halloween time...forgot to post this 2 weeks late

Hope everyone had a fun and safe Halloween weekend. Pretty laid back week for me because I haven't been exercising because of my stupid cough. I tried to workout on Tuesday night. I felt fine while I was dancing my buns off and squatting. My legs were feeling it for sure. It was hilarious. I suck at dancing, but so does my friend, so we were in the back row trying to stay up with the instructor. That night I was hacking my lungs up big time. So I decided maybe another week without exercising. Now what am I going to do about the half marathon? Not sure yet. Depends how well I do on my first run back. I was thinking I was planning on running/walking 13.1 miles that day anyways, even if it takes me half the day. Just want to finish.
This week we have been moving in to our new home. Exhausting and annoying if you ask me. We are staying there tonight :) so very happy! We still need to do something's but we will be alright. Wrigley isn't so sure of the house and I think he missed Oakley and Bo. After all the boxes are out of the way and everything put in its place he will be okay with it.
Friday at work we all dressed up except 2 people. I dressed up as a biker chick, one of the PT as Mr. Rogers, front desk lady she wore a fun headband, and the aides as a crow and a green bush or peter pan or stock of asparagus or whatever. We had a good time, more like always.
Saturday I went with my aunt and cousin to UVU and watch Monticello play volleyball. They won their first match, but unfortunately lost the 2nd. They took 2nd in 1A. It was fun spending time with them and taking a break from unpacking.

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