Kickboxing

A week ago, I joined a kickboxing class.

That was the last day I was able to walk without pain.

I went from the occasional recreational walk/bike ride
to suddenly kickboxing for an hour every other day with former Army drill sergeants.
I don't know what's come over me.
I'm like the most nonathletic person I know.

The first time, I was VERY close to passing out from the exertion.

The second time, I got only a little light-headed (but pulled my right right butt muscle).

The third time, I left some of my skin on the punching bag
and got a Charley horse in my right calf.

The fourth time, I kicked the bag with my 2nd toe instead of my heel,
bruising my ego along with the poor toe.
(P.S. That is not hair on the big toe, it is just a trick of the light.)

Later, I took my revenge by knocking the bag completely over.

I'm having a blast getting my butt kicked 3 times a week for some reason.
Here's hoping in a couple weeks I will be able to walk without hobbling!

Summer Stuff

Summer's in full swing!
Parker started summer day camp at YMCA Camp Thunderbird
and spends his days swimming, fishing, canoeing,
shooting arrows & rifles, careening down a zip line, and getting very dirty.

The annual Taste of India Festival was last weekend
and we FINALLY didn't forget to go this time.

There were a TON of dance performances.

I could have watched it for a long time--
there was so much bling on the saris and bright shiny fabrics, it was mesmerizing.

But I had to take a break for the FOOD!
This pineapple cream cake was like heaven.

It's funny how Indian food always looks like nasty baby food, but tastes incredible.

These little potato patties were crazy good!

This lady decided to just grin and bear all my picture taking.

The outdoor concerts are plentiful this time of year.
Jeremy's cover band had one last week and drew a pretty good crowd.

That's my baby!