Celebration!!!

Last week I was in MN for a trade show and then some fun time with my MN family.  The show went well.  Our booth was in this tiny old wooden building on the fairgrounds.  The floor was uneven and there were bugs everywhere, but surprisingly that didn't keep the attendees away.  Great show!

After the show was over, I went back to the Adkins household for a few days of fun time.  The first day we went hiking in this amazing park on the Mississippi.  See my facebook page for pictures.  I haven't posted them to flickr yet.  Day 2 Becca and I did a little shopping at the outlet malls.  I had a blast because I was able to try on and buy a pair of size 18 jeans from Eddie Bauer.  A normal store!  I also tried on a size L sweater at the GAP and it fit, but I didn't buy it.  Looks like weight watchers and working out is helping me get smaller.  Not fast enough for my taste, but at least it's working.  After that we just hung out and had fun.  They took me to Mongolian BBQ and Coldstone on my birthday.  Everyone thought it was funny that all I wanted was a little vanilla with fruit.  Hello, I'm on ww.  Not like I'm going to eat a 1000 calorie dessert just because it was my bday.  I have goals.  :)

When I got home from MN, the Turbo Fire workout program I ordered was on my doorstep, so I started it last night.  It's like Turbo Jam on crack!  It was so fast paced.  I had a hard time keeping up.  But, I will get better.  I just need to figure out how to use my new hr monitor so I can see the calories burned.  Today is day 2, so we'll see how good I do.

Tonight is my sister's bachelorette party.  We're starting at Mallorca at 8pm for dinner, and then we're heading to bars after.  I'm not sure what's around there, so we'll have to see when we get there.  3 weeks until the wedding.  I can't believe it's here already.  At least my dress is in, so I'll have to go pick that up this weekend.  Hopefully it fits.

Tomorrow, while she is sleeping off her hangover, I'll be heading to a family funeral.  While I was in MN, my uncle Pat passed away.  Rest in Peace.  You will be missed.

Also tomorrow Nina and I are heading to the Puddle of Mud concert in Eastlake.  I'm so excited.  I haven't been to a good concert in soooo long.  I'm not sure what is in store for Sunday yet, aside from mowing my crazy overgrown lawn.  So, we'll see.  Maybe dinner with my family for my birthday.

Well, that's plenty for now.  I hope you all have a nice weekend, whoever is reading this.  May your days be fun-filled and sunny!

-L-