Hot Run, Cold Smoothie

Woo-wee!

This morning’s five mile run with Sadie was a toasty one!

5 Mile Stats

I’m not going to complain about the heat because I am too happy for negative thoughts, as today’s second attempt at running following my bruised heel also proved pain free! Woop woop! 😀

Since Florida heat doesn’t believe in dissipating throughout the night or in the early morning, I returned from my run looking awfully sweaty.

A cold breakfast was the only way to go.

Breakfast

This morning I busted out the blender to make myself a strawberry banana protein smoothie.

Strawberry Banana Protein Smoothie

Into the blender went:

• 1 frozen banana
• 3/4 c. frozen strawberries
• 3 ice cubes
• 1 tsp. xanthan gum
• 1 scoop All the Whey strawberry protein powder
• Enough milk to get everything movin’

Spoonful of Yummy

J is for Julie!

Quite a few of you have asked about this fancy-schmancy “J” cup. It is made by Tervis Tumbler and you may find them at Bed Bath and Beyond. The cup is virtually indestructible and the double-insulated walls greatly reduce condensation which is perfect for when you make cold drinks on a hot day.

Topped with a Straw

I love drinking a ginormous smoothie after a sweaty run.

It’s just so darn refreshing!

Happy Birthday to My Mama!!!

Today is a big day in the world of PBF!

Today is my mom’s birthday!

Mother-Daughter Love

Happy birthday to the most amazing mother in the whole wide world.

So Much Love

She Makes Me Happy

Happy Girls

Smilin' Over a Homecooked Meal

My mother is truly a remarkable woman.

Happy birthday, Mama. I love so many things about you:

• I love your unwavering optimism
• I love how I can always go to you for love and support
• I love how a bowl of your chicken noodle soup makes any sickness go away and any sad feelings subside
• I love that you shoot a basketball “granny style”
• I love how you always have a “Welcome Home Julie” sign on the door every time I come to visit
• I love that you now include Ryan and Sadie on that sign
• I love how you’re always up for anything
• I love that you said that you were thinking of your granddog when your doctor told you to think of something that made you happy
• I love how Aunt Laurie said she knew I was your daughter when she caught me eating cake for breakfast
• I love how unbelievably loving, giving and caring you are
• I love how strong you are and how you faced breast cancer with courage and a sense of hope and faith unmatched by anyone
• I love you for being the woman I strive to be every day

I can’t wait to celebrate your special day with you soon!

In honor of my mom’s birthday, feel free to share something you love about your mother below!