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Yep, we are playing base ball for the fall season. NOt just Henderson either, both boys ,on different teams. This is Henderson's team, the coach is the woman and she is amazing. She really teaches the kids the game, not just hitting, catching etc. She talks to them about always thinking about what they are going to do if they get the ball. I am so glad he was drafted to her team.
Gabriel is playing too, I will post some pictures of him once I recharge my camera battery. He is a little slugger. He knocks the snot out of the ball. His coach has been very happing with is hitting and his hustling to the bases.
So life is again crazy for me. Troy was out of town last week, and I had 3 kids to get to 3 different practice/games/play practices. Plus manage homework/projects/swim team board meeting/working 2 days/ minimun days on Tuesday and Wednesday/dentist appointments/ car wash fundraiser blah blah blah....Here it is Sunday, and I shoudl be catching up on house work. I don't know how single Moms do it week after week. I was exhausted . I am so very lucky that Troy and I have worked out a life for ourselves that don't normally look like that. Ususally we divide and conquer and at least I get to prepare a meal for the family in the evenings. LAst week, it was Chick fil A, Subway, microwaved nuggets, mac and cheese and other varieties of crap.

Palm Springs Airial Tram

In Palm Springs there is a high speed tram that takes you from the desert to an elevation of 10,000 feet in a matter of minutes. It was 100 plus degrees when we left and was in the 60's when we arrived at the top. The floor of the tram slowly spun so that everyonr would have the chance to look in everydirection as we made our way to the top. Once up there we took a short hike for about an hour, took some great photos and then zoomed back down for my brithday dinner at this Hawaiian restaurant.

Palm Springs Wekend

Over the Labor Day weekend we took the kids to the Marriott Shadow Ridge resort in Palm Desert. The heat was pretty intense and so we spent most of our time by the pool. It was a huge infinity pool with a waterslide and a kids club for the kids. The room was a villa with a kitchen and seperate living area, so it was very nice to be able to spread out and not have to go out to eat for every meal.

That weekend also happened to be my birthday and on Sunday I went alone to Paseo Blvd for a little shopping. You may not be able to tell from the pics, but since May I have lost about 30 lbs and my clothes were getting too baggy. I was on Nutrisystem from May til July and now am continuing on my own by eating smart, no crap, very small portions of meat, and no bread products with less than 5 grams of fiber. I feel great.
Troy managed to get a round of golf in at the resort course. Normally in the winter months the greens fees are 145.00, but during the heat they drop to 35.00. So he braved the heat,for the opportunity to play a Nick Faldo designed course.