Wednesday, March 27, 2013

hello spring

as some of you know, I started running again in preparation of running my first 5K race in over %* years!! I run when I can, AKA when I feel like it! usually, I go for a run right after I drop off the boys at school. I always feel better after a run.

run tunnel palms

so 3 days before my 5K, I got a fever. let's see.....1st person to get sick was hubby, followed by bryan, then me and lastly, Brandon. it wiped us all out and the boys took turns being absent from school. I was feeling miserable. I was trying to see if someone could run the race Saturday in my place. I hated to miss the run after paying the entry fee. I couldn't find anyone so last minute so hubby told me I should just do it and that I could walk it if I couldn't run.
fever
and so I decided to do it----sick as a dog and all! me and the boys before the race.
before the 5K w/ the boys
and me after the race. I ran and walked. proud of myself that I went that morning and glad I did it. watch out mud run.....i'm coming for you next! I clocked in at 35:39. I was shooting for under 30 minutes but I did what I could!
after the 5K
this past weekend, me and hubby went to a wedding without the boys! and sunday, the boys were invited to a laser tag party. we even got to play a round! so much fun! so it was a good opportunity to make some cards for the occasion!
kevin & abbey jax's birthday card
saw this idea on pinterest and knew I had to make some!
easter jars easter jars (close ups)
a great way to use and recycle jars. I spray painted the lids, added edible grass, a chocolate bunny and added robin's eggs (whoppers). I finished them off with some lawn fawn baker's twine and added a little tag w/ a stamped a lawn fawn bunny. will be gifting these to mom friends and teachers. easter jars w/ gift tags

bryan informed me last week that he has a loose tooth. his first! so I had to get working on his tooth fairy pillow. he's so excited but I also know he's scared and nervous!
Bryan's tooth fairy pillow

1 comment:

Trinh said...

Hi Ivy! I'm finally coming out of the hole that I have been in for the past 5 months so I am catching up on blogs. You rock for completing the race while being sick! Hope the family is all better and staying healthy.

I love the beautiful bow on that first card and I bet the recipient loved that personalized birthday card. And those Easter jars? Too cute & fun!

I'm guessing that Bryan has used his adorable tooth fairy pillow by now. Lucky boy!

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