Race Day!

Today, I did something I never thought I would do.

I ran in a 5K race!

I've never been a runner or a fan of running, but whenever I'd watch Matt run in races, part of me wondered what it would be like to give it a try. So, this summer I got my first pair of running shoes and took to the streets. I still call myself a run/walker, but the ratio is starting to tip to the running side of the equation.

In the race today, I ran the entire first mile (of the 3.1 miles total) in just under 11 minutes. After that, I did walk some of the race, but I definitely ran more than I walked. My finishing time was 36 minutes, 47 seconds. I was quite pleased with my time - considering it was my first race experience and it was better than any of my training run times!

Getting ready to race - with my friend, Sara

On the home stretch...

My cheering section and faithful fans!

Heading to the finish line!

Still standing and still smiling!

Motivation

My motivation for taking up running was to lose weight and get in shape.

My motivation for running this week is the 5K I'm signed up for on Saturday morning.

My motivation for running tonight:


I'm headed upstairs to cut my piece of reward (blueberry cream) pie right now!

Chillaxin'

This summer, we have been taking full advantage of the HOT weather by spending most weekends at the cottage. This past weekend, we were able to enjoy a nice pontoon boat ride around the lake before the little boys' bedtime.

Here's how we're spending our summer -- chillin' and relaxin' = chillaxin'!!





The budding photographer, Levi, and his picture (below) of the lake.

When will I learn...

...to take the extra minute to put away my things before going to bed?

...that silence with two little boys equals TROUBLE?

Last night, I painted my toenails.

This morning, when I came out of the laundry room to dead quiet (but the boys were in the room), this is what I found:

These are Levi's feet, but I found the darker color in various places on Reuben's hands and legs.

Levi was all too happy to tell me that he liked the pink sparkly color best!

I think I'll stick to painting my own toenails.