Happy Homemaker Monday 9-16-24

 

I really had ''Good Intentions'' to blog post everyday day last week...But alas as you know that didn't happen. But here's what went on in my world...

⇶ First let me say I did the Best I could

⇶ Daily Household Routine [barely]

⇶ Laundry consisted of getting all my fall/winter blankets done

⇶ Managed to go to 1 Water Aerobics class [need to do more of these BTW] 

⇶ Still playing Pet Dr treating 2 PurrBoys 

⇶ I have kept my streak going for a mile a day

⇶ Tea & Treasure meeting

⇶ Wound Care Dr appointment for the Mr

⇶ Mr had his Rehab evaluation

⇶ SIL came for a visit

⇶ ER visit -Yes another one- for the Mr

⇶ G'Kid took me to lunch...I asked to go to where she works

[because she gets a discount & was buying]

⇶ Worked 2 races as photographer

⇶ Trimmed Canna's, fluffed & Preened mulch

⇶ Inventory/clean/organized large freezer

So YES, I've been busy, and YES I have another busy week ahead...juggling, juggling, juggling!

On top of everything else, does anyone realize 

 will be here in 14 days...14!! [sigh]

In the meantime, let's link up with Sandra for Happy Homemaker Monday.

** The Weather **

It's noon, Current temp is 75° and sunny

** As I look outside my window **

There's so much that needs my attention for the fall/winter season.

 ** Right now I am **

Working on this post

** OOTD **

For now I'm dressed in a Caftan, I'll be changing into jean shorts & tank top soon.

** Thinking and pondering [how I'm feeling] **

I'm feeling good though I struggled this morning doing my walk/run.

** What I'm reading **

Devotional ** Spiritual read

I'll Be There [but i'll be wearing sweatpants] by Amy Weatherly & Jess Jonston ** Self-Improvement read

Heels of Steel by Barbara Kavovit ** Pleasure read

** TV Shows this week **

We've managed to finish all of ''Tracker'' - the 3 different ''FBI's'' and I'm caught up with my guilty pleasure channel Bravo....and of all things the crazy Sister Wives on TLC has another season?? [sigh] yes, I watched it last night.

** Menu Plan **

Whatever happens to be on top in the freezer or if the Mr has a request

** No unNecessary Spend Challenge Update **

September Challenge Goal--> 23/30 days as of today 13/30

** Goal/To Do List **

Work on budget for the rest of 2024, then set up 2025

** Around The House **

 Daily routine & keep leaves blown off porch

** Project this Week **

Pull garden plants,

Hope to resume burning trimmings, 

** Today's Motivation **

** Something fun to share **

I've been streaking for 108 days !!

** Looking forward to this week **

Mahjongg with the Gal's today,

Volunteering for United Way Day of Caring tmrw,

Headed North this weekend for my Back your Badge race that I'm an Ambassador for. The Mr says he will be OK for the day and a half I'll be gone soooo...[Shhh, I someone checking in with him though]

** From the camera **

MY Baby [far left] and running buddies Lori & Shana all medaled 1st in their age groups. My Baby actually won 1st place ''Master'' division....I'm a proud Momma!!

THEN, [OMG] I realized I'm the Mom to a Master Division Runner...  

** Reflection(s) **

How fast do you live life?? 

How's your mood during all of this??

My pace lately has been VERY BUSY....and I'm okay with whatever gets done, will get done.

Lexington Equine Medical Hunter Pace & 5K race re-cap

 

Lexington Equine Medical Hunter Pace & 5K was todays race photography adventure....Headed out this morning after a late outdoor movie night at friend's house.  Big screen under the stars, popcorn machine, hot cider what a great time! BUT, it made for a short night for sleeping when I needed to up at ZeroDark:Thirty [ugh😫] Brutal! But I got up and off I went. 

Kentucky Horse Park is like a small community within its self,

We have a few events here and I still have yet to see or be in all the different areas.

The fun-for-all event is an opportunity to ride or run over the hallowed ground of the Kentucky Horse Park, all to benefit a great cause – the Kentucky Horse Council! All funds raised from the event will be earmarked specifically to assist with KHC efforts in Eastern Kentucky. Runners will run a 5K trail course with the opportunity to navigate the same obstacles as the horses on the hunter pace course at 8 a.m.; at 11 a.m., the hunter pace will begin, with riders completing the course in one of three divisions – jumping, non-jumping and pleasure.

 

A variety of prizes are up for grabs for both riders and runners – including awards for best costume and best tailgate! Runners and riders will be able to purchase food from Toasties Gourmet and High Horizons Coffee Shop and Cafe food trucks; beverages from Maiden City Brewing Company and Country Boy Brewing will also be for sale.

The race supports the work and mission of the Kentucky Horse Council which is headquartered at the Kentucky Horse Park. Proceeds will be specifically earmarked for KHC work in Eastern Kentucky.

The Kentucky Horse Council is a nonprofit organization dedicated to the protection and development of the Kentucky equine community through education and leadership. The KHC provides educational programs like large animal emergency rescue training and livestock investigation training; networking opportunities through the Dinner & Discussion series; personal liability insurance through individual and family memberships; and financial assistance programs for horse owners in need through the Save Our Horses (SOHO) fund. Learn more at www.kentuckyhorse.org

HUGE Thank You to Lexington Equine Medical Group - Our Presenting Sponsor

Established in 2018, Lexington Equine Medical Group (LEMG) is an ambulatory veterinary practice built on the experience and expertise of 13 full-time veterinarians, who have nearly 125 years of experience among them. LEMG practitioners and staff work collaboratively with horse owners and trainers to provide the highest level of veterinary care to diverse clientele.

The LEMG team specializes in internal medicine, reproduction and foal care, wellness and preventative care, sport horse medicine, sales services, and equine import and export. With full digital radiography and ultrasound capabilities, LEMG practitioners care for a variety of horses in the Bluegrass, including mares and foals, Thoroughbred and Standardbred racehorses, polo ponies, sport horses in a variety of disciplines, gaited horses, pleasure horses, retirees and more.

The Shirt swag was super cute!! Simple design making a BIG impact and soft!

All the runners received a finisher's ribbon, age group winners were given a much larger [diameter & length] but the top 3 male/female will get one of these via the mail,

Blinged out Belt Buckle!

Photos can be Viewed HERE

[I'm getting tired, so no favorite's this time]

Results are HERE

Lots of things to get done today and my energy is waning 🤣 so until HHM have and amazing rest of your day/evening.

Fostering Life 5K Race Re-Cap

 👀Look at me getting a race re-cap done 👀

Doing my best this week, though getting stuff & things done around the home front and doing a least a mile a day for my streak still has me behind with the blogging thing, it is what it is and I'm okay with that. 

This was their 2nd year putting on this race event, numbers increased by 40 runners from last year so they're doing something right. I can't wait to see it grow and hope to be invited back as their ''Official'' race photographer.

The race was presented by Impact Battery and will benefit Orphan Care Alliance (OCA).

OCA is a ministry that operates throughout Kentucky and southern Indiana, mobilizing Christians to serve vulnerable children and families within the foster and adoptive community. OCA directly impacts youth in foster care through their Life Coaching program. OCA Life Coaches are trained and then matched to mentor a youth in foster care: to be their friend and walk alongside them in life when they might not have anyone else. OCA supports children in foster care by meeting their physical, emotional, and therapeutic needs through the OCA Family Support, Life Coaching, and Family Preservation ministries

A few of my favorites...

Ending my ''work'' day morning with these two PawSiblings was icing on the cake,

Other Photos are HERE

Results are HERE

Until next time!

Happy Homemaker Monday 9-2-24

 

Hello ''BER'' months...recent months have been a challenge to say the least !

I managed to get a few bloggy posts up last week, mostly on the run, but hey ya do what ya gotta do Am I right?? Let's try a link up with Sandra for Happy Homemaker Monday for this first Monday of SeptemBER !

** The Weather **

Much better temps coming...Thank Goodness!!

** As I look outside my window **

Sunny and currently 74° [ahhh, perfect for training]

 ** Right now I am **

Working on this post waiting on the Mr to get home from his volunteer shift.

** OOTD **

Workout leggings, tank top.

** Thinking and pondering [how I'm feeling] **

Feeling good, managed to get 2 miles this morning.

 

** What I'm reading **

Finally found some motivation and will be finishing the latest JD Robb book, and of course daily devotional, I'll be getting back on track with all my reading by the end of the week.[ pleasure-spiritual-business/self-improvement ]

** TV Shows this week **

Started watching recorded programs from spring... Fall programing will be here before you know it! I'm even behind on my guilty pleasure Bravo stuff.

** Menu Plan **

Unless the Mr has a request it'll be whatever I grab first or is on top from the freezer,

and will choose something from pantry to fix as side dish...

** No unNecessary Spend Challenge Update **

September Challenge Goal--> 23/30 days, 

** Goal/To Do List **

Banking tmrw,

Get auction items for Tea & Treasure,

Send cards to Gal Pal's,

2025 Budget plan,

2025 Sinking Funds plan

** Around The House **

Basics daily ie: make bed, sweep, kitchen & bathroom 

 

** Project this Week **

Already finished outdoor project this morning.

 

Cleaned and Preened

Scrub hardwood floors and re-wax 

** Today's Motivation **

** Something fun to share **

Still streaking !! 

Day 94 = Go ME

** Looking forward to this week **

My mile a day [minimum]

Mahjongg with the ladies this afternoon, and there's a NEW player!!

Going with Gal Pal to shop opening where she has her fused glass for sale,

Bible Study & WOW Revival series starts this week,

Getting back into the gym starting Wednesday morning,

3 race events I'll be working this coming weekend, 

** From the camera **

I can grow things!!

** Reflection(s) **

Next time you feel anxious about a thought, identify it as a lie straight from the pit. 

Refuse it and speak life into your mind through His name. He is only a whisper away

Simply Sunday

 

So Long Good Bye August,

HELLO ''Ber'' months!

Enjoying that first September Sip!

Sunday Communion,

Starting September Streak this afternoon...