Favorite Photo Friday

Danza - Day One

No, I have not become a huge rap fan, though I do enjoy Kanye.  But I did run 8 miles yesterday!!  I aptly named my playlist on the iPod, 8 mile, which I found hilarious.  Colin - not so much.  Anyway, I've been wanting to write a post about running for while, so here goes.  I've always wanted to be a runner.  Here's why:

1) great way to stay in shape

2) you can run anywhere.  all you need is a pair of shoes.  no equipment, no gym...

3) it's much cooler to say "I'm a runner" than "I'm a stair mill-er, or I'm an elliptical-er"

I have attempted running several times in the last few years.  One of my best friends is a marathon coach!  But I have been plagued with injuries, knee, IT band, etc...So I finally got some physical therapy at the Vanderbilt Orthopedic Institute with a guy named Hung Do.  Seriously changed my life.  Even the ortho doc told me, you've got a crazy gait and you'll never be a runner.  But Hung said, "If you want to be a runner, we'll make it happen".  So after the 8 miles yesterday, I feel confident in saying "I'm a runner".  The crazy part is that as I began training for the half marathon, I hated it.  Seriously.  Hated every minute of running, dreaded run days, etc.  But something about the day I had to run 4 miles was the turning point for me.  After that, I didn't hate it so much, and now I look forward to my run days.  Who knew?  So, if you are in Nashville on April 25, look for Colin and I during the half marathon!!

Favorite Photo Friday

So, I'm starting this new "series" of posting some of my favorite photos on Fridays!  We have so many great photos that have never seen the light of day!!  So here's the inaugural photo.  Do I even need to explain why it's a favorite???

Grooming 101

Colin and I had the great idea to start grooming Danza ourselves.  It is rather expensive for little D to get his hair cut, and he needs it cut often.  We thought grooming would be much easier than it was.  It took both of us, and Danza only weighs 14 lbs!  Here's some photos of the new 'do!

Etsy Take Two

So, it appears that no one can see the pictures of the scrabble tile necklaces except me!!  So, here's a second try...These pics are courtesy of my mother-in-law.  The one on the left is Suzanne's and the one on the right is Amberly's.

Here's the website again: www.homestudio.etsy.com

Great Etsy Find!!!

So I found these really cute pendants on Etsy.  Guess what they are made of ????

Scrabble tiles!!!  I know, I love them.  I bought one for me, my 2 sis-in-laws and my mother-in-law, 

b/c the fam loves some scrabble!!  The top one is Autumn's. 

 This one is Suzanne's

This one I got for me

This one is Amberly's

So go check out the Etsy store:  www.homestudio.etsy.com

Autumn and Amberly - I mailed them all to your mom, so she can bring them to you!