My Disney Sidekicks and an Update!

This weeks Wednesday theme is Disney Sidekicks. I think I may have taken this a little out of contexts as most people probably think of Sidekicks as Characters that hang out with one another.

Well my Disney Sidekicks are my mom and sister. ( so I guess maybe we are characters that like to hang out with each other) I have spent more time with these two ladies at Disney than anyone else. My sister and I have done a ton of "just sisters" trips, we've done several "girl trips"  and I've even done just a me and mom "mother daughter trip".  
This picture makes me laugh! This was the first race my mom and I had ever run. You can tell we are newbies because look how high we put our race bib! However, this was NOT Lacey's first race! Shame on her for letting us all look like this!

This was one of my proud sister moments as I presented my sister with her first Marathon Medal during one of our many "sister trips".

This was a "Me and Mom" trip circa 2010!

If you are a regular reader of our blog than you know that I am gearing up for my next "girls only trip" with these ladies for the Princess Half Marathon weekend!

I think everything is pretty much in place. I've helped my mom put the finishing touches on her race outfit. I can't wait to show you all pictures of them!

*Update: If you have been following along, then you may know that I have been having terrible IT band pain. I made a PT appointment on Monday morning for Feb 3. I was in terrible pain on Monday night to the point were my whole body couldn't even function. I ended up sleeping with ice packs on my legs and that seemed to help. On Tuesday I made an appointment with a Sports Chiropractor who performs Active Release Therapy (ART). Thanks Kristy and Heather for both suggesting this method. Thanks to all of you who have offered suggestions and well wishes. They don't go unappreciated! I have my Chiropractor appointment today. Hopefully I have good news to report later this week!

Thank You to Deb at Focused on the Magic for hosting the Wordless Wednesday Blog Hop!

49 comments:

  1. Awww! I love the sister moment. I still need to get up the courage for a full one of these years!

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    1. It has taken me a long time to have the courage to even sign up for the half! You'll get there!

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  2. Cute pictures - too funny about the race bibs on y'all's first race! I would love to do a girl's trip to Disney with my mom some time.

    Good luck at your appointment today!!

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    1. Thanks Lauren! I look back at those pictures from our first year and just laugh!

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  3. Awesome photos Meranda and I love your take on the sidekicks theme, it totally works! I think it is pretty special that you, your sister and mama can have such incredible times together, doing what you love. My daughter and I have taken two "mommy and me" trips to our Happy Place and I will cherish those memories forever! Good luck with the race and I will say a pray for your speedy recovery..

    Suz

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    1. Thank you so much Suz! I hope you have many more magical trips with your daughter!

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  4. Good luck on the 3rd! That's exactly what my PT does and I feel it helps a lot. Hopefully they'll be able to get you going for Princess.

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    1. Glad that it has been helpful for you Lesley! I am hopeful!

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  5. Amazing photos, I especially love that you have raced with your Mom. That is so awesome! Good luck on the Princess and your appointment today!

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    1. Thank you! Some of my best races have been with my mom!

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  6. Not only did you get to put on her first marathon medal, but the 20th anniversary Disney Marathon medal. Those were so cool.

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  7. All of my trips to Disney are with my mom, it wouldn't be the same without her! I hope you get good news on the 3rd and are able to heal up for the Princess Half!

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  8. Too cute, that first shot! I giggled at your bib placement!

    I hope today goes well and you are relieved of some of this pain!

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  9. I'm glad you have someone you are going to see about your ITBand pain! Hope they can do something to give you some relief, I feel so bad for you! Love your Disney sidekicks! Mine are my husband and my family...we love going and having fun together! :0)

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    1. My appointment actually went well today and I have a follow up on Friday. I'm hoping for the best!

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  10. I hope your appointment goes well today. Presenting your sister her first marathon medal was so special. I love that photo so much!

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  11. I hope you will be able to run your half!!! Sending lots of well wishes your way!!

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  12. This is awesome! I'm recruiting new Disney sidekicks all the time, haha -- but, like you guys, my sister and I are both really into it, and GSC will be our "girls only" trip! :)

    Hope your appointment goes well. Sending well wishes your way!

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    1. Thanks Jennifer! I bet you gals are getting super excited!

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  13. Good for you taking care of yourself & seeking help!

    Now I'm going to be conscious of how high I pin my bib :)

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    1. Yay, you don't want to look back on your pictures and laugh like we did!

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    2. Yay, you don't want to look back on your pictures and laugh like we did!

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  14. LOVE girls weekend trips!
    (hope everything works out with your ITB!)

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  15. How sweet! And I'll be at the Princess Half marathon weekend too! Running the 10k :)

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  16. What wonderful pictures!

    You are in my thoughts and prayers! Good luck at your appointment!

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  17. I am so glad to hear you are doing ART!!! That has saved me from knee pain, tight hamstrings (like couldn't even run a block tight hamstrings) as well as plantar fasciitis. It sounds like your in good hands, and hoping for some good news!

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    1. I actually couldn't do ART at the first session. He said it would be way too painful! I'm gonna work it out some more and then go back on Friday for another session!

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    2. I actually couldn't do ART at the first session. He said it would be way too painful! I'm gonna work it out some more and then go back on Friday for another session!

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  18. I hope to someday experience a runDisney event. Thank you so much for sharing your experiences so I can live vicariously through you! :-) Love your pictures and you have some great "sidekicks" to enjoy the magic with!

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    1. Thank you Beth. I love sharing my experiences but I do hope one day that you get to experience it for yourself! They are amazing!

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    2. Thank you Beth. I love sharing my experiences but I do hope one day that you get to experience it for yourself! They are amazing!

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  19. LOVE your sidekick selection too...we think alike! GREAT shots.

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    1. Yes, there are so many things that make me think of RunDisney!

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    2. Yes, there are so many things that make me think of RunDisney!

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  20. Good luck with your appointment and hope you feel better soon. I love how Disney bonds all of you together. Great memories!

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  21. My sister trips have been some of my favorite Disney vacations of all time :)

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  22. Great pics!! That looks like it was a great moment with your sister!! Feel better soon!

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  23. I love that you run with your family!!! My cousins are runners and live in SoCal but I haven't done a race with them yet, and my immediate family (mom, dad, brother) don't do ANYTHING athletic except watch football. I'm so sorry about your IT band issues. :( I sympathize with your leg pain. I used ART for my shoulder impingement. I think it can help, but the cost was too much for me, so I learned some tricks and try to do the exercises at home. Hope all your treatments help!

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