My first 5K race!

If you thought there was not much to do in a small town like this well...you were right! When we moved here I had a hard time adjusting to no stores or malls or restaurants. That was until I fell in love with this place -


I dont know how I would have made it here without our Rec Center! Its seriously my second home and a daily (sometimes twice a day) activity! I have found a love for running, spinning, swimming and have found opportunities to play on volleyball leagues and this summer Im playing in a soccer league with my brother and sister-in-law!

So 2 weeks ago Brittany (my sis-in-law) talked me into running the local 5K race with her and Tim and Im sooo glad she did. It was very nerve-wrecking at first but once I got going I just wanted to beat everybody!

Here's me at the end of the race...I came in 37th out of 170.


And here's Brittany and Timmy.


In June there's a Dino-triatholon that Im training for...but Im have one issue...curse that Cafe' Rio!!!

I WON I WON I WON!!!!

Oh my gosh...Im just as giddy as can be!!! I have NEVER won anything as exciting as this!! So one of my ABSOLUTE favorite websites and emails that I get are from Hip2Save. She is sooo incredible and have saved us more money than I can even count anymore. She has helped my obsession with coupons and good deals seriously get OUT OF CONTROL!! Anyways periodically she has give-aways and one recent one was for these totally awesome shirts that literally fit me to a tee!! Not just size wise but my personality too. I LOVE LOVE LOVE free things. Out of the 2,395 people that entered only 5 people could win!! Look whats on its way to my house...





Oh and dont think I've forgotten about Easter weekend...I've been sidetracked with a little health issue of Khloe's, but I think its under control so Lots and Lots of pictures are to come!!

Have a WONDERFUL DAY!!! I know I am:) :) :)

Shelf Reliance Give Aways!!

I don't know about you, but I've been meaning to get a 72 hour kit put together for about, oh 4 or 5 years now...and still have yet to do it. I have lots of random bits in the Garage but would LOVE to have an official 72 hour kit from Shelf Reliance. They do lots of give aways and there's one going on right now on their blog! Lets get prepared! Check it out!!!

I love this

"I've learned that no matter what happens, or how bad it seems today, life goes on, and it will be better tomorrow. I've learned that you can tell a lot about a person by the way he/she handles these three things: a rainy day, lost luggage, and tangled Christmas tree lights. I've learned that regardless of your relationship with your parents, you'll miss them when they're gone from your life. I've learned that making a living is not the same thing as making a life. I've learned that life sometimes gives you a second chance. I've learned that you shouldn't go through life with a catcher's mitt on both hands; you need to be able to throw some things back. I've learned that whenever I decide something with an open heart, I usually make the right decision. I've learned that even when I have pains, I don't have to be one. I've learned that every day you should reach out and touch someone. People love a warm hug, or just a friendly pat on the back. I've learned that I still have a lot to learn. I've learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel."

-Maya Angelou

I found this the other day on the internet and I love it! It inspires me and makes me want to try and be better tomorrow. What a neat, simple idea; just thought I'de share... :)