Tuesday, December 14, 2010

My favorite invention right now


One of Hayden's favorite things right now is probably the best gift ever. Hayden today received a book from his great grandpa and great grandma in the mail. The book was called, "Twas the night before Christmas." It is not just an ordinary book. This book is a recordable book soooo when we opened the book to read it Hayden got to hear his GGpa. We also got to hear GGma at the end. This is by far the best gift anyone could send to Hayden. It really means a lot to me that this is something we can always have and when Hayden wants to hear a grandparent, aunt, uncle, etc...we can open a book. Hayden also had received a recordable book from Grandmommy Buck that she read for him for his Birthday. Thank you to whoever invented this. LOVE IT!!!

It started snowing this past Sunday. It snowed so much that afternoon that Dollywood closed down and we didn't have chapel. The snow did not let down through the night. Schools were closed Monday (as well as Hayden's dentist appt canceled) and also today (Tuesday; which means no Mother's Day Out for Hayden and I) and I heard on the radio that schools are already closed for Wednesday. Awanas has also been canceled for Wednesday evening. So it has been a crazy week for us. Nonetheless we are getting to use a new Christmas present we received this week: Netflix. Love it!!!
Enjoy some of our Winter Wonderland pictures!



Saturday, December 11, 2010

It is finished!!!

The week I ran my half marathon has to be one I will not forget for a long long time. A little background on this....In 2003 I was training in hopes of doing a full marathon but due to medical problem I had to be all that on hold. Ever since I have wanted to run again. I finally had come to a time in my life I was capable of taking on the goal of a half marathon. With the help and huge encouragement from my husband this goal became a reality. I did it!! I completed my first ever half marathon!! My goal was to do the race in 2 1/2 hours. I finished the race at 2 hours and 37 minutes. I will take that!! I also got a medal for completing the race so I have that to always remember it by!! After doing the race I would love to do another one however, I am enjoying the flexibility in my workouts now and not stressing out if I don't make it 7 miles in one workout AND spending that time with my family. Believe it or not but it was a very time consuming hobby. I think the 2nd best part of the race day (behind finishing) is having my mom and dad be there to see it. Enjoy the pics!

Making sure the shoes were tied well!!Pretty sunrise starting to take place!

Still smiling at about 6 1/2 miles. One more lap to go!

Mile 13 and smile again!! I'm running so fast my hair was trying to keep up. Ha!

Here is the proof that I finished!! That is me and my time!