If you weren't already convinced

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so you know how i was training for my "marathon"? (was really a 5k relay as part of a marathon but to me was a bit deal).  was SO nervous leading up to it - didn't want to let my team down, didn't think i could run that far, didn't sleep a wink the night before. 

it was last sunday and it was a gorgeous day (thank GOD - can't imagine having to run in the rain!!) so i was feeling good.  and you know what?  I did it, i actually did it - it felt great.  

my spaztic moment came at the transfer point.  we had to wear this ankle brace type thing and then transfer it to the person who was going next.  my friend Rima went before me and of course i made her put it on my leg (nevermind that she had just run up a 1km hill) 

at the end of my leg i was supposed to transfer it to one of my colleagues.  who i love.  like as a friend but also he's cute.  and not in a way that is bad just in that he's nice and cute (makes it more embarassing that it's a cute guy).  my parents were there and my Kirk and Ben all cheering me on.  

i ran around a corner and saw the finish line.  i was feeling good,  wasn't going fast but i was going, saw my parents and Kirk and was so excited.  when i got to the finish line i was trying to figure out what to do, how i was going to get the ankle bracelet off.  i was so happy with myself.  and so tired.  and overwhelmed that i had just done the race. and i got to the tag point and cute co-worker gave me a hug (which was so nice)  and i tried to bend down to do the ankle bracelet thing but i couldn't, my arms just wouldn't work.  so i just sat down.  on the ground.  on the course.  and the cute co-worker had to remove the ankle brace for me.  in front of everyone.

yup.  there's a photo.  

Fall Fun @ Aunty Extravaganza's

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ahhhhh my fave season is here!  

we had an awesome 3 day weekend here - i even (wait for it) went for a run.  and did 5k.  in 32 mins!  not even kidding.  i was doing full on dance moves to the jersey boys soundtrack the last km to get me through which i fully plan on recreating during the real race this sunday (anything to get me through).   i have some new glee music on my ipod that will do just perfectly.  

roasted up some beets for an arugula, walnut and feta salad:

and roasted some asparagus for thanksgiving dinner

had this little birdie over for a visit: 
she forgot her hat and mittens but loved borrowing mine

those of you who know me know that i have an auntie extravaganza.  she's just fabulous.  we affectionately coined the name after her love of all things in excess - lots of food, lots of decor, lots of fun that's her.  see exhibit A: 

each child got one of these pumpkins FULL of candy.  

me and kirk even get one b/c we don't have kids yet. 

Fun - told you ;) 

I'm a big gleek

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i had heard a lot about the show glee but didn't think it could live up to the hype -but it's so awesome; like half musical and half high school memories all wrapped up into one show.  i'm a total convert. i downloaded some of the songs this am on itunes and we are rocking around the kitchen to some walking on sunshine/halo magic.  

am totally enjoying the luxury of this 3 day weekend.  Fri night went to Couples Retreat - was so funny, i love vince vaughn and the last two days have been full of turkey.

seeing this little girl today for a visit:

excited for her to come over - we have so much fun together.  

did this layout a while back to document one great summer day: 

happy thanksgiving!

xoxo

the early bird gets the worm

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i taught M. that expression in Florida - she was dilly dallying about something and I told her that early birds wake up early to get the worms - she loved it.  Then she wanted to be an early bird.  So cute.  

i am an early bird today - ironically.  b/c K is typically the early bird in our house 9 (i'm more the night owl type) -  i love to sleep in when i can and that doesn't happen very often but woke up with the dog at 6 and am too excited to sleep; i love thanksgiving.  

There is so much to be thankful for.  

 

Made a few cards yesterday - this one for my neighbours who helped us out this week when we needed someone to check in on the house:

 

and this one for my nephew - he's already almost 3!  Same birthday as my and K's anniversary: 

have a happy thanksgiving! 

lots to share

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i have been so swamped these last few weeks that blogging has been on the backburner so this is a photo heavy post.  

here is a recent layout i did - pic is about a year old but i love it, was holding onto it for a while because wanted to get it "just so" - i'm so lucky to have many great girlfriends; this pic isn't all of them but a few of the great ones.  we really have been through so much together, love having them in my life. 

i don't have many pics of me as a child - i think my parents just weren't picture people - but love this one of me, my brother and dad dressed up @ halloween.  
have started scrapping some of the disney pics - there are so many great ones to choose from!  this was really our magical disney moment, maya got to meet the HSM cast (from the musical @ disney) and she was thrilled
k this one may have been mean to scrap but this is what i'll always remember from the trip - how M was so chicken of the rides - so cute, i was the same way when i was younger.  so funny b/c she wasn't scared at all to meet any of the characters or even be away from her parents but there was something about certain rides that spooked her 
this kid is just the cutest.  love him.  
finally here is one of the pics from vancouver with a twilight reference (nerd alert) 

have a great day

xoxo