This year I truly wanted to spend time with people who truly love me and will be in my life for a long, long time to come! I also wanted to say thank you to all the people who helped me get where I am today. This last year, year and a half, has been a battle and a blessing.
I decided to spend the day with the people I love the most, at the place I love the most, barre3.
before.
Standing: Jason {husband}, Diane {acupuncturist}, Angela {massage therapist}, Megan {college roommate/friend}, Danielle {coworker and 1/2 of the "tipping point"}, Sam {Sabrina's BF}, Chris {BIL}, Kathy {family friend}, Allison {My Mom}, Mike {FIL}, Bree {Best Friend - 19.5 years}, Matt {BIL}, Brooke {Physical Therapist}.
Kneeling: ME, Robyn {Best friend - 18 years}, Kim {college friend}, Sabrina {Best Friend}, Penny {Step-MIL}, Katie {coworker/friend}, Salina {barre3 instructor}
There were a few more people invited but couldn't attend that are certainly missing from the picture of my support group!! Oh, incase you've noticed, they are wearing name tags. I wanted Salina to be able to know who they all were. Also, I think it helped some of them know each other. Many of them had met each other only once or so.
As a surprise to the group I decided to lead the instruction. I was SSSOOO nervous but as Salina reminded me, everyone who was there loved me and supported me! My favorite part was her advise just before we started - "Don't look at anyone in the eyes, especially the boys. They will mess up your rhythm". It was so true!!
Leading the warm-up!! I'm in the orange.
Step Taps.
Almost perfect synchronization.
Planking!!
Carousel Horse.
Look at the view! I wanted to face them all at some point. I definitely shed a tear. I have an amazing group of people in my life.
Making our booties look good.
The Mom-A-Ratzi getting Jason and I during core work.
I love this place and I love these people.
Teaching my hubby the in's and out's of b3.
Salina, our instructor. She is simply amazing!!!
My father-in-law. He cracked me up. Such a good support to do this for me!
My Mom!! She's been one of my biggest supporters.
After. No one is passed out laying down so I consider that a success!
I cannot say it enough, I love my family and friends. They have molded and shaped my life in so many ways over time. Barre3 has also changed my life. It couldn't have been a better day, combining the people I love with the place I loved. I get the chills just thinking about it.
The best part...my husband could barely walk for 3 days after because he was so sore. I definitely did not evilly laugh at him whenever he got up from the recliner. I swear.
Fingers crossed {that we do this again next year}!!!
