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My First Half Marathon

October 15, 2013

On Sunday, September 22 I ran in my very first half marathon, the Fox Valley Marathon in St. Charles, Illinois. It was an experience of a lifetime and by far one of my greatest accomplishments. Here are some before and after thoughts… Before Nervous and excited. Those are the best words to describe how I’m […]

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The Past Year: Where I’ve been!

August 28, 2013

A quick photo update of what’s been going in my life over this past year. More updates to come, I promise!

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Team Marianjoy

May 22, 2012

Growing up I absolutely hated running. Well, it’s funny how things change because now I am completely enamored with it. I started consistently running last summer, and have been doing it ever since. A few weeks ago I ran a 5k, the inaugural DuPage Human Race. This was the third 5k I’ve ran since I […]

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New Beginnings & New Words

April 19, 2012

It all began in January 2005 with my first Xanga post… back when I was a sophomore in high school and I thought I knew everything about everything (such as every teenage girl does) and of course I needed to document it all (although, I am glad I did because it’s always a good laugh […]

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I’m Alyssa, wife, momma x two, woman of God, fur momma, runner, baker and DIYer.

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First trip to Brookfield Zoo with the kiddos! WE G First trip to Brookfield Zoo with the kiddos! WE GOT TO FEED GIRAFFES! 😱😍🦒 And of course, we had to take a picture next to the Savannah sign.
Little nature girl. Taking after her brother.🪱 Little nature girl. Taking after her brother.🪱
So much fun with the kiddos at @windyacresfarmstan So much fun with the kiddos at @windyacresfarmstand today! Joel loved the train ride, Savannah not so much 😂🙈. But they both loved petting the lamb and baby goat! Joel was also terrified of the Easter bunny. He’s definitely my kid, mommy doesn’t dig people in costumes either.
Spring is here and we are hitting up all the parks Spring is here and we are hitting up all the parks! Can’t believe how brave Joel has gotten climbing the big rock wall! 🌼🌷☀️
Happy February! We’re getting ready for Valentin Happy February! We’re getting ready for Valentine’s Day over here! We loved this activity from @lewcrewschool. Fun for the kids and makes the house festive ❤️💙💜
Seriously, why do we even bother with toys? Boxes Seriously, why do we even bother with toys? Boxes are clearly more fun!

Also, I cannot with this girl lately! 😍😍😍 When did she become a full blown toddler?! She is little miss independent and says about a gajillion words now. I can’t believe she’ll be 18 months old in a few weeks.
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