Picture Perfect Weekend!

Yeah, it was fun!  Happy Labor Day to you all!!!

It's a birthday weekend!

I had the best time on my birthday! 

It started with a killer workout with a friend (TurboFire HIIT 30) and I really ninja-kicked those sumo burpees, calories were burned like crazy and I was sweating buckets!  Loved it!!!

Then I HAD to take half of Brian's massage.  He overbooked himself and someone had to suffer through it!!!  It was glorious!

Lunch with Brian and friends was great AND Danny bought our lunch, he's such a great guy!!

I went to run a few errands and then because I broke/chipped my tooth, I was fortunate enough to get into the dentist.  Not many people look forward to a dentist appointment, especially on your birthday, but I was so glad.  He got me fixed up in a hurry and I was on my way.....

Brian and the kids took me to dinner.  We went to the Japanese Steakhouse and it was delicious as usual.  Madelyn did NOT like the fire.  She was a bit scared after that anytime the chef would produce smoke.  She even told me that she didn't like it at all!  I think she was relieved when we left.

Then on a spur of the moment decision - Brian asked if anyone had cake and the answer was no, so we went to Orange Leaf!

I had to share my gift of new sunglasses that I got, I  had tossed them in my purse and this is what I pulled out.....

Madelyn thought they were a LOT of fun!  

When we got to the lake, our friends were here to greet us and let us know that they had missed us....

The last time we were here (4th of July), the babies had their spots still.  They are growing up so fast LOL!!

It's been such a strange summer for us, I have missed our lake time.  Usually we spend a lot of time here, but i think we've been here 3-4 times this summer.  That makes me sad, but I'm going to enjoy the time we have now!

We have friends staying with us and today a LOT of friends are coming down to enjoy the lake with us!  I can NOT wait!!

We are going to have a big bbq ( I am making Mama Pea's black bean burgers - YUM!) and there will be boating, swimming, tubing and who knows what else.  Last night there was a bit of a QUEEN sing-a-long!!! 

I brought my workouts, but didnt' do one yesterday.  I have been having some vertigo and just didn't feel good.  I'm feeling so much better today and ready to do something this morning!  I am bummed that I missed yesterday since I had to take my rest day earlier in the week.  Not sure how I am going to make it up, but I'll figure something out!

So, I better get going now and get started  on this fun party!  Hope you all enjoy your day, find some joy in the little things you do!!!

REMINDER:  You only have until Sept 5 to pre-order your P90X2.  I got mine ordered, got the Ultimate package so I could get the spiky foam roller.  I am so excited about it.  If you have any questions, let me know!

labor day weekend - summer blowout!

Whoo-hoo for a 3 day weekend!  Do you have big plans?   We are going to the lake, friends coming on Saturday and then family on Sunday!  I love the summer and am so sad that it is coming to an end.

The challenge is going along really well.  I didn't want to work out this morning.  I was really tired, even though I slept good.  I feel like I am fighting a bug of some sort. I don't feel bad, just extremely tired.  BUT, I got up and did my workout.  I was glad I had done it. That is one thing I NEVER regret!

Do you like to eat before your workout or are you like me and like to workout on an empty stomach?  I seem to get heartburn if I eat before working out.  I also like getting my workout done first thing in the morning.  It makes my day go by so much better!  I have more energy and I know that I don't be too busy and have things come up that prevent me from getting that workout done.  However, as soon as my workout is over, I have my shakeology!  Today, the meal plan called for cottage cheese and pineapple.  That wasn't going to happen, so I had my shake for breakfast.  That is my favorite meal to have the shake.  So, since I am off the meal plan today, I'll probably have a fruit smoothie for my snack.  You have to make this meal plan work for you.  If you don't you won't succeed.

I am taking my Turbo Fire DVD's to the lake and will be working out there as well.  I am going to make sure that I do everything I possibly can to finish this challenge and get the best results!!  Join us on the message boards and help to keep me motivated to do my best!  I'd love to see you there!.

I'll be posting photos of all the fun we have this weekend!  No matter where we go or what we do, we have a good time.  I make sure of that.  It's all in your mindset.  Just decide that you are going to be happy!

Discussion:  What are your labor day plans?