7 things that make me happy!

I stole this idea from someone!

7 Things that make me happy!
1. Jesus
2. My family
3. My friends
4. Running
5. Traveling
6. Christmas lights
7. The smell of the ocean.

13 miles!

I registered for the Go St. Louis, Half Marathon! I will be running 13 miles on April 10th! I am so excited, but nervous too! I'm at 6 miles now, so I am already half way there. I will be training in the Winter months, so I gotta stay motivated. The fact that I payed $75. to register will be keep me motivated! I am praying for health though. Praying for no injuries that would prevent me from racing! Please be praying with me on that!

Back into routine

So, school has finally started and we are back to our routine. Wes is loving first grade and loving being at school full days. I have really been enjoying having some alone time with just Patrick. I thought he would miss Wes, but he doesn't at all! He loves being the only kid. He is so different when Wes isn't here. He is obideient, he doesn't complain or wine, its just peaceful. We have been doing some fun things like the park, Powder Valley, and the zoo. I got to do so much with Wes before Patrick came along so its nice that I get a chance to do stuff with him.

Besides school stuff and all, Fall is getting pretty packed already. I think we have every weekend until November filled up! I am running my first 10K race on October
23rd. I am pretty ready for it already. Its really just part of my training for the Go St. Louis Half Marathon in April. I am so addicted to running!

Well, all for now!

One week!

One week till the first day of school! I can't hardly wait! It really has been a great Summer, but the last few year weeks have gotten long. Wesley is getting very bored and it has been way too hot to do much. I know it always seems crazy that school starts in Aug these days and not after Labor Day, but I am glad for this. I don't know if I could handle another 3 weeks! Wes will be in first grade this year. He is very excited. We will find out his teacher tomorrow. This will be the first time that he will go to school all day. He is excited for lunch and recess everyday. I am excited for some alone time wit Patrick. I haven't gotten much one on one time with him. Course Patrick may be kinda crabby at first cause he worships Wes so much, but he will get used to it. Cheers for back to school!

Update

Been awhile since I have blogged. Been busy with life! I went to NC in July and got to see some awesome friends from high school. I can't believe we are all still friends after 14 years and miles apart! Crazy! I had so much fun and it was a nice break from the day to day in my life. I really missed the kiddos by the time I got back though. Since then, we have just been doing Summer stuff. I have been running a lot more. I just finished another 5K in 7 minutes less time than my previous one! Yay me! I am going to be serving as Vice President of my Moms Club this year so I have been busy with the rest of the board, getting ready for our upcoming year. Wesley goes back to school on the 18th and he is ready! Getting so bored. Gonna be in first grade, so all day school this year! Yay! Well, thats all tonight!

The piece that was missing in me.

For most of my childhood and teenage years I was a dancer. I started dance when I was 2 years old and did it all the way through high school. My Senior year, I got too wrapped up in my boyfriend and decided it wasn't important anymore and quit. One of the biggest mistakes of my life. For years since, I have felt that a piece of me was missing. I was in love with dance in a way that you would love another person. I still get chills watching great dancers! Seeing the scar tissue on my toes from toe shoes actually makes me nostalgic! I never thought I would find something else that made me feel the way dance did, but I have! Running! I started as a runner just to boast my fitness, but I have since fell in love with it, just as I was in love with dance for all those years! It feels like the piece that has been missing from my heart for the past 15 years has been replaced! When I run, I feel the energy and joy I did when I danced! It relieves stress and takes my mind of my day to day worries, as dance did. Of course, its just as hard on my body as dance, so I am praying for health and doing what I can do prevent injuries. Yesterday, I finished my second 5k race, timed 7 minutes faster than my last one, two months ago! The feeling of accomplishment is amazing! I am doing two more 5K's this Summer and 10K in October, then training for a half marathon in April of 2011!

My trip

Haven't blogged in awhile, been kinda busy! I am leaving for North Carolina on Thursday! I am going for 6 days! No husband, no kids! I gonna be spending time with some girlfriends from high school! We are renting a condo at the beach! I am so excited! I so need a break! My life has been very crazy! I need a break from the kids and my mom so bad. My aunt is actually taking my mom to Tulsa for the weekend to see family, so that will be great too! This trips is my bday present from my sweet hubby! Well, Mothers Day and Bday combined! I told him I didn't want anything for my bday except to see Abby and Becca, who I have been best friends with since 6Th grade! I get a bonus by seeing 3 of my other high school buds as well! I hope to come back recharged and refreshed...and tan! LOL!