My very first 5K

I was convinced to run my very first 5K run yesterday by a really good friend of mine who is training to run a half marathon.  She just so happened to have signed up for this race, thinking it was a 10K and then asked if I wanted to do it with her.  It took a little persuasion I might add because, yes I have been running, but I didn't want to commit.  The last time I committed, it was a10K run and my life got the best of me (being sick, shin splints, husband's injury, etc.) and I didn't train properly.  Needless to say, I did not finish that race and I did the 5K walk instead.  I was so utterly disappointed with myself, I committed to never run a race again that I didn't think I could finish.  So I said 'YES!!'  And I trained my hardest.  The week leading up to the race, I ran 5K on the treadmill on Sunday, Tuesday and Thursday, so I knew that I could definitely run this race.

What I learned from running this 5K Santa Shuffle in Stanley Park, was that I need to train outside more, not just on the treadmill, because boy, is it different.  The weather, the temperature, the ups and downs of the streets or paths, the bumps within the cement, the people around (or that you have to go around), the lack of water at your fingertips, the extra layers of clothing that you need to pull off.  I guess you could say, I wasn't prepared for that part.  But with my awesome, amazing friend urging me on and keeping me on track, I did it!!  She was so patient with me as we moved on and pumped our arms focusing on the distance ahead.  I am so proud of the both of us.  My first 5K run is complete, now on to a 10K.  I'm going to keep training and see how I do, so I'm not sure when this next endeavor will be, but hopefully soon.

 

 And what's better after a good race, then to go pick out your Christmas tree!!!

Camryn turned 5

It's extremely hard to believe, for me, that my baby girl is 5 years old.  No longer a baby anymore.  Her baby pictures keep coming back to haunt me from when she was so super teeny and didn't speak a word.  I look at who she's become and how much she's grown and I am just in awe of my beautiful little girl.  This year she chose to have a Smurf party and we are so pleased with how the decorations turned out.  Thank you Leanne Kinsman from Sugar Plum Events, you did an amazing job!!!  The Smurf hats were a hit!

Happy Halloween!

Just thought I would add a few pictures to give everyone an idea of what Halloween looks like at the Veer's house.

Pumpkin Carving

The Pumpkins

Smurfette at the School Parade

Smurfette & the Dinosaur

Butterfly face for Trick-or-treating!

Bowen was more interested in the pumpkins than getting his picture taken.

ROAR!!!!!!

The Monarch Butterfly

Pumpkin Patch

Since Camryn was about 2 years old we have started going to a Pumpkin Patch every year to pick out a pumpkin, pet some animals and get pretty dirty!!! Today wasn't the best day to go, with the rain and all, but it turned out pretty nice and we had lots of fun!

Bowen liked all the animals and would point out the duck or the goat whenever he saw one.  Super cute that he is becoming so vocal and can talk about what is going on in his little world.  Camryn liked the animals but would rather they stay in their cages so she can see them from afar or on her terms.  This was Bowen's second time at a Pumpkin Patch but really the first year he could actually enjoy it and was he ever cute.  He walked through the entire corn maze, leading the way and jumping in every single puddle.  I love watching him grow up!!

And I cannot end today's post without saying Happy Birthday to my hubby!!!  I am thankful for having you i my life and I hope your day is special in every way!! Love you babe!

See what you think.

MY NEW GOAL!!!

FINALLY!!!

Awesome NEW Recipe - or at least new to me!

Raspberry-Strawberry Muffins

So, I am not a baker.  It's not that I can't bake, or that things turn out bad when I do bake, it's just that I do not make the time to bake.

Well today is a different day!!!  I baked.

I'm shocked.  And you may be shocked too!  I am so proud of myself and I might continue to do this.  But don't get your hopes up.