My girl turns 4!

Our little girl turned 4 about ten days ago. Here is the cake I made for her birthday party this past weekend. She asked for a yellow and pink cake. I'm pretty happy with how it turned out. So I thought I would show it off. It's a 9 in cherry cake with chocolate filling and buttercream decorations.

God Bless.

TWIW

This week in workouts, week 10 of my half marathon training. Here it is. I feel lame this week though.

Sunday: Rest
Monday: 3 miles
Tuesday: Rest
Wednesday: 7 miles. Awesome run!
Thursday: Rest
Friday: Rest
Saturday: Rest. I postponed my long run due to my daughter's birthday party. But unfortunately it didn't work out on Sunday because of the storm. 

I feel like it's been forever since I have run. And I know that the rest may actually be beneficial at this point so close to my half (12 days) but I feel like I NEED to run. Hopefully the Hurricane will be past this area tomorrow and I can go out and run then.

But I am hoping and praying that the East Coast stays safe. This looks like a big storm and we are just getting the edge of it. My prayers go out to all those in harms way.

God Bless.

RoadID giveaway winner.

My RoadID giveaway ended late last night. And I promised I would announce the winner tomorrow but I'm excited to finish my first giveaway. Danielle at It's A Harley Life please check your email.

Thank you for all who entered. I will be having another giveaway very soon. So check back for more details.

God Bless. 

**If the winner does not respond to my email within two days a new winner will be drawn and the first winner will forfeit their prize.**

TWIW

It's Sunday, so here is another week for the books. I completed Week 9 of my half marathon training this week. I have just three more weeks until my first half marathon. Here is what I did this week:

Sunday: Rest

Monday: 3.1 miles A virtual race. The Cupcake Classic. I did it in honor of my daughter's birthday (10/16) because I didn't want to run the next morning. And I ran it faster than I thought I would, especially for it not being an actual live race. I ran it in 26:05.

Tuesday: Rest

Wednesday: 7 miles

Thursday: Rest. I was supposed to run but I rolled over and turned off my alarm. It's been a very long time since I have done that. I guess I needed the rest.

Friday: 2 miles

Saturday: 10 miles on trails in North Carolina with a friend from church. It was a great run, but I'm sore today. I can totally feel the difference in a trail race versus a road run today.

I had a good week running wise. I'm pretty happy with it. I also had a great week in the rest of my life. My daughter celebrated her 4th birthday this week and we will have her party next week. I was given the opportunity to bake at a local cafe. And I was even pleased to find out that a good portion of my muffins sold as soon as I had them out of the oven. I'm hoping that they ask me back this week. I also received some donations for my Team In Training goal. All in all it was an awesome week. I feel very blessed.

How was your week?

You can help me reach my Team In Training goal here. 

If you haven't already entered my RoadID giveaway you still have time. Enter here, entries will be accepted until 10/23 with the winner announced 10/24.

Have a great week.

God Bless.

First Giveaway!

Finally. My very first giveaway. If you haven't previously read about it, or even if you already have here it is again, I'm a RoadID affiliate. Meaning you can click on the banner at the top of my page, side or bottom and be taken directly to RoadID's website. 

I wear RoadID anytime I am outside of my yard and I don't have my purse with me. But my main use is while I am running. I want someone to know my vital information if I get hurt or disoriented while I am running. I have an awesome purple wrist ID sport. 

Would you like to have one for free? Here is your chance. RoadID has graciously offered my readers a giftcard for their very own RoadID. Follow the instructions with Rafflecopter below. I am using rafflecopter so that this giveaway is random and fair to all participants. The giveaway starts today and ends at midnight on 10/23/12. Winner will be announced on 10/24/12.

God Bless.


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Giveaway Soon! Hooray!

In honor of my daughter's 4th birthday today I am working on a giveaway. Check back soon! 

Note: It will be exercise related :)

Have a great day.

God Bless.

Virginia Cupcakes

I have a small side business that I do out of my home. It's cakes and cupcakes. Here is the very first order I filled in VA.

Chocolate cupcakes with pink Cream Cheese frosting.

Pumpkin Muffins dipped in a brown butter glaze.

The two together all packaged up and ready for pick up.

I'm so excited about trying to get my business up in running after our move here. And right now a portion of my proceeds is going to my Team In Training goal that benefits the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. Do you know anyone in Southern Virginia that needs something baked for them? Or someone who wants to help me reach my Team in Training goal? You can help my reach my goal if you would like here. 

Have a great week.

God Bless.