happenings

Summer is ending sadly but my fun is just beginning! I'm headed to Florida tomorrow to visit my amazing friend Mandy with two other amazing friends! I am also turning 26 tomorrow (but let's ignore that part). Here are some lovely photos from the last couple weeks!

Spent time with these cuties ^

Walks with Max = constant exploring and sniffing

New glasses!

Ran the Livestrong 5k with my friend Laura and my dad! My dad finished less than a minute after me!

More baby time

Much needed time by the beach!

And cuddles with our baby.

not a worry in the world with my sneakers in the sand

This summer has not been kind to me. I've spent a total of maybe 6 or 7 hours actually ON the beach in my bathing suit. Everytime we get the opportunity to go, the clouds roll in. It's been pretty discouraging for me, considering I spent my life at the beach.

This past weekend we went to Brigantine and once again, did not get to sit on the beach. Sunday morning I woke up early to run and since the sun was out (it was at this point I thought I'd have a beach day! but lo and behold the clouds rolled in about an hour after I came back after my run!) I decided to try something new and run on the beach.

It was probably the best thing I have done all summer for myself.

My mind was clear, my feet were happy, and I had a couple epiphanies. I am looking forward and hoping to get a couple more beach runs in during August and September.

I started thinking about a week ago or so to run another half marathon but I was still on the fence about it. During this run I decided it was meant to be. September 29, 2013 - Ocean City Half Marathon! I know I can do it and I know training will be hard (again) but it's worth it. Plus, the medal you get afterwards is pretty cool :)

beach weekend!

FINALLY!

The sun came out and I was able to sit on a beach. Moving from NJ to PA was not easy. Having to drive so far just to see the ocean is awful. But this weekend, the sun gods smiled on me and I was able to enjoy a nice afternoon in the sand.

I'm pretty sure it's mandatory for every female to take a picture of her knees by a body of water

My bestest pal even came to enjoy the beach with me! (Dan was there too!)

Marissa and I even treated ourselves to a girls night in Atlantic City - dinner, drinks, some gambling (girlfriend won $300 at blackjack!) and breakfast. 

And I was pretty tired today but Dan and I spent some time on the boardwalk plus I got to hang out with my golden friends.

It's pretty crazy that 4th of July is this week! Hoping to get some more sun, exercise, see my family, and relax. And a three day work week for me!

happy april!

April means showers (you know, for those May flowers) and warmer weather right? Well I could do without the showers but please, please, PLEASE let's see some WARM weather!

Life has been busy. I officially began training for my half marathon so my life has been run, eat, sleep, repeat! We celebrated Dan's 29th birthday together (though I was sick so our idea of celebrating was take out & tv), along with other special peoples birthdays and got ready to celebrate new babies, had Easter with the in-laws, and basically just working, hanging out with Max, and making plans to visit friends who live in other states and trying to stay active.

Birthday celebrations for the lovely Miss Laura! :)

 

I really enjoy each one of these beautiful ladies!

 A beautiful baby shower for a wonderful cousin! Cannot wait to meet the little guy!

Happy first birthday to the sweetest babies around, Riley (in the picture) & Logan!

Bonding with my favorite golden...

Early morning walks on the beach...

And a day date trip to the boardwalk... much needed.

I'm looking forward to April ! And I promise... more posts each week! :)

brigantine

A few days late... but this weekend Dan & I went to Brigantine, NJ for some sun and fun.. or rather, cold and windy fun. It was mostly just us playing with the dogs and freezing our butts off but good nonetheless.