Just Dance!!

So I got a call from Kara today saying she had a new Wii game that she wanted me to come play with her.  She wouldn't tell me what it was, and since I hate suspense I headed over to her house.  That is where I discovered... JUST DANCE!  A few rounds into it and I was hooked - (that's not true)- I was hooked when I heard the name.  Lindsy was there working on a bow project and was immediately draw in as well!  So as rolling events always seem to go... we ended up at our house eating pizza and playing Just Dance with 4 remotes.  I really can't say anymore about it... I think the pictures and video speak for themselves.  But just so you know you are never to old to "JUST DANCE"

Cowabunga Bay

Hello... Doesn't this just scream fun!

Our Boys

 We told the kids that we were going to go swimming today, but didn’t exactly tell them where. What made the surprise of today fun was that when we were driving down to Janell and Ryan’s house the kids saw Cowabunga Bay off to the side. When Hailey saw it, her comment was “Oh my gosh Mom, do you see that?... I can tell just by looking at it, that would be a really fun place to go to.” So when we pulled up to Cowabunga Bay, the kids were ecstatic. It is a great place to for younger kids- if Colby hadn’t been so wimpy, he would have loved it too. It seemed like we didn’t even see the girls half the time. They were all over the water park. They loved all the slides and even my little Hailey who just last year was afraid of water slides loved it too. She when down every slide in the park enclosed and open alike. We spent quite a bit of time in the lazy river as well. Uncle Clint met up with us at lunch and the kids had a blast hanging and playing with him around the river. Colby did enjoy hanging out in little wading pool that leads up to the lazy river. He liked pushing around the random floating tubes and splashing in the water when it was on his terms. I did get him down a few slides with me, but I literally had to pry his has off the railing when it was our turn. After going on a few slides, he finally said he liked the “purple slide” (one of the smallest and slowest slides) but he still didn’t want to do it again. Poor little Kaydin loved all of it, but was so tired that she crashed in one of the beach chairs after falling asleep while eating her ice cream. Since Janell was sitting with Kaydin, Colby huddled up by her so he wouldn’t have to go down any more slides with me. So I took Dax and Hailey on a few more slides and when we came back down, Colby was out cold on one of the beach chairs as well. It seemed like a great day to be at a water park, quite warm but not too hot. In proper preparation we had all applied sunscreen when we got there and again after lunch. Apparently the sun is stronger at water parks, because everyone got at least a little sunburn. Honey’s back got fried. The rest of us had a little all over. I hate sunburns! I don’t want any more freckles, and I really don’t want to peel!!! It was a fun time though and definitely something we don’t do every day!

I think this was Colby's favortie part of the day!

Poor Kaydin wore herself out!

This was the pool leading into the lazy river

Daxton was so calm while Colby tried to "tube" him.  I am not really sure what Colby was thinking, but Daxton was dazed enough to not even really care.- Yes... it was a long day.

Uncle Clint and the Boys

Jade just barely escaping the dumping bucket

Honey and Hailey at the top of one of the slides. Hailey was so brave!

This kids and I!- Proof I was there!

Farewell Cowabunga Bay

Help me pick!

Ok- so I want to cut my hair and I can't decide on a style so I am looking to friends to help me! Do you think I should go short or keep it long? The long pic isn't very accurate, but basically my hair would stay the same as it is now. Leave your vote in the comments and I will post the before and afters later!
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What was I thinking?

Before I left for our Utah/ Idaho trip I told a fellow instructor that I would sub her classes for her on Tuesday since I was coming back on monday and she would still be out of town. After being on vacation for just over 2 weeks, not having exercised anything but my hand to mouth, I was a little nervous about pulling off two classes in one day. Not just any two classes either. It was Body Pump and Turbo Kick, which happen to be the two classes that can kick my butt the most! Then I had to teach my own step class Wed. morning. I feel like I barely made it through the second class on Tues. and Wed. morning when I tried to get out of bed, it was almost a no go. My quads just about gave out. Every step down the stairs was a painful one! I hate squats and horse stance cross punches! Luckily adrenaline kicked in about a quarter way through my step class and I somehow finished, showered and made it home. Today… I could not move. When I attempted to walk, I felt like both legs were broken and I was walking in straight leg braces. It was ridiculous! Why do we do these things to ourselves? I know that beauty is pain, but I know I didn’t loose the 5 lbs. I gained while in Idaho from just these 3 classes! So was it worth it? What was I thinking?!?!?!