Thanks for all the wonderful birthday wishes!
I had such a great birthday weekend back home in California. I’m usually running around all over the place trying to see everyone when I go home, but this trip I decided to dedicate to my family. And what a great decision it ended up being!!! My husband and brother were both gone at a 4-day conference so it was so nice to have my parents all to myself.
Here are a few pictures from the weekend… my camera battery died so I didn’t get many pictures.
My friend made me a beautiful dolphin birthday cake!
Birthday-night out with the rents
Birthday Dinner at Woodward Ranch BBQ
My friend made me a beautiful dolphin birthday cake!
Birthday-night out with the rents
Birthday Dinner at Woodward Ranch BBQ
My husband definitely knows me! For my birthday he got me The Wave by The FIRM. I had never seen or heard about The Wave workout, so I was very interested to see how it worked. I love all of The Firm workout DVDs so I had high hopes for this one. It came with a board, 3 DVDs, and a success guide with nutrition tips.

The workout kind of feels like step aerobics with a twist. The arched board can be used as astep or can be flipped over as a rocker. And let me tell you, the rocker works the whole body trying to balance on it.
I love this workout! I would say that I am more of a cardio girl … I hate lifting weights. This workout involves lifting weights, but it didn’t really phase me because I was moving so much while lifting. The time definitely goes by way too fast and my whole body feels it by the end of the workout. The only down fall- I’m so clumsy that one day I know that I am going to trip or fall off the board. When that day comes I will be sure to let you know.


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Some how I missed it, but Happy Birthday! It sounds like you had a good one!
Thanks for reviewing The Wave I have seen it advertised and wondered if it was effective.
Sorry about missing your bday, glad it was a good one!
Oh I saw this at Sports Authority and wanted to try it out! thanks for the review…
Our families know us so well, for my bday I got Wii Fit and EA active! ha
The wave looks like a ton of fun! What a great present idea. Happy Birthday!
whoa, the wave looks crazy! thats such a great gift
your hubby totes knows whats up!
Glad you had such a great birthday my love <3
Happy Birthday! That looks like a great workout. I actually just finished out a FIRM workout that I won on a giveaway. I’m not quite coordinated enough, but I’m sure I’ll get better at it!
Looks like a great celebration. Loved the cake!
I have heard of this but I am a gym junkie! I do a lot of cardio but am not a fan. I do it cause I should & have to.. WEIGHTS, I love! Funny how with most people, it is one or the other for the love/hate relationship!! Don’t forget weights/resistance training is important for bone health! Many doc are seeing young ladies that are already showing the beginning of osteoporosis.
That looks hard! Eons ago I used to use The Firm videos and they were cheesy, but very effective!
Happy late birthday!!
I have never heard of The Wave. Looks like a fun workout that develops your stabilizing muscles. And that sounds good to me!
Good on you for dedicating your birthday time to spend with your family.
Wowzers – I totally want a Wave rocker thingamajig now!!
I have seen this and have been pining for it ever since.
I should check out the local resale shop and see if they have one.
Glad you had an awesome birthday trip!
What a cute cake and a fun birthday present!
Hello.
Thanks so much for the visit to my blog and comment…
Nice meeting you…
Your cake was too cute! Thanks for the Firm review, I’m always looking for great new workout ideas!
I’ve never tried the wave before. I just recently heard about it. Can’t wait to see how you like it as you continue to use it. Oh and Happy Belated Birthday. Glad you had a nice, fun birthday!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY! Such a cute cake. The Wave looks like so much fun. I want to play with it too
that workout sounds awesome!!! might be looking into that one!
and what a cute cake!!!!
happy belated bday!!!
Happy Birthday again! I’ve never heard of the Wave, but it actually looks pretty fun! And since the weather has been pretty stinky, it’s nice to have something to motivate you indoors!
Um, yeah, I’d fall flat on my a$$ for sure with that wave contraption! I’ll keep it on my “what to buy when I am thin” list.
I love the Wii EA Sports Active program thingy. It keeps me motivated, and I’m a dork, but I love love when it talks to me – “You’re really bringing it today” to which I always answer “That’s right girl!”
Well, whatever keeps me moving….
wowza that Wave is too neat! I love infomercials for new exercise equipment
they’re always so creative.
Happy Birthday!!! Looks like you had a fabulous time. Great gift from the husband- I’ve never tried the wave. I used to teach turbo kick though- it is a fun workout
Happy Birthday!!! That is a great birthday gift. I saw that on a commercial and definitely interested! Keep us posted on your results.