This weekend has been a lesson on how to set priorities. I took Monday off from work, so Larry and I could take advantage of the 4th of July holiday for an extended stay at Hawkes Landing. Usually, Hawkes Landing is a perfect place for me to write, so I figured I’d have no problem…
This week brought a wonderful mix of things to smile about–a Friday favorites potpourri, if you will. Let’s start with a visit from these beautiful grandchildren. We have an agreement: one “nice” pic and then they get to make silly faces. (Anyone else notice Wells’ face didn’t change at all?) More grandchildren — this time…
This week’s post is a special one–my first guest post, written by my multi-talented sister, Cindy. In addition to being a wonderful sister, she is a mother, wife, grandmother, educator, cancer-survivor, and now runner and writer! So without further ado, Cindy describes her first 10K experience. I signed up and paid for two races before…
Here it is, the first Friday favorites of sweet, sweet summertime. Few things say summer like watermelon. I got a jump on the season with watermelon themed fingernails. As always, this design was hand painted by Meghan at Color My Nails. And, of course, summer means weekends at Hawkes Landing, complete with little furry visitors….
Tomorrow is the official start of summer. With temperatures reaching triple digits here in Utah, it definitely feels like it! Knowing how time flies, and not wanting to reach the end of the season asking “Where did the summer go and why didn’t I do anything?,” I am joining a group of blogger buddies in…
Here is my week in review in a picture-a-day format, except for the one day I shockingly did not take a single photo. Anyway, for the rest of the week… Saturday I came home after Saturday’s 10K to this sweet note from our youngest grandchild. It was hidden under my notebook, so I would be…
Another race in the books—this time the Utah Valley 10K with my sister, Cindy. It was her first big race, so that made it extra special. I can’t wait to tell you all about it, so let’s get started. Friday afternoon, Cindy picked me up and we headed south to Provo (about 38 miles from…
It’s time for Friday Favorites, and I’ve spent a lot of time outdoors this week, which makes me a happy woman. Kudos to Mother Nature! I also have the winner of the getting-to-know-you drawing to announce and my final week of 10k training, so let’s get started. You all know by now how much I…
Should I stretch before or after running? Maybe both, or not at all? I hear that question a lot. I’ve asked it myself. Read the magazines or look online, and you’ll find a confusing mix of opinions, even among the experts. I am not one of those experts, and I don’t have a degree in…
This week was extra special, because my sweet mother in law turned 90 years old, and we had a party to celebrate. But first… I started the week with this beautiful Strawberry Blue Salad and chicken tortilla soup from Wingers. Followed by another great weekend at Hawkes Landing enjoying these spectacular views. This week also…
