5.22.2012

13.1

On Saturday I participated in my first ever half marathon. 13.1 miles! It was a big deal for me.



Last year I did my first 5K and I had a goal to complete a 10K and half marathon in 2012. It feels good to meet goals. To check it off my list. It was hard...especially since my partner who I had been training with for months got sick :( Major bummer!

I hit my wall at mile 10 and walked a lot of the last 3 miles, but my goal was to finish and that's what I did. I was so excited to see that finish line!


Pure joy on my face...to be done! The half marathon was called Queen of the Highroad and I got a tiara for finishing. Way better than a metal, if you ask me!

After a much needed nap, my hubby and I went on a date night! Dinner and a movie...The Avengers.


It was the perfect way to end a great day!

5.15.2012

Strawberry Shortcake Baking Party

On Wednesday, Our Sweet Pea turned four. She woke up to a surprise in her doorway


Then after we dropped off the boy at school, we were off for a treat...cupcakes for breakfast! Birthday Cupcake for her. Coffee & Doughnuts Cupcake for me.


We met her birthday twin at Crave Bake Shop. I love these kids!


Crave Bake Shop won Food Network's Cupcake Wars!

The rest of the day was pretty low key. But Saturday was the big day...

The Strawberry Shortcake Birthday Party! 

Here are some photos from the day (you'll notice, Sweet Pea's name is blurred or removed. I'm pretty intentional about not mentioning names here).

Front porch upon arrival




ruffle aprons!
Snacks!




gettin' ready to bake
makin' shortcake


While the shortcake bakes, we played a little game of "hot potato"


They were very focused

All the girls got to take home their hats, aprons and a little bakery box of goodies





It was such a fun time! My mom helped me make the aprons and was an extra pair of hands at the party. I couldn't have done it without her. Thanks Mom!! You're the best!

5.09.2012

Four

Our Sweet Pea is FOUR today!


She LOVES...

Singing
Hello Kitty
Chocolate milk
Fresh Beat Band
Going barefoot
Dancing
Brownies
Painting
Strawberry Shortcake
Macaroni & Cheese

Happy Birthday Princess!


5.07.2012

Insta-Friday

...on a Monday.

What is Insta-Friday, you say? It's a weekly link party where you share your week of photos from Instagram. (Instagram is a photo app that has cool filters and makes your everyday photos look awesome!)

The Boy lost his second tooth. He'd been waaaaaiting for it to come out. It finally came out at school and he got a certificate and a sticker. Pretty exciting day for this Kindergartener.


Making a happy bunting banner for a baby shower


Took Sweet Pea to THE best bakery...The White Rabbit. She had an Ice Cream Sundae Cupcake, of course!


Making Lemon Bars for the baby shower.


Today is supposed to be 80 degrees...woot woot! I'm off to go make my list for the week and try and be productive.



life rearranged