Running and Finishing School

Like I said in the previous post that I would have a crazy week (and it has)! I have finished Microbiology for life! I was so happy to take that last test on Thursday! I didn't really mind the class it's just that a few things can be changed to make it better.
Also, this week Amanda(my running buddy) and I had our first 5k this morning! We have been training all summer for this event. Running is not quite to the fun stage yet for me. I'm still working on keeping a good pace! MaryBeth couldn't run due to an injury and the dr told her she couldn't run. Hopefully, she can join us the next time! The race we ran this morning was for the American Cancer Society. It was a nice level route! I was told by a few people that this was a great one for us to do as our first due to how flat the route was.
I kept up with an older guy who turned out to be a very nice man who gave me some great advice. We were in our last 1/2 mile of the race and I said I wonder what my time is. He told me " Don't worry about your time because you are doing a lot better than those that are still in the bed this morning!" That statement will be one that I will never get!
Once we got done, we waited around to watch the awards ceremony, eat, and gather our thoughts(or that's what I had to do at least). I even got a chance to have a victory dance to celebrate completing the race! They started with the men and then the women we next. I didn't really think anything about it until they got to my age group. I won third in my age group. I was so happy! I got a medal and my picture was taken!! I was so excited!! I knew Andrew wished he would have came if knew that I could have the chance to win something. He did feel bad about not coming, but there is always next time (September 6 to be exact!). I didn't bring my camera because I didn't want to keep up with it, but Amanda had her's. Her's a link to her blog so you can see the pictures that were taken this morning! I had a great run and both Andrew and my Dad were proud of me! I can't wait until the next one!!

Life is going to get crazy...

Over the next few weeks. I being finals! I'm so excited and ready for a break! Next Thursday is my last day of Micro, and I can't wait! It has been a crazy class!
Also next week my friends, Amanda, Mary Beth, and I have our very first 5k!! We have new shoes and the will power to do it!
I also can't wait to spend some time with my great friend Christina who is getting married in January! She asked me to be her wedding coordinator!! I was so excited when she asked me that I almost cried!! She and her finace' remind me a lot of Andrew and myself. They have dated five years like us, they are about the same age as Andrew and I were when we got married, and they are so happy to have each other that nothing could make them upset with each other. They truly love the Lord with all their hearts and anyone could see it with how they treat and love each other!
I also get to celebrate with my neighbor who is pregnant with their first child. IT'S A BOY!! My neighbors and I are so excited about all the babies that are born or soon to be born on our street!! There will be four new babies for the Holidays this year! I can't wait either. I also don't need to drink that water!! I'm staying away from that one for at least two more years.
Andrew and I are so going to be aunt and uncle again! Andrew's younger sister, Laura, is pregnant. She should find out what she's having soon! I can get my baby fix and go on with life until God sees fit to give us one(hopefully, He will wait until I graduate!)
Well, I know this is a random post, but I know I will be really busy so I thought I would give you a heads up so you don't think I have forgotten about y'all! Hope the end of summer vacation has treated you well!! Until next time!

New Running Shoes!!

I have been looking forward to buying new shoes since I have started running with my friends. Amanda, MaryBeth and I started running over 8 weeks ago. We have one more run on week 8. I'm so very proud of us. Our first 5k is in about two weeks, so new shoes were a must. So, this morning, Amanda and I (MaryBeth couldn't met us) went to Fleet Feet in Memphis to try on shoes. It was a neat experience. I have never had to run on treadmill before trying on shoes and trying out shoes. I enjoyed it because I actually have a shoe that fits my running style (how my foot rolls during my run). I have got work to do to get in 3.1 miles in two weeks but I know I can do it! I only have about a mile to go!! I have always wanted to run a 5k!

They are Asics with orchid color!! They are very comfortable. I talked to my dad about what brand I should buy, since he runs marathons and everything, and he told me that Asics would be my best choice. I can't wait to run in them in the morning!!

Band Party

Andrew has played in every band at every church we have been too. I love to watch him play and hear him sing! I love getting to together with them and their families to cook out and talk! Andrew and I in years past have hosted the Christmas party. The band has grown over the year, so our house many not be in the best interest for it this year, but I'm still willing to host!
Last night we got together at the Massongill's house to swim and cook out!! The kids swam, ladies watched the kids and talked, and the men play various games such as horseshoe. It was a great time!! Andrew took a few pictures but they were taken late so they are kind of dark, but I'll still post them!

Great night, great friends, and great food!!

Jaylee's First Birthday and Baby Dedication

The weekend after NKOTBSB was Jaylee's first birthday party! I could not miss it!! She had a great party and got some great gifts. Andrew and I gave her bubble bath and some letters to play with in the tub because she loves to play in the bathtub! She never wants to get out!

This picture is of Harper who was born the same day just a few hours before Jaylee!
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That next morning, we went to church with them for Baby Dedication. It was so sweet!!

Needless to say, it was an all Jaylee weekend!! I love you Jaylee!!

Birmingham and NKOTBSB

I had a great appointment with Dr. Cannon. Andrew and I drove up the night before and spent the night with my aunt and family. We had a great time playing Life and UNO. I won Life but UNO you won by having the highest score I would have won that too!! In Life, I was a Dr, and a had over million dollars at the end of the game and I lived in a mobile home with a nice RV and lake house. It was so much fun hanging out with my cousins! Dr. Cannon told me everything looked great and wants to see me in a year. I was so excited! I didn't have to do a prep!! I asked her what I did to deserve that and she said everything I have been through that she felt as though I had had enough prep. After my appointment, Andrew and I went to our favorite place in Birmingham. Nikki's West!! It's so yummy. You should go if you are ever in Birmingham!!
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After the trip back to Tupelo, we stopped by my parents' house to get my sister. We went to the NKOTBSB concert here in Memphis that night!! We had a blast sing, and dancing to all their songs. It was an awesome concert. I was hoarse for about four days after the concert!! I really enjoyed it!! We got front row and when I say front row I mean front row!! They had an area where they could walk off the stage and go into the crowd if they wanted!! We got to touch Nick, AJ, and Howie of BSB and all the members of NKOTB!! Here are just a few pictures of the concert: We both took a lot!!

I can now mark one thing off my bucket list. Going to a Backstreet Boys Concert!! Thanks Carlie for going with me and experiencing a great show!! I love you and hope you had a blast just as much as I did!!

Soo Sorry!!

Hey guys! I know it's been awhile since my last post!! We both have been really busy!! We have had concerts, parties, sick, and all VBS. We both are fine and just hanging in there! I'll be back this weekend and post pictures and details from everything that has gone on!! Please hang in there!!