tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-43124306321437771892024-03-13T14:14:41.671-04:00Marathons and Dog TagsJenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01092211937888152360noreply@blogger.comBlogger1475125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4312430632143777189.post-41599269424325519892019-03-26T02:00:00.000-04:002019-03-28T08:32:18.114-04:00All American Marathon!<div style="text-align: center;">
Happy Tuesday everyone!!!</div>
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I hope you all had a fantastic weekend. </div>
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I am excited to recap a pretty awesome weekend with you all. On Wednesday, my Dad arrived from Florida. He is pretty rad and drove 10 hours to visit and to also watch E for us while we ran this weekend. We are so thankful for him!</div>
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We kicked off the fun with pedicures on Thursday. My Dad loves them and it's always fun to have that time together. </div>
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On Friday, we mostly hung around the house and just relaxed. I had a dentist appointment that afternoon so E got plenty of time with papa. I had to spend some time at the race expo later that evening to get packets. </div>
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The weather was absolutely beautiful all weekend so we spent a lot of time outside. </div>
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Saturday was spent running a few errands for the race (getting cheap jackets we could ditch on the course) and parking a car on post for the end of the race. We ended the night with take out Chinese and it awesome haha.</div>
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Sunday morning we were up at 5am for the All American Marathon and Mike to Mike Half Marathon!!!! We were out the door by 5:20am and parked by 5:45am. Thankfully the start line was downtown and really close to our house. We met up with our friends from SLAM we missed a few at the start line though. I'm not a picture taker when it comes to races so I stole a few from friends haha.</div>
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We had 6 moms running the half, 1 running the 5k (that started and finished on Fort Bragg), and 2 running the full. We also had 4 SLADS (Dads) running the half. It was such an awesome turnout for us. </div>
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Since Kyle was running the half, I told him to go off ahead of me because I knew I had to keep a slower pace since I had twice the distance to cover. We kissed, said good luck to each other, and off we went. I'm not going to lie it was a little emotional knowing we were doing different distances and wouldn't be at the finish line together. </div>
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We started in downtown and made our way up a very long road to the All American Highway that leads to Fort Bragg. I ran the first 9 miles with my friend Caralee who was running the half. She definitely helped me keep at a moderate pace and it was nice having someone to chat with because it made those miles fly by. Once we entered post, she went right, and I went left. At that moment, my mind instantly went to Kyle because I knew he was close to being finished by that point and I was just knew that he was going to PR his half time. </div>
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I'm not going to lie the next 16.2 miles were hard. I buckled down though and took them one at a time. It helped tremendously having the volunteers be so encouraging and supportive. As well as the other runners. You don't realize how much you rely on that positivity and support. The running community is absolutely phenomenal and it's about lifting each other up for sure. </div>
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I saw a few friends on the course including some of my fellow ambassadors which was nice. I made it to mile 17 and I sent Kyle a quick text. He was done and was headed back to the house to pick up my Dad and Emersyn so they could be at the finish line as well. </div>
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I made it to mile 24 and I hit the proverbial wall. I did not want to move but I knew I was so close and there was a possibility that I could PR this full. That was absolutely not my intention as this simply a training run for my 50k but it really did fuel me.</div>
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I slowed down and was very deliberate with my steps and I rounded a corner and finally saw the tents at the parade field. I saw mile marker 26 and knew that in .2 miles I would be done. I could see the finish line! I scanned the crowd and immediately found Kyle, E, my Dad, and some of the my sweet SLAM sisters that stuck around. I was going to do this!</div>
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I looked at the clock and I PR'd it! 4:24:08! I rushed to find Kyle and he told me that he PR'd his half with a time of 1:52:18! I was so darn proud of him! This also happened to be our 160th race, it couldn't have been more awesome.</div>
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Kyle and I have worked really hard to be consistent with our running and this race really paid off for the both of us. It was amazing sharing that experience together.<br />
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As an ambassador for this event I am SO proud! Between all three events we had 3,816 runners which exceeded previous years. It was a stellar event and one that we will continue to participate in as long as we are here. If you ever find yourself here please run (or walk) this event, it's outstanding!</div>
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Oh! The medals and finisher gift aren't bad either haha!</div>
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We are already looking forward to next year!</div>
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Overall, it was an amazing weekend. We are so glad my Dad was able to come up and we enjoyed having that time with him. </div>
Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01092211937888152360noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4312430632143777189.post-57882883131166982202019-03-19T02:00:00.000-04:002019-03-19T08:25:07.833-04:00All American Week!!!<div style="text-align: center;">
I can't believe that we are only 5 days away from the All American Marathon!!!</div>
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I became an Ambassador for this at the end of July and it has been one of the coolest experiences I have had. Being able to represent this event and hold promo events has been so much fun. I have been able to meet a lot of nice people all while providing information as well as discounts for this race. We have 15 ambassadors for this event (coming from NC, SC, VA, and GA) and we have absolutely exceeded expectations for registrations this year. Between the 5k, half, and full we have over 3,100 individuals registered! I am so proud of how hard all of the ambassadors have worked to make this a successful year. </div>
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Kyle will be running the half while I am running the full. Since there are no strollers allowed my Dad will be coming up to watch E for us while we run. I am definitely thankful that he is willing to do that. E is excited to get to spend a few days with her papa. </div>
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One of the best things about this event is that it is actually a training run for me. I get to enjoy the 26.2 miles instead of stressing about a PR or anything like that. The course takes us from downtown Fayetteville through the historic district and we end the race on Fort Bragg. There is a pretty amazing site from mile 8-9, it is called The Blue Mile. It is dedicated to our fallen heroes and I am so excited to see it in person. </div>
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I will be working the expo on Friday for a few hours with my fellow local ambassador. We are excited to get the runners pumped for the event. Then Saturday morning I will be getting together with my fellow ambassadors for a 2 mile shakeout run. It will be fun to meet some of them in person for the first time. The weather is looking amazing for Sunday and I can't wait to share this experience not only with my husband but with several of my SLAM sisters. </div>
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Bring it on marathon #3!</div>
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Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01092211937888152360noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4312430632143777189.post-48610991637516057732019-03-15T02:00:00.000-04:002019-03-15T11:50:56.414-04:00Some Honest Thoughts<div style="text-align: center;">
Happy Friday, everyone!!! </div>
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It's been a while since I've shared my honest thoughts and I figured it was time to do so. What a better way to end the week than with some honesty. </div>
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*The "blackout" from Facebook and IG on Wednesday was actually pretty awesome. It made me realize just how dependent we all can be on social media and it was nice not having that distraction. It's amazing how much time as a society we spend on those platforms. I'm going to do my best to not let those rule my days. </div>
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*I am tired of kids putting their hands on mine! I about lost my shit yesterday at E's dance class. The parents are not allowed in the classroom, which is fine by me. However, we get to watch through the window. There is always one girl in class that acts like a complete nutcase, her own mother calls her the crypt keeper. I watched as this kid was relentlessly poking E in the arm. I could see E telling her to stop but she wouldn't. Her Mom leaned over to me and said "oh how cute, the girls are playing" to which I responded, "No, they aren't playing. Your daughter doesn't know how to keep her hands to herself". Thankfully, one of the class helpers moved the little girl away from E. So to all the parents out there, teach your kids to keep their hands to themselves, it's not cute when they are bothering and touching other kids for no reason. </div>
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*We have been back from Disneyworld for a few weeks now and I have finally gathered my final thoughts about it. I'm not a fan. Now, I am a Disney fanatic. I grew up going to Disneyland and that is where my allegiance lies. It's the original and just magical. I felt beyond overwhelmed at Disneyworld. It felt like we spent more time on buses getting to the different parks than we actually did in the parks. I like being able to walk back and forth in between parks. We decided that if we ever go back to the Orlando area it will be to go to Universal Studios again. </div>
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*Daylight Savings! Why!? I honestly have NO idea why we need it anymore. All it does is mess up everyone's sleep patterns and makes people unnecessarily cranky. If we could just leave it where it stays light out longer that would be fabulous. I mean we already have states that don't follow it, here's looking at you Arizona and Hawaii! Y'all have it right!</div>
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Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01092211937888152360noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4312430632143777189.post-9999941307037966372019-03-11T03:00:00.000-04:002019-03-11T03:00:05.799-04:00Another Weekend Gone!<div style="text-align: center;">
Happy Monday!!!!</div>
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I am finally feeling human again, thank you modern medicine for that haha!</div>
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I was happy to be feeling better so I could attend Kyle's work social on Thursday night. It was a lot of fun getting to finally meet his boss as well as his team. They are all pretty awesome people and it made for a fun few hours. Plus, being able to get dressed up is always nice.</div>
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Friday was a pretty low key day. It rained most of the day so it was a lot of indoor activities for me and E. Kyle was home early which was nice. We enjoyed chinese takeout and a relaxed evening. E is happiest when she gets put into jimmies early and gets to run around like a crazy person all evening haha. It's the best. However, this is how she gets to her room to get said pajamas put on. Bear crawling for the win.</div>
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Saturday was a busier day. E had a make up dance class at 9:30am which was a lot of fun. She typically goes on Thursday so it was fun to see her with a different group. We opted for lunch out after running a few other errands. We got home and it was nap time for E. I headed out for a run and Kyle did a workout in the garage. I tried to push my pace a bit and I'm so glad I did. </div>
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I got home and had to immediately get ready for my Mom's Night Out with my SLAM ladies. We headed to an aerial fitness place and it was SO much fun! Being able to work with a trapeze as well as silks was pretty amazing. We had the best time.</div>
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This definitely forced me to step outside of my comfort zone and it was amazing to do it with such a great group of ladies! So thankful for my SLAMfam. Afterwards we headed out for dinner and it was nice to just sit and talk for a few hours.</div>
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Sunday we ran a few more errands and spent some time outside. It was 70 degrees outside and it was amazing! E was happy playing with chalk and bubbles.</div>
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She wanted to go to the park and I needed to get a run done so Kyle took her while I got it done. It was definitely appreciated. They rarely get that time together so it was a win/win.</div>
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Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01092211937888152360noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4312430632143777189.post-76610545007756227162019-03-06T02:00:00.000-05:002019-03-06T02:00:08.236-05:00Life Lately<div style="text-align: center;">
It's Wednesday....but seriously feels like a Monday. This week has already been dragging and I'm ready for it to end. Ha! I blame this lingering ridiculous sickness. </div>
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But I digress. Things aren't terribly exciting in our neck of the woods but honestly I'm perfectly okay with that. </div>
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*Kyle has had relatively normal workdays (I'm sure I just jinxed that) now that their big exercise is over. Since he moved over to his new job at the beginning of January, he has been MUCH happier. It makes all the difference. I finally will get to meet his boss and coworkers tomorrow. There is a social at the brigade commanders house so that should fun. They all know me for my baked goods haha it will be good for them to put a face to the food. </div>
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*E is officially registered for preschool next year! We were able to get her a spot at her school for 4 days a week. She loves her school and it will be great that she can stay where she's at with her friends and such a phenomenal staff. She loves school and I love getting photos like this:</div>
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* I am still studying for my ACE Fitness Instructor certification. There is so much to get through both within a textbook and online. I am confident that I will be ready come April 4th. Well, at least I hope I will be ready. Fingers crossed! I am ready to check this off my list and begin instructing at SLAM. </div>
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*We have made the decision to go to Florida to see my family for E's spring break next month. Coincidentally, Kyle will be doing a course close to where my family lives that same week so we will still get to see each other. It's a win/win situation for sure. Hopefully the weather is warm enough and we can get out on the water.</div>
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*Kyle's parents are coming to visit us in about a month. It will be nice to see them. It has been almost a year since we last saw them. We usually Skype with them every Sunday so it will be fun for E to see them in person. They are only here for a few days so we will make the most of it.</div>
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Other than these few happenings all is quiet in the Smith house! :) </div>
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Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01092211937888152360noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4312430632143777189.post-14590097358663209842019-03-04T02:00:00.000-05:002019-03-04T02:00:19.094-05:00Weekend Wrap-Up!<div style="text-align: center;">
Happy March everyone!!!</div>
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I feel like I have been really MIA from my blog lately and for that I apologize. I came down with an unexpected sickness that really had me feeling terrible. I woke up on Thursday morning with body aches and just overall feeling gross. I dropped E off at school and headed to the dealership for my appointment. I spent the entire time folded over in my chair trying to stretch my back out. I honestly thought I was just sore from working out. I went to bed that night with a 102 fever and hoped that it would be gone by morning. Nope!</div>
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Friday was no better! Thankfully, E doesn't go to school on Fridays so we took advantage and made it a lazy day. She is a pretty independent kid so that helps tremendously. She was content with her iPad, food, and just being in her pajamas. She made life so much easier. </div>
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By the time I went to bed I was feeling much better and was up bright and eyed and bushy tailed for our race on Saturday morning (granted this was too good to be true haha).</div>
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We headed up to Durham and ran a 10k up there. It was a beautiful course and there were almost 1000 between the 5k and 10k. Much bigger than we thought it would be.</div>
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Despite her face, E was in a good mood haha! She was singing all morning and having a great time. </div>
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Despite not feeling 100%, I was pretty proud of my pace.</div>
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We stopped for our traditional Starbucks and made our way home. We ran a few errands later in the day and I pick up a few dresses from Target, this is my favorite.</div>
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Later in the day I started to not feel so great again. I went to bed at 9pm and woke up Sunday morning feeling worse. My throat was extremely sore and I just felt yuck. Off to urgent care I went. I have tonsillitis! Boo! Haha! I'm on antibiotics for 10 days and hopefully I will be back to normal. Definitely not the right time to be sick but what can ya do. Hopefully this isn't how all of March is going to be haha.</div>
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We arrived back on home Monday from a wonderful trip to Disneyworld! </div>
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We left early on Thursday morning and we arrived at our resort right around 3pm. My sister, niece, nephew, and my Dad had arrived about an hour before us. We were lucky enough to have rooms right next to each other so it made linking up so much easier. Our views were amazing too.</div>
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The kiddos picked up right where they left off and were so happy to see each other.</div>
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We cleaned up a bit and headed off to the RunDisney expo to get our bibs and shirts for the weekend. It was at the ESPN Wide World of Sports so it was a quick bus ride. Afterwards we decided to head to Epcot to walk around and take in the sites. </div>
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We were up bright and early on Saturday morning to make our way to Magic Kingdom. </div>
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We had a breakfast reservation for a character dining at Crystal Palace and it was so much fun. We all loved it. The kids got to meet: Winnie the Pooh, Tigger, Eeyore, and Piglet.</div>
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We rode a few rides and enjoyed experiencing Magic Kingdom. E got to see the parade which she absolutely loved!</div>
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3am came pretty quickly but we were ready to get the race weekend started!</div>
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As with the last Disney races we did our goal was just to finish in the time requirement and not do anything crazy. We had the best time and enjoyed running through Epcot.</div>
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It didn't take us long to get back to the hotel (thank you to the rad bus drivers!!!) and were showered and ready to head to Animal Kingdom. We didn't have much of a plan for this park but our goal was to just go on the Kilimanjaro Safari. It DID NOT disappoint. Seeing animals like White Rhinos and Giraffes up close was amazing.</div>
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The kids were just happy to all be together and this picture just melts my heart. I can't believe how big E looks in this photo. </div>
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We didn't last more than a few hours at the park until we decided to head back to the hotel. The kids played in the pool for a while (well E didn't, she was not feeling good). I think Lisa and I were asleep by 8pm because we had to be up early again. </div>
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Our alarms went off at 2:30am and it was time to get on the bus for the half marathon! We arrived at the race site at around 3:45 and we saw a few friends of mine which was awesome. </div>
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From what the announcers said there were over 17,000 people running this race which was amazing to me! We finally started around 6:30am and it was so nice to run some while the sun was still down. We had a blast! We just talked, laughed, and took in the sites. We were able to run through the Castle but the majority of the race was highway which can get boring especially if you are alone.</div>
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It was amazing completely another RunDisney challenge with my sister! 19.3 miles of running and it was incredible!!! I'm so thankful that she is always up for these fun adventures.</div>
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We got back to our hotel and after consulting with everyone we decided to make it a resort day and skip Hollywood Studios. We stayed at the Caribbean Beach resort and it was amazing! The pool areas, restaurants, and bar were wonderful. The kids played in the pools of hours while the adults lounged around. After we had dinner we hung out outside just relaxing and playing corn hole.</div>
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I am SO glad that we were able to take this trip and enjoy quality time with family while running these races. We were bummed that our brother in law couldn't make it but there is always next time.</div>
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It's early here in rainy North Carolina but we are on the road to sunny Orlando! E has not stopped talking about this trip so it's going to be amazing.</div>
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I am looking forward to 4 days with family and lots of running haha! I'll be back next week with a fun recap of our trip. </div>
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In the meantime, I wanted to share Kyle's fundraiser for Home for our Troops and the Chicago Marathon. A while ago I shared that I made it in through the lottery system but Kyle did not. He decided to fundraise with Homes for our Troops (just like I did last year). I am so proud of him for wanting to do this. His goal is $2,000 and he has already raised a little over $900 which is impressive for having started this in mid-November. </div>
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For those who aren't familiar with Homes for our Troops, the are an organization that provides specially adapted homes for severely injured post 9/11 veterans. A friend of mine that I met through blogging has been directly impacted by this organization. Her husband (prior to their marriage) was given a specially adapted home. Nearly 90 cents of every dollar goes directly to funding these builds for new homes. To read more about them and the amazing work they do you can visit their website, <a href="https://www.hfotusa.org/">Homes for our Troops</a>. </div>
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If you are interested (no pressure at all) in donating here is the link to his fundraiser. Their goal as a team is to raise $65,000. We raised over $60,000 last year and it would be awesome to surpass that. </div>
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Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01092211937888152360noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4312430632143777189.post-57527405487381995132019-02-19T02:00:00.000-05:002019-02-19T02:00:03.906-05:00Weekend Recap!<div style="text-align: center;">
Happy Tuesday!!!</div>
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We are still enjoying a long weekend with Kyle and it's been really nice. He came back in from the field last Wednesday night and since they were in recovery from their training he was given Monday and Tuesday off (instead of the traditional Friday-Monday for the holiday). It actually worked out so much better.</div>
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Friday we had a date night planned. E's school has quarterly date nights for the parents which is amazing. We are able to pay $20, drop E off at school from 4:30-8pm, and go have a nice evening. E was happy because she got to play with her friends, eat pizza, and watch movies. We ended up going to a delicious steakhouse! It was a marvelous 2 hour dinner haha we took our time and it was great. I'm pretty sure we ate more than we should have but it was so worth it.<br />
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Saturday and Sunday were pretty low key days. It was rainy for the most part so we just ran a few errands and spent most of the time just relaxing or with E playing outside on her trampoline. It honestly was nice to just relax and not have anything planned. We did enjoy some homemade cinnamon rolls.<br />
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Sunday was my long run and thanks to the rain I opted for the treadmill. Some might think that 20 miles on the treadmill is terrible but honestly for me it isn't that bad. </div>
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Monday we finally saw a break in the rain and headed off to SLAM. We had a great workout and we let E play on the playground for a little while.<br />
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After lunch we headed out to go miniature golfing. This was our first time taking E where she actually participated and she had so much fun! She did throw the ball a couple of times but it was still fun haha. We played a few arcade games and ended the afternoon with cupcakes. You can't go wrong with that. </div>
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E is at school today so it's just me and Kyle at SLAM and then hopefully we can grab lunch before we pick her up. Kyle only works tomorrow and then we are off to Disney bright and early Thursday morning!</div>
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Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01092211937888152360noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4312430632143777189.post-21943961204320431172019-02-14T02:00:00.000-05:002019-02-14T20:57:21.731-05:00Progress<div style="text-align: center;">
A little over 6 months I wrote this <a href="https://kyleandjensmith.blogspot.com/2018/07/being-parent-is-hard.html">post</a> about E's genetic cholesterol condition: hypercholesterolemia type 2a. At that time she was placed on medication to regulate her condition and to hopefully bring down her levels. </div>
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For the last 6 months she has taken this medication 3 times a day. We have to mix it with either yogurt or pudding for her to take it. Let me just say that finding creative ways for a toddler to take a powder medication is hard haha but we make it work. </div>
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This past Tuesday she had her 6 month check up with her cardiologist to see how she is progressing and how her body is reacting to the medication. Let me just say that this kid is a trooper.</div>
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The appointment started out with a routine EKG. She normally does okay with that but the nurse accidentally pulled one of the stickers before she started and I know it hurt E so she started crying. She made it through though and then we met with her doctor to go over how she is tolerating the medication. He was initially concerned about bloating and GI issues but she has handled in wonderfully. </div>
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Next was the visit to the lab. My goodness that was awful. I had to hold her as they did her blood draw and a few times she yelled "get your hands off me!". She definitely wasn't happy but once again we made it through. After that we just had to patiently wait for the results to see where we go from here. Kyle has a tradition after getting shots or bloodwork we get donuts. So that's exactly what we did. We stopped by our favorite bakery and got 2 donuts.</div>
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We got home and she crawled up on the couch and fell asleep.</div>
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We finally received the lab results yesterday and I am just astounded!</div>
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These were her numbers from 6 months ago:</div>
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These are her numbers now:</div>
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To see how these numbers have changed is absolutely astounding! The medication is working. Now her numbers aren't where we want them to be so the doctor is increasing her dosage and we will recheck again in 6 months. However, we are moving in the right direction and we couldn't be more thrilled. It is such a relief to know that we made the right choice with putting her on medication. </div>
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One of the best things about running a Disney race is running in costume. When my sister and I ran the Pixie Dust Challenge a few years ago at Disneyland we had the so much fun dressing up. We were very thoughtful when it came to choosing our costumes because we wanted them to go together but also fit the theme of Tinkerbell and the other characters involved in Peter Pan. </div>
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On Saturday for the 10k we dressed up as Captain Hook and Mr. Smee. They were such easy costumes to put together but ones that were easily recognizable when you looked at us.</div>
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On Sunday for the half marathon we dressed up as Wendy and Peter Pan. I just have to say that running in an awkwardly shaped hat is not easy haha but I was proud that I never lost it.</div>
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In about a week and a half we will be running the Enchanted 10k and Disney Princess Half Marathon (Fairy Tale Challenge) and we of course had to go with a princess theme for our costumes. We went back and forth on what princesses we should choose and how we would go about coordinating. </div>
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My costumes are Belle when she is wearing the yellow dress and Cinderella when she is the peasant.</div>
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We thought it would be fun to have 2 variations of different princesses. I am SO excited to see how they come together. I have a few more things that I need to pick up for my costumes but I am ready for the races to be here and for us to have fun running throughout Disneyworld.</div>
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Let's be real we will do almost anything to go to Disney and get medals haha.</div>
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Oh, North Carolina! You are teasing us! This whole week has been nothing but sunshine and mid-70 degree weather. I mean, how can you be mad at that?! Well, when you know that those temperatures are going to drop by well over 40 degrees by Saturday, you can be mad haha. </div>
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Kyle has been away for work so I have been doing my best to keep E occupied after she is home from school. She got really upset on Monday when he left so I knew that keeping her really engaged and busy was going to be the best thing. She wanted to go to school (she doesn't normally go on Mondays) so I called and thankfully they had space for her in her class. She was really happy.<br />
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After school we played outside and she "worked" on her bike haha. She won't ride it yet but she will push it around the driveway.</div>
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After school on Tuesday we headed over to our favorite trail/playground for the some fun. It's a nature center and just absolutely beautiful.<br />
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We stayed there for well over an hour and a half. Since we were already out, I decided to take her to get ice cream. Freddy's is one of my favorite places but it's about 25 minutes from our house so we rarely go. However, it is only about 5 minutes from the trail! Woo!<br />
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While E is in school, I'm able to get my training runs done after SLAM and with this beautiful weather I'm loving it.<br />
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On Wednesday it was time to visit another park. She did not object haha.<br />
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I love watching her explore and create adventures for herself.<br />
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Thursdays is always our busy day. She goes to school, then it's home for lunch, and a nap before dance. When Kyle is gone we go to Chick-fil-a for dinner afterwards. It's our special thing.<br />
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Despite Kyle being away it has been a good week. She doesn't have school today but we will be heading back to our favorite trail today to run 10 miles with some ladies from SLAM. It's become a Friday tradition.<br />
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I am so thankful for this sweet girl, she is truly the best!<br />
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Hope y'all have a great weekend.</div>
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I was going to recap our whole weekend but instead I just want to recap the Krispy Kreme Challenge. </div>
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A little background on it, this event originated in 2004 by a dozen NC State college students. Due to the positive coverage that it received they decided to turn it into a yearly event that benefits charity. The allocated charity is the North Carolina Children's Hospital. Surprisingly enough it is not affiliated with the company at all. </div>
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My goodness, what an experience! We were up bright and early on Saturday morning to head to Raleigh. It was freezing, I think it was 32 degrees at the start. I was pushing E so Kyle could participate in the challenge. </div>
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Challenge- Run 2.5 miles, eat 12 donuts, run another 2.5 all under 1 hour.</div>
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Casual Runner- You get donuts but don't have to eat them on the course.</div>
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The race kicked off right at 8am and we were happy to get moving. We, along with about 5,000 others were off and running. Kyle went ahead of us so he could make it to the half way point pretty quickly to pick up and start eating his donuts. When E and I finally got to him, he had about 7 donuts left to eat. Watching all of the challengers scarf down their donuts was pretty comical.</div>
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It took him about 20 minutes to eat the donuts, which honestly I don't even know how he did it haha! He was a champ.</div>
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He finished up the last donut and took off. The challengers had to run through a separate chute to turn in their empty box before they headed back on the course. It was a bit harder for me to weave through all the people with a stroller but it was still a lot of fun. I could see Kyle ahead of us and he was making great time. I could also tell that he was struggling haha which was pretty understandable. </div>
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He crossed the finish line in 57:43! He completed the challenge! I came in not far behind him. E as usually was a trooper and had a ball saying hi to all the runners.</div>
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I immediately asked Kyle how he was feeling, haha. He laughed and said, "that was a really terrible idea" haha! He is happy that he did it though. Bucket list item checked off.</div>
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Overall, it was a really cool experience and we were happy to see that over $190,000 was donated to the North Carolina Children's Hospital. </div>
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If you're in the area next February, definitely participate! We will definitely do it again but likely just as casual runners haha. </div>
Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01092211937888152360noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4312430632143777189.post-88853307149847450602019-02-01T02:00:00.000-05:002019-02-01T02:00:03.172-05:00Snapshots from the Week!<div style="text-align: center;">
It's Friday and February 1st!!!</div>
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It honestly felt like this week dragged on forever. We were relatively busy so it should have flown by but no such luck. </div>
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Here are a few snapshots of our week!<br />
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E loves helping me cook or bake. She wants to sit on the counter so she can be my helper. I really need to look into one of those "mother's helper" stools so she can safely help me haha. It's nice to have an extra pair of hands.<br />
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When E is in school I am able to get my training runs done after SLAM, it really makes the biggest difference. Let's be honest if I don't get it done then it likely won't happen. I make sure I keep my running shoes in the car so I can just go afterwards. I was winning on Tuesday haha. I went to SLAM, ran 5 miles, got starbucks, and still had time to shower before picking her up. I will never have my act together like that again. Ha!<br />
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Wednesday had to be an easy meal prep day. I had an event to go to and I needed something that I could just throw in the oven and would be ready when Kyle got home. These <a href="https://www.twopeasandtheirpod.com/baked-chicken-taquitos/">baked chicken taquitos</a> are to die for. I made them earlier in the day and when Kyle sent me a text that he was headed home I put them in the oven. You must make them!</div>
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The reason for an easy meal was because I had an All American Marathon ambassador event that evening. We were set up at a running store about 45 minutes away and it went really well. About 20 runners were participating in a poker run (run a mile and get a card, the person with the best hand wins) and we were giving out swag to promote our race.</div>
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Kyle and I will be running the Krispy Kreme Challenge this weekend. I headed up to NC State yesterday to pick up our race bibs. I also got hit on by a college kid haha. He thought I went there. I will not be eating any donuts (not a fan of krispy kreme) so I will just be pushing E for 5 miles while Kyle runs 5 miles and eats a dozen donuts haha. Oh I can't wait to take pictures of this.</div>
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I hope y'all have a great weekend and if you're dealing with this crazy polar vortex, stay warm!!! </div>
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One of the things about being a military family is that you just aren't guaranteed weekends. Kyle has a lot coming up for work so we made sure that we made the most of the time.</div>
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We had such a good weekend!</div>
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Saturday morning we hopped in the car and headed to Charleston for the day. It's about a 3 hour drive for us but it was definitely worth it. The weather has been dreary lately so we had to take advantage of the sunshine and somewhat warmer temperatures. We arrived around 11:30 and headed straight for the Aquarium. It's pretty amazing! The view from outside was incredible.</div>
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E was a happy camper looking at all of the fish and playing with the fun gadgets they had for kids.</div>
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We spent about an hour there and then decided to walk around the city. The weather couldn't have been more perfect. The architecture and history of this city is incredible.</div>
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We were getting hungry and stumbled upon a restaurant called <a href="http://www.toastofcharleston.com/">Toast</a>. They are known for their breakfast but have delicious lunch and dinner items as well. </div>
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I had a biscuit sandwich, E had pancakes (they are her favorite), and Kyle enjoyed the crab cake sandwich with crab soup. It was all SO delicious! I'm already looking forward to going back haha. </div>
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Afterwards we continued walking and came across the City Market. We usually have no rhyme or reason when we visit a city, we just want to take it all in. The City Market was so cool though, so many awesome local vendors. E was fascinated by everything.</div>
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It was such a fun day trip and we can't wait to visit again! We ended the night with Chinese food at home and relaxation. The perfect way to end such a great day.</div>
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Sunday morning we headed out to the Cape Fear River Trail for a family run. I had to run 17 miles and Kyle opted to run 13.1 (yes he wanted that .1 haha) while pushing E. It was chilly but sunny morning and perfect.</div>
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This trail is 5.5 miles point to point so we went out and back plus some to get our respective distances. I am SO glad that we went together because that was motivating for me.</div>
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Later in the day we had our taxes done and filed! We are so happy to have that item checked off the to-do list. </div>
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Weekends like this are the best to me! </div>
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I hope you all had a great one.</div>
Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01092211937888152360noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4312430632143777189.post-1449583548719456402019-01-25T02:00:00.000-05:002019-01-25T02:00:03.011-05:00Friday Favorites!<div style="text-align: center;">
Happy Friday!</div>
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With it being Friday, it's time to share some of my favorite things.</div>
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1. Gummy Bears!</div>
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I have no idea why I have been so obsessed with them lately. They have been my go to snack after running and I can't get enough. I guess there are worse things I could be eating haha.</div>
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2. Topo Fli-Lyte 2 running shoes</div>
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For someone who runs A LOT, shoes are absolutely critical. I have run solely in Brooks for the last few years but was recently fitted for a pair to Topo shoes. They are amazing! The company was launched in 2013 and creates a very natural fitting shoe. I honestly don't feel like I'm wearing shoes and that's the best. The wide toe box is my jam.</div>
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3. Family Outings</div>
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There is nothing better than spending time together! With Kyle's work schedule so unpredictable we make the most of the time. Last Sunday we took E bowling and it was so much fun. She is through 1 game until she just wanted to watch.</div>
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4. The Masked Singer</div>
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I am not ashamed to say that I have gotten sucked into this show. Haha!!! It is just silly and honestly just a show that makes me smile. Kyle and I both are invested in it and it's so fun seeing what celebrity is behind the losing character each week. If you haven't watched it, check it out!</div>
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5. Pedicures</div>
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I don't get them nearly as often as I should. The nail place that I go to is absolutely amazing. They have a binder of pedicure options and I love it. I mean, who doesn't love having fresh fruit rubbed on their legs haha. I know I do. I was able to just zone out for an hour yesterday while E was at school and it was glorious. </div>
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What are some of your favorite things lately?!</div>
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I hope y'all have a great weekend! Do something fun!</div>
Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01092211937888152360noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4312430632143777189.post-31016866451466999182019-01-23T02:00:00.000-05:002019-01-23T19:39:42.797-05:00Resolutions...Or Not.<div style="text-align: center;">
Every year, people start out with their resolutions. Whether it be go to the gym more, be more present, or stop being on social media so much. Everyone has something that they want to focus on and whatever that may be for you, I wish you a successful year. Even if you don't have any resolutions, I hope this year is amazing for you.</div>
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I sat down and thought long and hard about what I wanted the focus of this year to be. I wasn't sure if I wanted it to be a specific resolution or a goal. I was honestly stuck and I couldn't figure it out. I felt like this was something that I couldn't rush because it was just going to frustrate me. </div>
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Then it hit me. I just want to continue to grow. As a person, a wife, a mom, a daughter, a sister, an aunt. I want to be the best version of myself and do all I can to make that a reality. Am I going to be perfect this year?! Not at all, but striving towards perfection is not what I'm going for. </div>
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I want to live life to the fullest and just enjoy every single moment that I have with those that I love. </div>
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I want to smile more but recognize that it's okay to have an off day, because it's those days that we often learn the most from. </div>
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I want to be better about letting the little things go that have no impact on me whatsoever. </div>
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I want to be better about finding the joy in every single moment, even when it might not be clear at first. </div>
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I want to embrace the struggles and know that they are all part of the journey. </div>
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I want to inspire others to embrace who they are.</div>
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I found these quotes and they spoke to me so much.</div>
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Happy Monday everyone!!</div>
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Kyle is off work again today so we are heading to SLAM this morning (the owner of Stroller Strong Moms is joining us at our location today, yes I'm fangirling haha) and then it will be home to just relax and enjoy the day. </div>
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I feel like the next few months are packed with lots of fun things and I really can't wait! Here is what I'm looking for to.</div>
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1. Disneyworld!!!</div>
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We are heading to Disneyworld at the end of next month. My sister and I are running the Fairy Tale Challenge (10k and Half Marathon) and we decided to turn it into a big family vacation. This will be our first time visiting (we grew up going to Disneyland) and E's first experience with a Disney park. We are so excited. Kyle will just be finishing a hectic exercise at work and so it's a great time to get away for family time. It will be even better seeing the cousins having a blast together.</div>
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2. ACE Certification Exam</div>
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I scheduled my exam for April 4th and I am pumped. I spent this past Saturday getting my Adult and Pediatric CPR/First Aid certification done and now it's just a lot of studying to get ready for this exam. </div>
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3. Forest Freak 50k/Kyle's birthday weekend</div>
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This race is taking place at Pleasant Ridge park in Marietta, SC. We have never been to this area and we are so excited to see a new place while I'll be running a lot of miles. I'm particularly excited for this event because it benefits Camp Spearhead. It is a camp that is specifically designed for children and adults with disabilities. It just makes my heart happy to support such an amazing organization. It will be fun to be in a new place to celebrate Kyle's birthday as well. We can't think of a better way to spend that time together.</div>
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4. E's dance recital</div>
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Cue the excitement! To me there is nothing cuter than seeing a group of 2-3 year olds dancing on stage. She was fitted for her costume a few weeks ago and it's adorable! May can't come soon enough.</div>
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I have been in contact with a local photographer and she is supposed to be getting back to me with dates she has available. We haven't had family photos done since July 2017 and we are in desperate need of new ones. I am really looking forward to getting new ones done. However, they still are some of my favorite photos.</div>
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Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01092211937888152360noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4312430632143777189.post-60534368932535784542019-01-17T02:00:00.000-05:002019-01-17T02:00:06.759-05:00My Thoughts in Memes<div style="text-align: center;">
I have really been riding the blog post struggle bus lately haha. I've had every intention to blog but I just can't seem to find the motivation. I'm sure I will find it again and get back to a regular posting schedule. </div>
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I thought it would be fun to share some of my favorite memes and how they are relating to life lately.</div>
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~ I have been dealing with some annoying sickness lately. Monday morning I woke up feeling absolutely terrible. Pretty sure I have almost coughed up a lung and successfully kept Kyle up for the past 2 nights. I know that the back and forth between temperatures hasn't helped. I'm not sure if anyone got me sick but this meme made me laugh. I'm just hoping it doesn't take down Kyle or E.</div>
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~Speaking of the back and forth weather, it's insane in the south! We go from 70 degree beautiful days to below freezing in the blink of an eye. Now before everyone who is dealing with snow and freezing temperatures get all up in arms, I get it, but we live in the South. My blood is still thin haha. I can deal with below freezing dry temperatures (hey Kansas!) but below freezing humid temperatures suck! </div>
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~So I made the mistake of trying to finally watch a full episode of The Bachelor. Yup, I shouldn't have done that. I just don't understand this show. I get that it's some people's guilty pleasure and that's great but just no for me. I told Kyle that I tried to watch it and his response to me was "why would you do such a thing?!" Haha! I wish I could get those minutes of my life back.</div>
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~Today is my rest day! I have no idea what to do with myself haha. E is in school until 12:30 so I have 3.5 hours to do whatever I want. I honestly will probably end up studying in the quiet at home or end up roaming Target haha.</div>
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~I have been struggling with being social lately. At the end of the day I just want to sit at home and relax. The idea of putting on actual pants to hang out with people outside of the house does not appeal to me. I know that's terrible to say but it's true. My cousin posted this meme tonight and it spoke to me on so many levels haha.</div>
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Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01092211937888152360noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4312430632143777189.post-63568293618610373382019-01-14T02:00:00.000-05:002019-01-16T12:26:27.935-05:00Weekend Wrap-Up<div style="text-align: center;">
I really can't believe that the weekend is already over! </div>
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It was a pretty low key but honestly that is just how we like it. Friday, was spent just enjoying good quality family time. Kyle was home relatively early (thank you division for the early-ish release) and we decided to go out to dinner. We have a local mexican restaurant that we love and E gets to enjoy all the chips she wants haha. Kyle and I watched a movie and just enjoyed a quiet evening after she went to bed. If y'all haven't seen Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri you need to! It's amazing. </div>
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Saturday, it was just me and E. Kyle was on a jump (yes, jumping out of an airplane for work) so she and I headed to Wilmington to get our race packets for Sunday. It worked out perfectly because there was a Chick-fil-A in the same parking lots and that's her favorite. </div>
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She was a happy camper! It was a fun day out with her and she is always such a go with the flow kiddo, which we truly appreciate.</div>
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Kyle finally got home at around 7:30 and he was exhausted. Mostly from sitting in the darn harness for so long. We headed to bed early as we had a bit of a drive Sunday morning for the race.</div>
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We were on the road at 6:30am for the Beethoven 15k! It took about an hour and forty minutes to get there but it was such a beautiful area. This race benefited the Wilmington Symphony which I think is pretty amazing. We were nervous about the weather because it had been threatening to rain all morning but we were so thankful that it held off until the last .5 mile! This was our first race of the year and we are so glad it was.</div>
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It was a 9.3 mile race which is an odd distance and I really just wanted it to be 10 haha. It was a beautiful partial road and partial paved trail course. There was so much to look at which made it that much better. E did fantastic as usual, waving and thanking the volunteers. </div>
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We crossed the finish line and we were definitely happy with our times. </div>
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We were shocked to see that we both placed 3rd in our age groups.</div>
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The rest of the day was spent relaxing and just enjoying the time together. Kyle has a big exercise coming up so he will be MIA for a while. We are soaking up this time together for sure. </div>
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Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01092211937888152360noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4312430632143777189.post-8244829138061967082019-01-08T02:00:00.000-05:002019-01-08T02:00:01.490-05:00Life Lately <div style="text-align: center;">
2019 is definitely in full swing! </div>
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Here is what's happening in our house.</div>
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*Kyle went back to work last week but yesterday he started his new job. We heard rumblings that this was going to happen before Christmas leave but we really had no idea when. Last Friday it was official. Haha! His new job is what the Army calls a KD (Key Development) job. He needs to check this block to work his way towards the next promotion. He is excited but we both know it is going to mean even more long hours, but such is the life. :)</div>
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*E goes back to school today. She has been asking every day to go back so here is hoping it's a good day for her. I am going to miss my little partner in crime but I know how much she enjoys going. </div>
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*I am currently in week 3 of 50k training! My training program that I'm using is a 19 week program but the best part is that this is not focused on speed but endurance. It takes a lot to run 31 miles and while speed will naturally come that is not my focus. I will just get to enjoy this race. This training cycle overlaps several big races for me to include the Disney Princess half marathon weekend and the All American Marathon. Yay! I knocked out 14 easy miles on Sunday and it was great.</div>
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*As with every new year comes the purge haha! We have been going through every room in our house getting rid of things we don't need or use. It has been really nice taking care of that. We have given away baby stuff to friends and tossed random things that have been taking up unnecessary space. I have a few more closets to go through and then I'm done.</div>
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*Reconfiguring our budget has been taking up a lot of my time. With a new car payment and pay raise, it's time to adjust some principle payments and get back to a set budget. The holidays always turn things upside down a bit especially with traveling. Time to buckle down again. My goal is to have Kyle's car paid off by the beginning of next year. I know it's possible. </div>
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Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01092211937888152360noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4312430632143777189.post-12947031756254207062018-12-31T02:00:00.000-05:002018-12-31T02:00:08.917-05:00Christmas 2018<div style="text-align: center;">
I had grand plans of writing a 2018 recap post but you know what!? I'm not going to. 2018 was a good year to us and we have been extremely blessed, but we are looking forward to what 2019 will bring our family.</div>
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Instead, I'm going to recap our pretty amazing trip to Florida for Christmas! We spent 6 days with my family and we had the best time. We arrived at my Dad's house on the 21st and E was so excited to be out of the car haha. My Dad has a little over an acre of land and she is free to roam and explore. </div>
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She was a happy camper with her papa.</div>
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We headed over to my sister and brother in law's house on Saturday. E was elated to be able to play with her cousins. Lots of jumping on the trampoline!</div>
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E was a champ!!! She was up until 11:30 (when we finally got back to my Dad's house) and was still a happy camper. Well, as long as she got to play with solo cups haha.</div>
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We slept in on Sunday which was nice! Kyle and I were able to get a workout done before we got started for the day. E was happy just exploring and taking inventory of all the sticks at my Dad's haha.</div>
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Later in the day we headed back to my sisters. The girls did some last minute Christmas shopping as did all of the guys. We had pizza and called it an early night and headed back to my Dad's. </div>
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On Christmas Eve we decided to all go out to dinner. My sister picked a restaurant called Maguire's. A delicious Irish Pub in Destin. Holy cow, it did not disappoint (it has been featured on Diners, Drive-ins, and Dives). We had so much fun and E was content going back and forth between sitting with her Auntie and Uncle. </div>
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Afterwards, we all changed into comfy clothes and headed out to look at Christmas lights. It was so much fun! My sister's neighborhood did not disappoint. We stayed at my sister's house that night so we could all wake up on Christmas morning together. We stayed up watching movies and just having a great time!</div>
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Tuesday was the big day!!! We all got up around 8am which was pretty nice. We were shocked that E didn't get up early. </div>
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The kids were thrilled with everything they got and spent the day playing together and just having a good time. My sister cooked a delicious dinner and it was just the perfect day. </div>
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The next day was our last day there and my sister had the great idea to go ice skating. I haven't done that in years and it was E's first time. We had such a great time!</div>
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It is safe to say that this Christmas was one of the best that we have had in a long time. It was stress free and just so much fun. Being together was the best.</div>
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The time has come! We are hitting the road and heading to Florida today. We are looking forward to spending a week with my family. E has been anxiously awaiting this trip. She has been bursting with excitement to see everyone. We have a lot of fun things planned and it will be nice to just decompress. </div>
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As of right now I don't have any content planned until after we get back so I wanted to wish you all a very Merry Christmas from our family to yours!</div>
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I hope it's a truly special time for you all. </div>
Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01092211937888152360noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4312430632143777189.post-61690706181741543742018-12-19T02:00:00.000-05:002018-12-19T02:00:03.063-05:00Better Together<div style="text-align: center;">
One of my favorite things about Kyle being off of work is that he gets to come to my workout classes with me. </div>
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Let's be honest, most guys wouldn't want to come to a workout class called Stroller Strong Moms. However, you can ask Kyle and the other husband's that come on occasion, it will kick your butt! Husbands that come to our classes are affectionately known as a SLAD (sweat like a dad). Kyle would come with me when we lived in Kansas and he was hooked. He has a stack of workouts that we have accumulated from SLAM and he uses them as part of his PT before work. </div>
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I'm not going to lie, I was really intimated to work out with him because I thought I would feel inferior (I know how silly that sounds) but it really has been one of the best things. We motivate and push each other to work harder. He jokes any time that he comes to class that the instructors hate him because he ends up so sore afterwards haha. </div>
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Monday, I actually convinced him to try our yoga class! He was the only husband there which I thought was pretty awesome. He was rocking that dancer pose. </div>
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I know that most couples don't enjoy working out together for one reason or another, but I LOVE working out with Kyle now. We do races together and have fun but we don't often stay together. When he comes to SLAM it's awesome being able to push and motivate each other. </div>
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The best part is that Kyle is comfortable enough to go by himself to SLAM. He has gone multiple times without me and no one ever bats an eye at it. It makes me happy that he sees the value in these classes and he admits that they are hardcore. High intensity workouts that include weights, core, cardio, etc are not to be taken lightly haha. We work hard for an hour every day and it's amazing. </div>
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Happy Monday!!! </div>
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Another weekend is in the books and I feel like we have been doing our best to balance them with fun and also relaxation. </div>
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Friday was Kyle's last day of work until January 2nd! Hooray for block leave! He initially wasn't going to take the full time off but we figured why not. We don't leave for Florida until Friday so we have some time to enjoy at home before traveling. </div>
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Saturday was a busy day but we kicked it off with homemade cinnamon rolls. I mean, you just can't go wrong with that.</div>
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We enjoyed a relatively lazy morning. We made a trip to Target to pick up a few things and then it was nap time for E. She has been fighting them lately but we knew she had to take one because she had a big event that afternoon.</div>
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A few weeks ago we bought tickets for Disney on Ice! We took her last year but she was too little to really understand it. She was so excited to wear her pretty Belle dress!</div>
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We had really great seats! Before it even started, E was just so fascinated by everything.</div>
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We were a little nervous about how she would do but she was amazing! She ended up sitting on Kyle's lap for the whole two hours and she never budged haha. At one point she whispered, "this is the best ever day!", at that moment I looked up at Kyle and he was crying. These are the moments that we waited SO long for. The show was amazing! Kyle and I enjoyed it just as much as E did.</div>
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I have never seen a 2 year old sit still like she did haha. It was amazing. I love sharing experiences like this as a family. </div>
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We headed home and then it was time for me to get ready for my SLAM Moms Night Out. We were all meeting at a restaurant to have a Favorite Things exchange. We all had to bring 4 of our favorite things (all items the same) and when our name was drawn we got to choose an item. We all went home with 4 different new things. We had the best time! We made ornaments, laughed, ate good food, and just enjoyed each others company. I am so thankful for this group of ladies.</div>
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Sunday was a lot more low key and we loved it. Kyle and I both were able to get solo runs in which was really nice. He is still recovering from surgery and is taking it easy. Low key days like this really are my favorite. </div>
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Kyle gets to come to SLAM with me this week and I'm excited! It's always fun having him there. E has lots of fun activities happening at school to include two days of pajama wearing. </div>
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