No, this isn’t another plyometrics post. Instead, its how I spent my late morning.

After this morning’s long run and tropical ice cream breakfast, I had to haul butt to a birthday party for one of Makenzie’s dear friends. First I have to get all emotional that my little girl is starting preschool on Monday. Now, I get to face the fact that our little ones are turning THREE this year. Sigh.

Fall birthday madness began today. I don’t know why but there are a lot of fall birthdays around here for the little ones. We have party after party after party on our calendar. I don’t mind. It’s all fun and games to me. Including today’s party which was all about the jumparoos. Weeeee!!!

Is that what you call them? That’s what I used to call them growing up. Whatever they are called, it makes for some fun for toddlers and the parental units accompanying them. I had a great time watching Makenzie live it up with her friends and catching up with some of my friends as well. And meeting new ones – hi, Molly!!

And we clearly can’t forget the fun that comes in the form of cake.

oahlkandihoaihja. Speechless. That cake was amazing!!! Normally I could care less about the cake and just want a vehicle for the frosting to make it to my mouth. I think I could say that this was some of the best cake I have ever eaten. EVER! I loved every bite. Just like I loved these posts from this past week. Check them out if you missed them. It’s FFF Features time!

Featured Post of the Week: I Am A Runner

It finally hit me that I can call myself a runner. Runner Up: Month 7 Progress Pictures!

Featured Fitness Post of the Week: Break Through Plateaus

Because we all hit them from time to time.

Featured Meal Post of the Week: Healthy Candy

This post highlighted some goodies - “Reese’s” Oatmeal, Chocolate Covered Strawberry Green Smoothie, and some delicious eye candy you don’t want to miss…or just want to take a gander at again. Runner Up: Chocolate Coconut Pancakes

Featured Fun Post of the Week: Daily Feats Add Up

A cool new site and tool to rack up points to earn gift cards to fun things like iTunes, Amazon, Fandango, SpaFinder, Best Buy, Starbucks, and more!

Featured Cuteness of the Week: This Can’t Be Happening

Getting ready for Makenzie to start preschool on Monday. I can’t believe it!

Featured Reading of the Week: Sisters Jess & Jo from the blogs…

Eat Drink Breathe Sweat (Jess)

and Determined To Be (Jo)

A few words come to mind when I think of these two ladies. Dedicated. Loving. Supportive. Encouraging. Genuine. Open. Fighters. Fit. Healthy. Motivating. Every post they write touches me in some way. I love hearing their running thoughts, their body image ponderings, and just experiencing their growth over the years I have read both their blogs. Love these ladies and I know you will too. Plus, they both face a half marathon together tomorrow, so give them some of the love and encouragement they pour out into the blogging community back. 🙂

• What was your best moment this past week?
• Which do you love more of – cake or frosting?

The summer heat means I end up with my hair in a ponytail half the time. Wearing my hair up so much gives it that nasty split-end, unhealthy look much faster than normal. So, I gave my locks a little bit of TLC today with a trip to the salon.

I wanted something different and fresh, but not a drastic change. My hair dresser, Angela, did a great job by shortening up the length a tad and giving me a few more face framing layers and a bit more of a side bang.

I feel like a brand new woman! I can’t wait to show it all off….at my nephew’s birthday party. So there’s no hot date for this hair, but at least its healthy again. And its time for this healthy head of hair to go eat some cake. Happy Saturday and enjoy the FFF Features of the Week!

Featured Post of the Week: A Healthy Living “Facade”

This post brought some great discussion on what we share as bloggers and how its okay to not be 100% ON all the time.

Featured Workout Post of the Week: It’s Up To You

My first successful speed work session! Runner Up: My 10 Favorite Plyo Drills – this post will make you beg for mercy!

Featured Meal Post of the Week: “Apple Pie a la Mode” Yogurt Bowl

A light, yet filling, and healthy, yet scrumptious, breakfast/snack/dessert! Runner up: Mexican Breakfast Quesadilla – deliciosa!!!

Featured Fun Post of the Week: On Why Bloggers Rock

Bloggers rock for many, many reasons.

Featured Cuteness of the Week: You Gotta See This!

A video of Braedon shaking his groove thang AND little M nabbbing a photo of her green smoothie? Cuteness overload!

Featured Reading of the Week: Jane @ Broccolini and Cheese

Jane is a recent blog discovery of mine and I already love her and her blog so much. She doesn’t fear putting her true thoughts, emotions, and challenges out there. She has a sense of humor that never fails to amuse me.  And she shares her life in that relatable way I adore in a blog. Jane is headed out of town for a bit, so give her some love before she goes, then add her to your reader to keep up with her when she gets back. You won’t be disappointed!

• How often do you get a hair cut?
• What is a great blog you have recently discovered?