What A Difference A "Noodleini" Makes

Have you ever heard of the Noodleini Race? "Noodles" sponsors a race/run held the first Sunday after Thanksgiving; this year the race was held in DePere. The best part of this event was that for the first time ever, my sister and I ran together! Race day dawned foggy and wet, but this didn't dampen our spirits. After the race we gathered around the posted results and talked about the possibility that one day I would actually have improved enough to win a trophy. Imagine our shared amusement as we realized... that day had dawned. Yes, I won a "Noodleini" trophy; I placed 3rd in my age division. Atop the trophy is a real noodle spray painted gold, the noodle is wearing a little red cape with glitter and sparkles!

I am thankful for the shared laughter this trophy prompted throughout my family and friends. More importantly I am thankful for being able to run with my sister!

Have a BLESSED Thanksgiving Day!

Many of you know I was formerly a faithful "CardioKickboxer". I recently had a relapse and attended a wonderful CardioKickboxing class. (Yes, my muscles were crying in pain a day later.) The instructor is a teacher at a local christian school. The saying in the picture was posted at her school this week. What a wonderful statement to revisit on Thanksgiving day!

"We don't need more to be thankful for...
we just need to be more thankful."

What A Difference A Brother Makes !

I am thankful for the love and support of my brother

The beginning of November found my brother lending a hand in completing the last few outdoor home "chores". For those of you who have the pleasure of knowing my brother you are aware of his persnickity perfectionism. This trait is woven throughout his character; it is a trait that I absolutely LOVE about him. Who else would say to me "you need to mow the lawn again, it needs to be shorter" after I had just gotten done mowing the lawn! Then he says "we need to get all these leaves out of the gutters"! And so it goes on and on and on...

I am blessed to have such a warm caring brother who gives and gives and gives ~ I'd be lost without him.