First Day of Summer Break

Summer.  Now that the kids are done with school, and since we have downsized to an apartment for the summer, our first day of summer break was spent at my mom's house.  There was no workout for me this morning.  Nothing.  It kind of sucked.  But I really want to rest my knee so that I am ready to go on Saturday.  My wonderful mother made the kids play dough as something to do in the morning.  Then we went to the park (forgot to take a picture) and then the afternoon was spent in the pool (forgot to take a picture again!) 

But my dinner was super good.  We decided that since it was the first day of break we should have a bonfire and cook hot dogs and brats.  Don't worry; I tried to find the most natural hot dogs I could find.  Same with the brats.  Sabrina and I whipped up some mozzarella, onion, and tomato skewers.  We wanted to add basil but the stuff that was in the fridge just didn't look up to par.

Here is the finished product.  A little drizzle of EVOO, some balsamic vinegar, and salt and pepper to taste.  They were good.

While we where making those this is what was going on outside.  All the kids helping Grandpa get ready to start the fire.  I am not sure if that looked super safe to me the way my oldest was riding but Grandpa assured me she was fine.

Here was dinner.  I would not allow myself to put chips on my plate.  If I didn't work out today then for sure no chips... ok ..ok... I did have a few out of the bag but none touched my plate.  That self discipline made me feel much better about eating the brat with cheese.  The watermelon was super good so I just kept eating that.

Then no bonfire would be complete without a S'more.  I had one and it was divine.  Those are just so good. Well that was it for today.  Went home and put the kids to bed.

Thinking that I am going to go for a long walk tomorrow.  I really need to be resting my knee but the thought of going all week without doing anything is already killing me and it has only been one day.  I am getting a massage tomorrow which I am stoked about.  My good friend Diane recommended a guy that will really get my legs ready for the big race.

Who doesn't just love a good S'more?!

Anyone else get a massage before a big event?  I also am getting my knee taped on Thursday.  Same guy is doing it, and he says that it will really help.  Anyone else had that done??  If so please share!!! Will it work??
-Heather