Happy Best Dad's Day :)

Happy GREAT Dad's Day to my wonderful papa! Instead of getting my dad a gift he doesn't need, the only thing he wanted was to spend the weekend at the lake and go for a ski around the lake. Little does he know he will also be joining me on a run around the lake in celebration of his big day :) There's nothing more fun than spending the weekend at the lake with the man of the family.

I love you dad :)

TGIF

Hello weekend!! :) The lake is my favorite place to be, there's not even a close second. Running has consumed me as of lately, and I've found a deep love in logging miles whether with my parents or by myself. Running around the lake is by far by favorite running route, and something I look forward to as the end of the week slowly creeps closer. Tomorrow my mom and youngest sister are running this race, and then heading to the lake where I will add a few more miles. I'm dealing with some super painful shin splints, so I'm not sure how well I'll run, but I'm looking forward to the race. I blame my stubborn self in not letting them heal, but I rarely let my body heal like I should. Running through injuries is something I'm used to, and started back in 2008 when I began training for my first 1/2 marathon (I'll write a post on running injuries). I should have around 25 miles logged for the week, which is a little lower than I planned but leaves room for improvement! 

My husband ran a 5k today in 18 minutes, which is like lightening speed and nowhere near what I hope to run tomorrow. In the meantime, I'm surfing the web to compile my birthday wish list to send my hubby...all of which contain running shoes, clothes, gear...and a treadmill! :)

The Windy City

My husband and I plan to take several weekend trips when he returns, and as we were talking about where to go, our trip to Chicago is one we always talk about. It was a great weekend, with great weather, and just the two of us. We love baseball, eating too much, and exploring the city. I'm not sure where we will go when he returns, but we've talked about several different places. I love looking at pictures from our weekend in Chicago, and can't wait until we go back for another visit! We're already planning to go back for another Cubs game and a visit to the Navy Pier is a must. I had planned to run the Chicago RNR 1/2 Marathon this summer, but with my husband's return and not knowing his exact return date, I don't want to risk being gone when he returns. I'm already planning on running it next summer, and lucky for my husband he will be running along side me :) Any suggestions where we should take a trip to when he returns? He tells me I can pick anywhere I want to go...how exciting :)

Liebster Award {Round #?}

I've lost count on how many Liebster Awards I've been nominated for, but I enjoy doing them (if I remember). I was nominated by Loren who blogs over at My {Sub}Conscious Ramblings and is a fellow military spouse.

Here's the questions for me to answer:
1. Who is my celebrity crush?
Call me crazy, but I really don't have one. I'm married to by biggest crush of all, and wouldn't change it for anything.

2. Why did you first start blogging?
I started blogging when my husband was away at training preparing for deployment. I wanted to connect with other military spouses, and I couldn't be more happy with my decision. I've met so many wonderful people!

3. What is your favorite thing about summertime?
Normally I would say spending the weekends at the lake, running until 10pm, and enjoying the warm weather, but this year my I'm anxiously awaiting my husbands return from deployment. I can't freaking wait!

4. If you could have any superpower, what would it be and why?
I would love to be able to travel anywhere in a matter of seconds {specially with deployments}.

5. What are 3 blogs you read daily?
There's way to many to list, but I love that my mom and sisters (Alyssa and Brooke) blog now!

6. Do you collect anything? If so, what?
I collect running gear...you can't ever have enough! My husband would highly disagree, but just wait until he gets home and he starts logging some long miles with me. I'll change his mind :)

7. Are you usually punctual or tardy?
I hate to be late...I'm always at least 5-10 minutes early.

8. What is your favorite book?
I don't have a specific book, but I love reading about the Holocaust and murders.

9. What are three things that make you happy?
My husband, family (this includes our fur children), and running

10. What is your favorite quote?
I have too many to pick from

11. What is your favorite exercise and how often do you do it?
Running! I run between 5-8 miles a day, and plan to increase my miles as the summer progresses.

11 Random Facts About Me:
1. I watch Netflix everyday
2. I'm addicted to Brooks running shoes
3. I love to waterski {I live for summertime at the lake}
4. I dress like a highlighter when I run
5. I live in running clothes on the weekend
6. My husband has been away from home for over a year
7. I'm a Harley Davidson snob {I admit it...I own way too much HD gear}
8. I love to travel
9. I have a pretty awesome family
10. I never wanted a dog, and now I couldn't imagine life without one
11. I've made more friends through blogging than I ever thought I would

Here are the rules:

1. Thank your Liebster Blog Award Presenter on your blog and link back to their blog

2. Answer the 11 questions from the nominator, list 11 random facts about yourself and create 11 questions for your nominees.

3. Present the Liebster Blog Award to 11 blogs of 200 followers or less who you feel deserve to be noticed and leave a comment on their blog to let them know they've been chosen.

4. Copy and Paste the blog award on your blog.

Questions for My Nominees:

1. What do you love most about summer?

2. What is your favorite memory?

3. What is the longest run you've taken?

4. What is your worst habit?

5. What state do you live in?

6. If you could travel anywhere, where would you go and why?

7. Who is your hero?

8. What is your favorite book/magazine?

9. Why did you start blogging?

10. What is your occupation?

11. If you're a military spouse, what do you enjoy most/least about it?

Since I've been nominated for more Liebster Awards than I can count, I'm opening it up for anyone to answer the above questions and participate! This has been super fun, and I always like being nominated for them...have fun everyone :)