Monday, Monday

As expected, last week was very busy and quite hectic with lots of parties, traveling and Easter preparations.  Today I'm totally playing catch-up.

Last week Meg and I joined my sister and niece for the taping of America's Got Talent in St. Petersburg.  While the talent was disappointing, the experience as a whole was worth the quick trip across state.  The show had a minimum age of 14 for audience members which meant I had to doll Meg up a bit for admittance. She wasn't too happy about the whole makeup thing but she wanted to go so badly that she suffered through it.  

If this is a sign of things to come, her daddy and I are very scared.  Isn't she beautiful?

Later in the week one of Meg's BFFs had a murder mystery birthday party.  The theme centered around beauty pageant contestants so poor Meg was subjected to the "grueling" makeup thing all over again.   She was adamant about only a bare minimum of makeup so all I managed to get on her was mascara (upper lids only) and some lipstick.  The dress is one given to her by one of my BFFs.  I had to pin it in the back but it was totally invisible to the eye.  The shoes are mine and fit her perfectly.  Again, her daddy and I are very, very scared.   

All of the girls looked as pretty as Meg does here and the party was a huge hit. I mean seriously...10-13 year old girls playing the part of pageant contestants with all of the drama that goes along with it?  :)  What's not to love?

Fortunately for Meg, this week is back to reality.  She was happily back at school this morning dressed in her sweat shorts, cute t-shirt, ponytail, sans makeup....the look that is totally her.

Other stuff....

Bootcamp.  Hurts.  Alot.    That pretty much sums it up.  But I'm happy to report that today starts Week 4 and I've dropped exactly 5 pounds.  Trust me, I earned every one.

Menu - I'm still working on this week's menu.  Tonight's dinner will be garden salads with mesquite chicken.  We eat this at least once a week with whatever veggies/fixin's I have on hand and both love it.   I'll post the rest of the week once I've had a chance to figure it out.  

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