First Run of Fall!

I just had to do it!  I had to get out there and enjoy the first full day of Fall with a run!  It was perfect weather, cool, but not cold and even got a bit of drizzle at the end to help cool off.  The only downer...my back is not super happy with me.  But it was worth it...I loved every second of it and smiled at every single person I passed, I was just so happy!  I'm beginning to think Oct will be a no running month.  I'm not totally willing to give in yet, but it's looking like a break may be in order. Boo!

We spent the weekend making the most of the last few days of Summer!  We have had some beautiful weather for sure, and finished a big project!

 Chamber Bay Golf Course, always a pretty place to walk!

 Mark and Sky watching football together. She is all about the cuddles. 

 The weather was so nice Sunday we opened the door to the deck and watched football through the door, lounging in the sun.  Perfect if you ask me! 

 Another pic from Chambers Bay.  Sky rode her bike/walked for well over a mile, and was beat the rest of the day. 

 Saturday Sky and mark finished our new outdoor wine patio!  There are still some decorative things we are going to add, but the biggest, hardest part of the project is done and ready for us to enjoy some not too cool sunny fall days with some good wine and a toasty fire!  I'm working on a before/after post with step by step pics/directions.

 I had a Jamberry party Saturday so Sky stepped up and helped Mark with the gravel.  She is an awesome little worker!

 This is how Sky kills time while I'm getting adjusted at the chiro.  She likes a good workout!

My phone just could not handle the motion of the swing, but I just had to post because I love how much she loves swinging with Daddy!

How did you welcome in Fall today?

Thankful Thursday

Today I'm thankful that I get to bust out the puffy orange jacket, boot's, scarves, sweaters, flannel pj's, fluffy warm socks, flannel sheets, and blankets to snuggle up in on the couch! 

This is by far the most used and most favorite jacket I have!

 



I'll admit that I held onto summer until the very last second.  But, as soon as September 23rd came around I was all about fall! 

Bring on the Caramel Salted Mochas, Blue Moon Caramel Apple Beer, Pumpkin Spice Latte's, heck pumpkin everything, cold/rainy days that make it seem ok to stay inside nice and warm in pj's all day, puddle jumping, fall leaves, running in the cold, not needing to water the plants, candy pumpkins, and maybe most importantly football!

I really do love Fall, I just wanted to enjoy Summer as long as possible.  Once it's gone it's gone for like 8 to 9 months. 

What are you thankful for? 

What's your favorite thing about Fall?

Firs Day Of Fall!

I ordered my first hot Mocha today in at least 5 months.  It's that time of year.  Holy moly yesterday was still summer and it was a sunny lovely day.  Today is Fall and it's cool and raining like crazy.  Gotta love living in the PNW.  I was holding on to the last little bit of summer with both hands, but now that it's officially fall...bring on the boots, Pumpkin Spice latte's/Salted Caramel mochas, trench coats, hats, gloves and scarves!

Good thing I got this top Thursday night!! 

I sort of thought I was being silly and girly insisting on wearing it today for my 8 miler...I didn't really think it was cold enough.  But, I wanted to wear my new top.  Good think I did wear it though, it was a cold, wet run.  The long sleeves, knee socks and skirt combo ended up being perfect.  Started out a little cold, finished a little warm, but not overheated. 

If the forecast is for cooler/wet weather race day this is the outfit.  If it's just cooler but no rain then I'll go with a t-shirt otherwise I will get too hot.

Feels good to have the last "long" run done!  I'm excited for race day!  Mostly I'm excited that I'm going into the 3rd one feeling this healthy and strong.  Absolutely the most confident I have felt going into a 1/2!  Not that I think I'm going to blaze through, on the contrary it's a hilly course and I wont' be surprised if this is a significantly slower race for me, but I'm not worried about anything either.  Not worried about hills, weather, any of the mental stuff I had after the first disaster of a 1/2, blisters, aches or pains.  I feel really good, love running this time of year, and Michelle and I have run some of the hilliest routes I have ever done.  I feel like we have given ourselves the best opportunity possible to have a fun run and accomplish our ultimate goal of Half Fanatic!  Bring on RACE DAY!!!!!  

Sky seems to be doing better today.  Her nose isn't nearly as runny, and only has a little bit of a cough.  Still taking it easy just to give her time to rest and recover.  Stickers have proven to be an amazing sit still activity! 

 

Part of why it keeps her quiet for so long is it's really hard for her to peal the stickers off with her casted hand, and she doesn't want help most of the time.  BTW - $1 store sticker books are the bomb!  She loves the Cars one!  I'm going to go get more because she is asking for stickers all the time now.

Since it's so yucky outside it really is the perfect "watch football all day" weather!  Any other season I would be thrilled that the Steelers are on Sunday Nigh Football, but with all the injuries, and other issues they are having, I don't see the game going our way tonight.  I'll still watch, but I'm more stressed than excited about it. 

Any other football fans out there?  What game are you watching?