I did it!!

I received this sweet rock thing for finishing 2nd in my age group and the other is my finisher's medal
Before (It was FREEZING COLD!!)
After 

So after years of wanting to run a marathon I decided I better do it before I get any more out of shape, and I have to say, it felt GREAT!  Don't get me wrong, it was one of the hardest things I've ever done, and there were times it really hurt (especially the next day!) but what an awesome feeling to run across the finish line after 26.2 miles and see your family there waiting and cheering you on.  It took me 4 hours and 56 minutes, which pretty much means I'm not very fast, but it also left me feeling excited for my next one.  

After the marathon, we headed on to San Diego to spend a week visiting Jennie and Ben's family and we had lots of fun there too, so stay tuned for more pictures of the trip (I promise)

Happy Birthday Miss Ruby Lou!

I can't believe Ruby is already three years old!!  She is so much fun and the things she says every day just crack me up.  I am so glad she's mine!  I thought I'd list a few of her favorites to look back on years down the road:

Favorite Food:  cottage cheese (still) and yogurt

Favorite Book:  Sleeping Beauty (she can read it word for word) and 

Merry Christmas, Stinky Face

Favorite Princess:  Aurora 

Favorite Activity:  playing dress up

Favorite Show:  D-D-D-Dora

Favorite Songs:  I am a Child of God, Once Upon a Dream, The Garbage Truck Song

Most often used phrase:  "That is Wonderful!" 

Ruby loves to play Mommy to her little brother "Jakers", she loves to help me cook, she recently became potty trained (which I love) and we just LOVE having her around.  Happy Birthday Sweetheart!