Yard Sale Extravaganza

Over the weekend I headed to my favorite Kid Yard Sale.  This only comes twice a year, but boy do I look forward to it.  My friend Holly is the one that got me hooked on this yard sale.  I was never one to go to them, until I saw all that she was purchasing for a fraction of the cost and I certainly couldn't tell that were "used" items!

My Goods

I came home so happy that I found a train table for Blake's trains and even a power operated car!  I always wanted one of these when I was little so when I saw this one for $30 I had to have it for my kids.  So it is a Barbie one, but luckily Blake doesn't notice and is just thrilled to ride around on it.  When I got it out he said, "Who-hoo, Cool Man!".   When I told him the day before that I was going to a yard sale is there anything he wanted he told me a "goldfish".  Luckily they didn't have any for sale and I don't think he noticed that I didn't bring one home!  Note to my Mom:  DO NOT BUY A GOLDFISH!  Our deal is no more live animals unless approved by Ed and I.  Anyway I had a huge list and was pleased to have most on my list, including a Leapster that Holly insisted I buy for $2!  I am thrilled my purchases, even though I spent more than I wanted, don't tell Ed:)

4,269...

That's how many steps Holly, Erin and I took last night on our first run together in Holly's neighborhood!  213 is the number of calories we burned.  80+ was the temperature outside last night.  36 is the number of minutes it took us to run that far.  By my calculation we ran 2.25miles.  Of course I say ran, but we also walked.  Did I mention the heat let alone the humidity.  My body did okay, but my stamina and breathing in the hot outdoors is something I really need to improve on.  Let's just say when we ran I barely contributed to the conversation and when we walked I secretively prayed that Holly and Erin would get lost in the topic we were on and forget that we were to run too:)  After running we picked up our water (which we had at the end of the driveway) and collapsed in chairs in the back of the house.  We were soaked and complaining of blisters, sore legs and an aching shin.
We have 34 days until the big 4th of July Firecracker Race.  Let's keep it up ladies!

Sara's Training for a 5K!

Well, all of you know that I am not a "runner" type.  I have never enjoyed running nor have ever considered trying.  I'm more the dancer, cheerleader and aerobic type. 
Last July,  I got this brainy idea to train to run in the Firecracker 5K in Waynesboro.  I figured I needed a year to train this poor, outshape "mommy" body.  Last summer I enlisted the help of my nieces, Lauren and Breanna, to babysit Blake and Ava while I ran on the treadmill downstairs (don't ask why the nonrunner would have a treadmill, maybe I secretedly wanted to be a runner).  It started out well, but then I thought I should also clean my house while I had extra hands and time.  My sweet Ava was not a great sleepeer, so I average 3 hours of sleep a day and it was hardly ever a straight 3 hours!  By September of 2010 I was not even attempting to run.  In November we celebrated my wonderful son Blake's birthday and I saw my picture and was not pleased.  I asked my "Santa" parents for and ipod for x-mas, which they happily provided for me along with an itunes gift card to get me started.  I hit the treadmill full speed in January and lost 15-20lbs!  You would have thought that would be enought to keep me going, but then February came and we had a lot of parties to plan.  My beautiful baby daughter, Ava, turned the big 1, the Super Bowl had to celebrated especially with my team in it, and we host the Feb. gathering on my husband's side of the family.  Not to mention my kids got sick for a week too.  I may have ran 2-4 times that month, not a good way to train.  March I got back on the treadmill and was successful, April was rough once again with parties and illness.  Now I am a mere 5 1/2 weeks away from the big day and I am sweeting bullets. 
I am very proud today because I can run a mile under 12 minutes, which was a goal and 2 1/2 miles in just over 30min. which was a goal too.  My top goal would be to run the 5k in 35 minutes or to not have to hitch a ride on the firetrucks (the parade is directly after the run).  I will keep all posted on my training and the big day.  I know this will keep you on the end of your chairs:)