Joining the Over 40 Club!

Another one of my friends hit the BIG 40 recently.  Funny how NOW that I am in my 40's that 40 doesn't SEEM so old anymore.  And for that matter neither does 50. 

Her husband set up the cutest things for her.  A week long birthday present to be exact.  He called different sets of her friends / co-workers and everyday of the week he had coordinated a different activity for her.

One day she went to a Cardinal game with co-workers, dinner and winery with neighborhood friends, another night she had spent with other friends, and two different days of parties with different family each time.

I thought it was a very cool idea.  That way she was able to celebrate with everybody.

We of course had our little celebration at the Wine Cellar in Cottleville.  It is our little hang out about once a month.  They have a little band and some amazing wine slushies.  Oh and we put away some Brie when we go. 

The REALLY nice part...........No kids no husbands.  Just us girls!

Warrior Dash - What Was I Thinking

Just for inquiring minds......................... It WAS FANTASTIC!

Kind of unnerving having to jump over fire.

Out of 6855 people I finished 5035.  Not bad as far as I am concerned!  Especially since I do not run ever, and have not been to the gym for a workout in over 3 months!



After I slid out of the mud pit, I went to where the local fire department was hosing people off (OMG that was cold).  Mike made me go back 2 more times telling me I was NOT getting in the car with mud all over me.

Note to anyone that wants to go to these types of events......  BRING TOWELS!  

In the end I went to the car and just stripped out of my clothes (still dropping mud everywhere), cleaned off what I could (with one of his athletic jackets I found in the car), put my sweat jacket on and some clean underwear. Then got in the car, jacked up the heat and told him to NOT get pulled over.

I enjoyed a VERY long hot shower when I got home.