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Good morning, peeps! Today was one of those mornings when you wake up and are in an awesome mood. Gosh I wish that happened everyday. Every single day.

This week flew by and I had planned to do another post with vacation photos, but decided to save that for another time. I don’t know about all of you, but this summer is just flying by. I’m trying to get all the sunshine I can out of it, so this week I did all the things you dream about on a cold, snowy winter day. If you haven’t had the time to savor summer, make the time. No excuses. Just do it!

{#1-Rendezvous}

Last Friday I mentioned I was at the lake. I was with some amazing friends from college celebrating life, summer and old times. Our crazy group gets together every summer at one of the guy’s cabins and has a blast. While we see each other a few times throughout the year, this summer weekend known as Rendezvous is one everyone makes unless they’ve just had a bundle of joy.

{#2-Noah’s Ark with my sista}

My sister was home from Texas where you cannot step outdoors without sweating a gallon and frizzing up the hair from the humidity. She came to Wisconsin to stay cool! Of course what do you do in the summer in Wisconsin…well many people visit what claims to be the largest water park in America-Noah’s Ark. Water slides galore, sunshine and fun. It was a perfect way to spend the hottest day our area has seen this summer-88.

{#3-Pettibone Beach}

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I've mentioned Pettibone before as a place to run in La Crosse, but it also has a beach frequented during the summer months. For the husband’s birthday on Wednesday we wanted to be outdoors and near water so we headed to the beach with my family.

{#4-Boating on the River}

After some beach time we met up with friends and boated on the Mississippi River. A bunch of people water skied, while I simply relaxed on the boat. I just wasn’t feeling the water that day. It might have something to do with the gnat bite I got on my left eyelid that made my entire eye swell shut, made my eyebrow look like a Botox injection gone wrong, and gave me the puffiest under eye I’ve ever seen. It is still swollen today, but is getting better. Or maybe I was just lazy that day.

{#5-Big Ten Network 10K}

Way back in February the husband and I registered for this race for our Valentine’s Day gift to each other. Nothing says love like running a race together. I had dreams of racing this 10k, but as the legs let me know on a run yesterday-WE ARE STILL RECOVERING. DO NOT MAKE US RUN REALLY FAST. They spoke loud and clear, so I guess I will probably listen. We are headed to Chicago as I type to run this race tomorrow morning. I love Chicago. I love the Badgers. It’s a perfect match…me and the husband that is. Then it’s off to another iconic summertime tradition in Wisconsin-summer weddings.

Anyone racing this weekend? What is your summertime fun?

Happy Weekend!

Sarah

This week I’ve cooked no new recipes or done anything exceptional or interesting AND that is totally ok. With quarter grades due and being sick, this week has not allowed for a lot of outside fun. Thankfully I’m busy working on my #100happydays challenge. It’s helping me appreciate the simple things in life more.

{#1-Good Food}

I did accomplish meal planning and grocery shopping (I try to follow these grocery shopping tips) on Sunday because I know the above is too true. Case in point, sitting on our counter we had some left over cookies used in a recipe I made for a friend’s baby shower. I don’t even like this particular sweet treat and would never buy it in the store for myself, yet I found myself eating these stupid cookies this week just because they were there and the only sweets in our house. Anyone else ever done this too?

{#2-Run to Start Your Weekend}

With warmer temps in the forecast, an almost entirely feeling better foot, and hoping this awful cold clears out, I have some serious miles on the docket for the weekend. Just as I thought I’d make it through this winter without getting a cold, I’m run down with congested lungs, a nose like Rudolph and farmer blowing green lugies on runs. Sexy!

{#3-Fan Signs}

After a rough long run for both Ryan and I last Sunday we both felt the message in this sign when thinking about the Wisconsin Marathon (only a month away-eek!). Here’s to hoping we feel differently this weekend.

{#4-Daydreaming}

As winter hangs on like no other, I find myself daydreaming of our road trip more and more. Anyone been West and have a must see location, must take hike route, or other necessary details to share?

{#5-Sandy Beaches}

No kidding! I can’t wait for spring and summer to be here. Like really be here. Not according to the calendar, but the weather. Until then I’ll be daydreaming away.

What are you daydreaming about?

Happy Weekend!

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{Friday Fab 5-Summertime Fun}

{Friday Fab 5-Good Food, Fan Signs, Daydreaming, Run to Start Your Weekend…}