Mother's Day Fun!

I hope all the mothers out there had a wonderful Mother's Day! I know I did! We went to my sister-in-law's house on Saturday night and spent the night there. So I woke up with extended family and that was so nice! I started my day with a 2 mile run...the best way to start your day!

After my run I was treated to a yummy breakfast of eggs and bacon that my brother-in-law had cooked! He even made my plate for me...so sweet! And then came a gift from my sister-in-law and brother-in-law! An Auburn necklace and Auburn hair tie!

After showering from my run I spent the rest of the morning watching my boys have a blast in the little kiddie pool (that was actually the dog's pool lol)!

Then my in-laws got there and the grilling began! We had a very yummy lunch consisting of grilled chicken, venison wrapped in bacon, turkey burgers, salad, fresh corn on the cob, and cheesy potatoes. It was all delicious!

After lunch we went for a walk to pick blackberries! My boys had so much fun doing this! The first berry they picked they looked down at their fingers and saw berry juice and thought they were bleeding! I reassured them they weren't and they kept on picking! It was fun having the entire family picking blackberries! And we found a TON!!!

So of course the chefs in the family (my sister-in-law and mother-in-law...not me lol) starting planning the yummy dessert to make using the blackberries! They decided on a blackberry cobbler!

And here is the finished product!

There were even enough berries left over to make jelly. My sister-in-law promised to share once the jelly was made! ;-)

And of course my day wouldn't have been complete without a family picture!

It was a great day relaxing with family! I wouldn't have wanted my Mother's Day to be any other way!

QOTD: What did you do for Mother's Day?

Mother Runner Gift List!

Mother's Day is on Sunday! Most of you probably know this but I'm saying it outright for those that have forgotten...or need to be reminded! ;-)

So what do you get those special mother runners in your life? I've put together a little list of some awesome gifts for that special strong mama runner! (Hint hint my dear hubby and boys!!!)

Garmin Forerunner 220
This watch is on my wish list! I love running data and this watch gives a ton! I also love that this one looks like an actual watch....and can be worn as one too. My current Garmin is like wearing a computer on my wrist lol! The purple color is pretty awesome too! :-)

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BAMR Bands

What mom doesn't like to look cute while out running? These headbands come in a variety of prints, keep the hair off your face, and benefit an awesome charity. Win, win! 

Running Skirts and Sparkle Athletic Skirts

Running skirts are a must for the runner mom! They are super cute and flattering. And who doesn't like being all girly while running? My favorites are by running skirts and sparkle athletic! 

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Strong Mama Tank

It's getting hot out there and what better way to show your special mother runner that you love her and support her running than with a cute tank? 

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Running Charm Bracelet

This is the perfect way for the mother runner to show off her running accomplishments! The options are endless! She can also add charms for her babies birthdays as well!

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Running Decorative Pillows

These pillows are so cute! They can also be personalized with race stats if your mother runner has a special race that she ran. There are so many designs to choose from! And if pillows aren't her thing...there are tons more gift options on this site!

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Hooked on Medals Medal Hanger

The mother runner needs a place to display all the medals she has run hard to earn! These medal hangers come in a variety of styles! You are sure to find the saying she will love!

There are so many gift possibilities out there for the mother runner! Make her feel special by celebrating not only the fact that she is an awesome mother but her love for running too!

QOTD: Are you a mother runner? What gift do you want for Mother's Day?

Mother's Day Run!

What's the best way to start Mother's Day? With a run of course! And I got to enjoy that run with 7 of my wonderful friends (who are moms too)!

Luckily I didn't have to wake up super early...we started at 5:30AM. We met at Laura's house and started from there. I haven't run this route in awhile and was excited to run it. It's one of my favorite areas to run! I also got to run with friends that I haven't run with in awhile including Holly from Running and Baking Oh My!

We started the run with laughter and lots of talking! I love running with friends! It's our girl time! And what better way to spend time together than talking and running?

The miles flew by! It was a little hot and humid but I was feeling great! And the route was flat and fast so that helps. Until the last mile...it was on a pretty hard hill! But I was determined to make it...and I did!

Running was the perfect way to start the day! And it helped me not feel so guilty about eating my yummy Mother's Day lunch!

And just because it is so sweet...I have to share what my sweet boys made me for Mother's Day! Sawyer gave me a flower magnet (that he painted with his fingertips) with a poem attached to it. Hayden gave me the book, "If You Give a Mom a Muffin." He illustrated the book! It was soooo cute!!!

QOTD: What did you do for Mother's Day? Did your day include a run or some kind of exercise?