me know and I will get you her email address so you can request the transfer!  Seriously guys, she is so good!

I have been using the Mari Winsor Pilates new workout called the Winsor Slimming Pilates in conjuction with my other workouts. 

I love pilates and unfortunately Beacbody doesn't offer a good pilates, so I go to the best in the biz for it!    Thank you Mari Winsor!!!  She has created good workouts (that are short and get the job done) and incorporated the Accelerator!  This really helps to hit those trouble spots!  It is like using the reformer in the studios.  I love it!

The new workout is really good.  I think my favorite is the Pilates of the Fit and Famous.  It is 4  - 10 minute workouts.  Cardio Pilates, Total Body, Lower Body and Abs.  Mix and match to work on your problem areas (abs and lower body for me!)  This one is worth checking out!

I have a busy week coming up, some more, good product reviews and I can't wait to share them with you!  Have a great Spirit Sunday!