So, I finally got to see the “butterfly encounter”. Up ’til now I’ve been too cheap and the boys and I would run around Lucas nursery looking at the butterflies outside the exhibit.
This time - because Byron was with us, and he’s not cheap - we got passes. The boys were so excited. They said, “Mommy, we really get to go inside?”…I felt like a loser.
It was exactly what this Monday needed - beautiful butterflies flying everywhere with the music of Enya playing serenely in the background…
We also toured the gardens. Of course, I made a bee-line for the roses. I have to sniff all of them. It was heavenly.
Then I got back home, feeling quite tranquil and at peace…and I was in for a rude awakening as my great friend Amanda reminded me of the life-altering “promises” I made, in my Monday morning weakness, in the blog below…
Now the serenity is gone. Tranquility: vanished. Peace…not so much!!! She says she’s gonna put me through boot-camp!!! I’m very frightened at this moment. I think I’ve visited that address a-time-or-two with my drill sergeant loving husband. I don’t know that I need so much tough love in my life!
I think what I really need are more butterflies…and roses…and Enya! 
That sounds like a recipe for a long, tranquil (albeit lazy) life.
Peace out.
You can bring your roses to boot camp. And your butterflies.
i just threw up…a little bit…in my mouth.
I am so excited you got passes. I think I could go at least once a week.
As for boot camp…I would go die the first 5 min. then try to head out when no one was looking.
Having no pain, is a gain for me!
Boot camp…sounds scary! I just pulled out my stationary bike, dusted it off and rode while I watched TV. (I’ve lost 4lbs in 3 days and got to watch CSI:Miami)
As for the roses, Leu Gardens is having a Rose show
on April 19th AND it’s FREE. Google the web site. They have story telling for all ages and once a month a date night where they show an old(er) movie. You can bring a blanket and picnic basket. This is not free but it’s very cheap.
Colleen
Hi there - I had to take a look at your blog. My sweet sweet sweet baby sis (Ali Bernal) sweetest sis in the worl told me to take a look. She said you were funny. She was right. I have been to C3 twice now. I totally dug it and so did my husband, Curt. My son Connor came last week with us too and he liked it. He is in House of Hope right now. 16 years old. He has had a hard year. But he is getting better. By the way - what I was really digging were your Ed Hardy sneaks. NICE!!! Have a great week. PS - Boot camp is good - but the best high I have ever had from working out is running!!! I have run 5 marathons. And God helped me thru all of them. We are members of First Pres downtown now, but seriously considering changing over to C3. We like the approach…. Byron rocks. Have a great week. - Kristin Estes
Thanks so much, Kristin - I love your sis too…
Yeah, the sneaks are my new fave…nothing like sparkles on your feet to make you feel like a girl!
Wow! 5 marathons!! My mom has run two - Don’t know that I’ll ever get there…one day at a time.
Glad you enjoyed the church…God bless your family - you’re in my prayers no matter what ya’ll decide.
If you’re there Sunday…come say “hi”, I’d love to meet you. Have a great one. Peace.
Thanks Angie - We are out of town this weekend. I will say “Hi” next time we are there….. Have a great weekend. Exercise is fun… Exercise is fun…. Exercise is fun…. I love boot camp… I love boot camp… I love boot camp… LOL!!