The Journey

So, we're entering week 4, weeeeeeeeeek 4 I said(!!!!), of the 8 week training program. Whoooo Hooo! Our end goal is to complete a 5k on March 28 in Atlanta. And yes, when you are this out of shape, you must actually train for a 5k! I am well aware that some people can run a 5k without ever training, but I am not one of those people who are blessed with any natural endurance. When Cassie is in town to run with me, we ditch the treadmill and take advantage of the beautiful country outdoors where we live. It is so beautiful that I took some pictures to share with y'all.

The dog pen we pass with like a million dogs!











And since I have been labeled the "Worst Blogger Ever" by Cassie for not blogging in over a month, I will upload some more pics of a fun December weekend spent in Dahlonega with the Smith's:)

We usually spend the weekends in Dahlonega doing absolutely nothing and loving every minute of it! Seriously, we just relax. However, this one particular weekend we ventured out to Blairsville to eat at this place called Rib Country. They have the best fanger-lickin' ribs you will ever taste! Then, on the way back we stopped at Blood Mountain where it was "cold as blue blazes" according to my mother-in-law! Here are some pics from Blood Mountain:





And lastly, Christmas! Sorry to disappoint any anxious readers who are looking for the yearly picture of the Childs girls in their matching pajamas on Christmas Eve, but there isn't one this year. I'll post some of recent years so that you don't feel mislead. Poor Mama Joan and Daddy were stuck in the New York airport for 5 days while trying to get home from Spain! So, needless to say, Santa was a little behind on shopping this year. But we didn't mind. It was one of the most blessed Christmas ever. It was our first Christmas married:) And so sweet! We woke up and went to Mama T's to do presents around breakfast, and we spent lunch and Grandmama's and Pop's with presents afterwards. Then, we left and drove to Statesboro to be with my family. Sunday, we drove back up here to do Christmas at Granny's with the Young side of the family. Whew!!! We were exhausted and glad to see things return to "normal". We were out of town all 4 weekends in December...3 in Statesboro and 1 in Dahlonega. We love being home now:)





Ok, now that this is the longest post ever, I'm going to soak my sore muscles in a hot peppermint bubble bath, thanks to Santa Smith:)