OneAmerica 500 Mini...... Marathon eh... 5K

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Oh I need a nap....
Mini5K can still be tiring. Granted I didn't run the half marathon
Key words here are
1. Walk
2. 5k
Instead of the 13 mile race that thousands of people ran this morning.

This is my second 5k. First one being a 'leisure walk' during the color run 2012, with my mom. Walking for Elijah Damaris.

Sharing some pix from my trusty iPhone.

At the start of the race. Amazing big US flag.
Windy, gray morning. Still perfect for running.


Home stretch: 2.5 mile mark here....


And we made it! Our time 55 mins. Yes! Finished it under an hour.


Got my medal!


Met my cheering squad.


Something to remember waking up at the crack of dawn to walk a 5k when 20 weeks prego.


My cheering squad amazing enough didn't fuss while getting ready this morning. They went with the flow and waited at the finish line with their dad.


What a workout for Isabel.....
Their reward. Play for a lil bit at the college campus where their dad and mom met.


Are we done yet, mummy?




Gotta show our medals right at the finish line....

Maybe I'll walk/run the mini 5k next year...... For now, I'll rest, kick off my running shoes, take a nap and enjoy being pregnant.

And yes it's only 11a.

Happy Saturday!

You know you have a preschooler when... Vol 2

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Isabel whining and screaming high pitch scream pleading for the green glasses that Daniel won't share.
D: I am not your friend, Isabel...
(Because not-friends don't share!)

Me: where does this wario ware DVD go?
Daniel: there! (Annoyed)
Me: ignored him and searched for the case.
Then I finally gave in (cause I cannot find the case). my bro-in-law placed 2-3 discs in one case when he gave us his old wii games
D: there. See I told u. (Huffed and sighed)


While at the park a lil girl age 7ish approached us.
D: there's a baby in mummy's belly. Wanna touch?
Girl: (no comment)
Me: (thank you Daniel for offering my belly) NOT


Lolo frank (bless his heart for teaching the kids the Filipino language) to Isabel: upo Isabel. Upo.
Daniel: THAT'S A POTTY WORD! (Clearly disgusted and disturbed by his Lolo's words)
We all had confused looks on our faces. I was thinking: did Daniel think Lolo said a bad word???
A sec or two later, he clarified things for us:
D: Lolo, you said poo poo. That's potty!
Heehee.... Poor kid heard poo poo instead of upo.
(Upo = sit)

Belly bump week #19

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Before I formed you in the womb I knew you,
before you were born I set you apart...
Jeremiah 1:5




How far along are you?
19 weeks
Best Moment this week?
Saturday with the family
Started with brunch with Isabel's god mom, then went to a super why concert and finished the day with a dinner date and concert with hubs
Prayer requests?
I think I'm sick on top of my seasonal allergies. When will the trees stop pollinating? I cannot handle this anymore..... My eyes itch like crazy. My nose drips like a faucet (eeewww!) I took Benadryl pretty much every 6-8hours this errkend since I was not driving or working.
Baby's growth?
Accdg to the babyCenter: Baby D3 is the size of an heirloom tomato weighs 8 1/2 ounces, length: 6 inches, head to bottom.
Weight gain (or loss)?
Gained a lot this past two weeks. I'm +17.
Cravings? Food Aversions?
Eating tons of sweet stuff this week: ice cream, tiramisu, more ice cream, muffins, coffee cakes. No wonder I just keep gaining and gaining.
Sleep?
Napped a lot this weekend
Also slept-in Sunday (bec of the concert, kids stayed with their Lola)
Exercise?
6x this week: 5x with Jillian's ripped in 30, 1x Zumba
Maternity Clothes?
Maternity shirts
Combo of maternity and Nonmaternity tights
Outfit above: White House black market dress (nonmaternity)
Last worn when I was pregnant with Isabel. Funny I haven't worn it postpartum because of breast feeding. Kinda hard nursing babes when wearing dresses
Gender?
Hubs and I decided to be surprised.
Next ultrasound, we are not gonna find out
Movement?
Baby D3 loves to kick when I nestle in my bed, ready for sleep.
And when I just finished a hearty meal (like after the dinner date) baby D3 loves Italian!
What I'm looking forward to....
Since I'm sick with my allergies, I'm looking forward to the trees all done blooming. Bring the summer heat.... Which equals less allergy symptoms.
Thoughts from the family....
Of course Isabel still doesn't have a clue about baby D3 coming.
Daniel still kisses my belly goodnight saying: good night baby in mummy's tummy.
Other news: Isabel is ready for potty training, she's been sitting on the portable potty (which was Daniel's)


Linking up with my pregnancy journal @ myjoyfilledlife
Check out growing bellies.....

Weekend play by play {wiws vol 22}

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Started our day with breakfast.

Whole wheat Chocolate chip pancakes (strawberries are my addition)

And scrambled eggs
Lucky parents. Got to sleep in and make breakfast. And eat the pancakes and eggs before they got cold.


24 hours earlier......
Brunch with the fam

Waiting outside three sisters cafe. See my shadow???


18 hours earlier......
I kept the super why concert as a secret for a week! Didn't tell the kids until we are headed to Clowes Hall.
I enjoyed the concert as much the kids did.


Tried to capture the superwhy love sign up on stage --- didn't really work.
Oh well


12 hours earlier........
Lucky bees went out to dinner. Enjoyed an Italian dinner. Yum yumm
And off we went to the Pops concert series by the Indianapolis symphony orchestra. Lead vocalist is Ms. Lea Salonga. What an amazing performer.



Fast forward: Sunday.
St. Gianna's feastday

Really thankful for today.
Thankful for the entire weekend.







Ootd:
maternity tunic: The GAP from my first pregnancy (aka old)
Belt: jcrew
Tights: A&F
Rain boots: Hunter
Pearl necklace: from the Philippines


Mini Me:
Top from kohls
Pants: gift from in laws ???
Hello kitty sippy

For all my faithful readers: here's a kohls 10% off discount. BLOGS10 Ok to use till May 10th. And may use with other codes/discounts.
Ill have to check out these dresses for Isabel.

Happy 5th Sunday of Easter.
Sharing Fr. Roberts' message.

Linking up with FLAP

7 quick takes Vol 27

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Hello, hello it's Friday! Another work week almost over!
Joining Jen @ ConversionDiary (welcome back!)

1. Exercise
I am glad to have such a light rotation this month of April. I switched my exercise routine to early morning workouts before I leave the house. I have been working out regularly since I have done that! yes, i do miss Zumba (Mondays and Thurs 7:30-8:30p at a nearby Catholic HS) but I am glad I am exercising more regularly.
My new fave DVD: Jillian Michaels ripped in 30.
Week 1 is already killing me like crazy but I can tell after doing it 5 times I am ready for Week 2. I will do these hard-core workouts till my growing belly cannot handle them anymore!

2. Sharing some meals I made this week:

shrimp Étouffée from Jenna

Braised beef with sweet potatoes (always a winner in our house! very filling!) from RealSimple

Bacon wrapped dates with cream cheese from Grace (addicted here. I made them 3 weeks in a row). Another reason why I gotta work out regularly.

3. eBay virgin
For all those eBay pros out there, I envy you. I have never won an auction EVAH!
And guess what, last Wednesday, I won my first ever ebay purchase via auction. (still waiting for  the item)
I about almost had an anxiety attack as I watch the last few minutes and then seconds on my eBay timer! whoa.... I was ready to be outbidded anytime.
yet, i still won! haha.
I'd love any tips from you all eBay pros!

4. Have you read this NFP article by Dwija?
I am only expecting baby D3 and I am already getting looks.

5. Another addiction to confess
I am crazy, crazy for any show BBC related. Remember my post about Sherlock? I am on season 2 courtesy of the public library. I watched WhiteChapel already (warning: gross,  bloody, pure terror). I have MI-5 series on request at the library (where else?)
Any other suggestions for BBC shows?

6. Kids' Addictions

I purchased the album 25 favorite silly songs
I borrowed DVDs from the library for the kids (and for me to enjoy)


7. Photo I am sharing (already posted on instagram)
Daniel: mommy, let's take a picture
Guess they got it from one of their picture loving, tons of posing parent..... guess who?



Happy Friday y'all!