Fitness Friday-Texas Children's Hospital Family Fun Run

Our 2nd family fun run happened this past Saturday, the Texas Children's Hospital Fun Run.

This was an easy 1K or 3K course.  It was easy to change from one or the other.  There were about 3,400 participants.  I registered the entire family to do this fun run.  The day was perfect.  We had a great time.  I wasn't sure how I was going to feel since I have been dealing with Vertigo for the past 3 weeks.  Check out some of our pictures from the days event:

The importance of fun runs is to have fun.  We have a great time as a family.  My son was felling to well so he decided to stay with me.  Eventually I told him to just leave me.  My body is not in running shape so i was slow poking it but I made it.  He did too.  He finished way before me and was waiting at the finish line for me.  Dad and Lil Bit were with the stroller crew and had to wait for the waves to finally allow them to start 20 minutes after we did.  Dad was not a happy camper since he is so competitive.  Our daughter decided she was gonna ride.  She did managed to jump out of the stroller after the run to join in all the fun at the after party.

Free food, drinks, moonwalks, games, and prizes had the entire family entertained.  Gonna add this one to my favorites and remember to sign us up next year.

Do you have favorite runs you like to participate?  Are they fun runs or are you in it to win like my husband?  What is your next run?

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It is that time of year....calling all........the signal is flashing

Comicpalooza is the largest, comic book, sci-fi, anime, gaming, and pop culture convention.  And it is held here in HOUSTON!  My family had a great time last year, Comicpalooza 2014.  My son loves art and drawing.  He was able to see original art, talk to the artist, and even purchase some to take home.  We ran into some of favorite characters.  We love checking out the costumes.  We may even be in costumes ourselves this year, you will have to stay tuned for that.  Like last year, we are always excited for the different people we can meet and greet.  This year, we hope to run into

Jeremy Renner and Cobie Smulders from Marvel Avengers.  We watched watched Cobie on How I met Your Mother.  My son is a huge Batman fan.  He wants to meet the Gotham cast.

Who are you excited to run into?  Get autographs?  Costumes you plan on wearing?  Cosplay?

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NEW Purex Crystals ScentSplash Review

***Disclosure-I am a Purex Insider.  Sample product was received to review.  All opinions stated are my own based on my personal experience.

NEW Purex® Crystals ScentSplash™ in-wash fragrance booster infuses your clothes with the power of liquid freshness. Simply add a little or a lot directly into your washer.

It has refreshing scent beads that release bursts of fragrance.  The new Liquid Crystals formula can be used in the washer or in-wash tray.  It is safe to use with all wash fabrics like our gym clothes, towels, sheets, and even my toddler's play clothes.  It smells great.  You can use a little like me or a lot like my son and husband. 

Travel Tuesday-La Toretta Lake Resort

***Disclosure-My family and I received a complimentary stay for review.  All opinions stated are my own based on my personal experience.

Spring Break came and went.  Due to our new schedules, dad was not able to join us during the family adventures.  So we wanted to take a break and have some family fun which would include him.  And since we only had a small break, a staycation was perfect for us.  Down the street and around the corner from Houston is a beautiful place to get away.  Don't believe me, check this place out.

La Toretta Lake Resort & Spa is on beautiful Lake Conroe.  This place is a hidden gem that we did not know existed so close to home.  They have a waterpark, spa, arcade room, teen room, toddler room, and golf.

This was the perfect place for our family to relax.  You can take a walk down the beautiful property.  You can stick your toes in the sandy beach, watch the sunset while sitting on the chairs, and breathing in the air.  We took advantage of the AquaPark, pools, and Lay-Z River Rapids.  And since we were outside enjoying all this, we were glad the Coco Cove Grill was open for business.

We met and talk to other guests who were checked in the resort.  Everyone had a different reason for being there like a wedding, reunion, conference, vacation, or staycation.  But the one thing we all had in common was that we were all having a good time.

NEW Dial Miracle Oil Hand Soap Review

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