Go Wolfpack

Me and P say "go Pack" :)

Our dinner after the race

Pizza. Wings. Ranch. The veggies were for looks only :)

Saturday

On Saturday morning my running bud-Nicole, Wes and I ran a 5k up a mountain (well it felt that way :)
It was in the ADORABLE town of Oxford and supported the hospital. We had a great time. It was harder than I was anticipating because of the hills.
This was a practice run- our real race is at the end of October. I feel like I have a lot of work to do in prep but we are getting there :)

The Attack

If you read my Facebook status you know that I was on the brink of my second trip to the laundry mat this morning. Thanks to my great neighbors, I didn't have to go all the way to the mat ... just across the lawn :)
Wes had an unfortunate incident with a cup of coffee and a sharpie marker (permanent) - two different pairs of pants in desperate need of my services. The coffee - no problem. The sharpie - another story.
I did my research and headed to Walmart. I bought a cheap travel size hair spray, Oxy Clean and Shout gel stain remover and headed to battle. I forgot to take a picture of the before- but it was bad. First, the hairspray and Dawn- Saturate with hairspray then add a little Dawn and scrub with toothbrush... rinse and repeat. Once this is finished- follow with Oxy Clean, rinse and repeat. Finally follow with Shout gel stain remover and put in wash. I am very happy with the results. There are two little black dots that you may not even notice.

I would say I won this war :)

Confessions of an Anxious Heart

I have decided to participate in a ladies Bible study at my church that meets on Tuesday mornings. Yesterday was our first day. As I sat there waiting for things to start- I was reminded of the first day of school. So many people you don't know, so many anxieties- will I make any friends, do I have anything in teeth, what of nobody "likes" me... Likely you remember all of these too. Why were they coming to mind after years and years of being out of school- I was feeling them all over again. The first day is always so awkward and I always feel like I don't quite fit in. Everybody seemed to know each other and have a "buddy."
Regardless- I have made a commitment to go and prepare to hear from the Lord. I know He is going to do amazing things through the study- why else would Satan be trying so hard to get me not to go back?

Running buddy

Some of you know that I am not a runner. I love swimming but running is not my thing :) but... one of my fiends asked of I wanted to train for a 5k with her. My response - sure :). I have always wanted to run a 5k. So we are in week 4. I am proud of our progress. I love the time to chat about mothering, life and the Word. If you don't have one- find a running buddy and train - it will be fun - I almost promise :)

I pinned it... I did it... Does it work ?

I really love pinterest.com :) you can learn a lot of cool thing, see a lot of cool projects and recipes and DIY everything :)
This morning I tried one of my pins
- getting white toenails
You put a mixture of baking soda and peroxide on your nails for 5 mins then rinse off
I put a picture of my toes with the paste sitting- I even left it on longer for good measure.
Did it work??
NO- there is no "after" picture because I don't want to post an ugly picture of my feet but my nails look exactly the same as before I put the paste on
This is a project I think you can skip :)

Next book off the nightstand and in my hands...

Bring up Boys
Already in love with this book. I have already laughed out loud and said "oh boy!!" love the quote I highlighted - keep them alive :) can I get an Amen from other moms of boys!!

12 month visit

4 immunizations, toe prick, blood drawn from arm and one TB test ... a 12 month visit for little man after living in China = tears, Tylenol and lots of loving from Mommy!! But after it all he still had some goofiness :)

He is doing great in height, weight and growth.
Words he can say - mama, dada, bear bear and no no :)
I asked the doctor "is there anything I can do to help him have some 'still' time ... I mean he is go go all the time"
Much to my delight she said "nope - he's a boy. It's normal."

Love him more and more. So thankful for his energy, smiles and pure silliness :)

Brisk morning

Love love love the fall weather this morning!!
We left all of our cool weather clothes in China mostly because they were stretched and "China-fide"
So I'm keeping warm this morning with a cup of Good Earth :)

Ready for Fall

About this time of year I start longing for fall- cooler weather, leaves changing colors, pumpkins, the State Fair etc... The list literally could go on and on!
This morning, I am enhancing my longing by burning a "sugar pumpkin" candle and drinking a homemade vanilla cinnamon latte (really its just coffee with vanilla creamer and cinnamon sprinkled on top but I am using my imagination ;)

What is your favorite part of fall?

Newest Thomas

Meet Barker :)
We don't want a real live puppy but we LOVE this stuffed one that we made for P at Build a Bear. We let him pick out his own animal. It was immediate fascination between this little chocolate lab and P. He grabbed it and bit the nose (we knew he was a winner)
Inside Barker's stuffed body is two little hearts- one from Wes and one from me - we both "wished" (rather prayed) separately. Later I asked Wes what he "wished" for ... it was the same as me- that little Parker to have a heart that serves the Lord :)
Welcome Barker!!

Family night Friday

Tonight we had the honor of eating dinner with our good friends - the Walters. It was so much fun to catch up, see how big the kids are and watch them play after dinner! P was right in the mix of playing- trying to keep up with the big kiddos :)