Life Happens Quick

Wow things happen quick sometimes. Just about 6 weeks ago we were living in awesome Portland Oregon trying to decide what we were gonna do since I got laid off at my job. We decided that I'd go back to school, and USU would be the best option due to cheap living expenses. Well 2 weeks, and 2 really hard decisions later we had the UHaul packed up and we were on our way.

Now were back in Logan, and I'm back in school. When I was flying airplanes a couple months ago, life was pretty good. I never thought that we'd be back in Logan and I'd be pursuing a totally different career by the start of the next school semester.

This is how I feel in my classes. I'm pretty sure that I'm the only person of legal drinking age in any of my classes. When the teacher asked who's very first college class this was... about 85% of the 250 students raised there hands!!!

Anyway, Logan has treated us pretty good since we got back. Tennille has started her Pilates studio (which by the way has the official grand opening next week. Listen for her ads on Q92 this weekend) She has wanted to do this for about 3 years now. She's put in A LOT of hard work, and I think she has done an awesome job. And since I can't find a job anywhere else, I'll be creating my own. So stay tuned for Cody's next business adventure (hopefully more sucessful than Rocky Mtn. Wakesports)

Anyway, its crazy how fast life can move. Take in the awesomeness while you can, because things change too quick. Now we're going to have to road trip to Portland to do all the fun things that we planned on doing and never got a chance... who's in?

The STUDIO

 DANCE ILLUSION (under the direction of Lisa Preece) had its open house last week at the new studio.  I set up a table for A Lotta Pilates and handed out flyers.  The response was awesome!  I'm really excited to get classes started tomorrow.  Here are some pics of the studio.  I think it turned out awesome from what it was before.  Lisa told me that when she first saw the place, it was covered in every paint color imaginable, the floors weren't finished, and of course the mirrors weren't in.  After many hours, some new paint, and A LOT of help, the studio turned out like this!  I think Lisa will have a lot of success in this studio and I hope to as well!  Let me know what you think.

Check out alottapilates.blogspot.com if you want to come to class!

My 25th BERFDAY!

I call this face....."BLUE STEEL". 

(I hope all of you know where this quote is from or else I just feel like an idiot)

Well Cody informed me that I only have one more year of being young...apparently turning 25 means that I'm pretty much a grandma.  To that I say...WHATEVER!  I still feel young no matter what he says.  My birthday yesterday was so much fun and so laid back!  What's been really awesome is that this entire week has pretty much been my birthday week with family taking us out to lunch and stuff.  Yesterday started out with my family singing Happy Birthday as I sat there and ate my oatmeal and then Cody surprised me with these lovely wrapped gifts.  He has the magic touch when it comes to wrapping presents don't you think? 

 Ha ha...he couldn't find the wrapping paper so WHO KNOWS where he found this lovely white stuff and then you'll notice that the blue "ribbon" is actually my Pilates resistance band.  Gotta love my hubby!  He actually made my birthday really special with a lot of girly things like hats, purses, and clothes.  Oh and he took me to the finale of SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE last week in LA.  (which I will post pictures of later...)  So he's pretty much the best husband ever.

 During the day, my parents took us out for some delicious Hawaiian food and then my mom took me on a shopping spree.  I seriously can't remember the last time I was able to shop like that!  So thanks mom (and dad) for making my day even more special.  Later on in the evening, Cody and I went over to our friends Ryan and Lindsey's house for a scrumptious BBQ.  While Ryan was working up a sweat on the BBQ, I took their dog, Stella, and my dog for a ride on Lindsey's beach cruiser.  Don't worry, Stella never fell out.  She almost did...but I caught her.

  

 Anyway, dinner was absolutely fantastic.  Besides the fact that it  took Ryan and Cody three hours to make it...it was well worth it!  The chicken and bratwurst were smoked to perfection...and the chicken only caught on fire ONCE.  

To make dinner even better, a neighbor of mine gave me a birthday pineapple which was so thoughtful.  I don't like birthday cake, so we had grilled pineapple for dessert.  

So now that I am a quarter century old my goal is to live it up!  Thanks to everyone for making my birthday so special! 

The Fantasticks at Sundance

This past weekend, Cody's dad invited his entire dental staff out to dinner and up to the Sundance amphitheater for the showing of Fantasticks.   Somehow we were invited to go, but we're not complaining!  I guess Cody works for his dad every once in awhile so we'll take what we can get!  Anyway, the evening started out with a yummy dinner at Magelby's in Orem and then we all headed up to the show.  The amphitheater setting was really fun, but I (of course) wasn't equipped with a winter parka like I should have been.  It was freezing!  Luckily, hot chocolate came to my rescue as well as my husband (with blankets).  The Fantasticks was a fun show to see...especially since one of the lead characters couldn't carry a tune to save his life.  Ha ha.  I really hope no one who reads this is related to him.  

OPEN HOUSE at A Lotta Pilates

Come check the new studio out on Monday August 10th!!

I, along with Lisa Preece of Dance Illusion, will be holding an OPEN HOUSE at 36 South Main Street from 10am-noon and 5pm-7pm.

I'm so excited to get started on this adventure!! Come stop by...it would be great to see all of you!

Attention attention....READ ALL ABOUT IT!

Hey everyone!  As some of you know, I am starting my own little Pilates business here in Logan. I'll be specializing in teaching mat classes in three different formats.  There is definitely something for everybody. I am super excited to get started!  If anyone is interested, check out my other blog at alottapilates.blogspot.com  Let me know what you think and PLEASE tell everyone you know!  The schedules, rates, and class descriptions are all on my blog.  Classes start on August 17th!  

Also, if you are interested in registering before classes start, there will be an open house on August 10th from 10am-noon and 5pm-7pm at 36 South Main Street.  My friend Lisa Preece is holding an open house for her new dance studio, Dance Illusion, and I will have a table set up for A Lotta Pilates as well.

Oh yeah, one more thing...I will be teaching a drop in HIP HOP class at the new studio.  It will be on Tuesday nights from 7:30-8:30pm and the cost is $5.  This class will start on September 1st...I better see all of you coming in to shake your booty with me!