Bottle Drive Blow-out!

As the last long weekend of the summer approaches (how is this possible?!), we want to remind everyone that we're still collecting bottles!!!! Please let us know if you have any bottles (wine or beer) or beer cans lying around and we will be happy to swing by and pick them up, either now or after the weekend!

We're hoping that you're all looking to clear out your garages as summer winds down, school starts back up again and routine sets in for the fall. We were so pleased and thankful to all who donated earlier in the summer and we've got our fingers crossed for another big turnout! If possible, please pass along the message to anyone you think could help - every bottle counts, right?!

Thanks so much for your continued support!

Melissa and Laura
thedriveto25@hotmail.com

Ready...Set...RUN!

We're excited to tell you about the latest adventure we've added to our 'Drive to 25'! It's something we've always wanted to do (in the back of our minds) but have never really taken the time or energy to make it happen. So we thought, why not now??

We have decided to challenge ourselves to run 10 km! Obviously this is going to take some time and a lot of dedicated training. But, we know that we are each others biggest motivators and that we can do it! We have always enjoyed hiking, walking, and have done some running in the past, but nothing to this extent. After watching the incredible athletes compete at the Olympics, we've been inspired to tackle a physical challenge of our own to prove to ourselves that we are stronger than we think. We're not looking for any records or anything, we just want to committ to accomplishing this feat and most of all, have fun. This challenge is about the entire journey to the finish line as we know that every step will teach us lessons of strength, focus and dedication (well not every single step, but you get the idea!). 

Once we get a bit more training behind us, we are planning on registering for a 10 km run hopefully in October - either way, definitely before our 25th Birthday! We're super pumped and motivated to get going. We've already started, albeit slowly, and look forward to improving bit by bit! We hate to admit it, but the morning after that first run was pretty painful. It can only get better though, right?! Bring it on!!!

We will keep you posted on our progress and hope you'll follow along as we make our way towards the finish line - 10 km here we come!!!

Celebrating Family - A 60th Wedding Anniversary!

Even though this may not fall in our 'Drive to 25', we thought it was still very worthy of posting! This past weekend, we witnessed a milestone that is truly remarkable and inspiring - our grandparents 60th wedding anniversary. We were lucky to spend the long weekend in Moncton, New Brunswick with everyone on our Dad's side of the family. It was a beautiful family reunion celebrating two very special people.

The MacFarlane's!


It's moments like these where we all get together that are so special, seeing as we don't all live in the same province! We're so fortunate to have such a wonderful family and it all started with our grandparents! And. they have a lot more to celebrate this year too. Not only are they toasting to 60 wonderful years together, they are ringing in their 80th and 85th birthdays as well! Talk about a milestone filled 2012!!! Before we know it, we'll be celebrating the 70th!

The couple of the weekend!



In all, it was a fabulous weekend - lots of good food, stories, and laughs (which made up for the VERY LONG drive!!!)

Cheers to love and family,

Melissa and Laura