I am standing in the driveway taking this picture. We are the ONLY house that had our cans tossed about, so I can't blame the wind. We must be putting the wrong stuff in recycle bin or something.
Monday, September 26, 2011
Just for Fun, the Garbage Men Hate Us
I am standing in the driveway taking this picture. We are the ONLY house that had our cans tossed about, so I can't blame the wind. We must be putting the wrong stuff in recycle bin or something.
Umm... what?
Art Work - 1 year later
Funny Kids
Now that Jack and Maddy are older, they play more together and will often disappear for 30-40 minutes getting into some mischief. This picture was taken after Jack buried Maddy with all their stuffed animals.
Gwendolyn is doing well at school. Last week a police officer came to her class. After school she went up to her room and came down like this. All in blue, with her police accessories, camera, and a note pad to write tickets and observations. Officer Mills kept this up for 3 days. She also created an alter ego "Lottie" who is bad and gets into trouble.
This is the Mills version of planking. A remote control car is on the floor and the kids run away from it. Best way to avoid it is by staying off the floor.
Gwendolyn is doing well at school. Last week a police officer came to her class. After school she went up to her room and came down like this. All in blue, with her police accessories, camera, and a note pad to write tickets and observations. Officer Mills kept this up for 3 days. She also created an alter ego "Lottie" who is bad and gets into trouble.
This is the Mills version of planking. A remote control car is on the floor and the kids run away from it. Best way to avoid it is by staying off the floor.
Casa Superhero 5K Race Report
I have not been posting lately, so sorry for the 3 people that actually read this.
Race update: this weekend I ran the Casa Superhero 5k at the Domain in Austin, with Jennifer and Christina. It was a nice day, good race, fun costumes, and great results! I PR'd with a time of 22:52, 7:20 minutes/mile on average. My goal was to PR (my previous time was 23:18 from April), so I am very excited. I knew this was my best chance for the fall with marathon training. I also placed 2nd in my age group, which is really cool.
Mile one was into the wind. The first 1/4 mile was challenging getting around people. At the first turn around point I counted the women in front of me - 10. I passed one quick (ended being the master's winner), number 8 I ran with most of the race. I was pretty sure she was younger than me and she was definitely smaller than me (tiny). At the 2 mile mark she passed me, then I passed her in the final mile. It was motivating to have someone to pace, and by the end of mile 2 I knew I would at least PR. Worst part of the race was the last 1/4 mile when we had to run PAST the finish line for a final loop. It felt like it should be the end but no.
Gwendolyn run the kids k portion of the race, dressed in cape and mask. She had a great time and ran the whole thing. John, Jack and Maddy came too to cheer us on, which was really nice.
Race update: this weekend I ran the Casa Superhero 5k at the Domain in Austin, with Jennifer and Christina. It was a nice day, good race, fun costumes, and great results! I PR'd with a time of 22:52, 7:20 minutes/mile on average. My goal was to PR (my previous time was 23:18 from April), so I am very excited. I knew this was my best chance for the fall with marathon training. I also placed 2nd in my age group, which is really cool.
Mile one was into the wind. The first 1/4 mile was challenging getting around people. At the first turn around point I counted the women in front of me - 10. I passed one quick (ended being the master's winner), number 8 I ran with most of the race. I was pretty sure she was younger than me and she was definitely smaller than me (tiny). At the 2 mile mark she passed me, then I passed her in the final mile. It was motivating to have someone to pace, and by the end of mile 2 I knew I would at least PR. Worst part of the race was the last 1/4 mile when we had to run PAST the finish line for a final loop. It felt like it should be the end but no.
Gwendolyn run the kids k portion of the race, dressed in cape and mask. She had a great time and ran the whole thing. John, Jack and Maddy came too to cheer us on, which was really nice.
Sunday, August 28, 2011
First Week of Kinder
My baby girl is all grown-up! Well, she's five anyway and finished her first week of Kindergarten. Gwendolyn did awesome. Tuesday John took Jack and Maddy to daycare early so that we could walk to school with Gwen. John and I walked with her, as she wore her too big backpack and lunch box, beaming with pride over our big girl. We had met her teacher the previous week, so knew where her classroom was and had already dropped off her supplies. We walked her down to the classroom and she went right in and found her spot, waved good-bye and started the new school year. And that was it. No drama or tears, thank goodness.
The first day John and I were DYING to hear all the details her day. She obliged, but was annoyed by all our questions. On Wednesday Gwen said that she "already told you yesterday!" GAH! Lucky for us she and Connor (my bestie's son) are in the same class and sit together, so I have a secondary source of information. He doesn't tell Jennifer anything either, but eventually I will get some gossip. So far it sounds like she is doing well and learning about the rules of her new school. Murchison school spirit means putting "bubbles in your mouth and your hands behind your back", so shut your mouth and keep your hands to yourself!
In other news soccer practice starts this week, religious ed starts in a few weeks and I am still debating about dance class or Daisy's.
Next week: an review of Jack and Maddy's 3rd birthday!
The first day John and I were DYING to hear all the details her day. She obliged, but was annoyed by all our questions. On Wednesday Gwen said that she "already told you yesterday!" GAH! Lucky for us she and Connor (my bestie's son) are in the same class and sit together, so I have a secondary source of information. He doesn't tell Jennifer anything either, but eventually I will get some gossip. So far it sounds like she is doing well and learning about the rules of her new school. Murchison school spirit means putting "bubbles in your mouth and your hands behind your back", so shut your mouth and keep your hands to yourself!
In other news soccer practice starts this week, religious ed starts in a few weeks and I am still debating about dance class or Daisy's.
Next week: an review of Jack and Maddy's 3rd birthday!
Workout Recap: August 22-28
Oye, had a really crappy week physically. I feel like I may be finally over my cold, thanks to a Z-Pac and getting a lot of sleep and very little exercise. Back to it this week!
Monday: Nada
Tuesday: Zilch
Wednesday: Bubkiss
Thursday: 3.89 miles, 39:06 min, 10:04/mile average
Friday: 4.00 miles, 39:13 min, 9:48/mile average
Saturday: 9.00 miles, 1:28:20, 9:49/mile average
Sunday: Rest day
I just finished a running book where the author gave advise about running while sick. He said that if you are sick from the head up, it's probably ok to keep running. If you are feeling bad in the rest of your body, it is better to stop and get better. So a runny nose is ok to run through, but body aches/fever/stomach upset is a good reason to stay in bed. And I agree. I felt like crap Monday and Tuesday, Wednesday so-so and Thursday decided I needed to go SLOW. I am still feeling a little 'off' and dehydrated, but ready to get back to the routine. Though, I did enjoy forcing Jennifer to slow down, it doesn't happen very often.
Monday: Nada
Tuesday: Zilch
Wednesday: Bubkiss
Thursday: 3.89 miles, 39:06 min, 10:04/mile average
Friday: 4.00 miles, 39:13 min, 9:48/mile average
Saturday: 9.00 miles, 1:28:20, 9:49/mile average
Sunday: Rest day
I just finished a running book where the author gave advise about running while sick. He said that if you are sick from the head up, it's probably ok to keep running. If you are feeling bad in the rest of your body, it is better to stop and get better. So a runny nose is ok to run through, but body aches/fever/stomach upset is a good reason to stay in bed. And I agree. I felt like crap Monday and Tuesday, Wednesday so-so and Thursday decided I needed to go SLOW. I am still feeling a little 'off' and dehydrated, but ready to get back to the routine. Though, I did enjoy forcing Jennifer to slow down, it doesn't happen very often.
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