For Danny

My Friend Danny asked me to post this information for you:

Dear everyone,

I am joining with photographers worldwide in the “Giving is Awesome” call to action to help make a difference for one deserving individual or family this holiday season.

You know someone. You know someone who's experienced a tragedy, is struggling to stay afloat, is raising kids while holding down more than one job, or is volunteering selflessly despite extenuating personal circumstances. You know someone who can't afford custom photography, but who would cherish it this holiday season. You know someone who deserves a year-round reminder of their family's spirit, love, and beauty.

You know someone. I guarantee it.

I want to know who they are, and I want to give them the chance to experience complimentary custom photography --$500 worth, to be exact. Whether it's canvas or albums, prints for Grandma, or a slideshow to watch over and over, it's in your power to give them the artwork they deserve this holiday season.

Oh, and the best part? The person who nominates the winner receives a $250 print credit. What better reason to show some love could there possibly be, people?

The rules:
* You cannot nominate yourself, and the person nominated must sincerely be incapable of purchasing my services. (Being unable to make mortgage payments for a two-million-dollar-vacation-home in Paris does not qualify as sincere financial need.)

* The nominee must reside in the southern Maryland area (Calvert, Charles or St. Mary's counties). Tell me who you know, what they're experiencing, and why they deserve my artwork. Please include a way to contact both your nominee and yourself as well.

* You must e-mail me the full story : danny@studiodouglas.com
The winner will be announced on Christmas Eve (or shortly after that) -- get nominating! I can't wait to read all of your entries!
Open your heart to someone this holiday season -- and thanks for giving me the opportunity to open mine.

Please feel free to forward this e-mail to your family and friends.
Love wins,
Danny
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Fruits and Vegetables

Ah, Body Pump is done... burned 600 calories, time to put them all back! Olive Garden for lunch with Tara.
...Fruits and vegetables... although we both fought over the croutons!

So remember kids-- eat LOTS of Fruit and Vegetables and have a great weekend.

The Car pool Mom

To my 4pm classes! I must apologize for not being there the last two days as your fearless leader. The carpool mom that usually picks up my middle child has been sick. Now, normally my mom or dad or someone can pick her up in a pinch, but not the last two days-- it had to be me. So, here I am at the rainy bus stop.

Here is the bus, kids running wild. Yep, that ones mine.
Here is the clock, so you know there was no way for me to make it to a 4pm class.

It was POURING on my way home, I could hardly see the road....

The entire time I was thinking about how much I've let you guys down by not being there screaming... go go go! bump it up! don't stop yet!

I'm looking forward to attending ALL my classes next week! See you then.

Golden Cakes?!?

I have a complaint to make... didn't these used to come in chocolate? Who eats hostess cupcakes with "GOLDEN" cake? I like my chocolate cake with chocolate icing and the sugary filling. I looked all over the grocery store for the chocolate cake ones and my dad says they NEVER made these in chocolate.... Is that true? Besides, "golden" cakes don't go well with red wine... someone help!
Is there still a Hostess shop in Waldorf?

Is this helpful?

If I were to set up our World Gym Schedule like this, would it be useful to you?



Fat or Weight Loss goals: 2-3 red classes and 1-2 blue classes per week.
Strength training/toning goals: 1-2 red classes and 2-3 blue classes per week.
Maintenance or beginning to exercise: 1-2 red classes and 1 blue class per week.
**NOTE: Green and black classes can be substituted for any color class. ALL SPIN CLASSES ARE RED CLASSES.

Tuesdays Schedule:
5:30am- LM Body Pump- Craig
7:00am- Yoga- Puna
9:00am- Boot Camp - Tiff
10:00am- Yoga- Cecilia
4:30- 20/20/20- Lisa K
5:30pm – LM Body Pump- Jan
6:30pm – Yoga- Beth
7:30- Zumba- Kendra

Wednesday's schedule
9:00am- LM Body Pump- Niki
10:15am- Yogalaties- Ceclia
4:00pm-LM Body Pump- Tiff
5:30pm- Yoga- Peg
6:30pm- Cardio Pump- Rhiannon

Thursday's schedule
5:30am- LM Body Pump- Craig
7:00am- Yoga- Puna
9:00am- Upper Cut /Rock bottom- Linda
10:00am- Yoga- Beth
4:30- Kick Box- Kristen
5:30pm- LM Body Pump- Niki
6:30pm- Yoga – Beth
7:30- Zumba- Kendra

You get the idea.... feedback?

The Snow...

It snowed JUST enough while we were decorating the tree that the girls were able to go outside and make a snow man. To put the size into perspective, his hat is the top from a soda bottle-- YES, it was diet!

It's Tree Triming-- Spin Chick Style

NO, it's not decorated with empty corona bottles!

It's CANDY! Sugar coated Gummies!
Gum Drops and M&M's!


Hershey Chocolate Bars!

Wrapped Hard Candy!

Sugar and Spice and Everything Nice (just like the spin chick)

Real Candy Canes, ceramic cakes, pies, and cookies, pretty red and white striped bows.

Chocolate covered strawberries!

And the tree is finished-- EXCEPT-- I have no topper for the tree, they just don't make a giant Hershey's kiss, or candy cane....

Anyone have suggestions for the top of our Christmas tree?