Happy Birthday Mommy!

Cherished Mother
By Karl Fuchs

Every day since I was born,
My mother cared for me.
Now that's a lot of caring,
As anyone can see.

Please Lord protect my mother,
And keep her safe from harm,
For she is cherished person,
With great wisdom, love and charm.

Lord it's my mother's birthday
So please, help her to see,
How much she means to us,
Her loving family.

I love you mom!  Thank you for all the ways that you enrich my life and care for me.  I'm so blessed to have you as my mother, mentor & friend!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!

It's Finally Here!

Via

I know...I know...

I'm twenty-five and this obsession of mine is more than ridiculous but I just can't help it.  I just have to let it out - so here goes - just bare with me for a moment.

THE PREMIER OF ECLIPSE IS FINALLY HERE!!!!!

Okay - I feel better now.  All I have to do is make it through a few grueling hours at the office and mommy dearest and I are headed to the 12:01 premier this evening.  I'm sure I will regret that decision when 9:00 am rolls around tomorrow morning and I'm forced to spend a full day at the office - but true love requires sacrifices sometimes.

Bonus - tomorrow is my mom's birthday. So I will be the first person to wish her a happy birthday all while staring at super sexy Edward and Jacob watching a great movie and missing my husband terribly.

Anyone else have plans to see the premier? 

Miscellany Monday

{one} I've been such a horrible blogger lately that I feel two posts in one day is completely appropriate today - a little randomness is always a good thing.

{two} I am in better spirits lately.  God is has granted me a peace over the past few weeks that I cannot describe.  I'm learning to flourish even when things are uncertain.  I've given my doubt to my Savior - and I'm a happier me because of it.

{three} I love tan lines.  Some people think they look trashy - but I love them.  I think they are sexy in a weird way. 

{four} After my unbelievably long/fun filled weekend - a Starbucks venti non-fat, iced white chocolate peppermint mocho with no whip would hit the spot right now.  I'm dragging today!

{five} Baby fever has yet to go away.  It's been here for three months now.  Does that mean it's here to stay?

{six} I can't wait for the premier of Eclipse tomorrow night.  My mom is coming up from SC and we are going to the 12:01 premier.  I'm sure I will hate myself at work on Wednesday - but it will be totally worth it!

{seven} I am not liking Lost Season 4.  It's too crazy - too difficult to understand.  Everyone keeps telling me that season 5 is so good and to just keep watching - but I'm not so sure.  It's pretty bizarre.

{eight} My eight-year-old sister-in-law informed us that "Eight is the new twenty-two" this weekend.  Umm...Lord help me when I have children - because I'm pretty sure kids are growing up WAY too fast these days!

{nine} I wish it were cool for adults to wear silly bands.  I think they are kind of cool - especially the hot pink ones.  I would color coordinate them with my outfits each day.

Running Mix Suggestions??

Okay - so now that I am back from vacation and back from my 3 day wedding weekend extravaganza - it's time to get serious.  (BTW - I survived the weekend - barely - but I survived and it's back to the office for me!)

Have you ever bit of more than you could chew?  I think I may have done just that.  A while ago, I agreed to run the USMC Mud Run with my hubby and another couple.  Before you say, "What the HECK were you thinking!?!" - let me explain.  At the time, I was working with a personal trainer twice a week and training for a half marathon.  A mud run of about five miles seemed like cake.  Now - almost nine months later, I'm asking myself What the HECK were you thinking!?!?!

The run is in September and if I don't do some serious training over the next three months - there is no way on earth I will be able to finish.  I have been instructed that tears just aren't allowed.  Steven and Jim don't care if they have to drag me across the finish line - but under no circumstances am I allowed to cry.  (Do they know me?  Really - since when do I have control over my overactive tear ducts!?!?!)

Anywho - so I'm beginning my morning runs again.  I feel as though the only shot I have at completing this is to get my half marathon stamina back.  I am also going to start the 30 Day Shred to build some upper body and core strength - but I know that endurance is what will ultimately get me through.

So I'm calling all bloggers - I need a good running mix.  You know songs with a great beats that will keep me pounding the pavement with excitement.  What do you suggest??