Running

Im not a runner. Not at all. However, I'll be in a couple weddings this year and would like to get in shape. So, thanks to the encouragement of my sweet neighbor, Ive signed up for my first 10K in March and a sprint triathlon in June. I repeat, I am not a runner, but I love having goals to reach! Without these goals, I would not be working out as consistently as Id like. So, this is the conversation that Nathan and I had this morning-

Me: Ok, Im going to run 4 miles.
Nathan: Are you really going to do it??
Me: Yup, I have to.
Nathan: Ok Owen, in a little bit we are going to go search for mommy and pick her up off of the sidewalk.

Ahhh the support :) He really is supportive and so encouraging, not to mention all the kid watching he does while I run and swim!

And I did complete the 4 miles at the pace that I wanted. :) (which is huge, since I was maxing 2 miles about 3 weeks ago!)

FL to the ORIDA

Our little family took a fun trip to Florida last weekend to see my family. We had a wonderful time! Did lots of shopping, a trip to the zoo, dinner with future Uncle Todd, and got to spend good time with family. It was quick, but worth the flights! Here are a few quick pictures!

Bath Time!

Please bear with me.. Im trying to update my blog design, which Ive never done, and I have no idea what Im doing! Any advice about good websites to use? Im a rookie.

Caleb is finally big enough to be put into the big bath! Owen loved having him in the bath with him. Heres a quick shot of the boys playing in the tub. It was rather difficult to catch them both looking decent!



Caleb also has a new hobby- Its about to end, though, after drinks, strawberries, and raspberries have all been spilled onto the kitchen floor. No one to blame but myself! And I cant help it, it keeps him so entertained!

Followers and Snow

Ive had a number of people tell me recently that they follow my blog. Funny how I had no idea how many people were reading these silly stories that I share about our family. But how exciting? Because of the followers, Ive decided to attempt to be more diligent about blogging. I seem to go in spurts (which will honestly probably continue :)), but I promise you followers Ill try to do better! Im way behind, so here goes.

We got very cold weather lately and had a few hours of snow. Owen had experience in the snow last year, but we attempted again this year. The snowman ended up being a joke and we couldnt get his carrot nose to stick-its the tiny thing in the shadow...


and within hours, this was the snowman...


here are a few other pictures of the fun!