Hello December

So Thanksgiving just flew by and now we are less than 2 weeks until Christmas, how did that happen??!!

I completely overbook myself and kids the months of November and December and I absolutely love it.  There is so much to do this time of year, we can rest in January.

I hung out with my guy Andy Cohen

kicked off the Christmas season with tea at the Ritz

trimmed the tree

checked out the activities around town

did our annual big bear brunch

decorated gingerbread houses

watched my kids dance

sing

act

and play

  Been to plenty of work parties for the hubby

and my favorite shopping party for me

I've done the cookie exchange

and we have already been to 2 breakfasts with Santa

We still have so many activities,

 and I am saving the best for last

The Nutcracker

with a pre show tea with the cast mastes

Santa at the symphony

wild lights at the zoo

my annual girls Christmas dinner and gift exchange

the BEST breakfast with Santa in the city

Holiday brunch at American Girl Doll

and Christmas Eve dinner at our house



But before Christmas I have the 1 final activity that I am not looking forward to at all

ugg!!

Girl Friday

I am looking forward to what feels like our first official fall weekend, there is finally a chill in the air here today.

I can't wait to see this movie tonight with my girlfriends, the book was so good and it was filmed in the small Missouri town where it takes place

I am bringing out an old favorite for tonight

and I have been dreaming about my dinner after the movie

it will be the perfect temp for dining outside (a little chill in the air but once they get the fire pits going it will be just perfect) and eating the best artichoke in the world.

Saturday afternoon,  just a little pampering

and trying out a new restaurant

and Sunday if the weather cooperates, we will be doing this

not sure if I am being adventurous or a fool!!

Have a beautiful weekend

Girl Friday

It's going to be a beautiful weekend here in the mid west.  My plan is to spend every possible second outside.

Tonight we have our annual balloon glow in Forest Park, the pre party to Saturday's race

and if you happen to be anywhere near STL on Saturday around 3pm, just look up and you will see hundreds of hot air balloons racing in the Great Forest Park Balloon Race

it really is magical!!

Also on tap

The cutest butcher shop just opened (never thought I would say that) so the hubs is itching to grill something this weekend...

and if I play my cards right, I can get him to see this with me

Have a beautiful weekend!!

Work it Gurl!!

This time of year is always so tough with time management.  Going from summer mode to school mode is quite an adjustment and I don't even have a real job.  Kudos to all the working moms out there, it is all about being organized (something that I am not) and having your schedule down.

The only schedule I have down is where/when I work out, (dinner schedule is next, I hope)  There are so many work out options out there and I like to mix everything up for maximum results.  I guarantee no matter what city you live in, you can find these classes...

Bar Method Monday

Love this ballet workout, light cardio, mainly core conditioning and muscle strengthening.

pros of taking this class...

really cute socks,

and the hope that some day I can have arms like this.

Spinning Tuesday

this is an hour of straight cardio.

pros of this class...

I wear my fit bit around my ankle and it is insane how many calories you burn!!

TRX Wednesday

this class reminds me of bar, light cardio but intense muscle building.

pros of this class

some day I will be able to do this.

Cardio Tennis Thursday

pros of this class...

adorable tennis accessories

and very cute clothes.


Mix it up Friday.  
Fridays mornings I like to fly by the seat of my pants with my workout and it is always depending on my mood.  Friday afternoons is when I play interclub tennis so even if I am lazy Friday morning I will still get a work out in.



On my radar.
Not sure when I will have the time but there are a few new classes I would like to try.  My sister in law in Chicago told me about this class
Shred 415

it is a cardio/interval/strength and conditioning class and I hear it is crazy good.  This just opened here in STL and I have so many friends that are already addicted.  Next Monday I plan on taking this instead of bar.


Also, I am dying to take an aerial fitness class

I am completely jealous of everyone that takes this class, they have the best arms


and last but not least
rock star fit

now time to go to lululemon!!