Monday, January 2, 2012

2011 in Pictures

Here’s my 2011 recap:

January 2011

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I ran the Walt Disney World Marathon – my first and only Full Marathon to date (my next is coming up in 13 days! yikes!).

 

February 2011

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I ran my very first Charity race with the American Cancer Society’s DetermiNation team – New Orleans Rock and Roll Half Marathon. Currently, I’m signed up to run the Full with them this year!!

 

March 2011

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Jason’s sister got married and I was a bridesmaid! Jason was an Usher.

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I ran the Dallas Rock and Roll Half Marathon with my Sister In Law Kayla and my cousin. I have to admit, the main reason I wanted to run this race is because I heard that the DCC were there last year and I missed it!!  They are AMAZING!! I love their show on CMT!

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April 2011

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Jason and I celebrated our 4th Wedding Anniversary and I received my 5 years of service award from my hospital!

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I woke up WAY early in the morning on April 29 to watch the Royal Wedding!  After work, Jason and I left for an Astros Weekend in Houston! This is also the weekend that I discovered Banana Republic. I’m in love.

 

May 2011

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I had my first every 100 mile month!  This was followed by two more 100 mile months! :0)

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My Superhero friends and I ran the Contraband Days 5 miler and all PR’d! Great race!!

 

June 2011

I entered the lottery for the Houston Marathon….

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…and my name was chosen! Seems like so long ago! Now the race is only 13 days away!

 

July 2011

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I ran the 4 on the 4th July 4th race with my friends!

My Great Uncle Buddy passed away and at his funeral, I decided to run the 2011 Rock and Roll New Orleans Marathon with the American Cancer Society’s DetermiNation team once again.

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I got to play the part of Sandra Bullock for a work event which was a ton of fun!!

 

August 2011

I became a Blogger for the #RunLA Claim Your Journey Community

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Fun times!

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I attended an Astros game with some friends!

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I went on an Alaskan Cruise with my husband and parents!  We had an AMAZING trip and I would totally love to go back one day!! I also celebrated my 29th birthday onboard the Norwegian Pearl and in Victoria, BC! :0)

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September 2011

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I attempted Painting with a Twist once again. It was for a good cause – all proceeds benefitted the local pet adoption agency where we adopted our baby Madalynn!

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October 2011

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I said Goodbye to the old, and Hello to the new! A new Chevy Equinox, that is!

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I also officially signed up to run with the American Cancer Society’s DetermiNation team in March of 2011!

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I ran the Gulf Coast Half Marathon in Mandeville, LA with a my friends!

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I ran a 21 mile training run with my friends…..dressed in costume for Halloween!

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I also dressed in Costume as Kara Goucher and entered a Running Skirts costume contest! I came in 3rd place and won a free skirt! Fun times!!

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We also wore our costumes to work. I’ve never heard so much laughter coming from a cancer center!! :0)

 

November 2011

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I ran my first ever Mud Run with my sister in law and her friend! What a crazy experience!

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I also ran the Cajun Cup 10K in Lafayette, Louisiana and met a few awesome Claim Your Journey friends!

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I really enjoyed running the Go Run Turkey Trot and shopping on Black Friday with a few friends!

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December 2011

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I was asked to play the part of Cinderella for a Church event. I HAD A BLAST!!!!!!!!!!

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I ran the Swamp Stomp with my friends and had my best Half Marathon time to date ….. 2:01!!!

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We were in our good friends’ wedding…..and after the wedding, we all went to Disney World. I’m not lying – we followed each other to Disney World! Hah! More on that story soon!

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We really really enjoyed Disney World, but the trip was too short (as usual).

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We celebrated Christmas with our families and had a fabulous day!

The rest of 2011 and the beginning of 2012 hasn’t been all that great. This will turn around, I know – I’m just in a down mood and need to get over it.

I hope you all enjoyed your New Year’s Celebrations!  I spent the evening with my friends watching the ball drop and playing games! We had a great night!

How did you celebrate?

Happy New Year!!

8 comments:

  1. 2011 looks great! I can't wait to read on here and via twitter how 2012 rolls along :)

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  2. I love how you did so much in 2011 outside of running! Good luck in the Houston Marathon, I've heard nothing but great things about it!

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  3. What a great recap and a great year you had! i love the DCC too and watch their show. My husband thinks I am wierd for watching it.

    Good luck on your upcoming marathon!

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  4. awesome...go disney!! can you email me and let me know what you thought about your Determination experience. I am thinking I want to do this for the marathon I just signed up for!

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  5. Love all the pictures. Lots of costumes, so fun!

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  6. yay for 2011! you had such a full year, here's to 2012!

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  7. Great year in pictures update! Hope you have a successful year with your running as well as any personal goals!

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  8. What a great year! Sorry I'm so behind on catching up with blogs. I hope 2012 is a wonderful year for you!

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