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That's what happened when Val showed me a picture of the holiday decoration she was going to make.
Since I was already out for the day shopping with my mom, I decided a trip to Hobby Lobby would be included in our destinations to visit.
Althought I couldnt' find a paper mache' Z I did find a wood one and when it rang up 50% off, I thought even better!  I found the ornaments at Target and once I...

This year I have so much to be thankful for...
For one, my family who all got to be together!
my mother in law 
my nephews who had me cracking up
my kids who save me more than they know
my hubs for making it all possible!
 

In the midst of all my running and taking care of family, I feel I've lost my creative side. I have not scrapbooked or journaled in months and I am beginning to feel empty without it. 
the view during a recent run
to help me out of my slump I decided to sign up for a couple art journal classes. One I found at one of my favorite blogs where I've recently started spending more time at.
The...

When I first asked Joel about Halloween and dressing up, he said "who the heck is captain jack"... really Joel?
but once in costume, he took over the role quite well
We had a great time touring a few local pubs finding others who also participated in the festivities
all the boys were pretty funny!
a great night out!

completed race number 11 in my 12 in 2012 last Thursday.  It was a run created by my friend Kathy and I since there are not enough weekends and races for me to be able to reach my goal of 12 in 2012. It was a beautiful day, one of the last few that we knew of and we wanted to seize the day!
We ran though Buckeye Woods and down the Chippewa bike trail which was surrounded by beautiful trees with...

Also known as race number 10 in my 12 in 2012
Since April of this year we knew we were running this race, we knew we were two of the lucky 15,000 women that were chosen to run this race and to say we were thrilled would be putting it mildly! It has been one of our most looked forward to races.... ever!
With lots of family in San Francisco, we were able to begin planning early. All we needed was...

#9
Last Sunday I ran the towpath half marathon for my 9th race in the 12 in 2012 and loved it.  The weather was perfect, the course was beautiful with the fall colors and the crowd was not too overwehlming but yet enough to keep you going.
Kathy and Bob were there to run the 10K which left from the same place as the half, and Chelsea went with me for the early morning drive to Peninsula...

Last week I got to spend a couple days with girlfriends...
They drove from Michigan and my sister, mom and I drove from Ohio to meet in Shipshewana Indiana.  A cute little amish town that is the location of some of our favorite primitive shops!
Although blurry... here we are in our favorite shop "A thankful heart"
after our day in Shipshewana, we headed to Michigan where we would stay at Brenda's,...

Race number 8, for those who are counting...
It was one of my favorite races last year, and one that I had done my best time on. So for this year, expectations were high and as usual, the Air Force came through!
While there were a few bumps along the way, including a .25 mile mix up in going the wrong direction, I still ended the race with a PR.  My goal was 2:10 or under and I signed...

Chelsea is off on another adventure and how could she resist...
She has the opportunity to see California, while getting paid to do what she loves! It was tough to let her go, but already having some trips to California to visit in the works, I'm taking it one trip at a time.
So many people wanted to catch up with Chelsea before she left, so we decided to put together a going away party for friends...