My New Tuesday Workout
Check out my new Tuesday morning workout!! To shake up my weekly work-out routine my friend,Valynn, and I have started going mountain biking on Tuesdays. It has been so FUN!! I look forward to it all week. We found a great place to go that is absolutely beautiful. We have had a blast! AND...a butt-kicking workout!!
Although on Tuesday we had a bit of an adventure. We went really early and the parking lot to the trail head was deserted. Valynn and I had our bikes out of the car and were just getting ready to go when I heard a jingling-jangling sound...dog tags. Since there was no one around I went to check it out and found a large and vicious looking beast...part Doberman part Rottweiler. Let me take a moment here to say that I LIKE dogs...growing up we had dogs...Tyler and I have always had a dog but I HATE loose dogs...and I really DESPISE their irresponsible owners!! Valynn isn't a fan of large, strange dogs either. This potentially rabid beast had no owner to be seen when suddenly it caught sight of the two of us and came running straight for us!! You have never seen two moms move faster!! In a matter of seconds we hurdled our bikes, sprinted to the Suburban and leaped like gazelles into the back of the car!! My sense of survival must have been pretty great because I just might have elbowed Valynn out of the way. After our big leap into the car we scampered as fast as possible to the furthest corner. One problem...Valynn didn't close the door behind us! Within seconds that dog stuck is big ol' head right into the Suburban!! OH CRAP!! We then began scrambling over into the middle seat...all the while I was thinking if that dog gets into the car what the HELL are we going to do!! Luckily before we were over the seat the dog went his way probably thinking "What are those crazy ladies doing??" Then shortly thereafter his owner came sauntering into view!! I will have to say for two women who have 7 children between us we are extremely SPRY!! We can sprint, hurdle and leap like you can't believe!!
After our heart-pounding adventure we went on to have a great workout!! :)
Yesterday was quite the day for feasting...hence my need for daily workouts! It was one of our YW's birthday so we took her out early for breakfast....
Me and Valynn
The Birthday Girl Ariel
THEN...later that afternoon Valynn and Carolyn took me out for a belated-birthday lunch to my favorite Thai restaurant...Linnies! It was delicious!! Thanks you guys! I forgot to take a picture so look at the picture of me and Valynn and imagine Carolyn right next to us. After my day of feasting I met Kelley at the gym and we had a good workout. The A/C wasn't working at the gym and we thought we were going to die of heat stroke but I'm glad I went.
I have been super busy getting ready for the next Sisters Creed Sale. We are going to be part of an antiques/craft show next weekend and I have a ton of stuff to get ready!! If you click on the Sisters Creed icon on my side bar you can read all about our business.
Also Reilly has been a busy little reader and she asked me if she could post book reviews on my blog. I told her "Of Course!!" She was reading and writing all yesterday...what more could a mother want? ;)
Reilly Reviews...Julie of the Wolves by Jean Craighead George
Julie Of The Wolves
By: Jean Craighead George
The book, Julie Of The Wolves, is about a girl at the age of 13 who is a Eskimo. she lives on the north slope of Alaska. She had a early marriage and it was awful. So, she left her husband and got lost in the wilderness. The only thing that's keeping her alive is a picture of her dead father, her pen pal, Amy's letters, and a pack of wolves. Julie is trying to get to her pen pal Amy's house in Sanfrancisco, but on her way there she makes friends with wolves, but will she be able to get to her friends house before the deathly winter hits hard with white outs? Read and find out!
I loved this book because she was brave and became friends with animals that I fear. I'd give this book my highest rating! I love this book very much and I know you will too! READ IT!
P.S. There are sequels to this great book!
-Reilly V. Johnson
Reilly Reviews...Nancy Drew and The Moss-Covered Mansion
Nancy Drew &
The Mystery Of The
moss-Covered Mansion
By: Carolyn Keene
The book, The Mystery Of The Moss-Covered Mansion is about a teenage girl named Nancy Drew who is a famous detective. In this book Nancy wants her father to buy this one mansion which is neighboring a spooky Spanish moss-covered mansion. A group of men don't want Nancy's dad to buy the mansion next store to them because they think she would uncover their secret that could cost lives. Will she be able to solve this mystery before the rocket takes off? FIND OUT!
I loved this book because it pulled me in the first chapter and kept me interested through the whole book. If you love mysteries, and scary stories, you will love this book! I'd give this book a 5 star plus! ENJOY!
-Reilly V. Johnson
9 comments:
Okay, so that was about the funniest thing I have ever read (I am laughing out loud)....oh my...what an adventure. You are not alone, I would definately be the one pushing people out of the way. Did you say anything to the owner? That is the worst feeling, there is just nothing you can do. I always think about that stuff when we go camping, being met by some large animal along a lone trail or something. YIKES!
Reilly, great reviews. We are excited to be seeing you soon and hearing all about what you're doing these days. :) Happy reading!!!
I still laughed reading the dog story on your blog, even though you already told me about it. Oh, I wish you had that on tape!!! But, seriously, I'm SO glad you guys weren't hurt. What a deadbeat owner!
And, great book reviews Reilly!!! I'm glad you love to read and write. Mr Osborne is so lucky to have you as a student next year.
I loathe and despise loose dogs too. I hope Valyn is o.k. from the double threat:)
Where do you bike?
Hello! I am so amused by the dog story. Also, your outdoorsyness/ bike riding is quite impressive. You've turned into quite the adventurous mountain woman. I, on the other hand, have gotten soft and lazy. Camping is not for me. But I am willing to bet you still have blood red toenails under those hiking boots, yes? Good luck at your craft show!! I'm heading up to McCall soon. Oh, the picture of Ailey on her back in floaties kills me. It reminds me exactly of Ava. I stinking miss you!
Now I understand why you are a bit bruised-I thought it was all our "pumping iron"... =)
Reilly-great book reviews-your a writer in the making! I was actually a little scared reading your review of; The Moss Covered Mansion-I won't be reading that at night!! I will look forward to your next blog entry.
xoxo-Kelley
Riley, I just LOVE Julie of the Wolves. Thanks for the review.
I am not a dog lover, but irresponsible dog owners bug me even more. I hate it when people let their dogs jump up and lick strangers then say "Oh he/she is so friendly!" My kids are friendly too but I don't let them lick people!
The other day I walked into a store, in a mood to spend, mind you. The owner's dog raced toward me barking then started licking my toes. I turned around and walked out. So gross!
I would have given that dog owner a royal piece of my mind!
Yikes, struck a nerve, hilarious story though. And the regular bike ride with a friend? Awesome!
Great reviews Reilly! I'm very interested in checking out those books.
My biggest fear after spiders? -Big barking dogs that chase me. I'm glad you got away!
Tiffany-
You know me so well!! My toenails are a SHOCKING shade of whorish red. BUT...I did just have a nice French pedicure.
I wish we could get together whilst you are in McCall...we are having a big family pow-wow about my grandma while ALL and I do mean ALL my family is in town and I think it is right during your big McCall trip! I miss you like crazy!! Have a great trip!
Hahaha! Great story. I can totally picture you and Valynn booking it like your lives were on the line (maybe they were!) - awesomely hilarious image. It reminds me of the time my dad - a big, burly 250+ pound man - dove across the room when he thought he felt an earthquake starting. Good fun!
Seriously, I am a little envious of what a fun workout your rides must be. Good for you!
I never made it to Linnies before we left Spokane, just another reason for a visit, right? So glad you had fun with good friends.
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