Sunday, May 1, 2022

***2 weeks Whirl Wind of Activities***

 May First.....It's...May..Freaking First !! Here's my last 2 weeks in pictures because it's been insanely busy with Hiking travels and Race'Cations !! Oh the Fun I've had....

First up Flat Rock, NC from 4/18--4/21






Chimney Rock.....[500= stairs to the top]


  
Returned home on 4/21 in order to attend and Support my Friend James Hunn for Mayor....
My Buddy Gary on the Left - James on the Right


4/22 traveled to Canton OH for the HOF race...my Daughter was surprised to see her Welcome sign on the TV... 




 My Baby

 my Runner Girl Lori

My Nicholasville Bunch!
A few cool scenes from the city...




I competed and completed the HOF 5K, but didn't tell anyone that I actually signed up to do the Half, and I knew I was going to be Oh. So. Slow from not enough training BUT, still wanted to try... only to get turned around by a un-informed course volunteer which means I did manage to walk/run 6.85 miles of 13.1..I'll be do the balance sometime this week...


   

Came home from Canton for a few days then Off to Flying Pig in Cincinnati...lot's of Expo fun...

1 Mile & 5K with my Girlie's including Julie from Tennessee....
 Love sharing these adventures with my baby...

Flying Pig Half Marathon morning....


Early:ThirtyAM start time...


my girl Lori fell before the race start, Bobbie got her medical attention, then off they went...stopping to see 'ol Mom first....


always nosey while they run...



Wilbur the Pig



 Monica came through first...

 Bobbie [in blue] wasn't leaving Lori since she fell, her head started to hurt from running so walked...Maggie joined them.


That It....again it's been a Whirlwind!!

Time to get a To Do List done and get back to normal [😜 Ha] daily life....

 #getup #getout #getactive #getMoving


Monday, April 11, 2022

Happy Homemaker Monday 4-11-22 [ a Month+ later ]

 Well, Well WELL...guess who finally decided to show up again after a Month and a Half...

It's been a busy year and thank goodness I'm #retirednotexpired 🤣 This last month has been a blur of activity and Ky weather has been so unpredictable causing me [of all people] to fall into the ''don't give a you-know-what mentality''. 

The Hubby did have a really good Dr appointment last month....scans from his legs showed much better blood flow and he is to continue walking on the treadmill daily along with the meds prescribed.

The Hope Center recovery run group resumed last month for now I'm with them on Thursday evenings getting them prepared for their first competitive race event at the end of May...

 
2 other ladies and the 2 gentlemen on far 'R' are also run/walk volunteers...my team at RaceRise and I are sponsoring their entries for the race, I can't wait to see their finish line faces.

Since I last Blogged my weekends have been busy with race events including a 'Run'cation with my daughter and her BRF competing at the Pistol Ultra in Alcoa, Tn...getting signed up as a pacer was a surprise and unexpected...it was what it was! I still had a blast being the Pit Crew Mom and seeing a few of my other runners there.

Hiking on Tuesday's have me connecting with lots of different Ladies and I've enjoyed talking and learning about wildflowers and histories of the trails we are on.

 I competed at the Spring RTB Yearling race...well let's just say I participated😒. Training has been on the back burner, which will be even more apparent at 2 different race events later this month, however I'm still going to give it my all and hope for the best.

Enough of the past few weeks, I'm back to joining up with Sandra at Diary of a Stay at Home Mom  for Happy Homemaker Monday! 

The Weather...

This morning weather was Great for spreading mulch with the Garden Club at Constitution Square park, more to do but we were able to spread 2 dump truckloads.. blog post on that to come...[😬 I hope] it's currently raining and looks like it may rain for the rest of the night.


What I'm reading...
I stopped reading ----> it's just not keeping my attention like the first book in the series, I'll go back to it later,
I have started reading 
                                 it's has Dragons, Wraiths, ageing Firefighter that becomes an Elite Smoke Eater, and more futuristic fantasy stuff. Luckily I have joined Book Connections at church so will get to some more...let's say better insightful reading. 

TV Shows this week...
Whatever is on regular prime time channels, and of course Bravo RHOanything.

Menu Plan...
I have already cooked/meal prepped Salmon, Beef Eye Round steaks, and a Chicken Breast. Other offerings will be Baked Potato night, Hot Dogs [got a craving for them😐don't know why], Meat Loaf, Veggie Burgers, Pizza, Frozen pkg meal from Aldi's--all this will have leftovers for either lunches &/or dinners.

Goal/To Do List...
Blogging [score one for me at least today's is done], depending on weather I'm wanting to get a couple good-Long-walks in and 🤞get back to joining the #5amrunners on Thursday & Friday morning,  Mow/Trim. work on Hubby's pricing labels,

Around The House...

All my basic household chores, making bed, dishes, sweeping floors [with 5 cats it's a must-do], laundry

Project this Week...
Mulch with Garden Club--day 1 done this morning
Organize my messy Office!
Send out Bourbon Chase Sponsorship letters,
at the very least Clear a path in Garage, best case scenario get some organizing done!
Hoping to get a couple done before the weekend

Todays Motivation...


Favorite blog post last week (mine or other)....

Sadly I'm behind reading any other Bloggers, this is something I need to do while watching the TV..


Something fun to share....

Excited to see the Herb garden start blooming...

Looking forward to this week....
Wednesday Bible Study at First Baptist Church

 
From the camera....

Last weekends weather conditions for the Horse Capital Full/Half Marathon Rain, Sleet, Snow, a bit of Sun then repeating Rain, Sleet, Snow....I however stayed dry & warmer in my igloo hut...
complete with blanket, snacks, and my heated coat from Gobi!

On my prayer list.....

 
Miss Maudlin, this little girl was riding her bike in her neighborhood and was hit by a SUV....they didn't stop! Hopefully someone knows/seen it happen and will report it to local PD. I have made it a point to mention on my Monday radio segment how difficult it is to be able to safely ride a bike ANYwhere!! 

Bible verse, Devotional....

Luke 1:37 ''For with God nothing will be impossible''

That has me somewhat caught up, will do my best to be more up to date because I have lots of Fun activities to share...

     Hugs, Kisses, Be Safe Wishes!

#getUp
     #getOut
          #getActive
               #getMoving [I'm excited! more on this Hashtag to come.]




Tuesday, February 22, 2022

Happy Homemaker Monday 2-21-22 {on Twosday} I'm Ruined!

 I'm R.U.I.N.E.D! Utterly and completely Ruined.

I've been away on vaca...Again! I got a text [Monday] from my friend "M" asking if I wanted to go see our friend Lynn in Florida...🙋well Yes Please...then thinking I needed to see if the Mr would mind, [I had already been on 1 Fl trip back in Jan] of course he was OK with me going. 15 minutes later I was booked & leaving on that Friday...6 days of beautiful Flagler Beach Florida sunshine...with my friends...Had A Blast! 

But I'm Ruined!
I'm ready to go again.
It's gonna happen.

There's lot's for me to catch up on, but first let me work on this post....Linking up with Sandra for Happy Homemaker Monday 
But of course it's Twosday and a day Late...


The Weather...
 Temps going CrAzY again this week!!

What I'm reading...
Finished Book 2 of the 'Bishop Files Series' [finally] it was a bit slow and mainly as a set-up for book 3 👇

 Book 3...anticipating this to be a great read !


TV Shows this week...
    Hoping for some new prime time TV viewing now that the Olympics are finished...[no I didn't watch any] 

Menu Plan...
    Lord only knows...🤣 need to do freezer/pantry inventory. I have a lot in both areas just need to make a plan.

Goal/To Do List...
    MENU PLAN.....
    Update budget/check book/sinking funds
    Radio Segment
    Laundry
    Walk - hoping for 8-10 miles
    Get taxes done
    Consultation for setting up Dash for Dolls 501c3 

Around The House...

    In pretty good shape, doing daily household chores.

Project this Week...
    Look for my Motivation!!! It's that time of year for me, winter is still hanging on but spring weather teases us every few days, #frustrating  

Something fun to share....

    Returning to Flat Rock, NC with my hiking group in April & during my Birthday!!


Looking forward to this week....

    Working on compiling orders for hiking group, catching up with Gal Pal's


From the camera....

     being silly...as always!


On my prayer list.....
    Safe travels for my friend Lynn, she and her Hubby (and Boo the dog) driving back home from Florida today.

Blessing....




 Hug's, Kisses, Be Safe Wishes

#getup
     #getout
          #getactive


Monday, February 7, 2022

Happy Homemaker Monday 2-7-22

 It's week 6 of 2022 already...where has it gone??  Oh, that's right, I'm not doing the #nursewife routine anymore and just down right enjoying myself, hiking, going on trips....Ahhh breathing deep!

Let's tag along with Sandra over at Diary of a Stay at Home Mom If you haven't read her blog go there Now!

The Weather...
 Perfect Hiking, Walking, Getting Up, Getting Out, Getting Active Weather.

What I'm reading...
     I finished Forgotten in Death by JD Robb (a late night of reading 'cause I. Could. Not. Put. It. Down!) and have now started 
 this is the 2nd book of  'A Bishop Files Novel series'....If you like (or believe in) weird Psychic, Para-Normal suspense stuff this series is for you.  

TV Shows this week...
    Anything RHO__ on Bravo, maybe some Hallmark channel, hoping there's new episodes on prime-time channels

Menu Plan...
    Sooo nothing I posted on menu from last week's Happy Homemaker Monday menu plan was really fixed, I do have a menu plan for a few days but I'm only here for a few days this week and leaving the Mr to go with whatever he wants. 

Goal/To Do List...
    Go to Frosty Feet PPU for most of my team 👍
    Get office organized...Hopefully 😜
    Hiking on Tuesday with my group 🥾
    Work on Bible Study notes 📿
    Read 📚
    

Around The House...

    Basic daily household chores = making bed, sweep, dishes, nothing ''to'' detailed,  

Project this Week...
    Get my SH%TZ together......No planned project until mid-month (see Looking Forward Too section)
    Take photos as in-kind donation for local Judge running for office

Todays Motivation...
    Gorgeous, Beautiful Sun Shiney Weather...still cold but the Sun is Out!

Favorite blog post last week (mine or other)....


Something fun to share....
    A few of the #ladygang and I are headed to see & listen to Cassie Chambers at our local Arts Center meeting up for dinner before on Thursday

Blog hopping (newly discovered blog)....
  http://onefamilyoneincome.blogspot.com/  


Looking forward to this week....
    I have a meeting scheduled with the local Judge Executive...More on that later, we'll see how that pans out.

    I'M PACKING FOR FLORIDA!! Yes you read that right...my friend Lynn has a AirBnB and invited me and another friend to join her (this past year I wasn't able to go).  Flying down Friday and coming home next Thursday..This is perfect timing! My calendar of race events is starting to fill up and so a quick getaway to see my friend is awesome......AND speaking of Florida I have a house reserved/booked for returning to River Ranch in Jan 2023 (moss ain't gonna grow on this, well you know!)

From the camera....

    2 of my Boys...JinX the baby and PunkN the Tween Boy. Bird watching from 'my' version of window seat, cutting board, 2 hooks and extra shoestrings.



On my prayer list.....
    My church associate paster - Rev. Catherine DeMoss –in maintenance and taking 5th course of treatment for Leukemia


Bible verse, Devotional....

    Lord's Prayer:
          Our Father who art in Heaven, hallowed be thy Name, thy Kingdom come, thy will be done, on earth as it is is Heaven. Give us this day our daily bread, and forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the Kingdom, and the Power, and the Glory, forever.
Amen

 Hugs, Kisses, Be Safe Wishes!

#getup
    #getout
        #getmoving