Brooke Frick

It’s almost here…

Two weeks from today I will be running a half marathon in Sacramento, California!!!! AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!! Just thought I should let you know. P.S. This is me after my nine mile run today. (I tried to make the Home Alone surprised face, but it was even lamer than this one). By the way, who would haveContinueContinue reading “It’s almost here…”

The bane of a woman’s existence

At times like these it is good to know there are a few certainties in life. Death, taxes…and cellulite. Thankfully, no matter what is going on in our lives, our long time companion can always be counted on to show up. She never misses a get-together, nor a stage of life. Whether we are aContinueContinue reading “The bane of a woman’s existence”

Goodbye Grandma

Well, we didn’t make it to Maine in time. My grandma passed away on August 3, the night before we were scheduled to leave at 4 a.m. We awoke the next morning with solemn hearts and took our time eating breakfast and loading the car. There was no more need to rush. We had missedContinueContinue reading “Goodbye Grandma”

Marathons, Road Trips, and Funerals

I picked the wrong year to start a blog, run a half marathon and read through the Bible. It has been a record year for craziness. A few days ago we arrived in Virginia to stay with my parents for about two months. I am getting good at this. Kind of. And believe it orContinueContinue reading “Marathons, Road Trips, and Funerals”

For the love of cleaning

I am somewhat haunted by the fact that I have written in my profile that I am “obsessive about cleaning my floors.” If you were to see my floors right now, you would paint me red and call me a liar. There is something about living in a corporate apartment with furniture not my ownContinueContinue reading “For the love of cleaning”

What’s new

Here’s what’s new around our house these days… Yup, he’s pretty much a walker now! Finally! He is 13 months old. As we settle into this second year of having two in tow, things are getting easier. It’s a nice break. When I found out I was going to have another baby only 14 monthsContinueContinue reading “What’s new”

Race Day!

Well, folks, I did it! I Ran a 10k yesterday morning 🙂 Didn’t do as well as I had wanted to time-wise, ( 1:01:56) but I felt good! Could have pushed myself a little more, though my knees and hips were hurting. Gotta get used to the mileage. Now for a little break, and thenContinueContinue reading “Race Day!”

It’s a Conspiracy, Man.

Remember a few months ago when I was bemoaning the fact that I had to buy another pair of sunglasses because my $3 pair from Kohl’s that I bought last year had broken? Yeah. Well, like a good little mom I trotted right over to TJ Maxx (torturous, I know) and found a cute pairContinueContinue reading “It’s a Conspiracy, Man.”

life lessons from little engines

My two year old son is obsessed with planes. And trains… and helicopters… and diggers… and trucks. Brimming with fascination for all things automotive, The Little Engine That Could is fast becoming a bedtime favorite of ours. Filled with colorful pictures of engines, dolls, and toys, it is more than enough to keep his hungryContinueContinue reading “life lessons from little engines”

Flip-flap-flops and other wardrobe casualties

Before I begin, I wanted to thank you all so much for your thoughts and prayers for my family in Missouri. Not only were they spared from the tornadoes, but they left a day later for vacation in Florida! Thus, my empathy has turned to envy and I will no longer be writing about themContinueContinue reading “Flip-flap-flops and other wardrobe casualties”