Chicken Saltimbocca & Crack Pie

I really enjoy the weekends...
It gives me a chance to cook and
enjoy myself in my kitchen.

Dear hubs is a whitewater raft guide
and I love preparing a wonderful meal
for him to return to after a long day
on the river!
Today I followed a recipe found in
Giada DiLaurentis' "Every Day Italian"
The recipe was very easy to follow and the meal
came together very quickly!

Here are my chicken cutlets prepped
for rolling... procuitto, spinach & parmesean cheese too!

Cutlets rolled and reading for browning!

Cutlets browned and simmered in chicken broth and lemon juice...

CRACK PIE for dessert!!! Sooooo yummy!

#5 Half Marathon Recap

Seattle Rock 'n Roll Half Marathon

Who would have thought that I would be
running my 5th half marathon in a year?!?!?
Def not me!!! But YEAH!!! I did it...

Our morning started with an early 4:30AM wakeup
and after rechecking our gear we headed for the start line.
The picture above shows the 25,000-30,000 people participating!!
It was a perfect 47 degrees at race time with no rain in sight...

This is my new daughter-in-law and me before the race start
(don't judge, it was 6:30 in the morning w/o my face on!!)

The race course takes you along Lake Washington
for about 3 miles which is absolutely gorgeous.
There was a humbling display by WEAR BLUE: RUN TO REMEMBERwhich is a running community that serves as a
living memorial to the service & sacrifice
of the American Military.
This really made you proud to be an American
and thankful for those that gave the
ultimate sacrifice for our freedom...
I didn't break any personal records with this run
but I have come so very far from last year;
my first half marathon was run here and as I ran past
areas I remember struggling at last year I began
realizing what all my training has done for me.
The internet searching, the reading blogs and
magazine articles and monitoring training times
has all been well worth the effort!

It's all about the METAL!!!
(Yes, I meant to spell it that way!!)

♥ Tommy & Lindsey's wedding pictures ♥

THEY'RE HERE!!!

We have been patiently waiting while the
photographers worked their magic on
over 1000+ pictures!!!

Please visit Photo Elan's blog HERE and see how lovely
Tommy & Lindsey's special day was ~

PLEASE leave a comment on their website

to let us know what you think!!!

If the kids receive enough comments

they'll earn additional photos

for their package...

♥ Happy 4th wedding anniversary ♥

Happy Anniversary Erin & Chris

Best wishes to our beautiful daughter

and her handsome Prince Charming!!

Dad & I have enjoyed watching your union

grow stronger each year -

We have seen the love in your eyes

as you support each other

not only through lifes daily challenges

but as you challenge yourselves both physically & mentally.

Again, congratulations and we look forward

to many more happy years for you

and the new addition to your family!!

Thank You...

This was brought to my attention and
I felt it worthy to share...

Of course I am partial to the fire service,
but I'm sure you'll agree we owe the folks
a HUGE thank you!!!

Another Mother's Day...

A tribute to Mom...

Another Mother's Day and your memory fills my mind
I can't help but shed a tear as I drift back in time
You left me 6 years ago for peace in heaven above
So hard to let you go... Empty of a Mother's love ~
Mother's Day was for you, but now

that you are gone a hard day to get through
Somehow life goes on..
Mother's Day is not the same, nor will it ever be!
Your memory eases the pain, you live inside of me...

4th 1/2 Marathon... In the books!

This weekend I ran and
completed my FOURTH half marathon!!!

This one will however be one for the books...
I was so blessed to have my daughter
and our future grandbaby running with me!!!

We had a wonderful morning and my daughter
is such an inspiration for me!!!

I struggled late in the run, but she was
supportive and I didn't want to dissapoint her
or myslef, so I pressed on ~

Here we are before the race:
Our friend Larry, Erin, Chris (SIL) & me

Dear daughter & I as we passed hubby
at the start...

Approaching the finish line... Erin is encouraging me to finish strong!

Almost there!!!

and here we are at the finish!!!
I finished with a time of 2:22:08...
Two minutes longer than my last half but
considering the 18 mph winds and semi-hilly course
I will proudly wear that time!!

Thank you again Sissy for all you do
and to the bean, thanks for the motivation
to stay strong & healthy!!! Love you two so much!!

Our family is expanding!!!

Our daughter is expecting
our first grandchild!!!

Here is my beautiful daughter
& Baby V due in November!!