Hi Ho Hi Ho... it's off to teaching I go!!!

So, for the past year or so I've been really enjoying taking indoor cycling at the gym. It's proven to be a GREAT on and off season training tool for our triathlons. In the process, I really began to enjoy them and now I'm "addicted". A few months ago I toyed with the idea of "teaching"... and then finally talked to the instructors at LA Fitness about what is involved. I was contacted by the class scheduler and she said "we'd LOVE for you to become an instructor, here is the info, and there is a class on January 31st". I hadn't intended on doing this until spring, but hey, it was being held close enough, so I figured what the heck! I read the book a few weeks ago and today was "the day". It was held at the LaCreste Fitness Center (in Lansdale) starting at 9am. We sat in a room and listened to the teacher "lecture" us till around noon - not that terribly exciting... but oh well. Then had a short lunch break, then it was off to do some spinning. We were in the "first group" and had to demonstrate our form, understanding on class principles, and then ability to do all of it at the same time. This took about 30 minutes, then it was off for the other half of the class to do the spinning and we could "study" for the test. Then it was finally "test time". It was 100 questions and an essay. It was MUCH tougher than I had though it would be... all of the rpm and heart rate numbers were getting intertwined in my brain. To pass the test you needed an 80% or higher. I was VERY lucky and got an 81%... and then it turned out that MUCH of the class scored in the 70's, so the curve changed it to anything over a 70% passed. I was just sooo happy to know that I had passed... and now my BIG challenge will be to create a music playlist fitting for a spin class and a routine!! So, wish me luck on the next part of my "journey"...

LA Fitness: here I come, but this time I'll be doing the teaching!!!

Happy Birthday to Me!!

So, on January 20th, I turned 32 years old... wow... where did the last year go?

I enjoyed a VERY typical day with the girls, but definately was looking forward to our monthly "Moms Nite Out", which just "happened" to be on my birthday. We went to Cheeseburger in Paradise, I enjoyed a YUMMY Rock Melon Sangria and then had a great dinner. My friends surprised me with a birthday cake and the entire restraunt sang happy birthday!! I was hoping to get away without that, but it made it even more fun!!!

Here's looking forward to a great 32nd year of my life....

thanks to everyone for making my birthday a FANTASTIC one!

(left to right: Donna, Toni, Kim, Lisa, Me, Kelley, Lori, Catherine, Jen and Kim)

It's Birthday cake time....

Fun times with Friends...

Angela and MacKenzie have been friends from the first day of school at Scottsville Preschool. Angela's been over to MacKenzie's house several times, and finally we had the opportunity for a playdate at our house. We were VERY lucky to have a nice day, a bit on the chilly side, so the girls could go out and ride bikes. MacKenzie, Angela and Elyse had a great time riding at the end of our road and even posed for some pictures. Hope you enjoy!!

Angela's First School Pictures

When you say school pictures, all I remember is, quick sit down, put your feet on the feet pictured on the floor, and hope that you smiled at the right time. We were anticipating some "ok" pictures, and figured we'd buy just one to put in her "pre-k scrapbook" no matter how it looked. So, today was "the day" to see how the pictures came out, and buy what you wanted. I walked in and was floored. They did really nice professional pictures... and they came out GREAT!! Just the fact that they did different poses with props... they were tooo cute!! I walked out with 5 sheets becuase I couldn't decide. She looks soooo grown up and is only 4.5 years old...

where has my little girl gone??

Hope you enjoy the pictures of our Miss Angela!!

Angela Kirstin Reedell - Scottsville Preschool - Pre-k

Such a grown up pose... The picture below just screams "little scott" when I look at it!!!

Celebrating New Years the MOMS Club Style...

So, we didn't feel like putting away our hats and noise makers just yet!!

We celebrated the start of 2010 with a party for the MOMS Club at our house today (1.4.10).

We had 14 kiddos and a bunch of moms to enjoy some yummy food and

watch the kidddos count down to the "new year" and make LOTS of noise!!

Definately a fun time had by all!!!

First trip in the New Year....

We welcomed in the New Year at Aunt Alison and Uncle Bob's house. We enjoyed a great day with the family and a fantastic first trip in my new car!!

Lights In Philly

We took a trip to Philadelphia to see the lights, the MACY's light show, the Comcast Light Show, a quick stop at DiBruno Brothers, lunch at the Continental... and then came home with two sleepy little girls!! Great day to spend in the city with Scott's mom and the family!!

Christmas Pictures....

Not sure how I missed posting these... but better late than never!!!

We started our day with presents at home....

Then my mom, dad, and sister came over for brunch and more present opening....

Then it was off to northern Jersey for christmas with the Reedell side...

Then finally we finished up our celebration with the Schafer side at my aunt Vicki's house....

Yeah, our holidays were GREAT but exhausting!!!

Merry Christmas!