Marine Corps Historic-Half

On Sunday, I ran my very first half marathon EVER! :) I decided the day before that I was going to sign up (I know, super last minute)

A few weekends ago, while I was running around the neighborhood (training for the Half Marathon I just signed up for in Sept.) I decided that I was going to try and run 13.1 miles, since it was really nice out on that paticular day. I just wanted to see if I could do it.  (My training plan only had me doing around 6 miles on that day) I was so happy when I actually was able to complete those 13.1 miles. It was such a great feeling.....and then that's where THIS race popped into my head. I kept telling myself, I ran 13.1 miles a few weeks ago, I can do it again!

I called up my friend Angie, who had been signed up for this run for a while and I asked her if I could meet up with her so we could ride over together. She said SURE! :) So I woke up bright and early and drove up to her house. Her husband Chad drove us over there and dropped us off.  I was super nervous because I had never ever attempted a half marathon before.  5Ks, I had been in plenty, but nothing farther than that.

The race started at 7:00AM, and it took me about 2 hours and 44 minutes to complete it. I was very happy with my time, I would have been happy with any time though, just as long as I could say that I completed the race! :)

I can't stopped staring at my "medal" hehe... I am really looking forward to the Rock N Roll Half Marathon that I am doing in Sept. I have proved to myself that I can accomplish a half and now I am super excited for the next one! :) 

Oh, How Pinteresting Wednesday!

One of these days I will do this....love this cornhole set! :) So cute!

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Love these storage containers, esp. the pink one!

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I have a smaller tray that looks just like this one! :)
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Linking up with Michelle! :)

Furbaby Sunday!! :):)

Have missed sharing my normal "Furbaby Friday" photos of Roxy, so I thought I would just post a pic, I don't think I will ever get tired of taking pics of Miss Roxy! :)

Happy Mother's Day!

...to all the wonderful mothers out there, esp mine!!!! :)

Happy Anniversary Dad & Mom! :)

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I love you both and hope you have a wonderful day!! You mean the world to me!

Oh, How Pinteresting Wednesday!

Sorry for my lack of posts here recently! I generally have much more to blog about! I have been staying pretty busy! Thought I would link up w/ Michelle for Oh, How Pinteresting Wednesday, since I missed a few weeks! :)

I saw these and I love them! :) I already have this stencil that I bought, so I can't wait to try out this project! :)

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Loving this too! :)

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There is just something about a pink bag I am drawn too...

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and I have to throw some quotes in too! :)

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Link up w/ Michelle! :)

Yep, I signed up for a HALF MARATHON!

Last Friday, I registered online for the Rock 'N' Roll Half Marathon taking place in Virginia Beach. Have I ever ran a Half Marathon before?! Nope! Have I ever ran a 10K, Nope! The longest race I have been in, a 5K. A few of my friends, (one in particular, Miss Shahanna) helped motivate me.  13.1 miles is a bit overwhelming to me right now, but I keep telling myself...I have been able to walk 13.1 miles straight, so why not try to jog a little more and accomplish something like this. The race isn't until Sept. 2, so I feel like I have plenty of time to train. The Marine Half-Marathon is taking place close to my house next month, but I just feel like that would be way to difficult for me, being that it is next month. 13.1 miles, ahahhhh, I hope I can do this. I have starting training already, and am on my second week.  I just need to keep telling myself, I can do this. Any tips/training advice from people who have accomplished something like this before?

Another Furbaby Friday! :)

 Just a few pics I took of Miss. Roxy over Easter Weekend! :)

 

Linking up with Mrs. Monologues!

#MARCHPHOTOADAY Link Up! :)

I am loving Instagram! :) Its one of my fav iPhone apps....I decided to join @fatmumslim for yet another month. Here are all my March photos! Enjoy!

Linking up with The House of Smiths

Oh, How Pinteresting Wednesday!!

My favorites this week...

I LOVE these!! :):) You can find them over at Graphic Image, and they are only $15! :)

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I have shared these on my blog before (the ones with the silver buckle). These are some new ones from the same maker, that I love just as much! Had to share!

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So true!!! Whenever I am overwhelmed about anything at all, this quote helps! :)

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Link up with Michelle! :)

Easter Weekend...

I hope everyone had a wonderful Easter weekend! :) Scott, myself & the pup made a trip down to visit my parents this weekend...It was sooooo relaxing, and it went by entirely too fast! :)

This is their backyard, isn't it gorgeous?!

The pup enjoying the beautiful weather!

Looking forward to the next time we can make it down to visit! :)

Oh, How Pinteresting Wednesday!!

My favorites from Pinterest this week...

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Another shellac manicure of mine, that I pinned ofcourse...This time I went with more of an American Manicure kind of look! :) Love how nice the shellac always looks!

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Love this idea for Easter, isn't it pretty!?

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And to keep with the Easter theme...

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This gorgeous iphone background from Ashley Brooke Designs. :)

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And ofcourse, some quotes!

Link up with Michelle! :)

Target Tuesday! :)

Went to Target on my lunch break today, and just had to share my two small but awesome buys! :)

I spotted this as I walked in the door! :) It was in the dollar section, a pink lighter, ummmm, yeah, I had to buy it! :)

Then there were these! :) They double as both a ponytail holder AND a bracelet! :) Love them!

Link up with Tara! :)

Yay, It's my birthday!

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I am having a great 29th birthday so far!! I have been enjoying my NEW iPad from the hubby. I actually have been enjoying that gift for a few weeks now. I pre-ordered that baby as soon as I was able! :) i also received a lot of other gifts (monetary ones) that I will be enjoying as well, hehe.  Since my birthday lands on Sunday this year, we went out to dinner last night to celebrate! We went to Firebirds Wood Fired Grill, it's one of my fav places! I ordered a yummy PINK Flirtini! :) 

One more year till the big 3-0! I think I am going to see if the hubby and I can arrange a cruise for that one! :) Thanks everyone for all the birthday wishes! It's been a wonderful relaxing Sunday! :)

Oh, How Pinteresting Wednesday!!

Another week to share some of my favorite pins! :):)

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So I just got a "New" iPad for my birthday gift....and I am looking for a new case, I have heard a lot of good things about these Portenzo cases...Anyone have one?

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I love the Inslee Haynes illustrations, they are so pretty! :)

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Everyone seems to have a Tervis Tumbler, maybe I should get one?! Love these monogrammed ones!

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Link up with Michelle! :)