Happy Birthday Mom!

That's right, today was the day-54 years ago that my mom came into this world! Alot has changed since then-3 grandbabies just to name a few! Big boy had to help her blow out her candles and open her gifts. He kept saying "pumpkin" when he saw the cake I made (so I was thankful that even a toddler thought it looked like a pumpkin, whew!) Anyways, Happy Birthday Mom! We love you :)

Bag lady?

So I've gone and done it....I've ventured into the world of bag making! For those who know me real well, they can attest to the fact that I can have up to 5 different project going at one time-none of them ever really getting done. Well, for whatever reason, I decided that I needed a new "mommy-bag" (aka-a very large bag able to fit diapers, wipes, my purse, and small animals...) so with my creative cap on, I dove into this project and 4 hours later I have my new bag! I'm so excited!! It's one thing to attempt something new, but to actually have it all sticking together without any large holes or messups-I think I've scored one for the creative team. I was amazed at how many free tutorials there were online to figure this out. So, enjoy and always go for the creative outlet when you can! It's amazing therapy :)

Follow the red shorts...

So, to my dismay, our little guy is starting to become more adventurous lately-and is definately into stair climbing. I just wish that I was into stair climbing as much as Peanut seems to be these days! Maybe it could help me lose those 8 unwanted pounds that have been hanging around for way too long! So, enjoy the chase up the stairs, following those cute red shorts.

Cheese please!

As you can see, we have plenty of cheesy grins to go around at our house these days! Just thought I'd share them with you!

I survived 13.1 miles!

The race begins...
One of many pit stops
My faithful fans!
My faithful friends Missy and Lisa
My Bro and I at the finish
News from "Race Day"...
It couldn't have been a more picture perfect day-weather was great, and over 200 volunteers manned the streets so that we could run right down the middle of the road-downtown Boise! There were probably 400+ people running the 1/2 marathon, so it was definately fun to "people watch" as we ran. I had unfortunately gotten sick the week before, so I was battling my breathing-but my knee (which was my worst fear) stayed in great condition throughout the whole race! Praise the Lord!! But, I can honestly say, that it was one of the hardest things that I have ever accomplished. Ask me in a few months if I'll run in next year's race...My race time was 2hrs and 29min, and my brother ran it in 2hrs 13min. I am definately happy with that! Thank you all for your prayers, they were definately felt and greatly appreciated!

33 years young

That's right, 33 years ago my handsome husband entered into this world kicking and screaming (I'd like to say alot has changed, but....) And today he is 33 years old! Happy Birthday Sweetheart, we love you so much!

One week and counting...

Okay, so for those of you out of the loop-I've gone and done one of those crazy-spur-of-the-moment things, that hits us once in a while (or for those "sane" people probably never at all). I took it upon myself to go and sign up for a 1/2 marathon that in one week's time will take place here in Boise. I've been training for this for the last 12 weeks-and unfortunately I really feel like I could be WAY more prepared-but, can you ever really be prepared to go and run 13.1 miles? So, those of you reading this that may have some spare prayer time in your day-I could definately use a little! My biggest hurdle will be whether or not my knee will be up for the run-but I've determined it will be fun whether I'm running or limping along! Oh, and I also talked my older brother Scott into running this with me, and he graciously is doing it-probably to repay me for all of the grief, and early childhood jokes played at my expense.....Stay tuned for Race Day!