So I know I have been bad about posting blogs lately I have been really busy so my apologies. We had a wonderful Father's Day it started on Friday with Savannah's schools Father's Day picnic. All the daddy's packed a picnic for themselves and their child and they brought a blanket and went out in the grass to have a special lunch with their child. Afterwards they played all kinds of games and Savannah made daddy a tie with football stickers all over it. So of course dad was a good sport and wore it the whole time.
On Sunday Miranda came up and we all went to church together then we came home and played video games and then headed off for lunch at Cheesecake Factory. After that we walked around the mall then went bowling and came back home for some board games and lots of laughs. It's been a long time since all 3 kids were under the same roof and it was so nice to have them all together. Mike really had a nice time and was so happy everyone was together. On Monday I surprised him by taking him to Huntington Beach to stay the night down there. I was referred to this hotel by my friend Karin it was dog friendly so I decided to bring Bella too since we were less than 1 mile from dog beach, He was so cute he had no idea what was going on until we pulled in the hotel. Since I had Savannah and Bella with us my friend Karin was so sweet and offered to come by the hotel and sit with them while Mike and I went out and enjoyed an evening at the movies and some late night dessert at the hotel lounge. It was really nice and he was so surprised.
I recently had some pictures taken of Mike & Savannah. I felt bad because I had a photo of Savannah and I taken last year which actually wasn't planned the lady just asked me to jump in for a shot and turns out I loved it so of course I bought it but then I felt bad that I didn't have one of her and daddy.
I thought Father's day was the perfect time to get a photo of them taken and since Mikey & Miranda hate the family photo opps I decided to let them off the hook. Not for long though because I already told them we are getting a family picture done the end of the year for Christmas. Anyways the pictures turned out soooo cute! By far the best photos she has taken thus far. You would never know she was getting all 4 molars during this photo shoot. She just loves her daddy!
As most of you know I participated in this years Race for Humanity in which the program I advocate for foster children CASA was a beneficiary. This was an awesome event that raised funds and awareness educating the public on issues pertaining to Women; Domestic and Family Violence, Heart Disease, Substance Abuse, Sexual Assault, Autism, Homelessness and Breast Cancer.
These issues affect all of us at some level. I was so proud to be a participant and for the first time I felt like I was running with purpose. With the help of you all; my family & friends I raised $555 for the CASA program. I was the top fund-raiser for CASA and they were all so excited because with the funds we raised we were able to hire another CASA Case Manager which means we can train another 50 advocates and mentor another 50-150 children in the foster care system. So thank you so much to all of you who supported me in this cause.
I was the only CASA who ran the 10k everyone else ran/walked the 5k so I had a whole crew of advocates out there cheering me on. I finished the race in 1:06:40.
I spent the rest of the day cruising around the little fair, I knew there was an awards ceremony going on but I didn't think I would be a part of it so instead I walked around with Mike, eating and watching Savannah play in the bounce house. When we arrived back at the CASA booth they were all cheering for me saying "yeah congratulations 4th place". I was like "what"?
They said that they called my name on the main stage and I was supposed to go up there and get a medal. I was embarrassed, confused and totally thinking they were playing a trick on me. I went up there and sure enough I took 4th place in my age category. I was excited. Now this was not an event with thousands and thousands of people so it's all relative but either way I was excited.
Just as soon as I was feeling like a hot shot I find out that there was a 78 year old woman who RAN the 10k. Seriously people. That's amazing! What's more is that little old broad was fast. She finished the 10k in 1:36:34. CRAZY! I hope I am in that great of shape when I am 78!
