Let te training begin...

Most people know I loath running. I wouldn't play a sport that made me run farther than 60ft.  Another thing I loath more that running is early mornings. I LOVE my sleep.

Why I am telling you this?!

Because I signed up and talked cousin, Lauren, into joining me in the 2013 Tinkerbell Half Marathon.  So I consciously signed up and paid money to be awake and ready to run 13.1 mi. at 5:30 am.! 

I signed up to run a race last year, but a month or so before the race it was cancelled. I decided that I want to challenge myself and do something out of my comfort zone. I've been working out regularly and I figured if I need to do more cardio I need to have a reason to run.

I'm nervous and excited about this adventure and so so happy that Lauren decided to run it with me!!

Now it's time to start hitting the pavement

Happy 2nd Birthday Miss Hadley Marie

Hadley Marie, our youngest pup, turned 2 yesterday. She is our little princess. Hadley doesn't know she is a dog or a Great Dane for that matter. She still thinks she is the 3 month old puppy we brought home whom we let sit in our lap and lay in bed for morning and before bed snuggles.

At 110lbs and standing at least 5' 5" on her hind legs she still thinks she can lay on you, stretch out as much as possible in bed, and always be on the couch.  She has the best and funniest personality.  She loves wrestling with her brother Maverick, annoying her sister Charleigh, and nibbling on fingers when possible. Can't go to bed without Winnie the Pooh stuffed animal or Elephant.  And is in your face to have a bite of whatever you're eating especially if it is popcorn, tortilla chips, and most importantly cheese. 

Miss Hadley Marie, we love you oh so much and you make our life so joyful. We hope you ha a wonderful birthday in the sun and loungin in bed in front of the fan.

Cheers to 30 years

I celebrated my 30th birthday in a big way.  We started the day off by going back out on the lake with Brian & Cassie and the rest of the family.  We had a blast hanging out and floating in the cove. I couldn't have asked for a more fun day on the water.

We left the lake and headed down to Carlsbad to watch the sunset and do a little bar hopping with friends.  I was so happy to see friends and family and ring in the big 3-0 with them.  We started off at Dini's by the Sea and then walked over to The Compass and came back to Dini's.  we were supposed to go to a few more bars but we were having so much fun we just stayed where the fun was.

Jake, Jason, & Bill playing a fun game of horseshoes

Josh & Brian

Jäger & Stella joined in on the fun

Laura, Cassie, Haley, & Hannah finding some tunes 

Jack

Josh and I 

Darrin and friends

Christopher and Tash

Some of the crew

I finally agreed to wear the glasses Tasha bought

Sisters!!! The party planner/host

Love my brother

Couldn't ask for a better best friend, Catherine, drove 5 hrs and still came to celebrate 

Mr. Tommy, love you!

Happy 4th of July

We ended up staying in town for the holiday weekend. It was different for us being home but we had a blast. Our friends Brain & Cassie invited us out to Lake Elsinore to spend the day on the boat/lake.

We had so much fun hanging out and it felt like being out in Lake Havasu, but only closer to home and not having to fight holiday traffic.