Silent Saturday !!!

Heading to cycle class soon. That picture of Andrew, Brooke and the dog is adorable….does it look like Brooke is watching Andrew more than the dog at that sec? Her expression seems just happy to see Andrew happy with the dog too. ;-)

precious!

Last morning in big waterpark so we’re starting the day with a swim in the wave pool… then heading back home after a 2 week vacation….and grocery shopping because after two weeks away, our fridge is empty!…brutal come back to reality ha

Three things going on today?
1. Cleaning the house/finishing any last minute details before baby T comes!
2. Running or some type of cross training
3. Visiting with my in-laws

Have a fantastic Saturday!!

Oh those waffles! ? I love bike and running stores! Looks like such a fun day and I still love seeing pictures of your husband being such a sweet dad to Brooke! Three things today: editing my vlog, longish run with stroller, and clean the apartment! Haha ? Hopefully we get in some time at the park for Baby to run around!

Running, Eating pizza, and singing Karaoke :)

That breakfast looks delicious!!

Can I totally bike-nerd out and ask what Andrew rides? I started following your blog maybe 6 years ago-maybe more-when I was running and in the last 3 years switched to cycling….so while I have loved following your running…is it possible that your blog got even better with the addition of cycling?! ;) So happy for you. You seem incredibly happy. :)

I took the recommendation from a few posts ago and got an amphipod handheld water bottle, and I love it! My only complaint is that it doesn’t magically refill.
Three things today–long(ish) run, Whole Foods to stock up on ingredients for all the RUn Fast Eat Slow meals I have planned this week and finding the perfect fall placemats for our dining room table. Total pregnancy nesting going on.
Happy weekend!

Three things going on today:
1.) 20 miles – DONE
2.) Baking chocolate chip cookies
3.) Trip to Nordstrom Rack to reward myself for the 20 miles :)

Ps – I watched your Facebook dinner/live chat thing … LOVED it. You guys seem so fun.

I ran 7 miles of hills with 3 of my xc boys and the hubs, heading to the beach with the fam today, and cracking out on Odd Mom Out on the way there ;)

Hey there. Is know you ask for race accomplishments and I’m not one to really comment on your blog much but I do follow you and enjoy reading your entries everyday. I have an almost 4 year old as well as a 10month old and wish I lived closer to you so I could have a running buddy but alas my treadmill is where I spend most of my time. Anyway

This morning I ran the Run Elevated Half Marathon down little cottonwood canyon and ended up with a PR but what makes this more special is all that happened to me leading up to this weeks race. On Monday I went into the doctor thinking the lump (and pain) I found was a plugged milk duct that was turning into mastitis, but that turned out to be much more or so we thought. To make a long story short I went from thinking I had breast cancer, to cellulitis, back to breast cancer, and then having it all mainly disappear the day of the biopsy. Had it not been for my amazing husband, parents, and prayer team of friends, I would not have been able to run this race nor do I believe the large, bumpy, mass would’ve disappeared either. Last night I slept horrible and was up at least every hour and was really contemplating not running today, but then decided after all that I had been through this last week, that this would be a treat for myself. During my devotional this morning it talked about competitive greatness and that it is learning to rise to every occasion and to push yourself mentally, physically, emotionally, and spiritually to reach your God-given potential. And I thought to myself that God has given me this ability to run and specifically this weekend, so why not use this race to honor and glorify Him. That’s exactly what I did. For the first time this year I felt relaxed the entire race. Despite being so tired physically, emotionally, and mentally from this week – I still just gave it over to God. And you know what… Not only did I win the race, not only did I Set a PR by over 3 minutes (10 minutes off my fastest this year), I reached my ultimate, ULTIMATE goal of running a half at 6 min pace. My final time today was 1:18:25 or a 5:59 pace. Needless to say I was an emotional wreck when I crossed the finish line. I just went out to have fun today and rejoice that my lump is gone and I was cleared to run. All I can say is what an AMAZiNG God we serve He listens to our cries and answers our prayers.
Anyway… I just wanted to share with you.
Have a great weekend!

I am not ready to say goodbye to warm nights either!

I went to a fashion show brunch for charity this morning with a few friends. So much fun! The rest of my day is pretty open. Just the way I like it!

Those waffles look delicious!

It warms my heart to see how Andrew and Brooke have bonded so quickly!!

The picture with Brooke and Andrew and that dog is so sweet. Brooke looking at Andrew is so precious. What a special relationship they have. xoxo