Komen 5k 2011

Saturday, June 11th was the Susan G. Komen 5k in Plano. I usually run this race with the Junior League gals for fun and might even walk some due to the insane amount of people that come out for it -- 14,000 runners! However, this year my running coach wanted me to RACE it! And I'm not one to let anyone down so I did what I was told. My loving husband and a few of our dear friends headed for the start line at 7:30. It was probably 80 degrees with the sun beating down at the 7:45 start but it didn't hold me back much -- I ran 22:14 and finished in the top 10 for my age group. Which made me feel good since I was racing against thousands of runners! However, I ran un-timed and my results didn't count. My decision to race without a chip came from my experience last year with the crowds limiting my chances at a good race. oh well!
Now, the real story of the day was Paul's SLOWEST time ever for a 5k, 1:03;00! Yes, it took him over an hour to complete 3.1 miles! Paul and his buddy, Dustin walked and talked and stopped at every water station taking as much time as possible to complete the race.... so sad! But funny!
We all finished the day with brunch at La Madelines before hitting the pool ;-)

Simons ready to race

Catrina and I heading for the start

Dustin and Paul getting ready for their LONG hot walk

Finish line

FORE!

A few weeks ago Paul and I went with a bunch of friends to check out the new Top Golf facility in Allen. Top Golf is a really cool outdoor 4 level driving range. But what makes it different is the balls have microchips inside that let you know how far you hit the ball. The range also has several targets so you can play different games for points trying to hit varying targets. You can rent clubs or bring your own and even if you suck its okay because some targets are really close! We ordered a couple buckets of beer, some food and had fun hitting balls for hours! Did I mention that I won both games? One game against most of the guys (hell yeah!) and then one game against all the chicas! I was kicking some golf butt!Paul and I snacking on some nachos between swings

Look at that form?!

Lesley and me...yes, we coordinated our outfits!

All the girlies getting ready to play!

Memorial Weekend 2011

Memorial Weekend has come and gone which means...it's OFFICIALLY sum, sum, summer time! It's already in the 90's, humid and HOT here in Dallas which definitely feels like summer is upon us. I know many Texans dread the long hot summer months but I love it, I guess it's the Michigander in me still ;-) Here's to the HEAT!

We kicked off the holiday weekend by going to the Byron Nelson golf tournament at the Four Seasons. We went with our neighbors and spent all Friday watching a little golf, drinking a lot of beer and enjoying some serious people watching! The Byron is a fun big event in Dallas and I was excited to go this year and check out all the hype ;-)

I had to sneak this picture at the Byron...no phones or cameras allowed!

Saturday we went to my friend Tina's for a Memorial bbq. We enjoyed pool time, kabobs and sweet tea vodka concoctions ;-) Milo even came along and swam a little bit. Of course he was filthy when we left because he rolled in dirt immediately after getting out of the pool...dogger!
Sunday we tried for a date night -- we splurged for the Gold Class Cinemas movie theater to see Hangover 2. It was indeed hilarious --- maybe not as good as #1? However the theater was amazing! Gold Class never disappoints with it's reclining chairs, attentive wait staff and sophisticated food and wine list. You have to remind yourself you're at the movies, L-O-V-E it!
Monday we enjoyed yet some more bbq food and drinks at our friend Mitch's where I soaked up too much sun (go figure!) and ate way too much! I'll be working that off all week! But what a great way to end a fabulous & restful weekend! And most of all, I loved spending some quality time with my hubby -- we just don't see each other enough during the week!
Let's see what FUN summer 2011 holds for us!?