Wednesday, May 21, 2008

Wii Fit

YES.... we GOT ONE!

So EXCITED! Today was the release date... and I knew I wanted one!
I am so excited to get downstairs and test it out!

Categories:
Wii Fit features four main categories to choose from: Strength Training, Aerobics, Yoga and Balance Games. As you spend time exercising, you'll earn Fit Credits that unlock additional exercises and activities within these categories. Wii Fit also tracks the activities you do the most and puts them into the Favorites category.
Strength Training: Put your strength to the test with muscle-toning exercises like Single Leg Extension, Sideways Leg Lift, Arm and Leg Lift, Single-Arm Stand, Torso Twists, Rowing Squat, Single Leg Twist, Lunge, Push-Up and Side Plank, Jackknife, Plank and Tricep Extension. Challenges include Push-Up Challenge, Plank Challenge and Jackknife Challenge.
Aerobics: Get your heart pumping with fun, interactive Aerobic exercises like Hula Hoop®, Basic Step, Basic Run, Super Hula Hoop, Advanced Step, 2-P Run, Rhythm Boxing, Free Step and Free Run.
Yoga: Work on your balance and flexibility with Yoga poses and activities like Deep Breathing, Half-Moon, Dance, Cobra, Bridge, Spinal Twist, Shoulder Stand, Warrior, Tree, Sun Salutation, Standing Knee, Palm Tree, Chair, Triangle and Downward-Facing Dog.
Balance Games: Get into the action with fun, balanced-based games like Soccer Heading, Ski Slalom, Ski Jump, Table Tilt, Tightrope Walk, Balance Bubble, Penguin Slide, Snowboard Slalom and Lotus Focus.


Wednesday, May 14, 2008

37 years old

Well, I survived another year! It's hard to believe that I am 37 now!
I'd like to think of myself as a fun, cool mom at 37
But, looking back... when my parents were 37 I was 17.
That could be me... can you imagine if my oldest was 17? NO WAY! Bill and I have been together since October of 1990 so it's very possible. WOW!
I'd be all grey instead of just half. HA HA!
Anyway, back to my birthday!
We had to leave the house early that morning Sat the 26th of April because the girls had indoor soccer games. We were home by 11:20am I think we just layed around most of the day and then we went to a nice dinner later that evening. Since there was so much snow from the record snowfall the day before we opted to stay in the valley and not deal with all the crazy people on the highway!
We ate at Evangelo's in Wasilla. I hadn't been there in years. I had pizza (sun dried tomatoes & feta with spinach), Hailey had ravioli, Sydney spaghetti, Bill I am not sure what it was called, but it had noodles, red sauce and I think maybe seafood. We ordered a few appetizers first. Salad came with the meal... we left SO FULLLL!!! And $100 later... My birthday dinner!
Yikes, I know! The food was good, but very expensive. The pizza was priced normal but everything else was high! I am sure it will be another few years before we go back!!
We did come home and have cake.... Bill got me a Blizzard Cake from DQ. It was very tasty! Cookies & Cream... YUM!
My present request was a set of wind chimes. You know since we have so much wind here in Palmer, what would be more perfect? I must say, Bill and the girls did a GREAT job picking out a set. I LOVE THEM! They are so ME! There is a really pretty glass green leaf on the top. And the weight that helps them "kong" is another glass leaf. It's hard to see in the picture. Bill did hang it before he left for work.... I will have to take another picure outside to capture the sunlight!
Sunday the 27th I got to celebrate with some friends. We met for lunch at Moose's Tooth. The original plan was Sushi at Dami but they didn't open until noon and we had plans to see a movie at 12:45pm The food was so good... I wish that place wasn't always so packed or we would eat there more often. We made it to the movie on time. Kim and Rachael couldn't see the movie with us, but Scottie and Brinda and I went. We saw Forgetting Sarah Marshall. Oh my hell, was that movie funny! I knew the story line but had no idea there would be a MAN nudity shots. And oh my hell, the WHOLE SHOT more than once. Brinda was disgusted and Scottie and I couldn't stop laughing. The movie was way better than I thought it would be. I saw the trailer online so I was afraid to see it since sometimes they show all the funny parts on the trailer.
After the movie Scottie and I went to the 5th Ave mall. I needed bras. No luck! I did find a few things at JCPenny though. It was a really fun day! I am so thankful to have such wonderful friends in my life!
Happy Birthday to ME!

The Cheese

Each year at school different grades put on a concert. Kindergarten & 1st grade do one together and 2nd & 3rd do one together. Since Sydney is in Kindergarten her theme this year was The Cheese Stands Alone. It was really cute. The 1st graders auditioned for speaking parts. They in all sang about 5 songs. Hailey's theme this year was Lights! Camera! Action! They sang songs from movies.. and Hailey had a speaking part. I didn't do a good job of taking pictures of Hailey... I took mostly video on my camera. Opps! Here is a few of Sydney.