Weekly WI: It's My Birthday!

Good Morning!  Today is my 44th Birthday.

I’m not sure what lies ahead today but I do plan to get in some activity.  Sadly, our weather will not be as grand as it was yesterday but thankful we will have sunshine the rest of the week.  The temps are starting to drop and I am not ready.  I love my 70 degree temps, sunshine, and Fall weather.

I skipped the scale this week.  BUT I am so ready to get back on track!  I have a few more birthday and social on my schedule and will start my work week on Friday.  I am looking forward to getting back on track, back to meal planning, and back to regular activity.  October has been a busy month and that is no excuse.  I was very reckless on our weekend away to Island Park and it has rolled into the last few days as well.  November looks to be a lot slower on the social engagements, although my Elks Membership is official and there will be plenty to do with the Elks the next few months.  Let’s rewind…

Last night was my initiation into the Elks.  I am officially a member of the Nampa Elks #1389 and I am looking forward to becoming more involved with all the social and volunteer commitments in the years to come.  I know I can’t do it all as that feels like yet another part-time job, but I am happy to help out where I can and continue to meet and mingle with all the wonderful people.

Since I have been out to the Elks twice recently, I also popped into Crescent Brewery for their delicious pumpkin beer.  The sugar/cinnamon rim is what makes this beer epic!  My mouth is watering as I type this!  One day I met my friend Jan and last night I met up with Mom and Dad.

Over the weekend, Kenyon I spent a few days in Island Park at a timeshare property near the Montana border.  

We planned a day drive into Yellowstone National Park to see Old Faithful.  

The park admission is good for 7-days but we did not take in more of the park during this trip so may on another.  It was shoulder season so the park attendance was slim compared to the height to summer yet there were still very crowded areas.

We also spent time in West Yellowstone where I drank local beer, we tried a few restaurants, and looked in the shops.  There was not a lot open this time of year which was a bummer as I had really wanted to try their local brewery.  Beartooth BBQ was delicious.  We also lost some money at the restaurant casinos.

I am meeting Kenyon for lunch to redeem more birthday goodies and I’ll take myself out for a beer as part of another freebie.  I can’t forget the coffee stops either!  Man, I love birthdays.  Can you see now why I skipped the scale this week?