I will be running my first half marathon is less than 7 days. It's almost unimaginable. I have LOVED training for this half and hope to remain in half marathon 'shape'. I've already checked the halfmarathon.com calendar and there are several races coming up in the next few months ...
Via the Camera Roll
Heads up--I am shamelessly copying this blog post idea from SkinnyRunner.com. Each week, she does a "via the camera roll" post of her photos from the previous week. So this post is my unloading of photos from the week that didn't make it to the blog yet. Things that are noteworthy, ...
UCP Half Marathon Training: 2 weeks to go and Life Happens
Sometimes, life just gets in the way of training. I had great expectations for training this week, but they all just fell short. I'm not ok with that, but I'm trying to be.Sunday night was a late one, which made it impossible for me to get up for an early morning run on Monday. ...
First Homecoming Dance
My big girl attended her first homecoming dance this week. Now, just to clarify, this dance IS closely monitored by teachers and parents. The music was chosen beforehand and there were zero slow songs. It was for 2nd through 4th graders at our school and was a fundraiser for a 4th ...
Once Upon A Time…. The Baby Powder Fiasco
Years ago, I posted these photos and this story on Facebook. But that was before the world of blogging...well, my world of blogging. So now I feel the need to share it with all of you. So grab a cup of coffee, a blanket if you need one, and get comfy while I tell you a story.Once ...
The Greatest Pumpkin Patch Ever!
This weekend, we went to Lyon Family Farms in Taft, Tennessee. I consider our family an expert on pumpkin patches in our area--we have been to every single one within a 2 hour driving distance. Lyon Family Farms was, by far, the greatest ever.Here's the crew (shirts courtesy of Crafty ...
