triathlon relay

Today I was part of a triathlon relay team. I did the swim portion. Here are a few of my favorite things:

1. first leg of event

2. I have a wetsuit

3. I beat my goal time

4. not having to save any of my energy

5. not having to pack as much stuff

6. more relaxed

7. able to leave event early

8. getting all the swag for 1/3 of the event

9. making it to church on time

10. getting second in our relay division!

church lunch

I am not always crazy about church pot luck luncheons. But today here were a few of my favorites:

1. soup

2. strawberry spinach salad

3. roasted chicken

4. quinoa and chicken w/ cranberries and white raisins

5. gingerbread pumpkin trifle

6. iced tea

7. lots of choices

8. did not bring home too many leftovers

9. used a few things for feeding youth group

10. not another one for a while!

rainy sunday

It's been a LONG time since it rained all day. Today it finally did. Here are a few of my favorite things:

1. the ground needed the water

2. cool weather

3. still able to get my bike ride done indoors on the trainer

4. hopefully wash away some of the pollen

5. maybe cooler weather will stay

6. nice day for a nap

7. things nice and quiet and relaxing

8. hopefully bring some drought relief

9. good blog topic

10. relief for plants and animals

Redman Triathlon:Volunteer

I had a good time volunteering at the Redman Triathlon last weekend. Here are a few of my favorite things:

1. seeing my son

2. cheering on my husband

3. cheering on his relatives

4. learning things to help triathletes

5. working in transition

6. seeing all aspects of the race

7. giving my husband a kiss as he ran out to begin his half marathon

8. beautiful weather

9. hearing my husband's name announced as he finished with a great time

10. looking forward to my first 70.3