Setting a world record and it always tastes better when someone else makes it.

Get ready for a day where I did more things than I usually do in an entire week.

Remember how I told you that Bangs Friend is training for her first half marathon?  She let me come along for her run and I will just go ahead and quote myself, ‘Running with other people is probably the best thing ever.’

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That is a whole lot of pink in one picture.

After I got home Billy and I cleaned, ate bfast and he even did my beloved 8 minute abs video with me.  It makes me happy that he has now experienced the 8 minutes of burning that I do most days of the week.

Next stop on our activity filled day was to the pool where Brooke set the world record for splashing for 30 minutes straight without any breaks.

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Why does food ALWAYS taste better when someone else makes it?  Toasted bagel with turkey and egg made by Billy for lunch.

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Time to start working on Brooke’s room which meant a mandatory stop at IKEA to buy 20 picture frames and a lamp.  I am really getting into this whole decorating thing… it is weird.  

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My aunt had us over for dinner and like usual she had her amazing guac, chips, pico and grapes waiting for us.

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CPK take-out.  Their bbq chicken salad really is the best.   I really need to figure out why I like bbq sauce so much.

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And then we all went over to the baseball fields to watch my cousin’s game.  Brooke fell asleep pretty much for good at around 7…. aka 3 hours earlier than normal…. aka I have a feeling we will be up really early this morning which means we have plenty of time to make pancakes which is a really good thing.

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Nothing better than holding a sleeping baby.

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Working out or running with other people:  Love it, not your favorite or it depends on the day?

California Pizza Kitchen… What do you order when you go there?

What are you having for your Sunday morning breakfast?

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We are in the process of buying a house and I cannot wait til everything closes and we move in so I can go to IKEA. That store is heaven!

I like to run with people as an added bonus but for my training I prefer solo.

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Oh my gosh! That picture of you and Brooke at the end – NEEDS to be framed. You look stunning!!

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Agreed!

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Make that 3!!

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Yes, I agree too!! Beautiful!

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Truly! Your eyes really pop!

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I was going to say the same thing! I’ve never seen you look more beautiful, Janae!

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YES YES YES!!! That is one GORGEOUS PICTURE!!!!!!!!!! :D :D :D

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Yep that is exactly what I thought when I saw it too!

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Completely agree. Such a beautiful happy picture!

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Oh my gosh I can’t get over that last picture. Gorgeous. My roommate and I love to go to Ikea but really we just go for the food. The other stuff can wait. I bet Brooke’s splashing is her way of practicing for swimming. Only a matter of time ;)

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I agree. That picture needs to be in a frame

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I haven’t been to CPK in a million years but I do remember getting that BBQ chicken salad as well. Yum! I hope you didn’t have to get up too early with Brooke!

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Should I get bangs like that pic you are holding sleeping Brooke??? Do they bug you?

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That is the most gorgeous picture :-)

I think you might need to re-nickname bangs friend, it looks like she’s growing them out lol

I have only recently began running with other people (1 or 2 days per week) and love it, it’s nice to relax and talk to someone.

Unfortunately, I live in a small Michigan town, so no Cali Pizza around, would love to try it sometime lol

Haven’t had breakfast yet, but will probably be oatmeal and a side of fruit.

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What a fun day! I love days that are filled with happiness and fun =) I hate working out with other people in the gym (only because I feel like I need to get it done asap!), however, I LOVE running with others! Nothing like getting a nice long run in with friends! And don’t hate, but we are definitely having scrapple and pancakes for breakfast…not the biggest fan of scrapple, but Lover is! Can’t wait to see pics of Brooke’s room when you’re finished! I love decorating! So much fun! Happy Sunday!

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Sounds like a great Saturday!! I’m going to have an english muffin with avocado and a poached egg on top floor breakfast today :)

I tried my first crossfit class yesterday so my body is sore city…today will be a rest day to relax and recover.

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Gorgeous pic!

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LOVE that picture! Sounds like an awesome day :D. I do like running with others, but only if we’re not going too fast haha! I’ve never been to a CPK – in fact I’ve never even heard of it?! My Sunday morning breakfast was the usual – banana strawberry smoothie! Enjoy the rest of your weekend!

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I’m eating oat bran, yogurt, bananas and almond butter right now! And I like running with friends!

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Breakfast today will likely be applesauce and homemade granola bars.

I’ve only run with the hub. It works well, as sometimes one person runs ahead or sometimes we run together. I never thought I’d enjoy running with someone else, but the funny banter and support we have mixed with running and trails is fantastic for me!

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Did you actually go into Ikea and purchase only what you intended to buy? Because if so, that is AMAZING! :)

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You look so pretty w your hair down!

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Brook’s cheeks get better every day!

Working out or running with other people: Always a good thing but it really depends on the day, I like running on my own as it’s my time to myself to think and meditate. However, running with others has the benefit of a harder work out as at least in my mind, there is always a heated competition.

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I love the picture of you holding her. I have never been to CPK. What else did you get at Ikea?

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Probably…a bit of cereal, then some Honey Stingers. Got a long run on tap for this morning. Afterward? Hmm…we’ll see what my stomach says! :)

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What a fun day! I haven’t been to IKEA in so long. I’m not much of a decorator but I have a feeling I would get so into a baby’s room. BTW, I adore your theme choice! That song makes me tear up every time I hear it.

I like to run by myself. Too busy thinking and in the zone to compete or talk to someone. I do like group spin classes and doing workouts at the gym with others though.

Have a great day Sunday!

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You look beautiful!!! What a fun day :) Enjoy your pancakes this morning!

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Running with others is the best!
Food tastes better when others make it because we take the expectation out of it or something.
Last pic=beautiful!

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food taste better when other people make it because you aren’t exhausted from making it!

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This morning I had Kashi and almond milk. LOVE running with friends bc I forget how long we’ve gone.
Brooke is going to be a surfer girl with all that splashing ;)

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The last picture of you and Brooke is ah-mazing! Never have ran with a friend, but I think I need to stat. Hubby is working today so i went with an english muffin w/ pb (crunchy of course) and honey. I could eat one for every meal of the day!

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Couldn’t agree more – running with others is truely the best. Just heading out with my BFF for a 15k run together!

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I have never been to a California Pizza Kitchen but they have a few in our Wal-Mart freezer. I am a little obsessed with the White Pizza! It’s amazing!

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Amazing photo of you and Brooke…that one has to go in her room for sure!

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IKEA is up in the list with Target and Pier 1 for places you cannot go in without spending wayyyy too much money. I think they should have a warning on the front door… But it probably wouldn’t stop me. I hope you enjoy your pancake breakfast this morning!

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I love the way you line your eyes, it really makes your blue eyes pop! And of course your smile is gorgeous! Eyes and teeth are the first thing I always notice in a person and the biggest reason I fell for my husband.

I love running with friends, it makes the time go by much faster.

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I love running with other people – especially for long runs because they don’t seem quite as long :). If I’m doing speed/tempo work I like to go alone so I don’t feel as though I’m unintentionally (or intentionally !) leaving anyone behind or worrying about whether I’ll have to slow down. I don’t know if I would have made it through my 12 mile run yesterday without my training group!

I love the Waldorf salad at CPK but now I think a trip is in order to try the salad you love because BBQ is on my list of favorite things.

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Food tastes better when other people make it because it’s got an extra ingredient – love ;) And oh man… IKEA. I swear that place is like a black hole. I walk in there and suddenly 3 hours of my life have gone by without me even noticing.

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I love running with other people – especially when we have a lot to talk about so I forget that I’m feeling tired or sore!!
I’ve never gotten a salad at CPK only pizza!
I’m just having peanut buttter and toast for breakfast – though I really wish I had donut or cereal!!

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Oh my goodness! Could you be any more beautiful?? Beauty inside and out…. the total package!

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wow- that last picture is beautiful! It looks like a professional glamour shot :)

it definitely depends on the day if I want to run solo or not.. I don’t have many friends to run with anymore so I really miss those high school cross country days.

I had a bagel w/ PB this morning- I’m about to make breakfast number 2 of a smoothie.

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I love that picture of y’all at the end. Beautiful!

I love running with others. It is a chance to get some good girl time in also (aka complain about husbands).

This morning I am having coffee and a yogurt for breakfast. I usually have pancakes but I am holding back today because there is a festival in Atlanta today and I already have big plans to go and hit up the funnel cake booth.

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That bagel looks delish.

I like to run solo most days but slower, long runs are definitely more fun with friends.

I love CPK’s Ceasar salad. They also used to have these Korean Beef Tacos on their Small Plates menu. They were sooooo good! I didn’t see them on the menu the last couple times we were there.

Breakfast is the usual: sourdough toast and eggs. I’m hungry now, so time to go make it!

Yeah, that last pic of you and Brooke is awesome! :)

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you look gorgeous holding your babe, like you are in heaven. love it.

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That picture at the end.. FRAME IT! It’s so beautiful!!!

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Pre run breakfast is waffles with agave syrup post run pancakes and eggs. Yum!

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Your picture is gorgeous!! Running with others really depends on the day, but most of the time I would never turn away company! I have not been to CPK in YEARS! Now I want to go. For breakfast I had Kona Punch Powergel and an energy drink! I had an early morning run! Afterwards I had Chex cereal with almond milk and eggs with avocado!

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That picture is beautiful! I love to run with other people!

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That last pic of you two needs to go into one of those many frames you just bought-absolutely gorgeous!

I haven’t been to CPK since Anna was a baby and that was my first time, so I don’t know what I would order. After looking at those pics, I am thinking I need to change that!

Running with friends is the best. I don’t get to do it often :(

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Love running with other people! I will say there are a a few times that I enjoy pounding out a run solo if I need to clear my head. Beautiful pic.

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You are so pretty and sweet with that baby in your arms.

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I prefer running with people, especially for long runs! Although sometimes if I’m stressed I prefer to do shorter runs alone. Long runs are much harder for me mentally when I have to do them alone!

I had peanut butter toast and a banana for breakfast this morning but I really wish I had blueberry pancakes or breakfast potatoes!

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-That last picture is just gorgeous!
-My Sunday morning breakfast was a homemade banana chocolate chip muffin and a bowl of barley (eaten like cereal) with berries on top!

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I just tried your 8-minute Abs video. It’s an intense 8 minutes! My abs were burning, and I do sit-ups pretty regularly. The music kills me.
That’s a gorgeous photo of you with Brooke sleeping, by the way. It looks professional!

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You are gorgeous – that pic of Brooke sleeping on you is so sweet :)

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I’m just starting to realize the benefit of running with others. I’ve only done it twice: with a group run from the Running Room in Vancouver and this past Tuesday in a Boston tribute run.

I’ve never been to CPK, but if they offered gluten free crust and goat cheese, I’d be in heaven!

Sunday morning breakfast shall be had in 2 parts: a pre-run bowl of Rice Krispies, bananas, and almond milk and a post-run apple and gluten-free toast (made from the bread I made from scratch yesterday!)

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I like running with a friend only if I don’t need to get in a training run, otherwise I go solo so I can focus on getting a serious run in. And that last picture, its simply amazing. You need to frame it, in multiple rooms for your home.

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That is the most gorgeous picture of you holding Brooke!

I absolutely love running with a buddy – I ran into one of my old running buddies at the end of my race yesterday and it made me miss our weekly runs soooo much!

Sunday morning breakfast = EGGS with as much hot sauce as possible :)

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That last picture is beautiful. Seriously gorgeous.

I did the 8 min abs video today in your honour. A little achey now but crippled tomorrow, I suspect. And the music was HILARIOUS. I felt like a teenager again :)

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I love working out with other people — kinda comes with the job title.. but SOMETIMES…really rarely when I have had a frustrating day I like to get a workout/run in by myself.

CPK- MMM… everything! They even have a GF crust now so I’m in heaven. I do like their split pea soup which is odd cause I don’t love soup.

Breakfast was the norm.. Oatmeal Mash.. with eggs, strawberrys, PB2 chia seeds, flax seeds and coconut oil with a splash of almond milk.. I swear Ill never get sick of it.

The SLC marathon was yesterday and I thought of you!

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You should frame that picture! SO cute!

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You are gorgeous Janae! :)

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90% of the time I love running with other people but sometimes I really enjoy the alone time. Congrats to Brooke on her new world record :)

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Brooke is so cute!! I love eating pancakes; this morning we had French toast which is a close second.

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You are really pretty! And Brooke is just gorgeous! It’s really unfair how good-looking your family is ;)

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I’m not a fan of working out with other people. I always feel like I’m going either too slow or too fast, or not being conversational enough, or being too chatty…I prefer the company of my Garmin and iPod. :)

California Pizza Kitchen is AMAZING. I’ve only been there a few times in my life, but I’m completely obsessed with their Hawaiian Barbeque Chicken pizza. (I, too, am obsessed with BBQ sauce!)

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IKEA. Best place ever. Food is always better when you don’t have to make it! I had a baked oatmeal casserole for breakfast. It miiight have been better than pancakes (gasp!) ;) I love running with other people!

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Looks like you have a little water baby on your hands! She’ll be swimming before you know it :-)

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Brooke in the pool is the cutest thing ever. I just love little baby swimsuits :) Yumm that guac looks DELICIOUS! I definitely prefer working out with people- way more fun, and more motivating! And CPK has the best bbq chicken pizza everrrr.

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I love running with other people. I actually really hate running alone now. It takes me .8 mi to get to the spot where I meet my friends. I’m happy that’s the most I usually do alone! (Except for races- those are usually solo).

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I have done most of my running solo just because I don’t have any buddies that run but I think I would love running with another person. Just to know you’re going through it together would be awesome!

That photo of you and brooke is stunning!!

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This last picture is precious x

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snuggly sleepy babies are the best!

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That last picture is absolutely beautiful!! Put that in one of your ikea frames!!

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I’ve only ran with 3 others and I didn’t really like it. I like my own pace. I wish there was someone equal that would push me.. because then I’m sure I would like the company. I do like it when my husband bikes and I run.. then he stays with me.

I made pancakes this morning and had a slice of fruit tart..

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I like running with people only sometimes. If they’re way faster than me, I usually have a miserable run. If they’re slower than me, it’s pretty nice, but they probably hate it. If they’re around my speed, it’s pretty wonderful.

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I’m an anti-social runner. I can barely breath, let alone talk and keep someone else entertained and motivated :) If I’m training for something, I’m definitely running solo.

You guys are so lucky you have a pool. Brooke is going to be a little fish in no time with all that splash practice!

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I love running with other people…I’ve made really good friends through running :). Such an awesome picture of you and Brooke! I just spent my first night away from my baby girl, I’m so glad to be holding her again :)!

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Beautiful picture of you and Brooke!

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I love running with other people and run with my running group every Saturday, and my BRF every Wednesday and Sunday.

We ran in a race this morning, so I had a banana and part of a bagel for breakfast.

I agree with everyone above… That picture of you holding Brooke while she sleeps is beautiful! I hope one of the frames you bought at IKEA is for it!

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I want simple this morning since I needed to get out for my long run, pushed it off to today since the weather is better than yesterday, went with Blueberry Morning Cereal-I think it’s my new favorite!

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That last pic of you and Brooke is so gorgeous!

I did not know how awesome running with company is until I joined my running group earlier this year. Now, I look forward to my Saturday group run all week!

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I like running alone, but I’m all about my solitude in general, so that’s not unusual for me. I like running at my own pace, not having to worry about making conversation, and being able to reflect and just be at peace with my thoughts. :)

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Great picture of you and Brooke! That food looks delicious!

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Beautiful picture of you and Brooke!

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Oh my gosh Janae! I know so many people have said this, but you really do look beautiful in that last picture (not that you don’t always of course.)

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I enjoy occasional running buddies, but I prefer my solo runs where I can be left alone with my thoughts (and sometimes music). I’d probably cross over to the buddy system more often if I had someone who ran the same pace as me.

I’ve never been to CPK, but my pizza is always cheese or pepperoni. Pizza is my all-time favorite food.

Raisin Bran Crunch. Your recent picture inspired me.

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It’s great that someone else has a the same bbq addiction that I have. Now mix bbq and buffalo sauce. I’m telling you, it’s good!

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I’m so excited to see what you do with Brooke’s room!

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you look beautiful!!

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Such a great picture of you and Brooke. Definitely a framer.

Can’t wait to see Brooke’s room!

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You look gorgeous in that last picture!

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Gorgeous last pic- you look so happy! :)

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Friend, you are SO beautiful! That last picture is AH-MAZING! <3 Such sweet girls!!

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Went on a run with friends on Sunday. Something I sooo needed. Great company and it was good to know I wasn’t alone for once.

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You look extra gorgeous in that last pic with Brookers!

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Your baby is starting to look like a little girl! Gorgeous pic of you holding her!! I love doing my long runs with my bestie, Steph!!

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Totally depends on the day. Sometimes I absolutely love it and other times it’s just hard to match paces and effort. Sometimes when I am running with my sister or a friend, even if we are running at a pace I normally run, it seems so much harder because you “have” to keep up…it’s probably all just mental and silly. Trail runs I really like to do with other people. And long runs..because I get bored.

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Mmm I love that CPK salad too!

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