Happy JULY 4th....

 

Prayers for our Country,

Prayers for everyone as we all celebrate today & tonight.

On this holiday I had a very early start...why ??  Well of course we had an Independence Day 5K, and since I had all the shirts, I needed to be there for packet pickup.

I dressed the patriotic part thanks to Bolder Athletic Wear, and My Soxy Feet !

The reflection on the lake as the sun came up is always spectacular.

A few of my favorite photos from the race are below:

We did end up with a decent size race. The BG 10,000 & Buffalo Trace 5K are also on this day and they have huge participate numbers...if you recall I was going to do BG10000 - I'm nowhere near ready for a 10K yet, so opted out. With the heat & humidity today I'm glad I did. We were supposed to get thunderstorms last night and today.

The race benefitted

The Nest - Center for Women, Children & Families.

Their mission is to prevent the abuse and neglect of children and adults by supporting families in crisis through education, counseling, advocacy, and resources.

Other Race Photos are HERE

Race Results are HERE

Everyone was super speedy ! They were done within 1 hour. Even the walkers, which didn't upset me because the clouds started rolling in and I heard a bit of distant thunder. I grabbed a bunch of snacks a few drinks and loaded up....

Just in time too! I waited in the parking lot for about 15 minutes to let this mess clear up a bit. That only lasted until I got on the interstate to come home... 45MPH and flashers on for several miles before it cleared enough to safely drive the speed limit.

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Once I got home, I went for my ''streak'' walk and finally took time to look at my phone...

👀Just look👀 at who's my new 'Follower' Kyle Coulahan! And Liked my story I shared of his new single that was released today.

Kinda Proud of that BTW!

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I'm on chauffeur duty tonight..took the G'kid to work and while going to pick her up FitBit [I think] scolded me a little...

I KNOW it's time to rest & recharge, but when there's things to do....

 

Few Words Wednesday

 

2+ miles with the Kid this morning after bank business....

Love having her on vacation and living in town.

Sidewalk chalk art makes my 'heart' happy,

Wednesday in the Word noon day Bible Study.

Pouty PunkN...'cause he had to take his UTI meds,

He doesn't exactly fit🤣.

Feeling some Attitude Tuesday...

 

For Real Though.....!!

Feeling a little ''scrappy'' today posted my Socks with this--> Staying active is the goal.

Met up with the 'Kid' for the last of her miles, I LOVE when she's on vacation and the fact she has a house in town...

Again, I was feeling a bit 'scrappy' and full of myself today....so posted this and offered ''tag collaborations'' to everyone I had on🤣

I made the decision late yesterday to continue with the at least a mile-a-day streak and today did 2 ! 

Once I got home, I did a couple of chores and then took PurrBoy PunkN to the vet....[sigh] he has yet another UTI [ugh!] So apparently this is a common thing in Male cats that are Obese...and he is. Stronger antibiotic shot, and strong antibiotic meds, and told to give [all] the PurrBabies can food 2X a day - it has more liquid - and give them only 1/2 cup of the dry food daily.

Then I went to get 4th of July race shirts from our local screen printer. Independence Day 5K already has 120 signed up ! Gonna be a early busy morning....Grabbed a couple of Jr Whoppers for a quick easy lunch then got busy tying up tomato plants & picking onions,

all clean and trimmed...and though it doesn't look like a lot,

we ended up with 10 cup pkgs ready for the freezer. Great for fall/wintertime soups & crockpot freezer meals. There's still a few left in the garden that I'm letting grow a bit bigger.

Random pull from the freezer is dinner...leftover chuck roast & potatoes [still yummy for our tummy's] with canned baked beans. 

Tomorrow is a 'fun filled' busy day....bank business, financial business, walk with the Kid, Garden Club meeting, Bible Study, office duty and of course all the regular daily chores to get done.

Have a great evening and Be Safe!!

 

Happy Homemaker Monday 7-1-24 + New Month + Happy Birthday SIL

 First thing for this Monday morning is to Shout a huge HAPPY BIRTHDAY to my SIL Gerard....

He and the Kid have been together for close to 31years!! You read that right...31! They were mere teenagers, when they started seeing each other. And yes, young parents...very young. Was it difficult...yes. Did we have 'our' issues...yes. But they have defied the odds and have stuck it out through thick & thin and everything in between. And that earned him respect from us. G'Man [what we call him] has overcome so many obstacles to get where he is today. Always thinking about how & what it takes for his family....his wife [my daughter] and the daughters they have together. He's done amazing things in his career and is head mechanic at work where he's been for 25 years. 

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Lawd Have Mercy it's July already...Where did June go ?? sigh... Oh Well let's link up with Sandra for Happy Homemaker Monday

** The Weather **

The cool morning turned into a warm afternoon/evening

** As I look outside my window **

I'm late posting today, but the sun is shining.

 ** Right now I am **

Playing catch trying to get this post done

** OOTD **

I've been in shorts & T-shirt...

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

Feeling proud of myself for completing the June streak challenge

and competing in last weekend's She Power 5K...

[yet another post I'm behind on]

** What I'm reading **

I'll Be There, but i'll be wearing sweatpants by Amy Weatherly & Jess Johnston - pleasure reading [good Lord I have another pleasure read going as well 

Daily Devotional - spiritual reading

Successful Women Speak Differently by Valorie Burton - self improvement reading 

** TV Shows this week **

We actually watch a couple of last seasons of regular programs we had DVR'd

** Menu Plan **

As of now it's going to be a 'free for all' with whatever I have in the freezer/pantry.

** No unNecessary Spend Challenge Update **

July Challenge Goal--> 25/31 days, as of today 0/31

** Goal/To Do List **

The list is Looong!

** Around The House **

If I can at the very least do the daily basic's I'll be happy.

 

** Project this Week **

Basement - started today, GoMe!

** Today's Motivation **

So I'm getting my 'posts' done, but behind on the 'ol blog...

** Something fun to share **

Not sure if anyone else thinks this will be fun, but I'm continuing the Streak Challenge....I truly feel the June challenge helped me and 'kick' started  me to get it in gear. There's lots more race events I have coming up so training even if it's walking is going to help.

** Looking forward to this week **

Getting caught up with the housework, making a new training plan, and of course 4th of July

** From the camera **

A selfie after earning this huge medal from She Power.

** Reflection(s) **

I CAN do hard things!!

Happy Homemaker Monday 6-24-24

 

Yep !! POOF....I'm staying afloat, just not getting things blogged [yet]...

Let's link up with Sandra for another HHM shall we...

** The Weather **

** As I look outside my window **

Sunny, and already 72° 

 ** Right now I am **

Working on this post, waiting for breakfast to settle before walking.

** OOTD **

Currently still in night clothes but will be changing into walk skirt, tank top.

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

Feeling good even with all the stuff I have going on & yet to do...

** What I'm reading **

I'll Be There, but i'll be wearing sweatpants by Amy Weatherly & Jess Johnston - pleasure reading [good Lord I have another pleasure read going as well 

Daily Devotional - spiritual reading

Successful Women Speak Differently by Valorie Burton - self improvement reading 

** TV Shows this week **

My guilty pleasure channel Bravo - and DVR'd Elementary - and yes we still have several other shows recorded that we should start focusing on...sigh, one day.

** Menu Plan **

Aldi Frozen pkg meal 

Open faced burgers

Grilled Chicken

Pizza

Fish

Baked Tortellini

** No unNecessary Spend Challenge Update **

June Challenge Goal--> 25/30 days, as of today 21/30

** Goal/To Do List **

Walk/Run daily for streak challenge,

Laundry,

Radio Segment ✔

Send BJB Thank-You's,

Pack for Race'cation

** Around The House **

Daily Basic's - helps keep things not as chaotic...

Mop hardwood floors, because you know 🐈!

 

** Project this Week **

Weed 2 flower beds,

Clean out 2 areas in basement,

Clean & change sheets upstairs,

Start Christmas idea list...don't judge🤣

** Today's Motivation **

** Something fun to share **

27 more Mondays until Christmas !

The G'Kid and I are working on our fall trip plans...stopping in Tennessee for a day/night before heading onto Biltmore. We're looking at a couple of 'tourist' attractions in Pigeon Forge and maybe a little shopping.

** Looking forward to this week **

Finishing up #streakingwiththeCOOLKIDS - what a great challenge! Though most days I've only done the required mile, I've at least kept it up. And since I have so many in-person race events coming up I'll be putting a plan together for further walk/run training. 

** From the camera **

Gal Pal Margaret went on a weekend trip, so I helped with my 'buddy' Chester. He was a Good Boy and earned his treats by Sit & Shake command.

** Reflection(s) **

If you want to Succeed in life,

Roll up your sleeves and Do the job in front of you.