DREAM A little DREAM: October 2011

Saturday, October 22, 2011

Stomping it Out

October 16th was the Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk sponsored by the American Cancer Society. My friend Katie has been walking in honor of her mom, Sherry, for the last 5 years now. This year I decided to not only donate, but to walk with the group. Due to the weather they shortened the walk from 5 miles to 3 which I was bummed about. In past years, you get to walk along the shore line of Lake Michigan, we didn't get to that this year. Luckily, the rain ended up stopping about half hour into our walk and the sun showed its face a bit. All in all it was a good time, and I hope to do it again next year!

Mother and Daughter

After the walk we all met at Tweet for brunch. It was amazing. The restaurant was packed and we had to wait a while to get in, but don't fear, Mimosas and Bloody Marys were on hand. My drink of choice... a Peach Bellini.

Brunch was excellent... out of all the people pictured above, not one of us had something we didn't like.

And so there you have it... we definitely stomped it out.

Saturday, October 15, 2011

Happy Birthday CW!

Happy Birthday Charlie Wilson!

It's been 2 years since our paths have crossed, even though we find you walking on tables like a cat, eating all the food on the table, barking like a crazy dog when you know we are leaving, and peeing on something whether we have been gone 8 hours or 5 minutes. We love you Florida dog!

Wednesday, October 12, 2011

yoga blues

Today I took a yoga class and I was seriously almost in tears. I just can't do it. I can't bend, my spine is crooked no matter what I do, and I can't get the whole exhale when you do this, inhale when you do that concept. I find myself constantly holding my breath, and constantly stopping and looking at the instructor on both feet, hands on my hips, and a look on my face that says, "you're kidding, right!?"

Just as I thought about wrapping up my mat, and calling it quits for today, the instructor said, "it's great that no one has walked out yet!" My cue to stay at it, and cheat when I could.

I constantly compare myself to Ms. Bendy who always seems to choose the spot next to me in every class I take. Now I know, I shouldn't be comparing myself to anyone else and to move at my own pace, but I just can't help it.

Oh well... water aerobics here I come!

We have LIGHT

Look at the pretty lights under the cabinets, installed by my very own husband? It sure brightens the place up and adds a bit of pizzazz!!!

Dress for Less

You better believe I was at the grand opening of ROSS this weekend!

They are slowly creeping their way up north and I could not be happier. They are just the same as TJ Maxx and Marshalls, with a bit smaller price tag!

Some of them in Florida were a bit, how shall I put it, shady, but so far so good with this brand new store.

Now, we can all dress for less!