Drinking Right?

So I'm doing good. I'm eating better on my set meal plan sticking too it not cheating woot good for me right? Well sorta. I'm craving drinks. Specifically Arizona Green Ice Tea. I love love love my plain ice tea, but if i don't have it at work pre made i end up buying the AZ tea, which is loaded with Sugar and isn't good. So Last night I made Ice tea to bring to work so i am not tempted to buy sugar infested tea. On another note. i'm not wanting soda. i look at it and totally pass it up because it is too sweet for me. Never thought i'd say that!

I booked my Trip to FL to have a girls week with friends. So Now i'm even more motivated to get my arse in to shape. No excuses anymore....well maybe no more excuses after i get my sickness and possible ear infection cleared up LOL. My goal is to fit into this suit by the time my trip rolls around. I know i can do it. I just need to push!

Everybody needs some zen time

Last Saturday i woke up to the sun shining and the birds singing. So what did i do? packed my camera/water and extra leash for Athena and headed out with the beast to the bird sanctuary. This place is our local zen place. It's so much fun to go out there and take a deep breath in and enjoy the sights, sounds and smells. A place where i can take pictures and get my exercise in and a place where Athena can watch birdies from afar, chase lizards and get muddy with salt pond mud :) And its free to the public. This place has always held a special place in my heart for me. I remember my grandpa taking me out there as a kid letting me use the camera or binoculars. To me there is nothing better then walking around and just enjoying everything the outdoors has to offer

Watching the Birdies


Poppies in Bloom


Watching the Cyclists near her water fountain LOL




Watching over the backpack

Being good in the truck

Fun Filled Frisbee Weekend

This weekend had odd weather. I woke up to hail on Saturday and then rain most of the day. Then Sunday i woke up to overcast sky and what looked like rain. And poor Athena was driving me Insane with her "Lets play frisbee" Whine, yes she has a specific whine for it now. But suturday afternoon turned out to be clear, but windy. The sun dried the mud out nicely so we played Frisbee. And i got to get a feel for my neeeewwwww camera :)

Concentration I haz it

Meep Meep

Almost there...

Wipe out!





MINE


Cool Down...gotta keep those feet in shape and cool the beast off

Such a hard life she has

Athena had a play date sunday

With this cutie pie! Meet Harley! He is a Lab/Border Collie mix



It was such a blast being around a puppy again. Made me miss the good ole days. Athena had a blast playing with him.


Although she didnt want to share HER Frisbee she showed Mr. Harley the tricks of the trade.

Harley had his own Frisbee though and Surprisingly Athena left it be!



I think Athena really enjoyed having a dog that would chase her around. Most dogs give up after a few rounds, but Harley kept going.
Playing keep away


Funny pic of Athenas tongue


I loved watching Harley stalk athena. He'd crouch down low walk a few steps then plop down as flat as he could. Then do it again until he got close enough to pounce on Athena LOL. I think that is his border collie side coming out for sure!

New Camera!!!!

I'm psyched! I ordered my newwwww camera yay! The Canon EOS Rebel XS shall be at my door by friday. I would have had free shipping, but that would mean i have to wait until next tuesday. So i paid 5 bucks for 3 day shipping to have it by the weekend! *dances around*

For those who are thinking "A what now?"
http://www.usa.canon.com/consumer/controller?act=ModelInfoAct&fcategoryid=139&modelid=17316

I've been saving and watching the price go down on this bad boy. I don't think they will get any lower then 499 so i snatched it up! I can't wait!!!!

I'll be taking a photo class this summer too so ill really learn how to use it properly!!

Who says little dogs can't do agility?

Oh...That's right i said that LOL. Stupid Maks proving me wrong!

Who would have thought this sunbathing boy


Would want to do agility? Granted he probably just wanted treats, but i decided to try it with him.


I guess he's not so bad. He did it with out treats later last night. Forgive my makeshift jump i'm making some nice ones this weekend :)

Happiness is.....

One thing that makes me super happy is hearing from the vet that Athena is one of the most athletic healthy dogs hes seen in a long time! She passed her yearly exam with Flying colors! She even didn't embarrass me at the vets office. She walked nicely at my side and said hello to everyone politely.

Happiness to Athena? Frisbee of course








She is currently 59.1 pounds up from 56.7 when we went in august. My little girl keeps growing!