Once again, too many words for a “WORDLESS” post, but I thought this was so funny I had to share!   Last Sunday I ran the Newport Beach Spirit Run 10K.  My first race EVER.  I am on a running kick these days, click here for the back story on how it all got started.

Anyhow, dear husband picks up my number the day before for me.  When he comes home he has this funny look on his face and says,  “you’re not going to be happy with your number.”  Then he holds up my bib.  See picture above.

I mean SERIOUSLY, my first race ever and this is the number I got?   Was it an omen the race was not going to go well?! Then I had to laugh because it was just kind of hilarious.

The next morning at the race I went to registration and asked if I could wear it upside down.  The lady told me she would feel more comfortable with me switching it.  Insisted I get a new number.  And she had fear in her eyes.  It still makes me laugh.

So, I raced as 1060 instead, and it was SO MUCH FUN!   I am not fast, but I don’t care.   Two months ago I couldn’t even run one mile without walking, so being able to run a 10K was huge for me.  I was on a high the entire day.

The beautiful woman next to me (no hat)  is my dear friend Pam. She was one of the friends who told me I could do this in the first place.  That’s us with our 5 kiddos between us.  We met the first day of freshman year in college and have been the best of friends since the day we met.  We are both doing the OC 1/2 Marathon on 5/2 and I am FIRED UP (no pun intended.) Hee hee..

After the race, I went to do the math on my pace per mile. Let’s see,  I finished in 1 hour 06 minutes. So, I did 6 miles in 66 minutes.

Enter Twilight Zone theme music.   Good thing I don’t believe in that stuff or it would be a little freaky!!!

Click HERE to see more Wordless Wednesday pics at Angry Julie Monday. Click HERE for a list of upcoming OC running events on Just Spotted. Happy Wednesday HOT mamas! Have a great one…

Frecklebox, one of my favorite sites for personalized gifts, has a coupon code for 15% off your order now through 3/29/10 using coupon code “EASTER15” upon checkout. Perfect time to order some cute fillers for your Easter baskets this year!  OR, stock up on gifts!

Click HERE to shop!

{Tiny Oranges is a part of the Frecklebox Affiliate program because I personally love their stuff & think you will too!}

I am excited to announce BUBBLEFEST XIV is coming to Discovery Science Center March 27th – April 11th, 2010  and I have a 4-pack of SUPER tickets to giveaway so make sure to read how to enter to win below!

Fan Yang’s bubble show is a jaw-dropping experience for kids and adults alike. My daughter and I went for the first time last year, and I think it is a So Cal must-see event.  Your kids will looovvveeeee it!  Because really, is there anything more fun to a kid than bubbles?!

World-renowned for his creative artistry, Fan Yang’s “Gazillion Bubble Show” includes a bubble carousel, bubbles within bubbles, smoking bubbles, spinning bubbles and much more!  It’s absolutely, positively bubblicious!

Mommy & Me Bubble Play Day
Tuesday, March 30th @ 10 am

Discovery Science Center is having a special event for Mommy & Me groups where you can come with a group of neighbors, friends, or play groups and receive  a special group discount!   Click HERE to download a flyer on this event. To book a group under this discount, email medwards@discoverycube.org or call 714.263.3836.

CLICK HERE for information on showtimes and prices.

Hooray!  It’s a Tiny Giveaway!

One lucky winner will win a 4-pack of SUPER tickets, which include: Discovery Science Center admission, Bubble Show, 4-D movie, Dino Quest & a free Taco Bell drink with purchase.  A $120 value!

Please leave a separate comment for each entry.

1. Leave a comment and tell me:  If you have been before, what is your favorite thing to do at Discovery Science Center?  If you haven’t been, what are you looking forward to exploring with your kids?  – 1 ENTRY

2. Become a Discovery Science Center Facebook Fan – 1 ENTRY

3. Follow @discoverycube on Twitter – 1 ENTRY

4. Become a Tiny Oranges Facebook Fan – 1 ENTRY

5. Follow @TinyOrangesOC on Twitter – 1 ENTRY

Contest runs through 5pm PST on 3/25/10.  Good luck!

{Disclosure:  Discovery Science Center is a Tiny Oranges Sponsor and I will receive complimentary tickets to see this year’s Bubblefest – lucky me!}

Here comes Peter Cottontail hoppin’ down the bunny trail… to give YOU the chance to win 12 TICKETS to the Irvine Park Railroad Easter Eggstravaganza!   Read below on how to enter!

The Easter Bunny arrives tomorrow, March 20th, 2010 to the Irvine Park Railroad for pictures and egg-stra special activities for the kiddos! Here are the details…

Easter Eggstravaganza
Date: Daily March 20th – April 3rd, 2010
(note: it closes the day before Easter)

Activities:
Easter egg hunts (click HERE for times), train rides, pictures with the Easter bunny,
carnival games, bounce houses, cookie decorating, picture stands and MORE!

Price:
$4/ticket or $45 for pack of 15

HOORAY! IT’S A TINY GIVEAWAY! One lucky winner will receive 12 FREE tickets to enjoy the Easter Eggstravaganza!  NOTE: Tickets good for the train & activities, but pictures with the Easter Bunny are extra.  To enter, please leave a separate comment for each entry:

1. Comment and tell me your favorite part of visiting the Irvine Park Railroad!  If you haven’t been, tell me your favorite thing about springtime or Easter! -1 ENTRY

2. Become a fan of the Irvine Park Railroad on Facebook – 1 ENTRY

3. Follow @IrvineParkRR on Twitter – 1 ENTRY

4. Become a fan of  Tiny Oranges on Facebook – 1 ENTRY

5. Follow @TinyOrangesOC on Twitter – 1 ENTRY

6. Log in to my Forum & leave a comment or new post – 1 ENTRY

I will do a short giveaway in time to get you the tickets, so enter between today and Sunday, 3/21/10 at 5pm PST. I will email the winner on Sunday night to get your address so the tickets can be in the mail on Monday! Happy FRIDAY!! WOO HOO!   Have a great weekend! Jen

Congratulations!  The Whale Watching ticket winner is…Cathy B.!  Have fun!

Care.com, the website that matches caregivers (sitters, nannies, pet sitters, etc.) with families looking for help is waiving their membership fee this Friday through Sunday (3/19-3/21) and giving you FREE access to contact caregivers, run free background checks and check references.  All for FREE!

The site is fabulous. Click over and look around.  It has reviews from families, background checks, bios, pictures, rates, pretty much all the information you would look for when searching for a new sitter or nanny.

My part-time college sitter I have had for the past 3 1/2 years is graduating in May (sniff*sniff) and  got hired for her first real job so I will be losing her.   She has been like part of our family.

When I got this notice about the FREE weekend, I was thinking this is the perfect time to post a job. I know with summer coming people might be looking for extra help too!  No preschool?!  What am I going to do?!

Here is what you can do today to get ready for the full access weekend:

1. Log in to Care.com and post a job.  It’s free and gets the ball rolling for caregivers to contact you.
2. Then, from Friday – Sunday, you can log in and connect directly with those that are interested.

DISCLOSURE:  Tiny Oranges is a part of the Care.com Affiliate program!