Long Time Friends

Jeff and I leaving for the couple's wedding shower.

I love getting pictures of Jeff and I together.  It seems that these are the hardest pictures to get.

Jeff and Bradley

These two families have been friends since before either couple had children.  Jeff's parents and Bradley's see each other often.  This friendship is ones of those that just picks up right where it left off even though it has been several years since they have seen each other.  The stories you hear sitting around listening to them talk are great.  Bradley now lives in Florida.  The wedding will be in Florida as well.  Jeff made a point to go to this shower to support him since the trip to Florida will not be happening for us.

Get over it!!!! - The Cooper River Bridge Run

Get over it!!  is the theme of the Cooper River Bridge

After Jeff and I picked up our packets, we were headed to Tracy's House.  On our way to Tracy's House, the bridge was in sight.  From where this picture is taken is where we ran. 

10K - 6.2 miles - April 2, 2011 had arrived.

This is driving over the bridge.

Race Day!  We were up at 5:30am.  We had to be ready to leave for the race by 6:30am.  We went over to a friend's house for bagels, bananas, juice, and power food. 

Ahhh!  I am really worried. 

 This is pack J.  We were corralled according to how fast you would run the race.  1/2 mile from the start line was our group.  Two of the Biggest Losers past people were in our group. 

People as far as you can see.  All these are racers.  40,000.

Our group started around 8:30am.  I was finally able to see the start line.  This is our group actually getting to GO to start.

This was almost about 1 mile or more into the race.  The line of people in the distance are the people on the bridge running the race.  All the people in the picture are running the race.

Jeff running on the bridge.  We had actually made it to the top.  We are headed down.

Going down - The curve in the distance is still the bridge and how far we still had to go.  We are on mile

2 1/2 heading to mile 3 

This is about mile 5 - we had been running for about 50 mintues at the point.  Didn't mean to wink but it takes talent to run, take a picture of yourself, and not run over anyone else.  Everyone behind me are in the race running.

We did it.  1 hour and 5 minutes. 
Best time yet.  I had run the fastest I had ever run even in training.  I only walked about 5 times for about 1 each.  I was so proud to be done.  What a great accomplishment.  13 weeks of training.  I started training in January.  Cold!!!  Windy!!!  I was overwhelmed.  I really felt good.  My legs did good and my breathing was right on. 

We are heading to get water here.  This is the sea of people.  Not all of these people would be runners.  This is where families could meet each other.

Ella (with the help of meme) had flowers for me when we picked up the kids yesterday. 

My favorite color of course. 

"By faith, Amy ran the race."

"I press toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus."  Phil 3:14 

This was the scripture verses I had in each of my shoes. 

God was in my thoughts the whole race.  He answered some prayers.  I had such a peace the morning of the race.  Even standing in line for about 40 mins for our group to get ready, I was very calm and ready.

Jeff kept saying, "You are ready."  "Trust the program"  "You got this"

He was great support.  I love him dearly.  He ran slow and stayed with me the whole race.  He walked when I walked and ran my pace.  What great sacrifice. 

Sign me up, I would love to do it again.

Little Bit of Everything

Our little town has a new Olive Garden  YUMMY!  I am so excited.  I was thrilled when McAllister's came to town.  Now we are continuing to step it up.

Thanks Mom and Dad  Lunch was terrific.

The best part.  I had left overs so I ate it twice.

This picture below thrills my soul.  Nothing makes a mommy smile than when her kids get along, depend on each other, work together, and hold hands for the whole world to see.

Thanks guys for making my heart sing.

Ella "driving" the car (not really) while Jeff checked us into our hotel. Hello Washington DC

Seth picked his bed.  Nice room - ready to snooze - started the day at 4:15 am.  Ready to snooze.

Hockey here we come

1 game today

2 games tomorrow

1 game Sunday ( 3/4th place or play for the Champonship)

Gotta start the road trip off with a little ketchup.  Thanks ChickfilA  We love the new dip.

Never a Dull Moment

There is never a dull moment at our house.  Maybe it is just me that seems to think I can never be idle.  Why is that???  Today is the first day of an online class for me.   I don't like being the student.  It is so hard to be on the other side. 

Well the classes I teach don't begin until Feb. 10.  This class will be over by that time.  Only 4 weeks.  I can do anything for 4 weeks.  The crazy think is :  my cousin is taking the same class.  I can't wait to see her responses to the work we have to do.  Our first assignment was to create an alter ego persona.  This is hard to do.  Here was my post.  (We had to give ourself a name - I put Unlikely because this is unlikely to happen)haha

My Unlikely self stands 5' 5" with very tanned skin. Straight flowing brown hair with bangs tucked behind one ear. Blue eyes are hidden behind big brown sunglasses with a design on the sides of the arm. She is wearning blue jeans with several holes in the knee. Flip Flops reveal pedicured toes (this time with a French Manicure but have been know to go with black polish). Her hands also are very well kept with the same French Manicure to match. She is very left handed to show off her beautiful diamond from her husband. A t-shirt has a fun design with tones of black/grey/white. She has a brilliant white smile with teeth the color of clouds. Outside a sidewalk cafe she'd be drinking coffee from the local coffeeshop next door. Large cup with flavored cream. While sipping the hot brew, she would be playing music on her ipod while posting to her blog, reading a fitness magazine or an inspiring book that would motivate her.



Well the adventure continues.  What else can I add to my plate.  Exercise, reading, running, school for me and the kids, hockey like a mad man, church, getting prepared for camp, getting things for VBS, snow, co-op, trying to keep my new schedule of getting up.  This list could go on for miles but these are the things right on the top of my head.

Girl Stuff

We had a girl night.  Ella and I went to have our toenails painted for the pictures at the beach.  She picked out her color.  She was ready

I love her face.  She is taking this very seriously.

The finished product.  She sat so still for them to dry. 

She played on the beach on Saturday.  By Saturday afternoon, most of the polish was off for the pictures. It was nice to have girl time anyway.  I was able to listen to her and only her.  She had my undivided attention. 

I learned that I was invited to her wedding.  I could wear a green dress.  She also informed me that she was marrying "little Mason".  Her brothers, grandparents and everyone was invited.  This was our conversation in the car.  A girl can dream, right?