Day 8

** DAY 8 **

I LOVE...

Chasing these....

With this kid telling me which way to go.

Brit has super good hearing. He always seems to hear sirens way before anyone else around here. He loves it most when they come up our street. We were playing outside on a very warm winter day and he heard it from far away...he stopped playing and said, "let's chase it mom!" So me being the nice mom I am, we grabbed the keys and took off. It made it easy for me because by the time I was out of the garage, it was coming up our street. So we took off following it, only to see it making a U turn just up the hill. Brit couldn't believe it, this Fire Truck was lost! We flipped the car around and followed it. They were driving all around our neighborhood and after a wild ride, they found where they were supposed to be. I hadn't ever seen a lost fire truck. It helped make our little adventure that much more fun! Brit loved every minute of it! Good times with my little shadow are something I really love!

Day 7

** DAY 7 **

I LOVE TO...

Whether they be big or small, there is something about setting a goal and even better achieving that goal. At the first of this year I set a goal...A BIG GOAL! This may not be a big deal for some, but for me it's huge. I thought I needed to be fair with myself, and give myself plenty of time to complete this goal. I am really stepping out of my comfort zone with this. But I want to do this...I have wanted to do it for some time now, but finally got the courage to set the goal, make those who are close to me aware of my goal, and make plans necessary to achieve my goal.

What is this goal, you may ask? Well, I have decided to RUN A HALF MARATHON on or close to my 40th B-day!!! (That gives me 21 months to train!) THIS IS HUGE FOR ME!

With goals I have found that it is easy to get discouraged, well, it could have discouraged me when I went running for the first time and just about DIED after one lap around the track. Keep in mind this was NOT the first time to the track, however; it was the first time I got the nerve up to RUN. I was breathing really hard, and I am sure I sounded like a herd of elephants coming up on other running along side of me. But I made it around one time, (go ahead laugh, cause it is pathetic!) and had to stop running. I started laughing (not outloud, seriously, I would be considered a FREAK if that were the case) in my head. I thought ... "what are you thinking? a 1/2 marathon? That's like 13.1 MILES and you are dying after one lap!"

Discouragement set in just a little bit. But then I found this quote, and I printed it out and have it hanging with some others in my office & in the bathroom.

Somehow, it gives me enough courage to continue! I am happy to say that I have been back and yes, I can now run two laps with out feeling like I am going to die from lack of oxygen. Small steps...but it is an improvement from the time before!

And just because when I saw this I totally thought of myself...one last photo!

YEP, THAT PRETTY MUCH SUMS ME UP!
WISH ME LUCK!

Day 5 & Day 6

(So I sort of forgot to do this yesterday, so I am playing catch up today!)

** Day 5 **

I LOVE...

Whoever thought of Pinterest is a GENIOUS! I can't tell you how many ideas I have seen online (before Pinterest) and thought I would for sure remember where it was found and every detail of the idea...WRONG! I really don't know how long I have been on Pinterest, but I have loved knowing I can go right to the one thing when I need it.

A word of warning: It can be VERY ADDICTIVE! It is a time waster...but so much fun! I have to be careful, because I am pretty sure I could spend all day long on it! NOT A GOOD IDEA!

** DAY 6 **

I LOVE...

Some of my favorites...

return to me

the notebook

my best friends wedding

a walk to remember

beaches

27 dresses

the help

13 going on 30

{...and the list could go on and on...}

There are few coming out this month that look great also! Call it what you want, but sometimes a good chick flick that ends with a good cry is just what the dr. ordered! (at least for me!)

Day 4

** DAY 4 **

I LOVE... BEING PAMPERED!

(image found via Google...not the best, sorry)

Craig surprised me for our 17th Anniversary last month and gave me an AWESOME Spa Package. I got to go today and spend 5 Hours at the Amara Day Spa!!! Seriously, 5 hours of relaxation! It was FABULOUS!

When I walked out of there and got to the car, I just sort of laughed...

{I had just had my muscles rubbed, my fat kneaded (massaged), eyebrows plucked, face greased up and washed off (facial), nails clipped, and polished, dead skin scrapped from my heels, hair washed, dried, & styled} And I couldn't have been happier! It was a very thoughtful gift. I LOVED IT!

(here I am in the car just after leaving the spa)

Locals: I highly recommend Amara Day Spa! They take very good care of you. I hope to return again soon.

Day 3

**DAY 3**

I LOVE...

DATE NIGHTS!

(By the way...this never happens! But I think it's funny!)

Tonight was date night! After a busy week with family, church & work we always look forward to our dates. Tonight we started with Chili's, & then to Hobby Lobby just cause we'd never been there before. (That store could be dangerous!) The best part is that we got to spend time together and enjoy each others company! I love my husband!

Day 2

** Day 2 **

I LOVE...

This could be on my mind because I stopped there for lunch today! I will try not to do too many days about food. Although, I do love food!

Taco Amigo is a great fast food place here in PG. It is always fresh and super good!

I LOVE TACO AMIGO!

14 Days of LOVE

It's that time of year...when I get to list the 14 things I love...a sort of countdown to Valentine's Day. Back again this year, hopefully I won't repeat anything, but I won't make any promises!

*DAY ONE*

2/01/2012

I LOVE HEARING THE WORDS "I LOVE YOU" SPOKEN TO ME...

How can it not bring a smile to your face! Sometimes it's my cute students at school who run up and give me a hug and say "I love you, Miss Cricket". Other times it is my sweetest parents who say "We sure do love you". When any of my darling children say it, it melts my heart. The younger ones say it often...but I have noticed that as they get older it just doesn't roll off their tongue as often. A few days ago, I got a call from Caleb, at the end of the conversation, he said, "I love you, Mom!" I got giddy hearing it from him. I think it meant that much more because I knew that his friends were standing right next to him. It just made my heart happy! Last but not least, to hear it from my amazing husband makes me so happy, I really can't explain it.

Everyone wants to feel loved. I do! I know that I am loved, but there is something about hearing it said that just makes my day!