refreshed & reminiscent

Many years ago I took my first yoga class. I was fresh out of college, at a job that had nothing to do with my new degree, and was itching to take any kind of class again. So, a friend & I signed up for yoga and photography at the local Community college. Us girls giggled at first as we twisted our bodies into some partner poses. But when I left that room that night, I had never felt so completely alert and completely relaxed. I knew it felt awesome and I was hooked.
And so, eleven years later, with yoga having been in and out of my life (mostly in with phases of out), I am feeling renewed. I am remembering full force how deeply passionate I am about yoga and how much I LOVE teaching. I'm so excited to start teaching again that I had trouble sleeping. I am now one of the yoga teachers at a brand new (gorgeous) studio a couple miles from my house. The grand opening is next month and I'll post its website as soon as I can. I guess I'm just happy and I wanted to share this with you. Thank you.

Ahhh, memories...this was my yoga graduation in 2004...me & some of my mentors...


Shield your eyes on this one, but yoga did help me through pregnancy.
Robin is well. Grammy is here visiting, hence the fingerpainting.

Yesterday we took a trip to the pumpkin patch.

Introducing my new niece...

Priyanca was born on Friday. Look at that hair!

More traveling

Amy was here from Guam yet again! We went up to Williamsburg and Yorktown to see her. Couldn't get this kid out of the grass!

I think there is a resemblance here.
Amy & oatmeal lips
Joe celebrated his 10 year CGA reunion last weekend, so we traveled up to see friends and family of course. I got to go out with my college friends too...so ha! We also got to see Joe's high school buds and all their kids. Here is Joe with Sean & Justin. While holding Justin, Joe asked Robin what he thought about Daddy's new baby. Robin's reply, "Okay." Attempt at jealousy thwarted, Joe.
Cousin Bodhi, fully pregnant Auntie Jenn & ear gripping Robinson.
Yes, the wrench is as big as the Robin.
Back to our old stomping grounds at Bluff Point. This time, no yoga teaching in the grass. This time, rock throwing and stick collecting.
Ahhh, the comforts of a nice hotel room...comfy pillows and a remote control.
So the first event for homecoming/reunion was the Cadet Drill. Why no pictures of this? Robin was more interested in going behind the buildings and playing with trucks. For pictures of the drill, check out Nova's blog.
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Joe, Lauri & Erich
Yay for airplanes!
Both the kitty & Robin were happy we made it home.