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Ahh what a fun NYE we shared with family!  With my brother in law in town for just a few more days we wanted to enjoy some time with him and of course be sure both the grams had something to do.  We've gone bowling before and its always been a blast and it had been years since both my mom and mother in law had bowled so we decided that would be perfect!
If you made reservations in advance you got...

2012 Miles
January 01, 2012 ran 6 miles  total miles run                         6January 03, 2012 ran 8 miles                                                14January 05, 2012 ran 1 mile in 8:03                                     15January 06, 2012 ran 7 miles                                             ...

In 2013 I barely fit reding into my life and I so missed it!  This year whenever I have time instead of checking facebook I plan to read a book.
The Longest Ride by Nicholas SparksMetomorphosis, Surviving brain injury by David GrantThe first phone call from heaven by Mitch AlbomSycamore row by John GrishamBroken openWonder by RJ Palacio - I actually read this in one day... thanks Amy!The invention...

Cheers to a new year and another chance for us to get it right.  ~Oprah Winfrey
Have you found your word yet?  Here we are the beginning of a new year where all things are possible, what possibilities are you looking for in 2011?
My word for 2011 is Challenge. 
And with this challenge I signed up for Ali Edwards ONE WORD class at Big Picture and plan on following along with Jill and her 52 weeks...

So I set forth many goals for 2010 and I'm quite happy with the results. Using my "word" I tried to simplify my life and finding a new passion for running I changed things about my mind and body along the way.  

December 31, 2009 - not the best picture, but...
Here I wrote about making changes - 6 changes and I think I did quite well, although there is always room for improvement.
workout and...

and yet it has come and gone so quickly!
Still recovering from all the festivities!  Thankful for family and friends and looking forward to the coming new year!


 

 Coming to the end of the year, so here I go in the spirit of marking my favorites of  2010!
favorite radio station... XM radio McCartney's Band on the run radio, loving it!favorite place to eat... Cheesecake factory (I think I'm addicted!)favorite activity... running (did you think otherwise?)favorite running song - The dog days are over by Florence and the machinefavorite household project......

It is Christmas in the heart that puts Christmas in the air.  ~W.T. Ellis
 

Merry Christmas to all, have a wonderful day with family and friends

 Do you remember Ali Edwards and her one little word?  It's that time again! Have you been thinking about your word?
I came to my word about a month ago 
Challenge
There were many things throughout 2010 that were a challenge for me, and at the end of those challenges I left feeling a better person, a stronger person and so this year I want to challenge myself even more.  Get out of my comfort...

or almost completed...
Now I'm thinking it needs a granite top?  Going to look into it after Christmas.  Debating whether it will be black or brown?

the kitchen island before

making progress, my husband was a bit apprehensive

 My chairs, I got from Spiegel catalog - are they even still around?  painting the chairs was a pain, but so worth it!


Finished!  Just in time for the...