5K's, nephews, and excitement

so, I've started a 6 weeks to a 5K running program...with 5 weeks before the race. I know, I started it a week late, but at least I started it. I'm now into week 2 and it is going well, and I have a great running, actually the best running partner

yes, none other than my spunky girly girl, and since she's going to be running in the actual race w/me, I see no reason why she should get to skip out on the training. After all I'm doing this for her, and to fit into my jeans again, and for her...

What about Deezel, you say? Trust me running in a 5K is definitely not up his alley, he would much rather go to the event and make it his personal goal that everyone, and I mean everyone stops and pets him. Or he would be just as content snoozing on his couch, happy to have it all to himself, not having to share it with a certain someone that doesn't respect his space...

and tend's to wegde herself in, no matter what. And that green shirt on Deezel, that's so he'd stop licking a spot on his front leg, ahhh...the things I put him through.

Hmmm...let's see, this past week or two has just flown by.

Clete and Chris, my brother and sister-in-law, came down not to long ago with my nephews for an impromptu lunch at my Mom's. We grilled out, brats (ewww) and italian sausage, with saurkraut and peppers, baked beans, fresh fruit, potato salad... typical but good cookout food.

I love my nephews, Noah and Ben...they are growing up too fast.

Noah is 3

and Benjamin is 1

they don't live too far away, but far enough that I only see them every few months.

This past weekend, I was down in Kentucky for an overnight...attending my Mom's Family Reunion. Lot's of fun, yet we couldn't stay for the main event on Saturday because of a prior obligation back here in Columbus, but Friday evening story time was a good time. I get car-sick really easily, like too easily so I was ready to get out of the car, getting there and getting home. And even though I was only gone for the night, don't you just love getting home, I do.

A special Thank you to Caleb for his first official dog-sitting night...he survived and so did they.

Things I'm excited for:

-Pedicures with Kathryn and Gina (I haven't ever had one, but would love too)

-Possibly going to the Ohio State Fair, again something else that will be a first for me, and besides who doesn't love fair food? (according to my Mom, I went when I was little, who knew, Oh, well I'm not counting it, because I don't remember...)

-This 5K DogJog with Josi

-Friday evening, I get to watch Jack (Emily's baby boy), can't wait...while they go out to a movie, yea!

-oh, and my brothers new job, it's artsy fartsy and perfect for him, congratulations Caleb

My Weekend

Boy, oh boy did I have a fun-filled full weekend!

Alright so Friday evening, consisted of working late and taking a walk w/ the doggies. Time consuming? yes Fun-filled? no, yet it was a relaxing way to unwind after work.

Saturday, I was up early (can anyone explain why it's impossible to sleep in on Sat/Sun, yet so tempting throughout the week?), out the door for a long (2hr) walk, with Deezel and Josi in tow, why of course. Then it was on to the grocery store - I'm a Kroger girl- we needed a few things and my Dad was coming into town for the night, so I wanted to get stuff for dinner. If you ask me I'd rather make dinner and visit than go out when entertaining relatives, but that's me.

I do have a new food obsession - True North (brand) Almond Clusters - yum:) oh, and Simply Orange, oj - with lots of pulp. I know that was random but I was thinking about the grocery store.

Afterwards, I spent a couple hours chopping up goodies in the kitchen - watermelon, onions, peppers, tomatoes, olives, lettuce...yes I decided to make tacos for dinner. Growing up, we loved taco night, where everyone made a mess while eating to the bursting point. Nonetheless, I wanted to have most of the food prepped because I was going out for the afternoon.

I went down to the North Market (downtown Columbus), to a wine tasting event with my friends, Kathryn, Gina and Kristy. I was really excited for two reasons, 1. who doesn't like wine? and 2. I love the Pesto from Pastaria, this stuff is amazing, and I needed to replinish my empty spot in the freezer.
The wine tasting was a good time, yet it was a scorcher and very crowded, I had never been to one before, and I'll definitely go again.

My dad showed up about the time I got home, we (Caleb, he and I) chatted while I finished dinner. Then we feasted on Tacos and went to the Chocolate Octupus for some good ole' ice cream for dessert. We planned on taking a little walk after that but got rained out. So I made some pasta, fresh cheese tortellini, for the pesto while the men watched Dangerous Catch on A&E.

Sunday, I was up early again and My Dad and I, along with the furkids took a long walk, making it back just in time before it started to rain. Then we went to try out Rise & Dine, a new breakfast place that recently opened near us, we all gave it a thumbs up - although I still like First Watch better. Around noon, my Dad took off for home and I finished up a book I was reading during the afternoon.

Deezel and Josi had a birthday party to attend at 6pm - Happy Birthday Scarlet- there friend was celebrating their 4th birthday. We had a really great time, lotsa treats (cupcakes - for dogs, beef and chicken and watermelon ice cubes, peanut butter in a cup) games and general run around like crazy dog playing filled up the next few hours. We were home from the party around 9pm and by then it was time to go to bed shortly and get ready for Monday, egh....back to the work week.