It's Thursday!

I considered not getting out of bed to run this morning... I'm glad I did! Feeling pretty proud of our run today.

And yes, Chance is drinking out of a glass.

This one was a year ago today...

Also each run this week as been faster than the day before! =D

I'm also proud of Chance.  His manners are improving each day. One reason our pace is better. He's listening better and sniffing less. Another reason- I'm trying not to be a weenie. :P  The only way to get stronger is to keep pushing.

Mikayla ended up not working last night due to a power outage in town... so we went out for Mexican for dinner. Hit the library and then Sweet Frog for dessert. Back home we watched Turner and Hooch, which none of us had seen.  We love us some Tom Hanks and a good dog movie- It was a winner. We laughed at the similarities between our beloved Chance and Hooch in the movie. Especially the slobber- thankfully Chance isn't quite as bad as Hooch.

My party ends tomorrow! www.pamperedchef.com/party/AmySummer625


July HOST special... ;-)

Mikayla made this cake for our party Monday night. It's delicious!

Tuesday Ramblings . . .

Saturday I tried to take this guy for a run at the lake. Lets just say it did not go well. We had an encounter with umbrellas. That's right, umbrellas.  He completely freaked out and managed to slip his collar and run away.

I followed him a short distance then (once the scary umbrellas were out of sight) I knelt down and called to him. He came back looking appropriately chagrined but still spooked. We abandoned the run. Walked the almost mile back to the van, working on his manners as we went. I plan to get him a harness so he can not slip his collar the next time.

Later as I recounted the story {numerous times} I couldn't help but draw parallels between the whole fiasco and my relationship and lately fearsome struggles with God.

Obviously Chance was in no danger, the kindly couple with the umbrellas and their dogs had moved off the path so we could pass. If Chance had just trusted me, kept his eyes on ME instead of what he perceived as an imminent life threatening danger- all would have been well. We would have passed safely, happily and continued on our run. Instead he took off down the path alone and scared. He could have been hurt or lost or hurt someone else. (Thankfully he was safe).

How often do I do the same? I get spooked by something. I take my focus off God and His promises. I fret and worry. I loose sleep. All the while if I just stayed focused on God- all would be well.

In other news...

Friday night Hannah and  I were able to go to a Girl Scout Leader/Daughter event.  We had a great time! We are pretty proud of our creations.

I'm so happy to have this girl back home.


Last night was our Pampered Chef Party! We had a fantastic time.  I was pleasantly surprised how delicious the recipe- Grilled Veggie Flatbread was! You can check out our LIVE video demo on my page at Amy's Pampered Kitchen. Its currently pinned to the top.

Our Party Spread! So many yummy snacks!

Doesn't it look delish! 

Party is still open until the end of the week! -> www.pamperedchef.com/party/AmySummer625

I am planning to get back to doing more regular videos on my page ... what would you like to see us make?  I'm thinking next week will be snack bars in the NEW snack bar maker.  Mine should arrive tomorrow! I'm bummed it didn't make it in time to show off at my party last night.

Hope you are enjoying the 1st full week of summer! What's on your summer bucket list? I know we are hoping for some beach time soon! =)

it's gonna be all right

For Today {Monday June 18, 2018}

Looking out my window

I am thankful 
For this weekend. Time and re-connection with my husband. A double date with an old high school friend. A tight hug from a friend who told me I felt light. Its not every day but its getting so much better. Signs my heart and soul are healing. That my spirit is once again becoming light. Instead of heavy and down trodden.

One of my favorite things 
Fires- we had our first fire this summer Saturday night in our backyard. Just the 5 of us and the pup. It felt delightful to sit around and laugh as the light faded.

I am wearing

New dress gifted to me. I love it- its so light and cool and flowy... bonus- it has POCKETS!

I am reading 

1. Uninvited by Lysa TurKeurst
2. Cesar Millan's Short Guide to a Happy Dog

I am hoping
     =) there is always H O P E

I am learning
I started this new study this morning from Love God Greatly- Truth over Lies

In my kitchen
I actually planned this week's dinner meals and am feeling pretty accomplished. =)

• Monday- Mediterranean Chopped Salad Pitas
• Tuesday- Honey Garlic Chicken
• Wednesday- Sweet Potato & Black Bean Vegetarian Meatball Bake
• Thursday- Pizza
• Friday - Lemon Dijon Pork Chops 
• Saturday-  Buffalo Chicken Zucchini Boats

Board room 

Pinned: war room

Post Script My Pampered Chef Party is a week from tonight!
     Here is the party link-> https://pamperedchef.com/party/AmySummer625

Shared Quote


A moment from my day 
Alittle hammock time after our run Saturday morning.

Wednesday . . .

Five years ago this week it all started. On a whim I decided to train for a 5K.  My first of many 5K's and eventually 3 (so far) half marathons.  I'm thankful for my sister who convinced me it was possible.

 

Here is a blog entry from that day-->> http://faith324.blogspot.com/2013/06/day-3.html

Funny how even all these years later I still {sometimes} feel like a fraud when I call myself a runner.  My runs lately have been really slow. In part because of Chance... but not always.  My goal is to get our pace back down in the 11's consistently.  As well as increase mileage.  Training for a 10K next month and then the Syracuse Half again this fall.

Chance has become rather accustomed to our morning run ritual.  He pouts if we can't go out first thing. Having him as a running buddy is good. He is mostly what got me out of bed the last two days.

This weekend we got new fish! We are pretty excited about them. Left to right their names are Gary, Steven and Gus.  Gary is our favorite- I can't remember what kind he is but he is the coolest fish we have ever had.

The girls and I visited this bakery Saturday morning too. We LOVED the pasteries and sat talking and dreaming about our coffee shop dream...

I'm so happy to have Mik home for the summer!


Working on that bubbling spring of Joy...


Pampered Chef party coming up! Monday June 25!  https://www.pamperedchef.com/party/AmySummer625  We will also be live streaming the demo on my Amy's Pampered Kitchen page. ;-)