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[crazystepr]

Leanne and Kara--I totally forgot to tell you that my new KB workout came yesterday! http://www.pic4ever.com/images/2uge4p4.gif[/img]I'm so excited for it! I'm going to do it on Sunday. I can't wait! http://www.pic4ever.com/images/bliss.gif[/img]

CTX also came yesterday! I'm so glad. I had Leaner Legs on VHS but my vcr ate it a few weeks ago. x( Then I got a Cathe.com gift certificate for my birthday and figured what the heck? I've always wanted CTX anyways (especially after hearing Tneah rave about it lately). Plus, I've missed not having Leaner Legs.

Shelley where are you? Kishies to you wherever you are. :* :* :* :* http://www.pic4ever.com/images/Vishenka_11.gif[/img]http://www.pic4ever.com/images/bighug.gif[/img]

Allison

http://www.picturetrail.com/allisonj90

 

[SRP]

Allison - glad we've got you hooked on CC! 8 will KILL you. }( I hope the email and links help!

Leanne - you and DH had better lay down the law with your BIL!! It sounds like he might just be aiming to take a free ride! Next time, tell the waiter up front that there will be separate checks. Goodness.

For those of you who are wondering, yes, Shelley's long weekend started today, the lucky woman. I imagine she's taking advantage of the chance to get away from the computer. Besides, I think today was her special day with Sophie. I hope they're having a real "girls' day out!"

Oh boy. 45 more minutes to go. I just made my to-do list for the weekend. It doesn't look bad at all. Maybe I'll have time for a nice walk... if I'm still alive after that extra CC PP challenge Saturday.

I'll probably see you all Monday. I have no urge to touch a computer this weekend at all. So I hope everyone has a great weekend!

 

[LeanneM]

Shannon -- Thanks for the update on Shelley. I'm glad she's spending the day with Sophie. Yes, good idea about asking for separate checks! Oh, we'll miss you this weekend if you don't check in, but I hope you have a FABULOUS weekend that is super relaxing. And have fun with Coach Sean tomorrow! ;-) You know, I still need to try CC, but am not sure what I would use it with . . . .

Allie -- Hooray for getting that new KB workout! Love the smilies! Kara and I will need the full scoop on how you like it after you do it on Sunday morning. Just be warned that you might need to use a dumbbell (I used an 8-pound one) for things like the Turkish get-ups and the windmills. I printed out the description of the workout from his website so I could see what was coming and write down what I was using. It's TOUGH!}( I haven't done CTX as is (just bits and pieces), but was thinking that I might use just it for a couple of weeks. It has some fun cardio on it!

Kristi -- Did you survive B&G?}(

 

[PinkMom]

I just finished B&G -- WOW!!! That's really all I have to say.

Shannon -- I'm so glad you reminded us about Shelley! Have an awesome weekend! I'll "see" you when I get back from vacay! Thank you for all the advice on B&G!

I'll BBL -- I've got to go clean up so I can go to the little end-of-camp theatre productions.

 

[squirrelly]

HI guys! I am hoping I can crank out a few personals before Emma needs me.

Shannon—I did CC8 on the treadmill this morning and OMG! It was awesome!!!! I love challenge 3 and almost keeled over on challenge 2! DH tried asking me a question during challenge 2 and I couldn’t find the breath to answer him! I LOVE Coach Sean! Have a good weekend and fun walks!

Allison—I can’t wait for you to try that workout! It is fun and leaves me totally spent. Yea!

Kristi—Isn’t B&G great? Now try the Leg Blast Premix!!! Is your computer still having fits or were you able to finish the directory? You need a new nerd! I hope you have fun in Chicago! It is such a fun city (especially in the summer)!

Lainie—That pic is soooo adorable! How has your mouth been lately? Are you back to a normal diet?

Boo, I must help Em with something. I will be back shortly!

Kara

 

[LeanneM]

Kristi -- Hooray for your first time making it through B&G! That is awesome! You'll definitely be remembering Cathe tomorrow, I assure you! }( Have fun tonight at the productions! What plays are they performing? I saw your email, but got caught up in beading today, so haven't had time to get back to you yet. Sorry! :-(

Kara!! -- It's good to see you! All that talk of Coach Sean makes me think that I really have to try out CC . . . . Hope Emma is alright!


Just finished up that bracelet I started in that class last Sunday. It came out quite GINORMOUS -- I think I got a bit carried away with it! Ah, well! I also did a lousy job of hiding all of the felt when I cut it out before sewing it to the actual brass cuff. Here is the front view:

Here are some side views:

The in-laws re-scheduled dinner plans for tomorrow night instead of tonight, which means that we might be getting our usual Friday night pizza, after a large dinner last night (but I was good and got a veggie burger with no mayo on a "dry" bun -- with a couple of French fries!}( ) -- and dinner with them tomorrow!

I probably won't get a chance to make it back this evening, so I hope you all have a wonderful Friday night! :*

 

[squirrelly]

Whew…made it back!

Deb—Keegan sounds like an adorable pistol! I just love the pics you post!

Robin—What cardio did you do? I hope Emma will be complaining about her own kids one day. Right now she is completely against the idea of motherhood! She just wants a house full of animals!

Leanne—Your BIL is irritating me! He had no right to alter your plans last night! He needs to act like a guest, period. I think you should assign him certain jobs to do around the house each week. My step-MIL did this and it helped me feel useful. I also handled most of the dinners each night. I really hope he starts being more respectful to both of you in YOUR home. The check thing was also rude. My goodness, I am so sorry that you two are dealing with this. ((((((HUGS))))) On a more positive note, isn’t Leaner Legs great? Boy, that workout gets it all in there doesn’t it?

Well, Emma’s mermaid is being glazed and baked now. We pick it up next week. She did a really lovely and thorough job! Ha! Still no progress on the floors…we pick up Colin tomorrow, so I might be MIA. We also leave for DH’s family reunion on Thursday and will be gone for almost 2 weeks (ugh). My family lives close, so I have to somehow squeeze in time with them without upsetting the IL side. I can hardly wait. BUT, tonight is pizza night and that is worth celebrating!!!

I hope all of you have a great evening!

Kara

 

[squirrelly]

Oh, Leanne! I didn't *see* you there! Your bracelet is amazing! Wow, you are so talented. It is really beautiful. I love the colors! Yea, for pizza night! I hope you have a relaxing evening!

Kara

 

[LeanneM]

Hey Kara! Popping in again for a quick moment to send you {{{HUGS}}} in anticipation of leaving next Thursday! (The more, the better, right?!) What a great idea to give BIL chores. He said that he's planning on getting the Sunday paper to look for jobs, so hopefully he'll be out of the house soon, at least during the day. Thanks for the kind words on the bracelet; it's a bit big and tacky, maybe. Glad that Emma got her mermaid finished! Did she like how it turned out before she had to hand it over to be fired? Hooray for pizza night tonight, but an even bigger HOORAY for getting Colin tomorrow! Hope you have a blast seeing him! We'll miss you tomorrow if you don't get a chance to check in!

 

[allwildgirl]

Hey Melty ones!

Just popping in at the end of a busy, busy day! As Shannon mentioned, Sophie and I spent the day together today. We went to visit Karen first thing, took her some flowers, a magazine, a book and some smelly soap. It was lovely. We walked around her huge garden, and she gave us lots of lettuce (she can't eat it right now) and some herbs. Then we came home, had lunch, then did a bit of shopping. Came home again, I worked out, made dinner, Sophie's dad picked her up, then I spent some time out in the garden. And now here I am!

Leanne - ugh - I can't believe your BIL told you not to watch your show. Also, what's up with the not offering to at least pay his part of the dinner bill? You're gonna have to start laying down the law! The bracelet is absolutely fantastic!

I haven't really read anything else, and now it's 9 p.m. and I'm off to clean bathrooms! Yeehaw!

 

[lainiefig]

Also popping in at the end of a busy day. I'm relaxing watching Doctor Who now that the kids are in bed.

I spent the whole day cleaning. I don't want to go on about it, so I'll say it as short as I can:
bathrooms, kitchen, floors everywhere, laundry, laundry, laundry, toy reorganization, blah blah blah

So, busy day. House looks better, though. I still need to clean walls (still dirty from window replacing) and clean windows. At least my new windows are easier to clean.

So, bit of a boring day. I also had two little boys running around, though, so that kept me on my toes as well.

I want to catch up with everyone but my mind is rather glazed right now. Waiting for DH to get home but his plane is very delayed so I'll probably just have to go to bed.

Hope to catch everyone tomorrow.

[font face="comic sans ms" font color=green]***Lainie***
fitness blog: http://fitnessfig.blogspot.com
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"If you want to give God a good laugh, tell Her your plans."[/font]

 

[buffettgirl]

Hi all. Gosh, it's late for me. I just came in from the patio where DH and I shared some wine, a fire and chatted with DD and her SO. Oh, I ended up doing IMAX 3, after Kristi mentioned it. It was NOT easy. I think that is the first IMAX I've done since my injury, which was last Thanksgiving!

Leanne, I really think you and your DH need to sit down with your BIL and set some rules. Who's paying for what, what part of the house is common ground and what is private, who is responsible for what chores. Otherwise, you are going to go crazy. I like the bracelet.

Shelley, I'm glad you dropped by. I was getting worried that Karen may have taken a bad turn. Please tell Soph I said hey!

Kara, high five Emma on the lovely mermaid. Will you be MIA while you visit family, or can you sneak onto the computer and vent to us?

Shannon, thanks for the goal-setting help.

Tneah, miss you already.

Lainie, cute picture!

Allie, tanning!?! Tsk, tsk. HUGS....

I have to get to bed. Tommorrow is CCPP.

 

[PinkMom]

Good evening, all,
It’s late, but DH is watching “The Abyss,” so I thought I’d catch up on today’s posts. I really should be scarce tomorrow because I need to iron, wash workout clothes, run a few errands, pack, etc.

Leanne – I don’t think there’s anything YOU could do to make us think that YOU are the bad guy where your BIL is concerned! We all know that you are so sweet and kind-hearted that you would never be rude or inappropriate. I think we all also agree that you’ve got to put your foot down with him sooner rather than later. BTW, I’m listening to all the Death Cab for Cutie that the girls have put in iTunes right now. The theatre camp productions were cute-ish and short (thank goodness). Your bracelet is AMAZING and NOT tacky!!! You are truly inspiring me to make some time for beading!

Lainie – Wow! I really need to spend a day cleaning like that! Way to go!

Allison – Tanning (read with look of disdain ) Thanks for the B&G tips! Wow, that’s quite a workout! If I’m not really sore tomorrow, I’m going to think I did something wrong.

Shelley – I’m so glad you had a nice day with Sophie AND that you saw Karen!

Kara – HI! Oh, you guys are going to get me to cave on CCs!! Kettlebells, too, eventually probably! Y’all are bad for my credit card balance. But I love you!! I was able to make lots of progress on that directory today, although I have plenty left to do when we get back. I’ve been to Chicago several times, but never in the summer – we are all very excited! I know you will be so happy to have Colin home! I’m sorry you aren’t excited for your trip – 2 weeks with in-laws – wow, I don’t think I’d be excited either.

Hi (& good night) to Robin, Deb, Jennifer, Shannon, & Tneah!!