Blog 365 ~ Blazing Blue Devil 5K Re-Cap

 I'll be doing Early:Thiry Saturday mornings for the rest of the year. Team RaceRise is keeping this race photographer B.u.s.y!! I'm not complaining. 

Thanks to everyone that have reached out regarding the kid's accident. I'm grateful to God for sparing their lives and letting me continue to have them with me.  Now onto today...

Today's event help support Henry Clay Cross Country...the race has been successful enough to pay for cross country meets and award banquet at the end of their season.

Tommy on the far left is the head coach and one of my runner kids...Marcus on the far right assists and is another of my runner kids. 

Such a Great turn-out this morning...

Not a 'normal' guest of the race but it was nice to see the National Guard tent set-up and talking to the kids about opportunities available for them.

Deep down I hope some of them asked about the scholarship program through National Guard..

I'm in Love with this year's design...and 👀at the 🥇Sweeeet!

We had LOT's of Ladies today...

Unfortunately, we did have one that had a fall---or 2...

Poor Libby, Thanks to Maureen for helping her finish,,,

There's always someone versed inmedical care at our events.

Of course I have to feature the PawRunners... 

And of course, I can't forget one of my Main Men, Darwin,

His wife didn't make this morning. Hopefully next time.

View photos Here--->8-12-23 Blazing Blue Devil 5K 

View results Here---> Blazing Blue Devil 5K Results

Time now for me to eat lunch, relax a bit, and get ready to walk/run in downtown Lexington for

'A Mid Summer's Night 5K'... I'll share details tomorrow.

Blog 365 ~ Foot Friday ~ Feline Friday

 First let me just say it's been a long week...and that's ok. I'm sharing a newspaper article regarding the accident my kid & G'kid was in 2 weeks ago...

Yes I was Scared...Scared of what I would have done to the person who hit them...Police report states driver was traveling 25 MPH turning a CORNER!!

W😠T😠H!!

 And admitted that she wasn't paying attention [yep it's in writing] and said she thought she 'hit something' but wasn't sure what it was until finally stopping. I'm praying so hard not to react badly...but it's so difficult.

That was my baby & G'baby.

At the ER we took these,

daughter's foot

daughter in neck brace,she ended up with a concussion.

G'kid ankle/foot/leg

 though severe, her injuries weren't as bad..but Bad Enough.

both after a few days

I took the kid back to orthopedic surgeon today

this is her updated swelling/brusing

long story short 3 fractures & torn ligaments in ankle, she's on the right track for healing and can return to work via 🚕Mom Taxi🚕[aka Moi]

I take the G'kid back on Monday for her injury re-evaluation. 

I know it is what it is, and I Thank God they are alive. 

[if your wondering if anything happened to the driver the answer is a Big Fat Nope...

we ain't done yet😉] 

I'll update later as I can.

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Next is Feline Friday

OMG my boy JinX!!

weight was around 1.3# when we got him....I admit we really didn't need another cat. But I've wanted an Orange Tabby for a very long time....

Now look at him!!

He is 2years old & The Most Ornery 12# furball Ever!

But, also he's my JinXy boy and cuddle bug sleeping in the crook of my arm like a cradled baby at night. 

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Tomorrow morning I'm working a race in Richmond so Early:Thirty wake up call, once I'm home I'll load/post & email photos, try and rest a bit then I'M walk/running the A Midnight Summer 5K downtown Lexington!! Shew I'm already tired just thinking about it, LOL.

Until then....

Blog 365 ~ Thrifty Thursday

 The past few months I've been doing my 'fall/winter' stock pile plan. I already have 90% of my canned goods I wanted and 100% of non-perishable/paper products. The new Kroger ad had Chuck Roast & Whole Purdue Chickens on sale...

6.99$ a Pound Yes Please!

1.69$ for Purdue again, Yes Please!

Everything got wrapped in 6 layers of newspaper, then wrapped in Freezer paper and marked with the contents & month/year. I've already stocked the freezer with 80/20 Ground Round in 3# chubs and 1# pound chubs so good to go with that item. All I want as far as meat goes is Pork Loin chops and Boneless Chicken Breasts. Then as I need then I'll pick up a few frozen pkg meals for quick dinners....

How is your stock pile?? 

Are you planning ahead??

Blog 365 ~ 47 years have flown by....

 

Happy Birthday to MY baby!

Through the Years...

Through the Tears...

Through the Cheers...

You're my Greatest Accomplishment in Life!

I love you a bushel and a peck

A bushel and a peck and a hug around the neck

A hug around the neck and a barrel and a heap

A barrel and a heap and I'm talkin' in my sleep

About you, about you

'Cause I love you a bushel and a peck

You bet your purdy neck I do

Blog 365 ~ Happy National Cat Day

 The Cline Crib is 'loaded' with PurrBabies.... 

It all started with this guy....our #headboyincharge Roadie,

What a Pile !

L-R Jinx, PunkN, Goober, BuddyBoy

Last but not least....Little'n, aka:Girlie Girl, aka:Queenie

She's still quite feral and will not let you pick her up. She's developed some kind of skin irritation and has pulled off plugs of fur from various places on her body. She's still eating, drinking water, and going to the litter box so not sure what the what is going on with her. I've managed to spray stuff on her and starting to look a little better.

Still not sure What We Were Thinking having 6 PurrKids in the house, other than once I put $$ into them I want them safe...and alive [even though we're sweeping multiple times a day].

Not pictured are the ''now'' 2 outdoor cats....Chewy.com loves us!

Blog 365 ~ Happy Homemaker Monday 8-7-23

 

And what a Monday it's been... Thanks to Sandra for this HHM challenge. Find it here....Diary of a Stay at Home Mom: { Happy Homemaker Monday - 08/07/2023 } 

** The Weather **

** As I look outside my window **

It's early evening [it's been a busy day]

 ** Right now I am **

Desperately working on this post so I can relax and catch up with the hubby

** Thinking and pondering **

How the kid & G'Kid is going to make it another week of no work, and be good about taking meds and staying off their right feet

** What I'm reading **

The newest J.D. Robb paperback just came out -'Encore in Death' [love me some JD Robb]

of course Devotional for spiritual reading

let's just say Atomic Habits will 'hopefully be finished by year's end..🤣'

** TV Shows this week **

Who has Time?? I'll be recording lot's of shows this week.

** Menu Plan **

Working on updating meal/menu list

** Goal/To Do List **

So much on the list.., first thing this morning I took the girls to orthopedic clinic in Lexington 

their right foot [yep both of them] isn't getting any better and urgent care referred them to go get checked out since the local ortho Doc doesn't have any opening until mid-September...

from here they sent the kid to get a foot scan, still waiting on results, she goes back on Friday for follow-up, the G'Kid foot is still too swollen to diagnose so back we go next Monday 😒just call me #MomTaxi

** Around The House **

Things are going to be hit & miss around here this week....kids Dr appointments, meetings scheduled, and everything else in between...

** Project this Week **

Just going to pull something out of the hat and hope for the best...

** Todays Motivation **

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

I did manage to read a few, emailed a blogger that's going through a difficult time...

** Something fun to share **

I worked a New Race event Saturday night and I'm OBSESSED with the building they're renovating. I still need to do a race re-cap... 

** Looking forward to this week **

Going to eye Dr [finally], 

The Kid turns 47 this week--OMG!

Gal Pal Lunch,

Foster daughter turns 51!--OMG!!

Walk/Running in Mid Summer Night 5K race...

** From the camera **

My Elephant Ears are doing Fantastic this year.

** On my prayer list **

My girls, my SIL, my friend MJ

** Devotional **

Lord, help me to weep freely in your presence when I need to.

And let the tears that are seen by you alone help my heart find peace.

Blog 365 ~ HBD Baylee ~ Race 1 of 3 for this weekend

 

Happy 25th to Baylee my 'Second to No One' G'Kid.

She doesn't really speak let alone see any of this side of the family [though in communication with her sister-thank goodness] so I'm not sure how she's doing...

This is one of the last few photos I have of her, My Love is unconditional & I do pray she will eventually come around.

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As I mentioned before I have a few 'lofty' goals I'm WILL be doing in 2024....one of them is Muddy Princess.

2024 registration opened up....I signed up...made a team...social media posted inviting everyone & anyone that wanted to join me was Welcomed....then BAM!! Already have 4 more joining me. How cool are we gonna be. I can't wait. So, there's 2 of my 7 [or🤔8?] events committed. The first is Flying Pig 3-Way Challenge w/cheese. #igotthis

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Now onto a race re-cap, tonight was the 2nd Annual Nothing Bundt Fun 3K Run benefitting The Foster Care Council. Nothing Bundt Cakes and will be providing a mini-Bundt cake to every participant. 

Oh..My..YUM!

THE FOSTER CARE COUNCIL mission is to provide academic, enrichment, clothing, & mentorship opportunities for Kentucky’s foster children that have been removed from their home due to abuse, abandonment, or neglect.

<--My little friend Norah told me her secret...😉she's going to be a big Sister!!

Supporting MOM...

always Happy to see me at Finish Lines,

his puppy was trying to catch up

just cruising along..

KIM!!!

<--great to see Crystal back at races, 

they're becoming a couple of my favorites..

It's been a Loooong day and it's going to be a short night, catch-up with everyone tomorrow.

Other Race Photos Here--->  8-4-23 Nothing Bundt Fun 3K Run 

Race results Here---> Nothing Bundt Fun 3K Run Results