Care Bear and Rainbow Day

Well, this week is Winter Break at my school. This is when all the kids go skiing and the broke teachers get to sleep in and play all day! Yesterday was one of those care bear days (a name I call a perfect day). It started with sleeping in until 7 (that is way late considering my usual time is 4:45). Then, I went to my moms house and dropped off Bean for a playdate with Maggie! After that, I went to my friend Mary's house and we went on a 20 mile leisure bike ride. After the bike ride, we went to the Y (with all the stay at home moms) and did a nice little weight work out. After that, we went to Dandelions (one of our favorite vegetarian restaurants downtown). After a nice lunch outside, we started our journey to Mall at Milena. Oh how I LOVE the mall and now I love it even more when it is 2 on a "school day!" I felt so special because I got to help Mary pick out a gift for her daughter's 21st birthday. Kelsey is going to love the present!!! Did I mention how much i love Tiffany's? I am trying to figure out how I can earn some extra cash and get me a new piece of jewelry...hmmm....

After the mall, I visited my grandma at the rehab place and then I went home, changed and headed to my sis's house for dinner and play time with my niece and nephew...man am I going to miss them next month :(

What at Care Bear Day...
1. bike ride
2. Y during the day
3. lunch outside at Dandelions
4. MALL (including a trip into Tiffany's)!!
5. Sisters house for dinner

All and All I think it was one of the best days!!!

Super Bowl Fun

So I know this post is a little late but I was waiting on pictures. Sunday night I went with my mom, my sister and her family to watch the super bowl. The theme of the party was "favorite jersey!" Well, since I am not really a pro-football fan, I wore my favorite team...Miami!!! Looks like I had fellow hurricanes at the party with me. Of course the number one fan is future

Miami Cheerleader, Olivia Rush!!!

Isn't she so cute.

Of course the night was bitter sweet. I had a great time at my sister's neighbors house but at the same time I was so sad to think that in less than a month my sister and her family (including my little man, Luke) will be moving to Atlanta!!! I know I know...what a cool place to live, so great for young families, wonderful churches, season changes...and the list continues. But for me, it is like half of me moving away. I have always been near my sister. We grew up together, roomed together in college, same sorority, running buddies, shopaholics...you name it, we do it together. This comes as a HUGE surprise to everyone. However, I hold on to the promise that God has a plan and I know I have to TRUST God with this. That is my saving grace!!! Anyways....overall we had a great time!! Thank you to the Adams for having us over.

Today is my lucky day

Earlier this week I blogged about losing my belly ring at the miami marathon. Well I decided to contact the company because I was so disappointed that the ring fell out less than 24 hours after getting it. The girl from the company was so super nice. Not only did she offer to replace the ring, she sent me a "surprise" with it. So I was thinking maybe an extra charm or a coupon for my next purchase. NOPE!! She sent me one of their brand new items, a 26.2 charm necklace. It is so SUPER cute and they were selling for like 25 bucks at the show. I feel so lucky, like I just won the lottery or something. So, I highly recommend this company for all your cute running gear! My friend's belly ring had broken also and she replaced her ring too. They definitely stand behind their product. I wish all companies were this good to their customers. Here is the link, you should check it out!!!! All the jewelry is sterling silver.
http://www.inspiredendurance.com/

Friday the 13th

Well, i got a phone call today from my wonderful friends at wheel of fortune (actually...wheel of non-fortune)!!! Looks like my show will be airing on Friday, March 13th. I just thought that was perfect. It will match perfectly with my winnings. Planning on having a "party" for the show. I figured I wanted to be with friends for some moral support! And when you see the first puzzle, I want to be around to hear everyone call out the same answer I called "Family...."
Hope you all can come

Christina

Yet another run...

I know I have officially lost my mind...I just finished another race. It was "just" a half marathon that felt like an ultra (running term for a VERY long race)!!! Yesterday, Mary, my mom and I headed down south for a fun weekend in Miami. It was the race of lost or forgotten items. It started with Mary forgetting her fav black jeans for dinner. Then, when we finally got to Miami my mom somehow lost her camera at the Expo (that is why there are NO pics for this trip). After a crazy afternoon looking for the camera, finding new jeans for Mary (by the way if you are in Miami you have to check out Lincoln Street, so many cute shops) we met up with Jo-Anne and Roy for dinner. We met up with them at a very hip restaurant called Michy's. Roy saw the restaurant on the food channel. Lets just say I felt like I was on a taping of Top Chef. It was awesome. I think it was one of the best dining experiences I have ever had!!! Thanks Roy and Jo-Anne!

Race Day:
This morning we woke up to run yet another crazy race. Yup, 4 am and we were up and getting ready to go to the start.

When we got downtown, we walked to start through people's "bedrooms." I was amazed to see so many homeless men lining the streets of downtown Miami. What I did not realize it that 3 hours later, they would still be in their "rooms." It just broke my heart to see the joy in their eyes when we handed them fig newtons and bananas. Man do I feel so blessed to have a place to call home.

As for the race itself...well to make a long story short, the race was TOUGH. I guess my legs have not recovered 100% since Disney. The course was beautiful and I did get a way cool medal :) After the race I realized that my brand new 26.2 belly button ring fell out while I was running. LOST #3!!! ERRR....

Overall, I had a great time. It is so great to work all week and spend my weekends running with some of my best friends. Thanks Girls for a great time!!!!

It's Friday!

I have a had a crazy week and I am so happy that it is finally Friday. I spent my Friday doing my most favorite thing....eating the veggie salad at California Pizza Kitchen. Yummm.....i suggest if you have not tried that salad you should check it out sometime!!
I am also so excited that Victoria Secret is opening at Waterford Lakes. I know, I have no life, but I am thrilled :) Anyways, I hope everyone has a great weekend. I plan on resting and getting my voice back!

I took the plunge!

"The miracle isn't that I finished. The miracle is that I had the courage to start." -John Bingham
Only 48 hours after my marathon I buckled under pressure...LOL!!! I signed up for GOOFY next year. I thought, "hey why not." I ran 26 why not do 13 the day before...hmmm...even as I write that I think how crazy it sounds. So my challenge to all my friends...why not run the 1/2 marathon on Saturday with me. That gives you 1 year to train. It is SO possible to each and every person. Whether you run, walk, jog or waddle...you can make it!!! It is just so amazing how our bodies are made. The pain I felt on Sunday is so far forgotten. I can walk without hurting and plan on trying a little walk jog tomorrow. Anyways, thank you again for all the support and prayers. Just think, next year Disney can be Magical for you too!!!!

Some great quotes to motivate you!!!!!
"In running, it doesn't matter whether you come in first, in the middle of the pack, or last. You can say, 'I have finished.' There is a lot of satisfaction in that." -Fred Lebow, New York City Marathon co-founder
My motivation for Goofy:
"Racing teaches us to challenge ourselves. It teaches us to push beyond where we thought we could go. It helps us to find out what we are made of. This is what we do. This is what it's all about." -PattiSue Plumer, U.S. Olympian