2011 Fitness Challenge: 8 week journey

Feeling great about completing the local 8 week fitness challenge.  Here are my stats:

BMI -1.7

Weight -1 lb

Body Fat -1.3%

Heart Rate (was 98) 57bpm

Hips -1.5"

Waist -1.5"

Thigh -.5"

I plan on continuing with eating smarter and moving more mostly because I'm feeling GOOD and to me, that's what it's all about!

I would love to hear about your journey to a healthier 'YOU' (by leaving a comment)...because it's always nice to know, you're not in this alone.  Thanks for stopping by & keep up the awesomeness!

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Cory is nearing the end of another great construction project.

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Yes, that's our crazy character, Ace.

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Gave Scarlett a fun hairstyle today.

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Last day of hockey practice today.  We're so proud of Ace and his improvement on the ice this year.  And Cory has had a great time coaching these little hockey players.

 The kids playing their favorite ice game...cops & robbers.

Scarlett's going to miss these other hockey sisters who got to know each other while at the rink. 

Oscar Dresses

Michelle Williams was my pic for best dressed at the 2011 Oscars.  Loved her simple & classy look.

I of course had to show our little Scarlett her namesake, Scarlett Johanson...she is always looking amazing. 

Little Angel | Digital Scrapbook Layout

I was looking around online for a page template to display ONE photo.  I wanted to use this image Cory took of me holding Coco on Friday in a layout.  I stumbled on this FREE template and free patterned paper - which I recolored (by Katie Pertiet...love her work) and voila, the finished page.

SUPPLIES

Page Template | Katie Pertiet Template Inspiration 8-29-10

Patterned Paper | Katie Pertiet Color Inspiration 10-24-10

Journalling Font | Courier

Title Font | Impact

2011|2|27

Cory stripping and re-sealing our granite countertops...hard to believe we've been in our new home for almost 2 years already!

2011|2|26

We were in for a definite TREAT tonight...a very special dinner which we bid on at this auction with two other couples, the Irwin's and the Heiser's.  We call it 'Sandy's Supper'...Sandy Dalziel donated an evening of fine dining & hosting in her home and tonight we were lucky enough to be her guests.

The food, oh my...where do I begin.  When we arrived, we were greeted with beverages followed by appetizers.  Sandy served us crab filled wontons, cranberry tart & fresh bread with several spreads.  Then we enjoyed a mouth-watering tortellini spinach salad with poppyseed dressing.  The main course was individual stuffed cornish hens with herbed baby potatoes, fresh steamed green beans & onion casserole. And for dessert there were delicious chocolate cups filled with fresh berries, hawaiian cake & caramel cheesecake (my fave).

Everything was so great, I'd like to THANK Sandy again for her hospitality on this memorable night...we had a wonderful evening!   

Souris Valley Photography Club: February

The second meeting of our Souris Valley Photography Club took place this evening, it was great to see a crowd of 10 out to the meeting.  Jason did an amazing job of developing and presenting a basics of photography & camera course.  You can check out the quick reference booklet and download your own copy here.  Everyone did some hands on work with their own cameras and a few good discussions got going.    

We finished off the night sharing our theme photos from February: RED.  My subject was...pomegranate seeds.

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The kiddos & I had a great morning at the Family Centre.

Alicia led this cute craft...snowman canvases.  So clever to use the kids' handprints to make snowman bodies.  

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The BANGS are back!

Family Day Skating 2011 | Digital Scrapbook Layout

I am really liking the instant gratification of digital scrapbooking!

SUPPLIES

Page Template | Cathy Zielske The Monthly 12 x 12 set

Brushes | AE The Story Wordart

Font | Century Gothic

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 I have been enjoying every minute of having all three kiddos to myself this week with school being out. Today we took a trip to the grocery store.  I rewarded their good behavior with a surprise trip to the LIBRARY...they thought it was the best ever.  Guess I should take them more often, you can't get any better than a totally fun AND free activity.  We loaded up a big bag of books and will be heading back as soon as they are all read...to get more.

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Began our day painting wax crayon/watercolor resist masterpieces.

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We were so excited to hear Daddy was able to take the Family Day Holiday off of work to spend with us. We enjoyed the day together and took the chance to take part in the family skating event (while Nana watched Coco) put on by EFC at the local rink.

Winter Break TO-DO List

We were inspired by Becky Higgins to make a list of activities to do this holiday week from school. Just the right mix of work & play to keep us on track so the days don't just float by. The kids are loving it...they feel a sense of accomplishment when they check an item off the list. Thanks Becky for the wonderful {yet simple} idea!

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Hangin' out on a Sunday at home.

My sweet friend Alicia knit this cute watermelon hat for Coco...she just grew into it!

New Glasses

Scarlett's two new pairs of glasses have arrived...both in pink.

Her eye has been doing so much better with them back on.

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An afternoon at the rink kitchen...I was able to avoid the temptation of the deep-fried-ness.