:: Brinna's ::

:: Thursday, August 11, 2005 ::

Well, obviously it wasn't tomorrow that I posted pics...but here's a couple. I've only got so much time, you know.

Monday I went with Kristi to Gene Taylor's, the family-owned sporting goods store that everybody keeps thinking is going out of business. They might not be doing as well since 'Sportsman's Warehouse' came to town, but they certainly aren't dead yet. I used to work for them and they're much better than Sportsman's Warehouse. Anyway, I'd been thinking on whether I wanted to do ballet or snowboarding this year, and after a lot of pondering I decided on snowboarding. Cheaper in the long run, as well as better for my relationship with Alice--ballet is on a set schedule, and snowboarding I could go any day, and someone can babysit at the lodge so I can still feed her. (My mom is there a few times a month because my dad likes to take the children skiing.) I can go as sporadically as I feel like according to my baby. After all, it's generally not recommended to take the baby down the slope in a carrier. Anyway, we went to the store and checked out boarding equipment. We'd already done a bit of comparison shopping, but when we returned to buy it the sale was over. But my old boss (Duke, one of Gene Taylor's sons) was there that day (we'd gotten along great) and he not only gave us the sale prices, he gave us lower prices than the sale prices. So I got a (pink) Lamar Ainjel board for $125 (orig. $480), Lamar MX-5 bindings for $50 (orig. $100), and k2 Luna boots (chocolate colored :) ) for $80 (orig. $190). I was thrilled. My sister got a similar setup...different Lamar board, same bindings, mens k2 boots (she has wide feet). He's giving us a free wax and sharpening too, and he'll mount them for us, so it'll be a while before we can bring them home. Both of us almost feel like going back to the store so we can just look at them. :)

Today I'm going to Mom's chiropractor because I noticed the other day that a bone, i think part of my pelvis, is sticking out in back. Kinda like at the top of my butt, at the end of my spine. I first noticed it when I tried to do a roll-up from Pilates (basically a full situp). It used to be smooth all the way up/down, now it's like I have a bump sticking out. She (the doctor/chiropractor) said she's probably going to x-ray my back. Better get that fixed before my exercise program.. :)

Speaking of exercise, I'm still technically in recovery. My baby's barely 4 wks old, not even a full month yet. On the 25th is my checkup at my regular doctor, and after that she'll tell me whether I can swim and work out and all that good stuff. I was still bleeding last time I was there at 3 wks, because I hadn't 'taken it easy', but the next week I stuck myself on bed rest somewhat and now I don't even have to wear pads. I'd just bought a box too...sigh. At least I've finally found which brand is good, this last type I got is so comfy I forget I have them on. The paper feels super soft and flexible.

And on that note, :) here's the pictures:

:: Brinna 7:30 AM [+] ::
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