Halle's Spa Party

May 1, 2009

the invites

the facial table

avacado & yogurt for the facials

cucumbers for the eyes

pretty cloths

the nail station

the goodies


spa favors

fruit kabobs

fancy waters (Fiji, of course)



mixing their facials (Halle & Rylie)



relaxing!

mani time



cake & friends



blendy pens... one of her fave gifts!

Crazy Hair Day part II

April 2009

They had another one... this time we took pieces of a wire hanger and used them to create straight-up braids.

A Day at Disneyland

This year when we got our annual passes, we decided that we would make sure to take each of the kids at least one time alone so they could have all of our attention and feel extra special for one day. Halle's birthday was on a Wednesday, which is usually a pretty good DLand day and happened to not be a blockout day.

My mom was nice enough to let me drop the boys off nice and early so we could get there when it was opening. Eric had to meet us there because of a court case he had that morning.

We left in a hurry, I told Halle she could get breakfast on the way. This is what she picked!

So we got to the Magic Kingdom and the first place we headed was to California Adventure to go on California Screamin'. She was too short last time we came and was so disappointed to miss it. She loved it!

Next we went to Ariel's Grotto for the special princess lunch. This is one of those horribly overpriced things that make you really despise Disney. Those greedy bloodsuckers. I was expecting to play for the "experience" of it all and eat really crappy food. I am happy to report that i was so wrong. The food was fabulous, over the top fancy for the kids sake and really great tasting for the parents. I even took pictures it was all so pretty...

The appetizer stand... a yummy fresh salad with an amazing vinaigrette, tomatoes & cheeses, and jello with fresh fruit.

Some of the best bread ever... and I have had a lot of really good bread at some of the best restaurants! :)

Dessert platter included white chocolate shell, berries, mini cheesecakes, lava cake, incredibly good brownies, and cookie bars. Even the Ariel was edible and made from white chocolate.

When you first get there the kids a picture with Ariel and then the 5 featured princesses for that day make their way around the room so that each table gets a visit. So much nicer than waiting in line.

Riding the new Toy Story ride at California Adventure... which was really fun!!



Splash Mountain

Halle was so sweet to use part of her birthday money to buy her brothers something!

Halle's Special Day(s)

No, I didn't forget Halle's birthday; I am still needing to upload all the pictures. Will do so soon!! :)

Just for Fun

I know I am all marathon all the time, but c'mon... it's right around the corner and my emotions are running all ends of quite a broad spectrum. As I was registering us for the race (and reluctantly hitting the "pay" button to give them $128 dollars so I can be in pain) I got to thinking about how much this race is costing. Since Eric and I are both doing it, it can be multiplied times two.

Training began February... mid sometime.

After the half-marathon in Jan, it became clear to me that I would need an hydration belt.
$45.00

Each run over 10 miles needs Gu...
Approximately 40 Gus have been choked down.... @ $1.25... that's
$50

New Shoes are necessary...Brooks Trance Shoes
$140

But these gave me really bad blisters while breaking in... so I had to buy wicking socks...2 pr at $10 each...
$20

...and then I bought a pair of Aasics Gel Kayanos on clearnace
$35.00!

...which sent me into blister overdrive... causing me to need special blister pads... which are $7 a box. I am on my third box.
$21

And then came the heat...which causes chaffing. Now I need Glide.
$5

And some Gatorade and other performance-enhancing drink mixes.
$10

And now I am having some issues with my belt. So I get another one on clearance...
$15

And I have finally decided a Garmin is absolutely necessary...
$160

... and everyone keeps saying we need to be taking protein! How can you not be taking protein? Protein...
$20

which reminds me of the other stuff I take to keep me running. i.e. glucosamine & chondroitin & ibuprofin beofre each run...
$25

Oh... let's not forget the Sports Beans from Jelly Belly (yummy)
$10

Running wear...this is just an estimate over the last few months...
$50

Marathon registration fees
$128

Hotel for one night so we can run this thing which starts blissfully early at 6:30 am...
$110

As I am tallying up my totals, I am really regretting this. Ignorance is bliss... well it was anyway!

Total for me!! $844

Well, as the weeks are wearing on, I am finding myself feeling much better. My feet are just a few weeks away from looking human again and my legs are finally getting used to the overuse and are rarely sore. next time (did I really just type that.... really???) I think will be much less. Well... lets hope it was worth it. We'll find out in about 22 days!