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!

 

love arrows.

Love is not always fireworks, pancakes, and shooting stars.  It’s an adventure!  It’s overcoming obstacles, facing challenges, fighting to be together, holding on, and never letting go.  It requires energy, patience, perspective and determination. 

 

Love is hard work, but worth every moment of it.

 I was struck by cupid’s arrows 6 years ago and I am happy to be in love. 

From the hugs and kisses to the bickering, from the smiles to the tears of laughter.  I am grateful everyday to share this crazy life with the one I love.

 

I made these arrows with little love notes for my babe.  We don't go all out for valentine's day, we tell and do things everyday to show and celebrate our love, but I couldn't resist making these cute DIY arrows.

 

 

We'll celebrate love, friendship and good food tonight with some dear friends.

Dinner at Moxie and Champagne & Dessert at our place.

 

 

images from january.

life according to my iphone & instagram.

 

images from december.

life according to my iphone & instagram.

drunk with happiness.

My Second Marathon

My legs got me through the first 10 miles, my brain got me through the next 10, and my heart got me through the last 6.

Rain, wind and injury didn’t stop me from finishing my second full marathon, the California International Marathon on December 3, 2012. I may have been a few minutes slower than last year, but I’ll take it.   Rain and wind until mile 22 was a challenging experience.  26.2 miles of agony and utter bliss.  

Thank you to my family and friends for all the support and encouragement. To the crazy ones that actually made it to the course today, Ryan, my mom, dad (who actually rode his bike alongside me for a mile and a half), stepmom, Papa Rathke, Carrie, Jovana, Super, Ange, Cheryl and Logan… you helped me more than you know. Special thanks to Ryan for the daily encouragement, subjecting yourself to subzero temperatures in cryothearpy with me, making me healthy meals and knowing when I just need a freakin’ donut, I love you and appreciate you. Carrie, thanks for always making me feel better when I am frustrated with myself, my injuries or just running in general, for cheering me on at my running events and for my Team Chompers shirt. Hehee. To all my girls that do running events with me throughout the year, you are the best friends a girl can ask for. You girls make running fun and push me to do better. Cheryl, I was honored to wear the bracelet today. I thought of Greg often and felt a peace around me. Logan, my new running buddy, proud of you for doing the relay and excited to run Shamrock with you. Big thanks to all those that sent me lovely supportive messages. And to all those that celebrated with me at brunch. Cheers!

 

I am lucky girl to be surrounded by so many wonderful people. 

 

 

the night before

  

estimated arrival times

 

way too early in the morning

 

a mile of porta potties at 6:00 a.m.

 

at start line

 

 

 

and I did it!  26.2 miles

 

 

my Ryan, my love

 

 

 

  

images from november.

life according to my iphone/instagram

here, there and everywhere.

glimpses from 9/3 - 9/16.

 

 



current music obsession.

ben howard

old pine

we stood
steady as the stars in the woods
so happy-hearted
and the warmth rang true inside these bones
we stood
steady as the stars in the woods
so happy-hearted
and the warmth rang true inside these bones
as the old pine fell we sang
just to bless the morning.

we grow, grow, steady as the morning
we grow, grow, older still
we grow, grow, happy as a new dawn
we grow, grow, older still
we grow, grow, steady as the flowers
we grow, grow, older still
we grow, grow, happy as a new dawn
we grow, grow, older still

 the fear

I been worryin' that my time is a little unclear
I been worryin' that I'm losing the one's I hold dear
I been worryin' that we all live our lives in the confines of fear

it's my birthday.

annnnnndd i'm 30!!!  

hopefully my good looks will remain...

and i never get too old to shake it

let the adventure continue

weeeeeeee

enjoying every moment of life.

still in new jersey for work, but will be on a plane in less than 24 hrs to celebrate with my friends and family.

images 1, 2, 3

glimpses from the week 5/14 - 5/20.

 

 

1. yes, this is how i eat bell peppers.   2. i even go to the store on my scooter.   3. fresh ingredients make all the difference.   4. pasta salad for dinner.   5. those eyes.   6. a lil frill on my pencil skirt.  new skirt from zara.   7. salad date with my jovy at crepeville.   8. spent saturday morning and afternoon doing yard work. luv it!   9. felt like a fishy.  logged in a few hours of swimming.   10. looks like it's sienna's nap time.  passing out on the soccer ball.   11. date night at tuli with dids.   12. while on one of my runs this past sunday i saw these amazing shadows caused by the eclipse.   13. tacos and my new pink&orange serving tray.   14. currently obsessed with an all-purpose cleaner. lime+sea salt.  i can't stop cleaning.