Two more Yoga videos...

This was the Sunday morning class with Shiva Rea.  I loved all the music she played and would love to know what it is if any of you know!





And, remember I mentioned an accident?  Well, someone else caught it on video.  Hope the officer is on the mend.

TYN's

My mom has always impressed upon me the importance of the thank you note, so I was particularly pleased to come across this funny blog recently.  http://thxthxthx.com/

Apparently I'm not the only one who loves the name Katie, and has some important Katie's in my life.

This one is for Ellen & Ginny...

This one is for anyone who works...

To Mom, for planning an August birthday surprise party for me as a kid....even though my birthday is in November.  (And, ahem, to husband, a subtle reminder that I love any and all surprises)...

All-you-can-eat Yoga

What a fun and exhausting weekend we....er, I....had.  While Rick was busy taking a mock CFA test and studying, I was indulging in many hours of yoga.  Saturday, Yoga on the Mall.  Hundreds of people came out for free yoga in front of the Washington Monument with Shiva Rea, who is a legendary yogini and considered one of the leading pioneers of yoga for our generation.  We couldn't have asked for a more beautiful and perfect day to spend outside listening to music, getting a yoga fix, and then breaking out into a somewhat uncomfortable yet ultimately fun dance session.  As I said to my friend Elly as we were jumping around with lots of strangers, "if only my Mom could see me now...."  I'm not quite sure what Elmira would have to say about that, but I'm pretty sure George Washington would be pleased to see so many people celebrating freedom in front of his memorial.  I've included a few pics (and a video) below.

Sunday, the fun and dancing continued at a yoga workshop with Shiva and a hundred or so other yogis.  Fun and relaxing, and a perfect way to start a Sunday.  It's always inspiring to be in the presence of an expert of any sort, and being with Shiva was just that.  She's a vibrant and passionate teacher, and her energy is infectious. 

Hoping I can take some of that momentum with me as I head into another week!

Shiva and DC teachers on the stage:

And the dancing begins...

Yoga live in motion:



Also, PS....while all the yogas were getting their Om on, a group of policemen on horses paraded by the monument, all in honor of National Police Week.  Well, something went horribly wrong, because suddenly a herd of ambulances and police cars came whizzing on the scene, ushering onlookers aside because.....a helicopter was about to land....approx 50 yards from the yogis.  It was a bit paradoxical, but hopefully we sent some zen and healing vibes to the injured officer.  You can see the ambulances (aka "ambalamps") in the backround below.

Christmas with the Keenans.

I couldn't wait until December to post these.  No words necessary.

Lemmmmmons

I love lemons.  Rick doesn't.  So when Rick goes out of town, I go lemon-crazy.  Tonight, I made quite possibly the best salad I've had in ages:  Lentils, avocado, carrots, feta & lettuce, topped with a simple dressing of lemon juice (1 whole lemon), olive oil, garlic, S&P.  Heaven.  Wish I had a pic.

Other fun lemon-y things I love:

Watermelon Habanero Lemonade from Cosi:

Cocktails with Lemon & Rosemary & Sugar (aka a Tuscan Rosemary Lemon Drop)

Lemonheads

Liz Lemon:

PS - Mom, don't you wish we could find that necklace she has on in the first pic?!?

[images from here and here]

Momma Love.

We all have Moms, but I bet no one else has a Momsley.  Not even my brother.  I don't know where that name came from, but that's what I call her and that's what she is to me - a one-of-a-kind, best hugger, kisser, and sniffer, happiest lady I know: Momsley.

She came to visit for a (too-short) trip this weekend, and we had fun touring around the city.  Drinks at the W, dinner at Jaleo, a looooong walk through Georgetown shopping (12,999 steps to be exact) followed up with cocktails at the Four Seasons, a tasting-menu & wine pairing in Old Town Saturday night, brunch in Capitol Hill today, putzing around Eastern Market before doing some house-hunting, and then a quick pizza dinner in Old Town before she caught the plane tonight.  I love you Momsley and hope up our "tradition" of Mother's Day trips for years to come!

[a lot of great Mommas!]

Happy Mother's Day to ALL the Moms in the world!  We wouldn't be here without you!