Tulips in the Mud

8.02.2007

The reception--candids in no particular order

7.31.2007

Due to my achin' achilles my exercise routine has been diminished from running my 4.5 mile route to walking it. Then after my hike this weekend I took what I thought would be another step backward as I decided to stay off my aching achilles altogether (exercise-wise) for a week and instead take on the cardio-pilates challenge that I encountered at my local Target Store. Now, I know many already think I am a fool, but this proved it, because after days one and two of cardio-pilates all I can say is this was NOT a step backward! Followed by, "OUCH!!" Everytime I move...in any direction...at any speed...I am reminded that I was a fool to think that cardio-pilates wouldn't stack up. Now...I'm not saying I burn as many calories, or that the cardio is nearly as intene as my walking/running, but all I know is that my stomach and even my legs are using muscles that I had forgotten I had...and that can't be a bad thing! Plus, hopefully in the meantime my achilles is starting to become my friend again.

7.29.2007

Tidbits

Some pix from here and there...and there and here...in no particular order whatsoever

The final kitchen shot--never put one up of the new tile, but here it is lookin' oh so pretty!

Gampy and Alix taking a dip off the pontoon in the middle of Sturgeon lake on the 4th of July

Look at that catch!

Our friend Mike turns 35 and takes a moment to kiss his lovely lady!

Alix taking a turn at playing with baby Sawyer at Mikes B-day bash...isn't he a cutie?! You can't see her, but so is she :)

Park it right over here.

Well, what weekend wouldn't be complete with some time in the Park?! On saturday we hit PARKview Cafe for a little breakfast (see review on the sidebar), then moseyed our way over the state fair grounds to browse the antique show (why did I thinkt that'd be fun?!) and then hiked the day away in Afton State PARK.

I always forget how beautiful the state parks are around here and everytime I leave I promise myself I'll visit more often, but for some reason I never do. Anyway, afton was quite lovelybut somehow this time it didn't quite stack up to the pictures in my mind. Perhaps it was my cranky attitude, or the hot sun beating down on us once we left the woodsy area...or maybe it was my crazy achilles which drew my mind away from the enjoyment of the surroundings, or steve's squeaky shoe...but whatever it was it left me longing for something more. Don't get me wrong. It was beautiful, and the fields of wild blackberries brought a smile (or a pucker, dependig on how carefully you chose) to our eyes! So, another day I promise to go back and find the missing piece of the puzzle that left me longing for something more.

Steve in front of our breakfast spot of the week~Parkview Cafe