Linking up again with one of my new fav's Lauren at From my Grey Desk...
she is the hostess with the mostess for your Friday Lovin'

*I've been rather distracted this week and a little antsy about upcoming events so I did what any normal person would do...I ATE my way through it and RAN my way through it...
.... teamed up with Jess and 1200 other bloggers/peeps for the 2nd annual Cupcake Classic 5K. that's done, 30min. And tomorrow, I'm part of the women's only Pretty Muddy 5K....I"m beyond excited for this race!

Ok, we got the fitness stuff out the way, so lets see what blew my mind, melted my heart, excited my taste buds, and reminded me of my youth and beauty this past week...

H54F

1// remember last weeks H54F ??? I mentioned plans for the apple orchid. We went. And dropped more "F" bombs that weekend than apples. This pic is one I will forever cherish. My boys -enjoying the beauty of fall and the tiniest little apples ever !!! perfect fit for my youngest's hand. so sweet.

2// And baked apples! melt in your mouth like chocolate. I want to run to the kitchen and make more just typing about it. If you missed the 3 ingredient, 3 minutes to baked apples see it here! And how 'bout those cute little taco bowls?! I know, I'm late to the game of making them but who cares, they were .delish.

3//not just another beautiful fall pic. This path is literally across the street from my sons daycare. Since I am unable to run or do my regular gym classes for the next few weeks...I plan to walk this trail (2 mi) either before or after daycare pickup...yes, I might be that selfish mom and keep this trail all to myself.

4// a GIRLS night! what do you get when you mix a backyard bonfire with alcohol and girlfriends? you get one of the best nights in a long time. you also get good-looking Firemen in your backyard and a totally unplanned trip to a local watering hole....good times, I needed that night! shoooot, I need more of those nights!

5// check the symbolism in this pic. My toes. His boots. He and his career take this family across the country. We received projected orders this past week. Basically, it's official, our family will report/move to Colorado, August 2013. I am still blown away that we got the base we hoped most for!!! more on that later....lets let it resonate a bit longer!

Take a moment to reflect on the big and small things that make your week more beautiful.