Zoo Race 5K

2017 Zoo Race

I have been running for over a year now, but my very first race ever was the 2016 Zoo Race with my Daddy. This race will probably ALWAYS be one of my favorites because of the memories I am getting to make with him. This year was even MORE amazing, because I got to run it with my Daddy and my sister, Alyssa!! We had a great race, and my dad even finished FIRST in his age group! Super proud of him! He totally inspires me to keep running!!

Alyssa and I's Bestie Lindsey finished 1st in her age group!

My dad finished first in his age group!!! Way to go Daddy!!

This was Alyssa's first race with a Sub 30 minutes finish!! She is so amazing!!

So to sum things up:

Dad- 1st Place Finisher

Lindsey- 1st Place Finisher

Alyssa- HUGE PR

Me- I met a llama (LOL)

Camping in Charleston

November 2017

This year our nephew Harrison turned 1! So we decided to rent and cabin and enjoy a weekend with the whole Monk clan!! We had a great time, and we got to enjoy some extra time with our cousins!

We spent our evenings by the campfire- making smores and catching up with Grandmom and Grandpop!

Cold November day- but our girls loved getting hot chocolates on Sullivan's and checking out Station 22.

Lunch at the Pub!

Sunday morning we got to explore the Yorktown. I lived in Charleston for a decade and never went, but we thought it would be cool to explore it with the girls for Veterans Day! It was way more interesting and emotional than I could have imagined. I left feeling very grateful and awed by the men and women who have served our country. Thank you for your service.

Christmas Card- Family Pictures 2017

Halloween 2017

Happy Halloween 2017

Boo at the Zoo!!

For Halloween, Blakely's class had a "Community Helper" Day! Blakely wanted to be a Vet when she grows up, so we modified this doctor's costume to make it pet friendly! She one little cutie!

Katy Ellis' class Halloween party!

Princesses and Super Heros!!