Virtual Girls Night Out - Racing For The Cure

It's that time of year, I'm grabbing my serious walking shoes, carbo loading and wearing my pink because this Sunday I'm joining my family and the sisterhood to Race For The Cure. It will be the third year my oldest, Katie, will be joining my mom, sister and I. It strikes your heart and takes your breath away when you get to the top of hill and look back at the thousands of fellow fighters. I look forward to the day we don't have to race any more. Until that time, let's get moving and enjoy our weekly Friday night party - the Virtual Girls Night Out!

*The Virtual Girls Night Out is for those that don't have a chance to get out of the house but still want to "hang with their friends". So, make yourself a cocktail, put on something cozy and have fun. Leave a comment to let us know you stopped by. We'll do the same and say "Happy VGNO!"*

Time For Some Tunes!

Amos Lee "Flower"

Time For A Cocktail!

Pink Lemonade

Ingredients:

1.25 oz. Captain Morgan Original Spiced

3 oz. cranberry juice

1 oz. orange juice

2 oz. club soda

1 lemon wedge

Preparation:
Add Captain Morgan Original Spiced Rum and cranberry juice in ice-filled glass. Top with club soda and orange juice. Garnish with lemon wedge

Now doesn't this sound like the perfect drink after a nice, long run or walk. I better try one (some ;-> ) out now just to be sure. Cheers!

Time For The Traveling Heart-Shaped Rock Update!

Our little gem should be at Tracie's place From Tracie in Florida. After Florida it's heading to upstate New York to visit Nicki at Diaries of A Neurotic Non-Trad. I'm compiling the pics of it's travels and will create a slide show when it's all said and done. Do you want to participate? Click HERE for all the information.

Alright pals, hold on tight to those you love - tell them you love them - and have a great Virtual Girls Night Out. I'm happy that I have fantastic blog buddies like you. Cheers!

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Jill of Scary Mommy is doing a linky post about school pictures. You know the ones, possibly you didn't smile a sweet smile, just the smirk of panic. Or you didn't know it was picture day because you had been out sick for a week and you show up in your most comfortable shirt and bed-head. (Yep. That happened to me. The smile was good though!) Well, my scanner isn't working or else I would post a particular picture from Freshman year. Since I don't have a visual, here's the story: I remember my first day of High School. Actually what I remember is the picture taken of me leaving for my first day of High School. I'm wearing a brave smile, but the hair, the hair , my hair style was a nightmare. My two best friends and I were going to be attending a High School out of our district. That was stressful enough. To add to this new-ness we wanted new looks as well. K. was going to sport the Argyle and Alligator shirt look. W. was going for 'All Monogram

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