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Pain and Smiles

Some of you may know that I did Judo for awhile when I was in college. I really liked it. I wasn't great at it, but still I found the formal instruction fascinating. I remember flexing in the mirror and being proud of my strength. 8 years and 2 kids later I will admit I don't flex much anymore and looking at my body in the mirror is a no-no. However, thanks to my fabulous daughter I am again taking a martial arts class. It is not Judo because I couldn't find one in town, but I am taking Tae Kwon Do. That first class was so hard. I knew I was walking into an unfamiliar situation and I was worried. McKayla reassured me that it would be fun and that I would love it. Easy for a 6 year old to say! I woke up sore after my first class. Not as sore as I have been in the past, but still sore. However, with the sore muscles I feel a pride in myself that I did it. I can be strong again and be proud of myself. I don't think I will ever be as driven or crazy about this sport as I was about Judo, but I still like it. I am stuck with it for the next 7 weeks, so I will let you know how I feel.

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A New Camera

My Camera has been slowly breaking for some time. I liked the camera, but I told myself that I would get a really good one once this camera no longer worked. Of course I was also going to take a photography class too. Anyway, we bought a camera that cost as much as a small child and I can't take the class. Why you ask? Because I am working forty hours and I just signed miss Mckayla and myself up for Ti Kw on Do twice a week, that's why. So as soon as I get through the large manual and 5 instruction cds, be ready for really fabulous pictures.

The Princess and the Cow Girl

Once upon a time there was a brave cowgirl named McKayla. She went to an elementary whose mascot was the cowboys. Therefore she had to dress like one numerous times throughout the school year. (And I thought being a pirate was odd.) Anyway, she was grateful that her Grandma Porter had the outfit. She was going along one day and noticed a princess named Ariana was in distress. An evil vampire was chasing the princess. But fear not! Our brave cowgirl pulled out her french fries, which vampires are allergic to, and saved the day. The princess was so grateful she almost posed for this picture. THE END

Yep, McKayla swears that vampires are allergic to potato products

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