They did it in 29 hours and 15 mins!
Tuesday, August 26, 2008
Wednesday, August 20, 2008
Itch for fall - brother sister moments - daddy’s big run
Michael and I are the truest of Oregonians! We love the rain and cooler weather. By the end of each season we are SO ready for the next to start. We love the smell of the rain, getting to use cozy blankets at night, burning my pumpkin candles, busting out the sweatshirts, thinking about the leaves changing color, cool crisp air, pumpkin patches, holiday traditions….here we come! I ALMOST FORGOT (how could I) FOOTBALL!
I am watching my kids play right now and they are awesome! Lately they are just too cute. Belly laughs in the bath playing catch with a glow in the dark baseball, riding bikes, playing house, pretending pretty much everything you can think of, cuddling on the couch when they are sleepy and their adorable genuine conversations with each other, to name a few. I have to say I was nervous to just have two kids (especially 1 boy and 1 girl) after growing up in a family with 4 kids, 2 boys and 2 girls. I just could not imagine life for Ellie without a sister and Blake without a brother. They are showing me everyday that my concerns are completely invalid. They are great friends and playmates. I can see all the wonderful qualities they learn from each other and glimpse into the future at a life long friendship. I know that in this stage of life (the toddler years) we can forget the good moments with all the neediness and whining. When I manage to look past all that and see their friendship blossom I appreciate them so much!
Well in less then 2 days many of us will send off our guys to run from Mt Hood to Seaside. I just have to say that I am so proud of Michael. He started training in May and could hardly run a mile. Now he is running 35-40 miles a week! I can hardly believe it, however, that is Michael’s style. We always tease about Michael’s “switch” or his “black and white” stages. When he puts his mind to something and flips the “switch” he can accomplish just about anything. Lately he runs 4.5 miles at lunch and another 5.5 at night. He has faithfully trained and I am very excited for him. Right before his 29th birthday he will accomplish something that he would have never thought possible a few years ago. So Friday morning we will send him off for an adventure with a crew of guys from church that I am sure will produce many priceless moments. Good luck guys!
I am watching my kids play right now and they are awesome! Lately they are just too cute. Belly laughs in the bath playing catch with a glow in the dark baseball, riding bikes, playing house, pretending pretty much everything you can think of, cuddling on the couch when they are sleepy and their adorable genuine conversations with each other, to name a few. I have to say I was nervous to just have two kids (especially 1 boy and 1 girl) after growing up in a family with 4 kids, 2 boys and 2 girls. I just could not imagine life for Ellie without a sister and Blake without a brother. They are showing me everyday that my concerns are completely invalid. They are great friends and playmates. I can see all the wonderful qualities they learn from each other and glimpse into the future at a life long friendship. I know that in this stage of life (the toddler years) we can forget the good moments with all the neediness and whining. When I manage to look past all that and see their friendship blossom I appreciate them so much!
Well in less then 2 days many of us will send off our guys to run from Mt Hood to Seaside. I just have to say that I am so proud of Michael. He started training in May and could hardly run a mile. Now he is running 35-40 miles a week! I can hardly believe it, however, that is Michael’s style. We always tease about Michael’s “switch” or his “black and white” stages. When he puts his mind to something and flips the “switch” he can accomplish just about anything. Lately he runs 4.5 miles at lunch and another 5.5 at night. He has faithfully trained and I am very excited for him. Right before his 29th birthday he will accomplish something that he would have never thought possible a few years ago. So Friday morning we will send him off for an adventure with a crew of guys from church that I am sure will produce many priceless moments. Good luck guys!
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