my 10k

I am on week 5 of my 10k training program. I decided to run a 10k because I have done 3 5ks and I felt like I wasn't pushing myself anymore.

No worries, I am pushing myself to the limit now. I ran 3.5 miles 2 weeks in a row and I have never ran longer than 3.1 miles (a 5k). Saturdays are my long run days & this Saturday is 4 miles. I am scared, nervous, etc. However, it is the best feeling when I get done and realize what I have just accomplished!!!

My friend Melissa is doing it with me and we are running buddies in different states. :) Somehow it works for us and we run at the same pace & motivate each other from afar. Its really funny too because we somehow usually always run at the same time every time. Its quite hilarious.

I veered slightly from my 6 day a week training program last week when Meme passed away and I am trying to get back on it. Its a really good program that lets you rest when you need it. Mondays I do Arms & Abs (rest my legs), Tuesday I run the specified miles (usually 2-3 miles) on the treadmill and then workout my legs and abs, Wednesday I just do abs because I usually can't make it to the Y, Thursdays I run outside for the specified  miles (usually 2 or 2.5 miles), Fridays I rest, Saturdays are my long run days (this coming Saturday is 4 miles), and Sundays I ride the bike at the gym for 35-45 minutes.

It has been a good program, and has definitely pushed me. I am scared about how the next few Saturdays will go but I know its all in my head. I CAN do this, and I will. And when I cross that finish line on April 7th after 6.2 miles, I will feel so accomplished.

I teach my babies everyday at school about goals, and this is my goal. And I will reach it!

:)

Nutritious Dinner

I had Mississippi mud pie for dinner one night last week...and I loved every second of it! ;)

More puppy pictures!

Here are some more pictures we got from the breeder this week! We get to go see her next Saturday!!!! I am so excited! I think April 14th is the day we get to bring her home so we still have a few more weeks. I will definitely post pictures of when we go visit on Saturday!!!

Nashville

Last weekend I went to Nashville for my friend Anne's bachelorette party! We had such a blast. I found out my Meme had passed while i was there so I wish I was in better spirits but I kept telling myself that Meme would have wanted me to have fun so I tried :) and I did! It was so great to spend time with sweet friends that I don't get to see often!!! I love that we just pick up where we left off!!! Anne is going to make such a beautiful bride in May! I cannot wait to see her walk down the aisle!!!! Love you Anne!!!

Beautiful Tribute

Today was Meme's funeral and it was a perfect tribute to her life. My uncle, mom, and oldest sister spoke and all 3 of them did an amazing job telling everyone why she was so special. They talked about her love of fashion, coffee, the lake, a clean house, baseball, God, and her family.

It is very hard to grasp the fact that I will never see her again, but I find peace in the fact that she is no longer suffering & confused. I also find peace in knowing I will see her again in Heaven. She was such an amazing grandmother, who loved us so much. I am so thankful I got 24 years with her, but can't help but think about how my kids will never know her. And that hurts. I am going to do my best to share her legacy with them someday.

Please pray for my family. I live with my granddaddy and it's been a rough couple of days. Everyone is leaving and I feel like the weight of the world is on my shoulders to make sure he is ok.

Thank you to everyone who came to celebrate her life with us. Thank you to my sweet friends who sent flowers, texts, and Facebook messages. I am so blessed to have such an amazing group of friends & family members!

Meme

My sweet Meme went to be with Jesus on Saturday. I will write about her more later but for now I will just leave you with some pictures. She was so unbelievably beautiful.

I already miss you so much Meme. Thank you for being such an amazing woman. I can only hope to be half the person you were. Thank you for loving us unconditionally.

Nana took a piece of my heart to heaven with her last May & now you have taken another part with you.

Give Uncle Stu, Nana and Poppy a big hug for me & enjoy it up there dancing with Jesus.

Seriously?

Rushed to Ty's house after school to run before it got dark, only to find the below shoes in my bag....

Seriously? I swear I'm losing my mind.