SIX Days to I DO

Ok, I have been the worst Blogger for the last SIX Months! But I am back and man do I have a lot to share... First and most important I AM GETTING MARRIED in Six Days!!! Wedding planning has consumed my life.... all kinds of details, vendors, RSVPS, emails, check lists and so much more. Time has absolutely Flown By. I have to say that this is the most exciting time of my life. I do not think it gets any better then this. ALL the people that Love Tommy and I are coming to Seattle to Celebrate and support us on our very special day. I am SO Happy I can hardly control it! I am one Lucky Girl. More to come....

Tour de California

In 4 days and 3 nights we covered come serious miles by flying into San Fran and out of LA and somewhere in between running a half marathon. My good Friends Kath, Kiko and Lar made this trip one of the books. We were on stop on the go....

Saturday

My first flight on Virgin America. Kath is a very big fan of VA and she wanted to experience it with me but she had to go down early. So I decided to report live from the air plane. click to view Reporting Live from VA

Once, in San Fran we saw a couple things...

-Alcatraz

-Curve Street

-Golden Gate Bridge

-Gheridelle Square

-Fisherman's Wharf

-AT&T Park

-Candle Stick Park

-Ikea - Swedish meatballs

Drove two hours to Monterrey Bay and arrived late. We settled into our hotel room and began to unwind and mentally prepare the race.

Sunday

Race day! Because we came in so late on Saturday we did not get to experience to beautiful sites. This actually worked out perfectly because the race course ran right along the water. The waves rolled in and crashed against the rocks. At one point, I could feel the spray of the water as the wind picked of the ocean spray and cooled me down. Then there were the Sea Loins! They lined a part of the beach. It was the Sea Lions cheering section. Clapping and braking it sounded like they were there to cheer for the race. Kath and Lar agreed with me on this and Lar said they were really cheering for her in her best seal lion voice"G-O---LAR--G-O--LAR."

Monday

We hit up the aquarium. Lar was in Heaven! Lots of fun stuff to see had to fight off a couple of 6 year olds at the touch tank but it was all worth it. After, we did some wine tasting at a couple of local wine shops. Then got some grub and picked up Matt, Kiko's husband. He was our driver from Monterrey to LA. Pour guy had to put up with us cracking up and watching chick flix in the back of the van. We had to make one very important stop along the way...In and Out Burger!! Its is SO GOOD! Plus, we earned it. I burned about 1400 calories in the half marathon. We got into Anaheim at about 11 and crashed as we had another full day planned for us.

Tuesday

Disneyland and California adventures! You are never too old for Disneyland. WE had so much fun. Getting to the park extra early paid off because we were on a ride before the park we technically open. Knocking out some of the more popular rides first we has a well strategic plan. My Favorite ride is the Tower of Terror! We did that one twice and only had to wait about 5 minutes total! which is unheard of. We had several other important events in the theme parks which we documented bellow..

Live report from Its a small World

Kath's Favorite saying

Interview with Lar

Interview with Kiko

We laughed SO Much on this trip! It was Awesome. Some of the highlights...

• Kath beet boxing
• Beet box duet on the way to LA
• Smile detector on my camera
• Joint articulations before the race 'checking in'
• The pink song Raise Your Glass
• SLAM.
• Indiana Jones Ride -Kelly McFadzean Style
• PRing!
  

Thanks for such a great trip Ladies! You're so much fun to travel with

October Favorite Things

My WSU Ear Warmer


As the winter rolls in running in the cold weather gets harder. But with my Coug ear warmer I stay warm while getting some miles. Its one of my favorite running accessories.


Paleo Breakfast Cookies

These Cookies are Amazing! My personal chef and Muscle Man made a batch. They are the perfect snack to grab and go to work.

1/2 c Organic butter

3 bananas

4 eggs

1/2 c applesauce

1/2c coconut milk

3T agave

1T cinnamon

1 tsp nutmeg

2 tsp baking soda

1 tsp sea salt

3/4 cup almond butter

1/2c coconut flakes

1/2c coconut flour

1 c almond flour

1/2 pumpkin seeds

1/2 c raisins

Callus Stone Since starting Cross Fit I have been lifting Olympic bars, dumbbell, kettle bell and more pull ups then I ever thought possible. My hands have taken a beating. To avoid calluses from ripping off I have to sand them down. This Tweezerman tool has been a life saver.

The Lost Runner

It was a cold, gray, rainy Saturday morning in the valley. Kath and Lar made the long drive in from Kirkland and Seattle driving nearly 45minutes to come run with me. We are running in the Big Sur Half Marathon in two weeks and needed to get one more long run in before the race. I decided I would take them on the scenic run along Lake Wilderness and onto the Cedar River Trail.


As we set out on out 10 mile journey leaving my warm house, running through the curving neighborhoods and winding rodes making our way to the trail. Along the way Kath confessed her lack of training and mentions she might have to turn back early to avoid injury. We all agree and continuing in the cold wet trail. The yellow and red leaves have mostly fallen although the remaining trees make for an idealistic fall run.


We catch up on everything going on in our lives. The new condo, the dogs, work, running, our up coming trip and before I realized how far we had ran Kath decided to turn back. The route was an out an back so she felt fine making her way back to my place. I really did not think much of it. Told her to make herself comfy and we should be shortly behind her.

When we returned to my house Tommy welcomed us home. We asked were Kath was and he was totally confused. We thought he was joking. "No have not seen her" he said! OH Crap we lost her!! With no phone, no knowledge of this suburban juggle and pouring Rain! We Lost our friend. Frantically we brainstorm were to start looking and jump in the car. We drove back through the neighborhood we ran through. As Lar and I discuss possible out comes of this dilemma. She spots some crazy lady flashing her lights and waving at us in her rear view mirror.

What could this be now we thought! But wait who is in the passenger seat but our dear friend Kath!!! A Good Samaritan had gave her a ride to help her finds us! Thank God!

It was a very happy ending to a stressful situation.

Favorite Things September

As many well established and popular women have done before me (Oprah, Erin and Leslee)... I am establishing a Favorite Things Series! I will post a couple of my favorite things on my blog.

Cross Fit

Three weeks ago my Muscle Man and I started Cross Fit. It is the most intense work out I have ever experienced. My first struggle Push Ups! I have no upper body strength so basically everything we do in Cross Fit is a struggle but after only a couple weeks I can see my strength building. Next challenges Pull-ups!! :-) If you have never heard of it check it out.
http://www.maplevalleycrossfit.com/ABOUT/HOME/HOME.html

Nectarines


I have been eating a Nectarines every day this summer. I am going to miss those delicious juicy snacks.

Blue Diamond Buffalo Almonds

These are my other favorite (yet healthy) snack! They are hard to find but worth the search. Check your local Bartells. I have to stock up when I find them. Anyone who loves the spicy Buffalo Wings will have a hard time putting these down.

Black Out Blinds

I have been sick for the last four days and I do not know what I would have done with out my black out blinds in my room. If you have never experienced them I would highly recommend looking into purchasing some. Do not know how I napped with out them. Makes day time napping a breeze.

Favorite Song: Carrie Underwood - Mama's Song



Do not think I need to explain this one.

Hope you enjoyed some of my favorite things of September.

Wedding Planning - Website

This is our wedding website. It is still under construction. I need to add our engagement photos and some more information but here it is...

www.TommyandLindsey.com

New Arrival!

Mason (I don't know his middle name, I will get back to you on that) Webley arrived September 1st, healthy and happy!! I am a little late posting these photos but I wanted to share. I do not have any pictures of baby J.B and Mason together but what cute kids! It was the cutest thing seeing the video of J.B meeting his brother. He was very gentle and soft, almost petting him. It was so sweet. Then J.B found Manson's belly button... J.B touched it once...twice and then... pulled on it! Not even a five hours old and little brother Mason is getting picked on by his brother. What are siblings for? :-) I am so excited for the Webley's. They are such great people!