Well, I'm still here to talk about it...

I survived my first 5k!  It was actually kind of awesome.  We already signed up for our next one. =)

My crazy SIL went all out to make this a memorable event for me.  She secretly videotaped me as we crossed the finish line.  (I won't be sharing that since it's the most embarrassing 30 seconds of my life!  I look like I'm being pushed along with a cattle prod!)  She made a secret sign that she passed off to Magnum and Stud to hold up as I crossed the finish line.  AND, she made me a freakin' medal!

I can't believe I'm even letting you see me looking like this.  Can you tell Stud was thrilled to be up and out at 7:15 on a Sunday morning?!  hahaha!

The boys presented me with these after the run.

Sweet, right?  After the run, we had just enough time to get home, shower and head to church.  The pastor had called and left a message on my phone earlier in the week, to let me know he'd be praying for me for the run.  Again, sweet, right?

I wasn't as thrilled with him when he took time during the service to completely embarrass me by having me STAND UP while he told the whole church about how I had just completed my first 5K that morning!  Aye!  They were all very sweet, and most found me after the service to offer their congratulations.  I'm thinking I probably should have told them ahead of time, and maybe I would have been able to bump up the total amount of funds raised for the Ronald McDonald House! :P

Anyhoodles, like I'm said, I survived, and I'm just glad I'm still here to tell you about it. =)

The next one we're going to do is The Biggest Loser 5K.  I believe it's in August.  I'll keep you updated.  You're welcome!

It's not too late...

...to make a donation toward an awesome cause.

On the off-chance you have yet to click on any of the links I've posted here lately about this, the short story is I'll be running my first ever 5K next Sunday.  It benefits the local Ronald McDonald House/Bereavement Services at our local children's hospital. 

Please click HERE for more information, and to pledge a donation.

Thank you, in advance, for your support and generosity.

Happy Birthday, Ma

I love you, and I miss you.

Latest accomplishment...

Holy cow!!  Please go see what it is!!  I'm really proud of myself.

PLEASE click HERE to donate to a great cause.

Hi.

Remember me?

I've actually gone so far as to formulate a couple of posts in my head lately.  I just haven't had the "umph" to put them here yet.  But, I absolutely HAD to share this with you.  I'm really quite proud of myself. =)

In case you missed it, I was dumb enough to really excited to sign up for a 5K.  ME!!  A 5K!!!  It is to benefit the Ronald McDonald House/Bereavement Services at our local children's hospital.  Please consider clicking HERE to donate to an awesome cause. 

So pretty...

My roses are opening up very nicely.  By Mother's Day, they're going to look amazing.

 These beauties are also on my table.  I picked these up myself almost 2 weeks ago at Sam's Club.  I can't believe how nice they still look. 

One of my favorite moments from Wednesday...

That's pretty much how the whole day went.  I just love that baby!

Best birthday presents ever...

I got to spend the whole day with...

While we were in the yard playing, these arrived from Magnum...

Last night, Stud presented me with this, since I never read it...

45 still sucks, but these things made it a little easier.
If any of my dear Bloggy Buddies are dying to help me celebrate my birthday, you can go HERE.  And even if you don't give a rat's ass about my birthday, go anyway.  It's for a phenomenal cause.

Thank you to all my Bloggy Buddies who keep checking in with me, and sending love and support.  I'm not ready to jump back into the Blogosphere with both feet quite yet, but I think things may finally be on the upswing.  (JWG, what happened?  I'm waiting...)