Marathon Day

Today was a memorable day for me...I completed my first marathon. After having such a turbulent last year in so many areas, training for this marathon and completing it has been such a wonderful restoration for me. Thank YOU Lord!

I couldn't have done it without my wonderful sister and friend, Bethany. She trained for the half marathon and provided me with companionship for parts of the long runs. We talked together, prayed, giggled, and told stories...(well, I mostly told stories!) The day began early at 4am! We arrived at 6 and it was cold and raining! About mile 17, the sun came out and it was pretty nice after that.
Everyone said I looked so energetic at the end...I was concealing the pain (I think) and I was just excited to see everyone cheering me on...especially...
My sweetie!!!!! and family!!! I was surprised at how I finished. I aimed for 5 hours and I made it in 4 hours, 39 minutes! I didn't know what I had in me! (I am a bit competitive, though) :)

Allison is my hero. She trained for the half marathon and took care of a wonderfully energetic 3 year old and a sweet 16 month old doll. She is super mom. I want to be like her when I have kids!


Ryan finally met up with me at mile 17..It was still pretty cold at this point, but he took my jacket and sent me off with some gluten-free chips for sodium (cause that's what the expert (jason pagel) told us)! It was so good to see him!

Star Soccer Player

Here's a video of our star soccer player! This is one of her favorite things to do! Obviously I'm not because I accidentally hit her with the ball!

Cuteness...Need I say More?

He's just like my brother...a bit stubborn.
Having fun with his favorite aunt! :)
Again, just like Joel used to do to me..."Hey...can you see up my nose?" Gross

Other than replacing our Honda transmission, Spring break at Joel and Zanny's was super fun. We lazed about, went to the Y, hung out with Joel and Zanny, and I got to watch Luke Daniel....It was confirmed on the Myers-Briggs personality test that I should be a journalist, so here's a little clip...
FYI...this was taken very early in the morning...:)

Get That Cricket!

Watch Scooter's first encounter with...the infamous cricket! Committed to our safety, she encircles the creature, weaving about... After my command of "Get that cricket!," she begins to chomp and bite her teeth near him, so as to warn 'em that he's not wanted 'round these parts. You show 'em who's boss, Scoots!

Getting Work Done

As you can see, I'm trying to study and Scooter has found her favorite spot to be...coiled around me breathing her dog breath on me...

But how can you say no to a face like that? Pitiful.

Hot Diggety-Dog!

Instead of hunting badgers underground, Scooter is uprooting the couch cushions searching for...I don't know...stale popcorn, pens, pocket change....She'll eventually surface.