Friday Photos: A day at the beach

After the race, we headed to Fort Macon to spend the day. Bridget and I were exhausted... and needed a little relaxation! We got it too! Fun time with good friends... now THAT'S what it's all about!

BESTIES!!!

Sun, surf and OREOS!!

Donnie playing with Lilli and Kaitlyn

Me and Bridget (post-race)

Hope everyone has a fantastic weekend!! ((HUGS))

Beaufort Road Race...

I did it! Not my best time, but it's okay. I said I'd run a 5K by my 40th birthday & did a month ahead of schedule! WOoooHoOoo!

Nothing better than having your precious family supporting you every step of the way.

Lainey got 2nd in her age division and Liesel placed 3rd. Aunt Jenny is sooooo proud of them!

My running partner did an outstanding job too!! I am so blessed to have her for my running accountability partner. She makes me want to better myself!! BRIDGET ROCKS!!!!

My sister Susan even volunteered to help with the race! (And helped her tired sister with a cold wet towel!) :o)

What a GREAT day!! Next time (and there will be many, because I'm hooked) I will do MUCH better!!
Hope everyone has a spectacular Wednesday! ((HUGS))

Scenes from our holiday weekend...

We had a busy holiday weekend, despite not traveling.... On Saturday night, we attended the Kinston Indian's game with our friends Bridget, Donnie and Kaitlyn. We had a super time!! The game was followed by fireworks.... and one of the players tossed Kaitlyn one of the game balls!! How cool is that? Miss Priss proceeded to pout, so Danny (who is wrapped around her finger) bought her one in the gift shop... a PINK one, no doubt!!! LOL

The girls really enjoy each other's company. So glad our families have found each other. We have so much in common.  They attend Faith Fellowship with us, live right around the corner in our neighborhood and Bridget is my running partner.
"Sunday Funday" began with church, of course... to be followed by a BIG nap and swimming at Uncle John & Aunt Michele's pool. John and Michele weren't home, but gave us permission to take a dip with our friends. We had a terrific afternoon. Thanks John and Michele for having us over... despite not being home!!

On Monday, we went back to the pool for a while... and then Nana & Papa came over to grill hotdogs and to light off some of Walmart's finest fireworks!! This has become one of our family's favorite pastimes. Danny LOVES going to pick out several rounds. I think he plans his "firework shopping strategy" all year long!! :o)

Hope everyone had a wonderful 4th of July --- LONG weekend! My work week began too soon, but I am thankful for good times with family & friends... I am also thankful I had a job to return to on Tuesday morning!! TBTW, today's "Thankful Thursday" --- What are you thankful for today?
Have a blessed Thursday ya'll! ((HUGS))

Playing catch-up!!

I love working on my blog--- TRULY, I DO!! --- but lately I'm finding it increasingly difficult to squeeze it in to my daily/weekly schedule. As most of you know, I am running (almost nightly) to prepare myself for my first 5K in a few weeks. I'm almost ready... but not quite there. I am still finding myself walking over 1/4 of the 3.1 mile distance.
As a family, we are making the most of our hot summer days and evenings by playing in the sprinkler as much as possible, going to the pool, blowing bubbles, creating "driveway art" with sidewalk chalk (although the pavement is about 1000°+ F) & lots of biking.

Lilli boldly told me, "It's just tooooooo hottttttttt to play outside, Mama!" Silly girl!!!! When I was growing up, playing outdoors was all I ever did!!!
Hope everyone had a fantastic July 4th holiday. Pictures to come soon - I PROMISE!!
Have a terrific Tuesday! ((HUGS))

Running intervals tonight - Pray for me!!  LOL