The Trumpeteer

Angel had his first Band Concert last night at Seaside High School. He's in his last year of elementary school and his first year of band. He plays the trumpet. The pic to the left is of Angel and his friend JT, a fellow trumpeteer :) The band consisted of over 100 fifth grade students - all first year band and orchestra. Before the evening commenced I wanted to meet Angel's music teacher. I asked him if she was nice and he said, "Uh, she's pregnant!" I guess that says it all. LOL The band kicked off the hour of music playing "Mexican Hat Dance" which sounded NOTHING like it should have, but it gave all of us parents a good laugh. The rest of the songs that followed were pretty good. There were violins, cellos, bassoons, clarinets, tubas, flutes and more. Made for some interesting sounds I might add. We ended the evening meeting up with Larry at Home Depot. He still had a few minutes until he got off work so the kids ran around the Garden Department choosing vegetables for a new garden they plan on planting. Afterwards, we headed to El Torito's for dinner. It was a great evening of fun, music, and really good mexican food. Who needs the Mexican Hat dance when you got really good chips and salsa?

New Balance

Meet my new running partner(s). These are top of the line (in my price range) running shoes by New Balance that I fell in love with the moment I put them on my feet. I've been running between 3-4 miles a day and totally wore out my old shoes. A new Sports Authority opened in Sand City last weekend so I took advantage of the "Grand Opening" sale. I got ten bucks off.

Nevermind

Everday at about 5 o'clock I leave the office, head straight to Gracie's daycare and we head home. The drive is ususally a quiet one, except the occassional, "What color is that car, Gracie?" or "Look Mommy, a BUS!" Yes, the girl knows her colors and some makes of cars :) Anyways, we were driving home and Grace began to talk, talk, talk away and then would wait for a response from me. We were looking at eachother through the rearview mirror. I didn't understand what she was trying to say so I said, "What'd you say?" She made the exact same sounds, and again I told her I didn't understand. She repeated herself again....and again I said, "What, Gracie? Mommy doesn't understand." Then as clear as day as she turned to look out the window, let out a frustrating sigh and she said, "Nevermind." LOL

Can Anybody say 'ZUMBA!'

I did my first ZUMBA! class today and I totally LOVED it! My little sister, Nicole, went with me since it was my first time and we had a blast! The instructor, Erin, is hilarious and totally made me feel comfortable with shaking some things that hadn't been shaken in some time - or ever! ;) They music is crazy and loud, lots of rhythms that I love. It was so fun, yet I was working out at the same time. I was laughing while pouring out sweat. I know, it sounds icky, but it was so fun. I think I'm gonna be addicted. . .