Scenes From Saturday

 

My best friend and her amazing daughter are absolutely the best glam squad around! I can't imagine starting competition day without them! 

My beloved coach/fairy godmother, Gail. She has been my coach for three seasons now and I am eternally grateful for all her wisdom, guidance, support, encouragement and love! She is simply the best! 

Maria and I pose with our coach. We are so lucky to be part of Gail's team! 

One final picture before it's time to hit the stage! 

This was the cherry on top of the sundae that was this season! Placing sixth in the FA transformation category was such a fabulous way to send this season! I was so surprised when they came looking for me when they were lining people up for the awards portion of the show. Both Gail's and Dave's reactions to seeing me in line to go on stage with a giant medal around my neck is something that I will never forget! Their smiles just said it all! And Dave just loves telling people that I placed in the show! He's told me repeatedly how proud he is of me, and I have to admit I am pretty proud of myself too! 

After we picked the girls up from Girl Scouts Emma asked if she could take a picture of me and the giant medal. That kid is a natural behind the camera (or iPhone as is the case here)! And the sweet message she shared along with this picture on Instagram made the already fabulous day even more special! 

After that the fire was ready and so was my peanut butter cup s'more! I had been looking forward to enjoying that all day and it was absolutely worth every last bite! 

Thank you to everyone for your love, support and encouragement during this season! I am so grateful to have such an incredible village to cheer me on during competition prep! Looking forward to the next time I take the stage (whenever that may be)! xo 

A Sneak Peek

A little sneak peek of the photo shoot I did with the uber talented Angelica Vlahos a week after my show this past November! I am so incredibly glad I did a shoot with her, and I cannot wait to see how the rest of the pictures came out! xo

{This Moment} Sisterhood

{This Moment} A weekend ritual. A single photo (or two or three) capturing a moment from the week. A simple, special, extraordinary moment. A moment I want to pause, savor and remember. xo

"Breaking the rules" this week to share a few thoughts on this amazing group of women. In my life since becoming a mama I have had the worst time finding my people, my tribe, where I belong. Joining Fitness Asylum over two years ago changed all that, but then joining the bikini team just took it to the next level (both training-wise and friendship-wise). When people ask why I continue to compete I tell them "part of what keeps me coming back is not only a love for this sport but also a love for this team!" The sisterhood that is bikini is a strong one. It reminds me so much of my Delta Gamma days. The women in this picture are some of the strongest, most amazing that I have the honor of knowing and the privilege of calling my friends (and sisters). I will always have a special place in my heart for the first season that I competed, but this season will forever be my most favorite simply because of this group of amazing, badass women! From all of us meeting and becoming friends at the 5:30am bootcamp back in the day to becoming sisters thanks to this team last fall I am so grateful for each and every one of them and I can';t wait to see where this journey takes us all next! xo