Ovarian Cancer 5K walk/run

About a month ago, we participated in a 5K walk for Ovarian Cancer.  My step mom just recently went into remission after having ovarian cancer for about a year.  We were so excited to be able to donate and participate in the walk!  It was awesome how many people came out to support her and the fight against ovarian cancer.  This was only the second year for the walk and they said that there were a lot more people this year than last.  We plan on participating in this every year.

Kaylin (my step sister), Aunt Sandy's bf, Aunt Sandy, and my dad

most handsome guy I know ;)

Dad, me (don't mind my ugly hair), and Mary Lu (my step mom)

This day was also SUPER exciting for us because we got to meet our niece, Audrey.  She is adorable!

how cute is this baby?!

Everyone walking :)

Unfortunately, I'm gonna end this on a sad note.  This has been heavy on my heart...My sister's (step)mother-in-law is very close to losing her battle against colon cancer.  She has fought very long and hard and done everything she could to overcome, but sometimes it's just time to go home to be with God.  Although she is not actually my family, I have always felt like my brother-in-law's family is my family too, because they started dating when I was young.  So I have been thinking about and praying for her often.

Please Lord, help ease JoAnn's pain and bring her home to you.  Please God, help the family to overcome this terrible tragedy that will result.  God, I know that she is ready for her next step, please help the family find comfort in knowing she will be where she is supposed to be, with you in Heaven.

High Five For Friday!

This week has been AWESOME!

1.  I had my last day of lecture on Tuesday EVER!  I may decide to go back to school again someday, but with everything we have going on now I have decided to be done.  I have been going to school mostly part time since I graduated from high school so I deserve a break and I am SO excited about it!

2.  The weather has been absolutely beautiful!  We have been out walking every nice day we have had.  I have labeled myself as a "pro dog walker."  I have gotten pretty good at keeping these 3 walking together and not getting all tangled on each other and me.

3.  With the beautiful weather, we have had lots of our bird visitors.  Lily has enjoyed watching them and "talking" to them.  I love it!

4.  We got our pass for the dog park for the year.  We went on a really hot day so we didn't get to stay too long (the boston's can't handle the heat for too long).  But they did have a blast hanging out with the other dogs and chasing the ball.  We will definitely be going there a lot this summer.

5.  The most exciting news I saved for last... We closed on our land on Tuesday!!  We are officially land owners :)  We got building permits yesterday and our on the way to building our dream home!  I can't wait!!

What's been going on this week...

1.  Me and Luna have matching nails!  She looks so cute with her nails painted.  Like mother, like daughter :)
2.  I bought the girls new jackets.  These were on clearance at Target for $4 each.  They needed real winter coats but I hate spending a lot of $ on clothes for them because they don't wear them all that often.
3.  I bought this necklace at Target.  LOVE it!
4.  Spent the day at grandma's sewing, and Luna just sits and looks out the window the entire time.  Usually she is just watching the leaves blow around or the birds, this time there was actually a little mole guy who was running back and forth getting the bread grandma left him on the porch.
5.  Found this coin purse at Target!  Figured it was perfect for me!  (Can you tell I LOVE Target?) 
6.  Last night I made some homemade cleaner.  This stuff is amazing!!  We had some glass and mirror cleaner called "Awesome!" and guess what?  It wasn't awesome!  So this stuff was perfect. (recipe to come)