End of a Summer

Another summer has come and gone. It was amazing! I enjoyed every moment of this weekend was perfect. The Labor Day 30k, BBQ with our favorites and night out on the patio with a bottle of wine and a great conversation. I could not have asked for a better time and a better way to end a wonderful summer.

Here is to a new season and new changes on the horizon. Turning 30, going back to school, Tommy and Lindsay tying the knot, and Derek's promotion! Absolutely loving life right now!

What summer really feels like

10:30 on a Friday night. Sitting alone in the back yard (well, with Miles). I wish I was surrounded by my husband or my best friend to share this moment. Although, I know they would not enjoy this as much as I do. I may smell like bug spray... but I am enjoying every moment of this summer evening. The lighting and the temperature are perfect. The sounds of my itunes and fireworks in cities beyond, the smells of flowers and citronella. So peaceful, so amazing. I wish every night was filled with such a calm feeling. Well, its summer 2010 and even thou I am loving every moment of peace and quiet and the taste of my 2nd glass of wine I am ready to be a mommy. I am sure I would be sleeping at this moment if that was the case, its ok... I know I will be back with a moment like this some day. Who knew it would take time, who knew I would want this as much as I do. I never thought it was possible. However, I am ready to show my kin how special a summer evening like this July 2nd can be. Bring on the chaos! The most amazing feeling is when both of us are ready for this new adventure. I truly always pictured myself unhappy because Derek and I would not be on the same page. However, that is not the case what so ever. We are both thrilled to become parents. We just need the stars to get in line with us.

Happy 4th of July America!

Memorial Day Weekend

Things I love about Memorial Day weekend...

• Warm weather
• Seeds I planted are breaking thru
• Bring on the BBQ's
• I can officially wear white pants without feeling like I will be tackled by a fashonista if I wear them before this weekend.

Memorial Day weekend is usually spent with friends, whether we are traveling or having the crew over. However we will be spending this weekend just the 2 of us. We are taking a road trip to Burlington, VT. Derek will be running his 13th marathon. I am very excited to see Vermont for some reason. I really want to go there in the fall at some point in our lives, however I can't wait to see the Green Mountains and walk along Lake Champlain. Thou it would be awesome to have travel buds with us... and the rest of the marathon pit crew. It will be yet another nice vacation for us. So good luck babe, finish this one and you will be an official member of the 50 States Marathon Club!

Hope everyone has a great 3 day weekend and of course THANK YOU to all the wonderful people that fight for this wonderful country and put their lives on the line for each and every American. THANK YOU!

April

Hello April! April 1st and the sun is shinning and the temps are in the 70's. Can't get any better than this. I love April for so many reasons. I would not say it is my favorite month but on a day like today it certainly could be.
April brings...

• warmer temps and tulips
• cleaning up the yard and seeing my compost that brewed all winter long.
• shopping with mom - her birthday is April 26th and for the past couple of years we started a birthday shopping and lunch. I am really starting to love this tradition.
• and of course 'April in the D'.... such a lame tune, however it starts off tiger season, and playoff season here with Detroit sports. They get a local band to come up with a diddy and it is usually pretty lame ... no offense, but the commercial plays non stop and makes me want to run screaming. ok enough bashing that and Go Tigers!

This spring is the start to another busy year of travel. We are traveling to the South West this year with Mike and Ann. I can't wait to blog about that in a few weeks. I will also be bridesmaid dress shopping next week. Can't wait to see what Lindsay has in mind for her big day. So excited for them. I think they just might have the coolest wedding on October 30th. Is there an age when you are too old to be a bridesmaid??? Well, I will take it as long as I can. This will possibly be my last bridesmaid adventure thou. Just because you stand in a matching dress does not mean you can't participate in all the fun ya know!!!

Cheers and Happy Spring!

Happy Valentine's Day!

Valentine's Day is always extra special in my heart. Even if my husband claims it to be a hallmark holiday. Indeed it is, however it is the day we started dating. Nine years ago it all began. Love you babe!!!

A shout out for my super cool brother who mailed Derek the coolest way of asking him to be one Groomsmen. I will try and scan it someday.

Just Journal 10-1

I don't have cute pictures or cool links today... today is just a journal.
Last weekend I ran with Derek's mom. So not only a run but a steady faster run. Still slow for her but fast for me. We ran 8 miles and I felt great. I felt great during and after and I did not even wake up sore. So I felt like I built up the confidence to sign up for the A1A half marathon in Florida. Derek already committed to the full a few months ago. I said If I am still running when we get closer to February I will do the half. Sure enough its official I am signed up. This weekend is not going very well for me. The weather is shockingly warm a whopping 35 degrees, however it is damp. Makes it so hard for me to get out the door. Days like this is when I fall off the wagon in my training. All I think about is running and how far and then I just sit and think and talk myself right out of it. These are the days that I really wish I had a running partner other than Derek. He is a great running partner, but when he needs to put a 20 miler in - I just don't cut it for him. So anyone out there let me know. These are the moments when I wish our friends lived closer, just like the good old college days when everyone was no more than 2 miles apart and it was easier to walk to their place rather than drive. Well, I guess that is life. However I do wish I would have cool neighbors or closer friends.
Cheers!

Current Obsession

Last year I finally broke down and bought a $20 pair of socks (Smart Wool). I am now completely obsessed with them. I now have several pairs for several occasions. Most were gifts and few I bought. I realised it on a night run the other day when the temperature was 19 degrees and the wind chill was 10 and my feet stayed perfectly warm even stomping thru 4 inches of snow and my feet were warm as can be. I highly recommend these socks whether you go out into the cold or just sit around the house. I love them.