"Burning" in the Snow

One of my New Years resolutions was to start working out on a consistent basis. Unfortunately, I am far from being a morning person, which is my only possible time to work out, so I haven't been very good at sticking with anything. I finally committed to an exercise program which takes me through 6 weeks of grueling work outs and eating low calorie meals! Surprisingly, I haven't had too much of a problem with eating well and getting up to work out. The hardest thing was realizing my body is way out of shape and having to deal with the soreness. This week I was hating that we lived in a two story house! I finally started feeling a little bit better on Thursday, but still had some soreness in my legs....those evil squats!! Friday afternoon Ben surprised me with a professional massage as a "reward". I think he felt sorry for me.
After the massage, Ben and I caught dinner and a movie. We saw the Bucket List. It was a great film....funny, serious, tear jerker, etc. We saw our Bishop there, the second movie we have seen him at this month. Guess we are watching good films!LOL After the movie, we did our regular Walmart Stop and ran into some old friends we saw there last month, on a date night. Two "run in's" in a row....weird!


















This morning I woke up early (Wow! ) and worked out before we left for Flagstaff. My Mom was great enough to watch Sophia for us, so we didn't have to drag her along. Flagstaff was covered in snow. In fact, we didn't even have to go all the way up to Flagstaff to find a place to sled. We took an exit, about 15 minutes out of Flagstaff, and followed it up to a great spot. Soon after we got there about 6 other cars showed up. Guess it's a common place...it was a lucky guess. We had a great time and so did the kids. Ethan was having a hard time climbing the hills b/c the snow was so deep. So Ben and I (mainly Ben) had to carry him. It was very hard on my legs from all the working out I have been doing, therefore the "Burning in the Snow"! After an hour and 1/2 of sledding, the kids started getting wet ( mainly Boston's hands) so we packed it up and headed out.







On the way home we were all hungry and we saw a sign for Johnny Rockets. We have a weakness for that spot since Ben and I both worked there. (So much for a low calorie diet!) We didn't realize that the restaurant was in a Casino, but luckily it was right by the doors so we didn't' have to pass by too many slots! The kids enjoyed a fun lunch! They all took turns picking out songs on the juke box, and were lucky enough to see the employees dance. We dared them to go out and join them, and finally Aubrie and Boston got out and started dancing. The people in the restaurant got a kick out of it and later on Boston said that was his favorite part of his day. Right next to Johnny Rockets was a bowling alley. The kids begged and we caved( I actually wanted to play myself!). So we all played one game. The kids did really good, carrying their own balls and throwing them themselves. Boston had a good spin on his, Aubrie was all about THROWING it down the lane, and Ethan was good with the Granny style. They all scored around 60, which isn't bad without help. I won't mention my score! Ben ended w/ 2 strikes! All I have to say is that Wii bowling threw me off!LOL

On our way home the kids starting fighting over Boston's Nintendo DS. Thankfully, I remembered the Alphabet game, and Aubrie really had a good time doing that. She wanted to play it the whole way home. Towards the end, Boston joined in, too! We ended up playing it 5 times.
We finally got home around 4:30. I really missed Sophia, and was excited to see her. She was happy and kept following me wherever I went. It was really cute. I spent time with her and watched some professional ice skating , the kids played w/ friends and Ben started putting his weight set together. Ben has had so much exercise equipment through out our marriage, and hasn't ever really used it! It all started our first Christmas when he asked for an Ab Roller. That never got used! I'm hoping things will change w/ this "gym" he is putting together in the garage!
Tonight the boys went hot tubing while Aubrie and I played Memory. Then we all played Disney scene it? The kids have had a FULL day, and I am exhausted. Thank Heavens for a day of rest....ha! I wish Sunday's were restful. Maybe when Sophia is in the Nursery!