country road

When I go running down this country road, I always look for the sheep. They're so cute! I finally got some pictures of them...

Natty Boom Boom

That's my new nickname from Ellie because we had fun dancing to an alphabet song called "chicka chicka boom-boom. I guess the name befits me. . .

Nanny Nattie

Once a week I've been going to Daniel and Allison's house to help out with the girls. I look forward to it every week! I get to be Allison's sidekick and see what life is like with 2 girls. I have to admit, I'm pretty tired at the end of the day! People are probably beginning to think that my blog is about my sisters and my nieces and nephew! (If the shoe fits. . .) Ryan said a guy told him at work that you shouldn't let your wife spend time around the family's babies cause then she'll get the "fever." haha.The Zoester! She is saying all kinds of funny things and displaying such antics! She's hilarious!
Wivvy Bug is such a sweetheart. She's very cuddly so we're great friends!

Sista Time

My favorite part of Caity's house is the KITCHEN!

Here's the outside of the house..It's only about 5 minutes away from Cherith...convenient babysitting!
I just love these little girls!
Here's a naughty one (just like her mama!)

Here's sweet little baby Gabby...Ellie calls her "Dabby Doo"

Graduation Day

We're so proud of Caitlin and Johnathan...They both graduated and moved into a beautiful house in Fayetteville, Arkansas. I've already been to visit once! I have a feeling that the road to my sisters' houses will be quite worn!

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!