Tuesday, June 12, 2012

13.1 MILES BABY! WOOT!




On June 2, 2012, I accomplished a goal that I set for myself. That goal was to run a half-marathon!

Half-marathon recap:

Well...it was hilly, exhilarating, tiring, etc. etc, but I gave it my all and it felt amazing! I thought that I would finish around 2:30 but I finished around 2:50. The course was super hilly, I guess they don't call it Hospital Hill for nothing! :) The whole experience was amazing and very spiritual. This whole experience (training and racing) has reminded me that we can do ANYTHING that we aspire to do and the Lord is there to help us and strengthen us. Our spirits are in control of our body and I've proven that over the last 12 weeks.

I'll be running in another half-marathon in October with a friend. It's going to be GREAT! The course is similar to the Hospital Hill half, so I'll train more on hills. I am excited for another race!

Saturday, June 2, 2012

Friday, June 1, 2012

Catching up...

The last 12 weeks, I've been training for a half-marathon. That's 13.1 miles. The race is tomorrow. I am nervous and a bit excited. I've never ran in a huge race like this. There are going to be thousands of people. I'm a little scared. Will I finish? Will I pass out? What if I fall and hurt myself? I pray that all will go well and that I can achieve this goal that I set for myself...and who knows, if I enjoy tomorrow maybe...just maybe I'll train for a marathon. That's 26.2 miles...of running.... ;) 

Here are a few pictures from the last few months.
 This was taken when Grandma Kellie came to visit. We were able to go to the Kansas City Temple Open House.
 This was at Miriam's 3 year checkup. She just looked too cute with the hospital gown on. I had to take a picture.
 James' work had a family discounted night at Worlds of Fun. We went (without the kids) and had a blast riding all the roller coasters. Very fun date night!
 James went to Rhode Island for a conference for work. He was there a whole week. While I was changing diapers, wiping snot, executing timeouts, trying not to go insane, etc...
 He was touring beautiful buildings...
 eating fancy food...(except for this because he's allergic to wheat)
 and seeing the East Coast...but I wouldn't have it any other way. (I say that at this very moment because it's nap time and all the kids are asleep ;))
 Summer has begun! The girls love their little pool.
 Having some fun at the park!
 WHOOO HOOO!
 We celebrated Miriam's birthday back in April. I can't believe she is 3!

 Miriam loves her primary teacher! She looks forward to seeing her every Sunday, and when she isn't there she is really bummed!


While James was in Rhode Island, this happened. A guy backed right into me in a parking lot, while I was waiting in the isle for another car to back out. The claim still isn't resolved....