Enjoying Life

It has been a busy summer filled with lots of fun.  I have left Laney resting on the couch a lot as we have been out and about enjoying life.  I finally down loaded pictures from our 5k event on July 6th.  That's hubby and I and of course my son-law's arm.  I had to crop him out per request.  We were at the Subway Dragons 5k.

 This picture was taken as we started out. The runners were way ahead of us.

This is my daughter with me before the race.  She surprised me and walked with me.

Here I am with my daughter after the walk.  The wind was blowing my hair.  It looks like I had some static electricity going on.  My walk time was 51:44 for 3.1 miles. Hubby finished ahead of me at 41:47.

We are looking forward to doing some more races this year.  I have had to take a break as my right Achilles tendon has been hurting again.  It is getting better, so I hope by September we are able to do another race.  Hubby and I made it out to bike trail again this weekend, as we try to keep exercising.  The weather has been beautiful.  God graced us with a great summer for outdoor activities.

I am probably going to get an ear full for posting this picture, but this is me with (left to right), my niece, my nephew's bride to be, me, and my beautiful daughter. We were celebrating at a bridal shower for the up coming wedding.  I think I'll have to go hide now, so I they can't find me.  Just remember girls, " I Love you and you are all beautiful."  I am a very proud mom and aunt. 

It's time to go have some more fun.  Life is beautiful !!!

Elizabeth

Friends and Blessings

I am sitting here now at home resting after a 20 mile bike ride with my friends.  The weather has been beautiful for outdoor exercise.  It was in the mid 60's when we started out this morning and when we finished it was in the upper 70's.  The bike trails are beautiful this year from all the rain.  The wooded areas and wild flowers are thick and green.

I'm enjoying my me time with the girls.  We stopped off in the historic Tipp City for lunch at a little cafe that had the best coconut cake.  I did however eat a great vegetarian sandwich before indulging in the cake which was so good that I almost licked the plate.   It is so relaxing to be back socializing with my friends.  Thank goodness we had to ride back 10 miles to burn off that delicious cake.

I just realized that it has been three months since our last visit to MD Anderson Cancer Center.  The reality of not having to make the trip across the country to Texas is sinking in.  It is such a relief and a true blessing for my husband.  We both are spending time doing our own thing.  Yeah, we get three more months before he goes back for a checkup.  We miss our Texas friends and family, but not the long trip.  I think this calls for a celebration.  A celebration for life, love and happiness.

Many blessings to those who have touched our life and helped us get to a renewed life at the end of the rainbow.  Dreams do come true with love and determination.  Life is beautiful !!

Elizabeth