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May 18, 2011 | Uncategorized

Hi friends! So great seeing so many of you planning on running Disney races next year!

I have some SERIOUSLY exciting stuff to share with yall…just not yet, but soon, very very soon! Let’s just say the next few weeks are going to be crazy, and I won’t be with Bobby on his birthday. bummer.

So, I will be in Orlando Memorial Day weekend. Any Orlando area bloggers up for a meet up? If so, leave me a comment or e mail me so we can coordinate!

I am really excited about the line up of guest bloggers I have for you while I am gone. In the past, I have just not blogged when gone on vaca for a week, but not this time. You will be thoroughly entertained all week, so keep checking the blog once I am gone in a few days!

So, something random today but fun. Our neighborhood has a beautiful vegetable garden with tons of flowers too, and I went out and took a bunch of pictures, and wanted to share some with you!

Beautiful flowers right? I have more that I will save for a rainy day.

Yesterday I went on a 2 mile run. it was supposed to be three, but I was really sore from my 6 weeks to 6 pack DVD I did Monday. I used to do this video 4-5 times and week and got to the point I was never sore, so I am sad I am already back to getting sore again. Bummer. Anyway, I also didn’t eat enough yesterday before the run or anything really healthy, (nutrition FAIL) so I got weak and shaky and it was just an all around bad run, so I decided to come on back in after 2 miles. better than nothing right?

QOTD: What is your favorite flower?

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  1. The Linz (Beyond Destination 26.2) says

    May 18, 2011 at 9:00 am

    Those flowers are beautiful! I love spring time. 🙂 Hey 2 miles is better than no miles in my book. Way to get out there! And have fun on your vacation!!

  2. Sarah says

    May 18, 2011 at 10:27 am

    Maybe Bobby can celebrate his birthday with some D&D?? Guys night out.

  3. Karen :0) says

    May 18, 2011 at 12:04 pm

    Your shaky episode/no food reminded me of marathon 2009 trip in the DtD Christmas store. Remember that crazy lady that wouldn’t stop talking?! lol

    • Karen :0) says

      May 18, 2011 at 12:05 pm

      We were both like OMG!!!!! lol

    • Heather says

      May 18, 2011 at 12:11 pm

      omg that was AWFUL! this didn’t feel quite that bad, but yikes that was so scary. thought I was going to die.

  4. Alison S says

    May 18, 2011 at 12:45 pm

    I love dahlias! So many different colours to choose from, also tulips!

  5. 2blu2btru says

    May 18, 2011 at 2:29 pm

    Hey, I live in Orlando! I haven’t ever done a blog meet up, and I don’t write primarily about running, but I’d like to join a meet up in my area if you have one. 🙂

    My favorite flower–I used to have some. I used to help my grandma with her garden in Spring, and my favorites were African violets and marigolds. Then I fell in love with orchids and tulips and snowdrops. I love all the long pretty ones you can put in a wedding bouquet, like Calla Lilies and the white one I can’t remember the name of. I would say my favorite flower of the moment is the orchid.

  6. Crystal says

    May 18, 2011 at 4:22 pm

    I don’t really have a favorite flower, I don’t think. I don’t get flowers very often. Once a year maybe. I do love lily of the valley though. It was one of my sorority flowers but I just think they are pretty. I really wanted them in my wedding bouquet, but they were ridiculously expensive. I LOVED Kate Middleton’s bouquet b/c it was small and simple with lily of the valley! 🙂 I also like orchids. The funky ones (but not the ones that look too insect-y).

  7. Meghan says

    May 18, 2011 at 5:10 pm

    Ok, now I am REALLY contemplating making a trip to Disney for a race. It IS the happiest place on earth, after all:) Thanks for the tips!

    • Heather says

      May 18, 2011 at 8:06 pm

      best. races. ever!!! you won’t regret it!

  8. kate says

    May 18, 2011 at 8:29 pm

    gahh jilllian killed me yesterday too, im doing the get ripped in 30 and holy crap I can hardly move…

    • Heather says

      May 18, 2011 at 8:38 pm

      worst but best feeling right? haha!

  9. Rach says

    May 18, 2011 at 9:18 pm

    Gorgeous flowers! My favorite flower is the gerbera daisy. They are just so bright and happy, they always make me smile. 🙂

  10. stoppingfordaisies says

    May 18, 2011 at 9:29 pm

    Beautiful flower pics, I love that last picture. My favorite flowers are daisies, obviously… pink ones in particular. Have a great trip!

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