I've had a fun week, filled with torture and mayhem! I've been Subbing and I've been experimenting...not sure which one was torture and which one was mayhem though!
Monday and Thursday found me Subbing, 2-half days in Pre-K and a 1/2 day in 3rd grade. Wild little monkeys, they were! I think this was more along the mayhem line. Don't you?
Torture had to be Wednesday and Friday at the YMCA...experimenting! Took a "Body Sculpting" class on Wednesday, between the squats, the weights, the little rubber band they tie your legs up with...torture! I came out of the experience tired, sore (still today, 2 days later), but proud of myself for completing the entire 55 minutes. Today wasn't as torturous...took orientation for all of the equipment in the fitness room. Spent an hour going over and practicing all of the muscle working equipment (not difficult, and maybe a little fun), and then spent 1/2 an hour on the treadmill walking. I was sweating when I got done, also not all that bad since I could watch the History Channel while I walked. :-)
Going to spend some more time at the Y tomorrow. My husband has his orientation scheduled, my Oldest wants to run the track, my Youngest gets to go to the Fit'N'Fun class and play and then we'll all take a dip in the pool, which for us is exciting! We're also going hiking this weekend (even if it is raining!) so we can check out the park I want to take my Tigers to in a couple of weeks. Sounds like a plan!
14 candles!
My Oldest and his friends.
He even invited a girl!
The set-up.
His youngest cousin and Uncle.
Some of his presents.
Happy 14th birthday baby!
Basic ingredients: 3 HUGE marshmallows, wood skewers, pretzel sticks and frosting.
My nephew is also in our Tiger den.
They made Santa hats from donated hats (thanks Terry) and peel-and-stick Christmas foam pieces. They had a hoot!
Experienced my 1st earthquake on Saturday night! It was a new and very weird feeling, let me tell you! First off...it wasn't the 1st earthquake reported on Saturday. That was a 4.7 quake early Saturday morning with the epicenter located about 50 miles NE of here. I didn't feel it. We have actually been having a lot of earthquakes lately...baby ones, minor temblors, non of them felt by me. 
I mixed the 1st 4 ingredients and fried them in a little oil until done. The recipe calls for them to be grilled and I bet that would be awesome. This made 6 large patties for my family and they don't shrink all that much. I topped them with the sliced provolone and melted it before making the burgers.
BATMAN!!!
I ate a smurf! They are so darn yummy!
It was a fun party and the skating rink makes it so easy on the parents! Didn't realize that I didn't take any pictures of the presents: almost all Legos except for the guitar we bought him and clothes from Grandma!
I've had a fun week, filled with torture and mayhem! I've been Subbing and I've been experimenting...not sure which one was torture and which one was mayhem though!
We had our 1st Tiger Den Meeting last night! My Youngest has been ready for this since he was a baby, so now it's his turn to be a Scout! I think I'm crazy...don't know what made me want to be Den Leader again! Maybe it's the smiles, or watching the boys play, or knowing they're learning something and becoming responsible and courteous and all around wonderful young men! Maybe I'm just crazy?!? At least I have my Hubby! I get to order him around at least!
