talk.tur·key

 To talk frankly;
mean business

I've talked about doing races in past

I was supposed to do a half marathon this year

Last year I was going to run the breast cancer 5k

But I never actually ran these races

Just talked about running them

Because, well...I am not a runner

Never have been

But now--

That is coming to an end

That's right

I mean business this time

Last week I signed myself

(as well as my sister...for her birthday)

up for a 10K run on Thanksgiving Day

Pretty killer birthday gift eh?

What?

I don't want to do it alone

I can't become a runner

on my own

I need support and friends to do this with me

 I start my training tonight

I would love it if you signed up to run with us

You can register for a 10k, 5k, or a 1k HERE

and feel fine about eating
 that extra plate of delicious food

 on Turkey Day

Like I will

note·wor·thy

worthy of notice or attention;
notable; remarkable.
distinguished.



I don't have television
I don't watch Oprah
 But I know as well as any other
that she is about to begin her final season
If I could go to any show of hers...it would for sure be this seasons
episode of Oprah's favorite things
Yes--because I like things
Especially noteworthy things


Unfortunately, I am not Oprah
(I know. Shocking. Sad. and yes...Unfortunate.)


Thus, I can only share and strongly recommend
my favorite things

I believe each good day starts with the products we use
These are the ones I love
If there is something better out there--let me know
However, from my experience these are the BEST products out there

In. The. Shower.

Soap: Irish Spring

 

I like the name.
I love the smell.
 I am satisfied with the results.

I believe there is nothing better in the soap world.

Body Wash: Dove

This one, the blue, and even the Pro Age are great.
Stay away from the green Dove body wash.
 Yuck.

Razor: Venus

You can't go wrong with a Venus razor.
 Unless--you have the vibrating one.

I got sucked in too.
  Razors are not suppose to vibrate.
No...Vibration is for something else entirely...





Shaving Cream: Coochy cream

Not just for the coochy.
 I use this everywhere and it is fabulous.

Shampoo / Conditioner / Complete Hair Care: Enjoy

I SWEAR by everything these people make.
 I have tried three different sets of shampoo and conditioners.

Two of their deep conditioners.
The root lift. Hairspray. Repair spray.
And more.

I am head-over-heels in love with this company.

If you haven't tried this stuff...
You are missing out on something truly amazing.

Face Wash: Image Skincare

Ormedic Balancing Facial Cleanser

Cleanses, Exfoliates, and tones.

This stuff rocks my world.

Up Next: Post. Shower.

za·ny.

comical in an endearing way;

 imaginatively funny or comical,

 esp in behavior

Remember when I sliced my finger?

I was a baby

I thought it hurt

I thought it was deep and gross

I couldn't even look at it

Well, my nephew Killa showed me up

Big time

Check out what he did last week:

Ouch

Can you even imagine getting a long, deep cut

along the sensitive underside of your foot?

I can

(I have a really good imagination)

and I don't like it one bit

I got to hang out with him the day after it happened

and guess what?

You wouldn't have known anything was wrong with the kid

He is strong

He is smart

and most of all

He is funny

The first thing he says to me is,

"Shanae, what kind of Josh do you have?"

Hmm...

(He always has tough questions for me)

Finally he helps me out and tells me:

"You have the good Josh. The nice Josh."

I like that answer

That is a pretty accurate assessment from a 3 year old

My Josh is good and nice

Most of the time

Kids pick up on that stuff

a·vid·i·ty

eagerness; enthusiasm

This DVD arrived in the mail today

I simply cannot wait to watch it

Because Kale Fitch does amazing work

I'm (overly) excited

xoxo

ex·alt.

to raise in rank, honor, power,

 character, quality, etc.;

to praise.

Hands down my favorite read so far this  year

I'm so glad Kel suggested I read it

I love books

Right now--I'm especially high on this one

Eu·pho·ri·a

a feeling of happiness,

 confidence, or well-being

Kaley. Me. Kellie.

This picture is one of my favorites

Bless all three of you

Alec. Me. Liam. Killian. Ryker.

My four (soon to be five) nephews

 

My really pretty friends

The Grizzly Prospector

Kel. Kay. Tawn. Brooke. Me. Kell. Brit. Tiff. Kate. Halez.

Who made this happen?

I never found out...

Killa and Ryk danced for their lives

Parker is funny.

Really subtle Emily.

Point and laugh.

My mother-in-law is a rockstar.

She can't help it

and why should she?

All the single ladies

Headed to the Armstrong Mansion

My documentation of that day will end here.

You are welcome.

xoxo

De·tails.

intricate,

 finely wrought decoration.

We didn't have a reception

because, well...we didn't want one

So we celebrated by having a nice

dinner at Millcreek Inn

With our closest friends and family

 Given the chance--I'd do it that way again

Centerpiece.

They varied from table to table.

Compliments of Roots

Mayan Miracle Foundation

Wedding + Groom Cake.

From Layers

We can't stress this enough...

Each and every layer was a different flavor

(Each layer was irresistible)

Me. Josh.

Millcreek Inn

I really love ring pictures--particularly this one.

Okay and this one.

They are very photogenic.

I didn't know I was suppose to save my bouquet?

So I threw it away.

Then people told me.

I think that is a little weird--to save a bouquet.

I have pictures...?

I'll save them instead.

xoxo