October brings so many great events to our town. The one my friend and I have had first and foremost in our minds lately is the Waddell-Reed Marathon, Half-Marathon and 5K.
Last Sunday morning Karen and I completed the last long training run for our upcoming 1/2 marathon this Saturday morning!! It's hard to believe that we started our "official training" in June, when October 18 seemed so far away.......and now it's here and we are ready!! It will be a lot of fun!
The PINK sticker is one I bought for my car last year when I did my first half!! It always makes me happy to see it. I remember what a good time I had doing that run and how proud I was for having set and completed that goal.
October in Kansas City also brings the beginning of the holiday shopping season with the Jr. League Holiday Mart!! Patty and I attended that show today. It was full of lots of bling and clothing booths along with many, many other vendors selling all sorts of items.
This gorgeous PINK tree was smack dab in the middle of the whole thing!!
THE SCHAEFER HOUSE, from Jefferson City, MO, is always one of our favorite booths.
Finally. . . .the best thing that has happened in October in Kansas City for nearly three decades. . . THE ROYALS ARE GOING TO THE WORLD SERIES!!
My oh my....this town is rocking after our BOYS IN BLUE swept the Orioles yesterday to win the American League Championship!!
Everyone is walking on air and sporting blue and just feeling the joy of watching our young, selfless ROYALS play their hearts out. They are truly a TEAM. . .with a new hero each and every game!!
Now, if I only had $1.000.00 I could get a standing room only ticket to the first game which is being played at our Kauffman Stadium . . .OR I can watch it on TV and be just as happy!!
So for more PINK and Fall...please visit Beverly's blog HOW SWEET THE SOUND! You will find lots of other bloggers ready to share their finds with you this weekend!!
HAPPY PINK SATURDAY!
DANA
Can you believe that our Royals are going to the World Series??!! I'm still in a bit of shock…!!!
Posted by: Sherri O | October 17, 2014 at 07:15 AM
Jr. League had their annual show this week. They had so many lovely things. I loved seeing all the pretty sights you had the pleasure of enjoying.
Posted by: LaVoice | October 17, 2014 at 05:18 PM
Hurrah for KC! Love the pink tree - and best wishes for your 1/2 marathon.
Posted by: Susan | October 17, 2014 at 05:54 PM
Hi Dana, We are in Fl for over a week again and the Gators play Missouri tomorrow. May the best team win. Big Gator smile here. It won't be a gimme that's for sure.
I thought about you running this morning. I hope all went well and you meet your goal once again. I can't imagine running that far. I think you are amazing and I admire your dedication so much. I know I have told you this before but it bears repeating. I love the 13.1 numbers on your car. You earned them.
The big pink tree is beautiful. I wish we had more activities like you have where you live. Small towns like ours just doesn't have the same type of sales etc. However, there are many things to enjoy just the same. I'm not complaining.
Happy PS.
Love, Jeanne
Posted by: jeanne, backyard neighbor | October 17, 2014 at 07:29 PM
I forgot to tell you how proud of the Royals we are. Our family in Kansas/Missouri are thrilled too. I hope they win.
xo. Jeanne
Posted by: jeanne, backyard neighbor | October 17, 2014 at 07:32 PM
I guess we'll both be watching it from our favorite at-home perch. But that's OK...the food is good at home, the drinks are flowing, the bathrooms are clean, and the DVR can be put on hold when we have to take a break from it all!!! Go Royals! And how 'bout them Chiefs today, huh?!??!?? That blew our minds over here! You could probably hear us hooting and hollering all the way from Lee's Summit to your house!!!
I have never been to Holiday Mart. I don't know why. I'm sure that once I give up my business license and can no longer buy wholesale that I will be there every year! It always looks like a ton of fun. That pink tree would have made my day 1000 times over!
I hope you topped your personal best yesterday! Congratulations on just gettin' out there!!!
Posted by: Alycia Nichols | October 19, 2014 at 06:04 PM
What happened to my comment??? I would have sworn I typed a comment when I posted this. Where is my brain??? Yikes!!!
Happy belated Pink Saturday, Dana.
Posted by: Beverly | October 24, 2014 at 07:23 AM
Happy Pink Saturday Dear Pinkie!! You are so amazing with your running you are so my idol. Can I say that is a great town you live in and that tree...did you bring it home with you? LOL Grace xoox
Posted by: Grace | October 24, 2014 at 12:59 PM
Girl...why didn't you ask! $1000? Sending it right up! haha
No wonder your pink tree pic had the most clicks - it's fabulous. xo
Posted by: Nancy | October 24, 2014 at 06:56 PM