The Barnes Family

Wednesday we all went to take the kiddos to see Brave- Wyatt does great in movies and this was McKinleys first (since going as a newborn)! She did okay but really just wanted to walk around. After the movie we ate pizza, took a nap at the house and then headed for a sleepover at Mimi and papas house!!!! Filled with pool time, play time, Oreo time and boat time! Start with some pancakes At movies She took this pic with her favorite toy- my phone! She loved Oreos and Mimi's kitchen! Cooking mommy dinner Outside play kitchen Boat ride Ending our day with cookies and milk! - Posted using BlogPress from my iPhone

I've heard it and read it over and over again, spin classes burn ALOT of calories. I've seen heart rate monitors for friends read that they have burned 1,000 calories! I don't lie! So, I strapped on my heart rate monitor and wanted to see what I could burn. In a 40 class (I had to leave early) I burned around 250 calories! WHAT! I can do that with a 25 minute run. I was not pleased. The next class I really gave it my all, I did everything the instructor did and didn't back down, I look... 244 calories! Okay, now I'm a little upset. Today I challenged myself. I was determined to burn 300 calories. So I kept a good eye on my watch and kept my HR up. I found that following the class wasn't enough, I had to add tension and really turn it up. I had to keep my HR up and that was my goal. Not gonna lie, it was hard. Totally worth it though because at the end of the class..... 365 calories burned! Tomorrow my goal is 400! I don't care how many diet pills, diet b...

Yes, finally finishing up my trip..... Day 12 Naples, Italy: This was a highlight for me. Instead of staying in Naples we took a ferry to the Isle of Capri and did a private boat tour of the island and even made it to Positano. I took a trip here when I was 17 and it brought back wonderful fun memories. I have been wanting to bring Todd here for a long time and he finally got to see it!!! Breathtaking! Day 13 th Flight home: I was actually excited to pack my bags and head to the airport. Okay, maybe a little sad to say goodbye to such a beautiful place but it was great to be going home to see my sweet babies! We missed them soooo much!  It was a once of a life time trip and we had the best time! I missed my babies so much but it was nice to have some time for just the two of us. I highly recommend this trip! 

Since we have been back.... - Posted using BlogPress from my iPhone