Mother's Day 2014

I had a fantastic Mother's Day this year spent with my loves. It was a fun-filled day: Running, Eating and Rita's! 

"Hi kids!!"

I ran my first 10k at Washington's Crossing in PA. I couldn't have asked for a more beautiful day, and it was a gorgeous run through the forest and along the river. 

 Of course, the best part was having my sweet loves cheering me on and waiting at the finish line!

Off to a good start...

Jarrett and the girls explored the park, and although there weren't any toys (big disappointment) Lindsay had fun collecting wildflowers and chasing butterflies. My daughter (memory like a steel trap) remembered the last race I ran (Mother's Day 2013) and that they had play toys at the park. LOL.

I could hear Lindsay and Maddie yelling, "Run faster Mama!!" 

Bookin' it to the finish line.. made it in 59 minutes and 32 seconds. Just barely under an hour.. pace was 9 min 27 sec. :) I had the song, "Our God" by Chris Tomlin rocking in my ears as I crossed the finish line. Praise God for sustaining me through the run and getting me through injury free!

Whew.

Although I was pretty hot and sweaty, my biggest fan and supporter gave me a big hug and kiss! Love you J!

The two beautiful reasons why I get to celebrate Mother's Day!

Lindsay and Madison yelled, "Did you win Mama?" after I finished. I said, "Nope! Wasn't the first, wasn't the last, but tried my best and finished! And I won the biggest prize of all: the two BEST daughters in the world!!" They giggled ;) 

 Afterwards, we went to eat at Cracker Barrel for a brunch. All the calories I burned were replaced. LOL. And oh boy.. that sweet tea tasted so good.
 

 We got to skype with Grammie and Nonna and I had the sweetest text messages and phone calls.. Thank you, I felt so special :) Later in the day we had a fruit basket delivered with chocolate covered strawberries... yum!! Thank you Grammie! Thank you Nonna for the sweet card, made me tear up :) We ended the day at Rita's, and I ate my latest obsession: Vanilla Gelati with Wild Black Cherry. So good.

 Lindsay & Madison's Mama: Best. Job. Ever. Love u!