I'm here

Yea, I know - it's been quite a while since an update. Thanks for asking about me, ladies.... My life is super busy right now, but that's just an excuse, right? I've barely been able to get online to read everyone's blogs, as work has been busy, and in the evenings, it's been crazy. I'm buying another car right now, and that's been stressful, as it always is when you're spending that kind of money.

I also have my drill weekend this weekend, and with every October drill, comes the Navy Ball. David and I have been the last 3 years, and I will be picking up tickets today for Saturday night. Should be fun. However, the last 3 years I was on the planning committee and knew just about every detail. Whereas, this year I know nothing - and actually like not having last minute stress on me with it. Also, the last 3 years, I bought my dress in the week of the Ball, and I bought it last week. So, I'm on the ball (hehe - pun intended). Anyhoo... some of the best part of the Ball is the after party we make at a local club. Last year, David met George Hincapie there after the Greenville Cycling Classic. I'm sure he's hoping for a repeat....

So, David will have the last triathlon of the series this Saturday at Hickory Knobb Triathlon, then head on back to meet me to go out. I won't be going to it, because I have to be at the reserve center. I hope he does well! So, wish him luck. Mom with have the munchkin all weekend.

Been trying to get back in the habit of working out, and did go to the gym Monday after work, but last night we were at the dealership all evening, so that was a washout.

Mon:
Elliptical 30min
Swimming 500yds - 12:55

Hope to get a workout in today after work. We'll see. David and I have decided to do the Myrtle Beach half marathon in Feb. I did it this year, and loved it. But, when training starts - it will be to PR MB. I'll take cold-running training any day over the heat. So, I'm looking forward to getting back on a plan next month. Jess, and Tiffany, here's a flat half for ya.... :-)

As far as Chicago Marathon goes, I feel so bad for those that had terrible experiences doing it and I hope everyone is better now!

Here's some pictures of Grace...



At Church


She LOVES statues


and here she is, checking out his nose. What a nut?


Daddy's little girl


Ta-Ta - on to work, and catch up on blogs! Hope you all out there are doing fantastic!

14 comments:

Wes said...

Hey girl! Glad to see you are still alive :-) I agree with ya. Training through the winter for ING Georgia HM wasn't that bad. I'm kinda looking forward to it again this year.

C ya!

Lori said...

I have been wondering where you had run off to! That Ball sounds like so much fun! It's like prom for adults ;) You guys are going to have an awesome weekend and I can't wait to hear all about it :)

J~Mom said...

You two look fantastic in your Ball pics!!!! How fun!! So glad to hear from you! Don't stress about blogging when life is busy:>) Glad things are going well can't wait to hear about the new car and the Ball this year!

Jess said...

You know Myrtle Beach does sound appealing...I'll think on it.

Marcy said...

I figured you've been crazy busy as of late. You're just a busy woman all around LOL!! And YES that is an excuse! We're glad to hear from you ;D After all this craziness I hope you treat yourself to a nice day at the spa (right David? LOL)

Awwwhhhh you guys look so cute at last year's ball. David, dude you have more bling then I think I have in my jewelry box. A lot of metals there . . . were they for perfect attendance? :P ;-)

Sounds like a fun weekend!! ;D ;D

My Life said...

Ohhhh, the car dealership. Bless you - that stuff can be so stressful!

And yay for the MB half marathon! You said PR, right? What is that goal?

Put a pic of your new dress up here - I've got to live vicariously through you this year! ;) No balls for us as (fingers crossed) husband will be on leave!

teacherwoman said...

Glad to see you back!!

Eric said...

All right, we need details on the car!!!! Grace sure is a cutie-pie!

David said...

Yeah, no kidding Mendy! What's the deal with the vehicle?

;-)

rxervin said...

Oh, how fun! Enjoy the ball tonight. What kind of a new ride are you getting?

Neese said...

Mendy I really appreciate you asking me about MBM...I'm going to pass this time, it feels too soon to get back into HM training... i dunno i think i'm just going thru something right now... And hey, you all weren't out at Horizon records off Stone Ave. this afternoon were you? We drove by and I thought I saw you and David LOL, if you say yes I'll flip out.

Michelle said...

Awwww, cute pics!!!

No worries about being MIA. As long as you check in once in a while. LOL!

Randy - Maniac #788 said...

Glad to see you around......great pics of Grace.....she's such a cutie....but I'm sure she knows that....

Gotta Run..... said...

I remember that beautiful dress from last years Navy Ball. Hard to believe a year has gone by!!

David rocked his event.. but I knew he would. Nice talking with him on Saturday.

Ready for this years details and pictures. Come on girl... don't keep your fans waiting.

A PR at MB... you are all over that one!! Yippeee... training time. New car?!??