God's Little Grace

Real Runners Run...

7:45 AM | Posted by Unknown

... in all weather conditions.

... at 5am.

... when it is too wet and cold outside, they run 15 miles around an indoor track.

... when they have to pay, entering a race.

... for fallen runners.

... through pain.

... while others are sleeping.

... for the ones they love.

... to be a positive influence for our families.

... to relax.

... for time to think.

... for energy.

... for community.

... because they LOVE it!!

Why do you run?

I have to thank my fellow "Moms Run This Town" ladies for their pictures!

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Snowy South Carolina

9:31 PM | Posted by Unknown

I think it is safe to say that Grace is obsessed with the snow! She woke up and immediately and put on her coat and hat.

She literally could not wait for me to hurry up and play outside!

Once we were outside all of Grace's friends came out to play too! I am sure her stomach and cheeks had to hurt from all the laughing!

Our neighbors were trying to teach Grace how to make a snow angel, but she made them her own unique way.

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Why I Run At 5:

- get some exercise for the day.

- I get to take a shower all by myself.

- allows enough time for me to actually put on makeup (doesn't necessarily mean I do put it on, but I have the option)

- I am able to make my family a hot breakfast.

- I can stop by Starbucks and no one knows.

- I am able to meet with other mommies to talk and catchup.

- I get to ride in the car without bringing a diaper bag, stroller, juice, food etc.

- get exercise over with for the day.

- sometimes get to watch the sunrise.

- much needed alone time.

- have my quiet time (in more than one way).

Running is completely "me time" whether I run with someone or not. What do you do for "me time"?

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Our Family Grew By Two!

1:23 PM | Posted by Unknown

So this was a BIG weekend for our extended family on the McKenzie side!

Michael's brother, Elliott, popped the question!!! I am going to have a new sister-in-law! I am more than overjoyed. I am so excited to see what the future holds for them and our family.

Not only did our family grow by one, but Michael's oldest brother, Justin and his wife Jessica, announced they are pregnant! How much better does that get?!?!

Our family grew by two! Congratulations!

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Snow Weekend

4:12 PM | Posted by Unknown

Well I figured before another weekend began I needed to update you about what went on last weekend. This past weekend, Grace was able to experience snow for the first time! She absolutely LOVES snow!

We headed up to Boone, NC to help Michael's brother Elliott pack up and move to Indiana. Friday was spent packing and loading the moving truck. (Uncle Elliott has A LOT of stuff!)

With joy and sadness we sent Elliott on his was "home" on Saturday morning.

After he left the real party began! The rest of the family went sledding! Grace and her cousin Luke were having the time of their lives. (Not to mention so were their daddies)

The rest of the weekend was spent sledding (then hurting later for us old folks), laying around in our pjs, eating great food and spending time with the ones who mean the most FAMILY.

We can not wait for the day when we are back together and maybe complete! ;)

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Weekend Update

2:44 PM | Posted by Unknown

Sorry I am a weekend behind updating.

Two weekends ago it was raining and cold outside, so we decided since we had to stay inside... to paint our master bathroom. Before we moved in our house my wonderful husband painted close to the entire house! He painted ceilings, trim, and every room except laundry room and our master bathroom. We had already bought the paint, but were originally waiting till we could up date the room a little more. However that will just have to wait till another date, but at least we do not have to stare at UGLY wallpaper everyday!

The BEFORE:

The AFTER:

Yes I know we still have an ugly yellow countertop, but the walls are now pretty! Now comes the fun part... shopping for accessories!!! I will be looking for oil rubbed bronze accessories because we are slowing changing everything to match. (we have gold, silver, white and oil rubbed bronze now. I am ready for some consistency.) I want to go for a relaxing theme. What do you think? Have any ideas for me? Light fixture? Toilet paper holder? Trashcan? etc.

THANKS!

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Run Saturday For Meg

4:17 PM | Posted by Unknown

I know many of you might not be runners, but Saturday people all over are running for Meg.

You might have seen her while scrolling through your facebook feed. She was tragically killed by a drunk driver on Monday while on her morning run. She was a wife, mother of three and a fellow marathoner. This is a little closer to home for me, she is my Dad's Cousin's daughter.

This is so scary, because it could have easily have been me. I routinely run in the morning, in the dark, by myself. This is a life of a mommy runner.

Saturday get out and put of few miles in for Meg and her family. Also for awareness for all the mommy runners out there!