running with the family.

i participated in the sacramento zoo zoom 5k with my sister and nephew.

super excited to run with them in their first running event! 

after the race, we enjoyed the animals and some corn dogs.

 

it was a perfect day.

 

 
nephew, sister & meeee

strolling around in her auntie's running shades

 

zoe could not get enough of the tiger

 

 

 

who turned out the lights?!?  hilarious

 

 

images from march.

life according to my iphone & instagram.

  

rewarding day at the office - all smiles// juicing every day

birthday lunch for a special co-worker// prost!

 
green machine// mieka is now officially sienna's pillow #snuggles
small bites// gorgeous baby shower for a wonderful couple

baked tomatoes with parmesan cheese// a day in the woods paintballing

my little lover// chocolate & peanut butter croissants

 

banana split// black & tan

drinks before the show// g. love & special sauce

mieka working late at the office// dapper fellow

ginger root - ugly knobby thing// sienna has ryan's nose

  
banana oatmeal muffins// korean grill bbq with ryan and pops
hello spring// sprucing up the backyard
 
lovely fresh fruit// apple strudel pancakes for our hangover friends
biking on the trail// with the doggies
  
sienna was finally tired at mile 6// while ryan is away, vicki will paint play
purdy in pink// another project

the girls// piggin' out

deciding on the right shade// stripes & mustard
MRI saturday// simple pleasures, enjoying a huge pretzel

first house bbq of the year// easter brunch
olives and some bloody mary// relaxing with my lil girl

pink in a sea of green.

i ran the shamrock'n half marathon on march 17th.  third year participating!

it was a gorgeous day for 13.1 miles.  unfortuantely, it will be my last long run until CIM training begins in july.

 

 

 

 

purdy in pink.

 ryan is working out of town this week so i've been taking advantage of the time alone to work on some home projects.  our old rusted medicine cabinet has been driving me crazy so i cleaned and spray-painted it PINK.  we are renters, otherwise we would replace the cabinet and remodel the whole bathroom.  but instead, we are embracing the 1960's pink & grey bathroom and freshen it up with paint and accessories.  

 

so fresh and so clean.

 

it's the little things, like a coat of paint, that can make a huge impact.

i smile every time i open the cabinet.

 

 

currently on repeat.

the head and the heart

 

rivers and roads

 

 

a year from now we'll all be gone...

 

rivers and roads
rivers 'til i reach you

 

lost in my mind

 

 

how’s that bricklayin’ coming

how’s your engine running
is that bridge getting built
are your hands getting filled

won’t you tell me my brother
cause there are stars up above
we can start moving forward

lost in my mind
lost in my mind
oh I get Lost in my mind

it's that time again.

 

i'm ready for some backyard projects. 

inspirations

your outer world is a reflection of your inner world.

outdoor mirror made out of plastic spoons

lacy windows

gold leaf terracotta pots

 

 

wheelbarrow cooler

 

lighting

 

 

diy outdoor rug

 

 

images: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 & 10

 

pets are family.

 

I love the shirts Ryan got us from the Humane Society.

We have two dogs, Mieka (pictured below) a 10-year-old long haired chihuahua and Sienna a 3-year-old doberman we rescued. 

 

Our pooches make me happy, happy, happy.  They are our children!

 

images from february.

life according to my iphone & instagram.

a game of speed, strategy and fear.

A few years ago I received a paintball gun for Valentine's Day.  It may seem like a weird gift to some, but I was absolutely ecstatic!  One of the best/unique gifts I have ever received.

There's just something so exhilarating about hiding in the woods, running through creeks, sneaking up on your friends opponents, and blasting them with paint.  Ooooh, and bringing in the flag doesn't suck either!

 

A group of us battled on the paintball this past Saturday.  We enjoyed great weather and walking off the field undefeated.

 

{On the way to the field.  Lovely sunrise.}

 

{Couples that play together stay together. hehee}


{Finally got hit! At least it was pink paint.}


 

{The boys preparing before the next game.}