Weekend Fun

This past weekend I got to do one of my favorite things. I got to be Aunt Moe! Hadley and Harper came to visit the mountains. I got lots of hugs, kisses, and snuggles from two of my favorite people!

 

We celebrated Christmas too! I was so excited to give them their Christmas present. Back in the fall Lilly released the Mini Kate Puffer Vest  for little girls. I knew immediately that I wanted to get these for the girls. The small bow detail makes these vest adorable!

 

Harper loved her vest! She wore it everyday!

 

I love my monogrammed vest so Mom and I decided to have the girls vest monogrammed too.

 

Harper always tends to be the first one to come to me. We love taking selfies!

Sweet Hadley

Precious Harper

Putting puzzles together before bedtime. They are wearing dress up shoes from my mom!

Harper giving a good night hug to my dad...Papa Ronald.

Right before they left on Sunday. I told you they wore their vest everyday!

 

On Sunday Hadley came to me and said, "Moe, can I ask you a question. Will you go home with me?"  My heart melted. Hadley doesn't know how much I wish I could.

 

xoxo

 

 



 

A Very Merry Chambers Christmas

 Christmas morning I dressed up like Santa. I figured I had the outfit from my Santa run so why not! My brother thought I had lost it. I was still dressed up when we Facetimed with Hadley and Harper. When Harper answered the call she said "you're dressed up like Santa, Moe!" I couldn't fool her!

 

 

We always go to my Aunt and Uncle's house to eat breakfast on Christmas morning. We have yummy sausage gravy and biscuits. Gravy is one of my favorite foods so I look forward to Christmas morning breakfast the whole Christmas season. Here's a random fact about me - when I was a kid my Papaw Lynn used to call me the gravy kid because I would eat a just bowl of gravy. I love gravy!

 

I didn't stay dressed up all day.

 

 

I had to make a dessert for my big Chambers' Christmas gathering. I decided to take the easy way out. I bought pre-made brownies and made Santa hates with icing and strawberries. Baking and cooking are not in my favorite things to do so this dessert was perfect for me to make.

I didn't take many pictures but it was a fun day. Spending time with my family is always the best way to spend a holiday. We were so thankful that we had Dad with us. Christmas could have been a lot different for my small family and I thank God every chance I get that my dad is still here.

 

 

I did steal this picture off Instagram of Hadley and Harper in their Christmas dresses! (Thanks to their cousin for posting it!)

 

 

I hope you had a very Merry Christmas!

 

xoxo

 

 

 

 



Santa Hustle 5k

Last Sunday my friends and I ran the Santa Hustle 5k. I ran some and walked some. But if my physical therapist asks I walked it all! ;)

 

The race was in Sevierville, Tennessee. The Santa hat, beard, and shirt came with our registration fee. I thought tutus would make the outfit complete!  This race was so much fun even if I was not at my best!

 

Layered up and ready to go!

The start line...so many Santas!

My sweet friend Kelly and me before the race. She said she hadn't ran in months but she finished before the rest of our group!

 

On the course

A mile 1 selfie. I ran the first mile with my friend Michele. Then I decided I better walk some. I ran and walked the rest of the race. (It was a little cold - 36 degrees! So I had to run some.) I tried to concentrate on my stride. I had a run analysis last week and learned that my form was one of the causes of my hurting hip. I finished the race doing what I call the Papaw shuffle, a small jog.  My official time was 34:55 which was an 11:15 minute mile average. So I just barely met my goal of finishing in under 35 minutes. I was 29 out of 95 in my age group.

 

After the race we had to pose for pictures!

 

 

After group shot

 

I love my friend Kel. I miss her so much! She moved to Knoxville when she got married last year and we don't get to see her that much. I just love getting to hang out with her whenever I can! She is such a good sport to pose for silly pictures with me!

 

I am thankful that I have this group of friends who encourage me with my running. They were standing at the finish line cheering me on as I crossed.

 

My next race is the Disney Enchanted 10k in February. I think my hip will be in great shape by then and fingers crossed my time will improve!

 

xoxo