My 40's are wonderful!

So far, my 40's have been marked by great success!! 

In my first two weeks of being 40: 

I met my goal of running 10 miles by the end of September; I ran 12.2!!! 

I hired my first new employee and he started this week. 

I received a compliment on my 'dressing for the job you want' from a highly respected colleague.

I painted a picture.

I made a meal in the slow cooker.

I picked apples and pears straight from their trees.

I've reconnected with friends from all areas of my life.

So far, my 40's are wonderful!

 9/23/13

berries, yogurt and cookies, oh my!

pasta fagioli, corn, mixed veggies, apple

 BIRTHDAY CAKE!!!!!!

 salad for birthday dinner

Mmmm, birthday duck!!!!!

 broccoli

chocolate bread pudding and ice cream

 9/24/13

berries and yogurt

 pizza

veggies and mushroom risotto

some frozen pasta dinner thing, corn, mixed veggies

 9/25/13

berries and yogurt

veggies and lamb...

dinner was PF Chang's!!

9/26/13

fruit, yogurt, chocolate muffin

 chicken wings, broccoli, mac & cheese

Mmm, Shabu...

 9/27/13

fruit, yogurt, & cuppy-cake

buffalo chicken pizza and salad

9/28/13

The World's Best 40th Birthday Cake!!!!!
from Oakleaf Cakes

let's suffice it to say that I didn't eat anything healthy today!

9/29/13

roast pork, edamame, salad, bread

grain salad

Mmmm, rice with veggies and shrimps

OMG! Chicken soup, lime juice, cilantro, potatoes

desert selection

9/30/13

mushroom risotto, corn, mixed veggies

I'm sure I must have eaten more than this today...

10/1/13

berries and yogurt

 pizza

 corn and mixed veggies

roast port, broccoli, bread and salad

10/2/13

hot cereal and fruit

pasta fagioli, corn, mixed veggies, pear

oreo cake

cheese ravioli, broccoli

10/3/13

two eggs, steak, tomatoes

 pizza

savory chicken, corn, mixed veggies

10/4/13

Pizza...I'm pretty certain this was the day I had a turkey sandwich and veggie soup for lunch

 10/5/13

baby shower cake

there were also the most delicious crab cakes I've ever tasted at this party!!!

pasta, marinara, broccoli

10/6/13

turkey chili, corn, mixed veggie

 buffalo chicken tenders

 cheese burger and fries...

...And what I left. It was good, just ALOT.

10/7/13

firehouse salad

Thai curry chicken with shrimps, sweet potatoes, peas, red pepper, rice

10/8/13

fruit, yogurt, cookie

 eggplant and bean casserole, carrots, green beans, a few pieces of mac & cheese

pizza and salad