This Saturday was the perfect day. We didn't do anything extraordinary or special, but it was just completely wonderful. Brady and I woke up early because we were signed up for a 5k. On Friday night we were both less than excited for the 5k the following morning because it was early, it was cold, and we were lazy. I struggled to get out of bed, but having Brady bring me my favorite breakfast (english muffin with peanut butter, honey, and banana slices) immediately put a smile on my face and was a great start to the day.
I have been running 4 days a week for the last 4 months. Brady has not run one mile since I have known him. I thought I would have pity on my husband and leave my running legs at home and walk the 3.2 miles with Brady. When we toed the start line he said to me "Let's just run for a little bit until we get tired". 3.2 miles later we had run the whole way and I went way faster than I would have if I were running solo. Brady was a great coach and he really got me to push my limit and increase my pace. We finished the race in 32 minutes and both got 2nd place in our age group! A wonderful couple from our church organized the 1st annual "5k to the Cross" and all the proceeds went to Samaritan's Purse and their Operation Christmas Child ministry. Brady and I both had a blast at the race.
We then went home and hung some shelves in our laundry room, thus finishing our impromptu laundry room redo. Okay, when I said "we" hung shelves, I actually meant Brady hung shelves and I barked orders from the nearby master bathroom shower where I was rinsing off all my post-race grime. Brady is such a great handyman! I would share more about the laundry room but I'll save it for an upcoming post.
Then we took a little ride down to the library to get a couple movies. If you read this post then you will know how much I love the library and will understand why this made me so happy. But seriously...Blockbusters are virtually no more, RedBoxes have a super limited selection and usually only have new movies. The library has tons of movies, new and old, and best part...it is FREE! Oh mother hell!
The afternoon was spent watching college football and taking glorious naps! Then for dinner I made Monica's fiesta chicken, it was delicious. After dinner we read and discussed "The Story" together. I am so blessed to have a husband who reads to me from God's word and teaches me so much about what it means to be a follower of Christ. Then we had bloody marys, with tomato juice that we canned ourselves from Brady's garden. Brady made a fire in the fireplace (first one of the year!) and we ate popcorn and watched a movie together.
It was such a wonderful day and I hope we can have another just like it really soon!
I have been running 4 days a week for the last 4 months. Brady has not run one mile since I have known him. I thought I would have pity on my husband and leave my running legs at home and walk the 3.2 miles with Brady. When we toed the start line he said to me "Let's just run for a little bit until we get tired". 3.2 miles later we had run the whole way and I went way faster than I would have if I were running solo. Brady was a great coach and he really got me to push my limit and increase my pace. We finished the race in 32 minutes and both got 2nd place in our age group! A wonderful couple from our church organized the 1st annual "5k to the Cross" and all the proceeds went to Samaritan's Purse and their Operation Christmas Child ministry. Brady and I both had a blast at the race.
We then went home and hung some shelves in our laundry room, thus finishing our impromptu laundry room redo. Okay, when I said "we" hung shelves, I actually meant Brady hung shelves and I barked orders from the nearby master bathroom shower where I was rinsing off all my post-race grime. Brady is such a great handyman! I would share more about the laundry room but I'll save it for an upcoming post.
Then we took a little ride down to the library to get a couple movies. If you read this post then you will know how much I love the library and will understand why this made me so happy. But seriously...Blockbusters are virtually no more, RedBoxes have a super limited selection and usually only have new movies. The library has tons of movies, new and old, and best part...it is FREE! Oh mother hell!
The afternoon was spent watching college football and taking glorious naps! Then for dinner I made Monica's fiesta chicken, it was delicious. After dinner we read and discussed "The Story" together. I am so blessed to have a husband who reads to me from God's word and teaches me so much about what it means to be a follower of Christ. Then we had bloody marys, with tomato juice that we canned ourselves from Brady's garden. Brady made a fire in the fireplace (first one of the year!) and we ate popcorn and watched a movie together.
It was such a wonderful day and I hope we can have another just like it really soon!
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