Colorful Eggs

She knew we were doing something fun!

Watch and learn.

Maybe next year.

Taste test!

She sang: "Roll it, pat it, mark it A".  Thank you Alexis.

All of our colorful eggs!

Half Training

Over "half" way there!

I began training at the beginning of January.  Training came to a screeching halt with our DC trip and didn't start back until the very end of Feb.  That's how training goes. 

The race is May 20th in Papillion, NE.  It's going to be a blast!  My Father-in-law is running the 10K portion and Josh has decided to join him.  You can read the details here:
http://www.papillion.org/recreation_marathon_fun_walk.cfm

I'm up to 8.5 miles this week in my long run and 5 on the short ones, although, it feels pretty long to me!  This week I've been waking up to an alarm at 5:45 to get the training done.  In case your wondering, it is very dark at that time and a little spooky.  Fortunately, I'm able to head right out my front door.  I am greeted by a beautiful pond with colorful fountains at the end of mile one.  

Running around that pond gives me the inspiration I need to run up to the boring trail for the next couple of miles.  I turn around half way through, run back around the pond, and then finish the last stretch home.

This will be my second half marathon.  The first was in Atlanta, GA Thanksgiving day 2009.  Also, a month before getting pregnant with Alexis.
The training this time around is much easier probably because at 28 years old I am reaching my athletic peak. 
At the same time, it has been a huge lesson in discipline.  I don't have a running partner which means I don't have anyone to fall back on for motivation when I'm feeling "weak" or like I don't want to do it. 

My motto has become "Just do it" and when that doesn't work I think of how good I will feel when it's over, and when that doesn't work I dream about the glasses of wine I get to drink with the extra calories I'm burning. 

First Egg Hunt

Waiting with Daddy

She said "hurray!" and "Alright!"

Would rather run than gather the eggs

In action!

Making a yummy iced cookie

And eating it!!!

One of her "spring" crafts from school

First official ER visit

Last Friday Josh and I dropped Alexis off at her friend's house while we went on a date at Urban Wine Company in downtown Omaha.
The weather was BEAUTIFUL so we sat on the patio and had lots of happy hour fun :)  
People watching, chatting about life, and dreaming about the future...perfect for a Friday night! 

As we were on the way to pick up the princess  we got a call that her fever had spiked to 105.  You can't imagine the panic I felt.  Five minutes away and it seemed like we'd never get there.  I knew she was in good hands, but still they weren't my hands. 

The second we pulled up Josh and I both ran in the house, scooped her up, and zoomed over to the closest ER.  On the way she kept saying (in the saddest voice) "poor baby, o, no"

She wants her Daddy when she's sick

Checking Oxygen levels

Watching TV after the meds began to take effect

After being assessed by the doc, he determined that it was likely a virus and we went home after about 2 hours.

She spent the weekend being pumped full of fever reducers every four hours, laying around, and watching endless hours of television.

We followed up with the doctor on Monday.  She was diagnosed with an ear infection.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Coloring in the doctor's office

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

A couple of antibiotic doses later she was pretty much back to her old self!

Catching up on Winter Happenings

First Snow

A marriage retreat in GA

WinShape

More airplane rides

Christmas Eve

We're Ready!

First time at the Range

Beginning to read through the Bible

"Bijle Hurt"

Aggressive Grocery Shopping

First Dress Up Party

Riding on the train in Baltimore

Baltimore, MD

National Zoo

Time to Drink

Playing with Aunt Mem

Inner Harbor

Visiting Uncle Matt and Aunt Kelsey

Fun in the leaves

And lots of fun with Aunt Kelsey

Lexie's first time in DC

Awkward Family shot

Look who ran away

"Nake"

National Zoo with Daddy

Puke in the car

A Day in the Life- Update

I have an almost 19 month old!!!  Here's her usual (much better than the last) schedule:

7:45ish am- Wake up, help Mommy make a Peanut Butter/Banana Smoothie

8am- Watch Super Why and drink the smoothie on the couch while Mommy gets in her gym clothes.

8:30am- Off to the gym to play with friends!!!

10:30am- Play date, Grocery Shopping,  Library, or some other activity to stay busy

12 pm- Home for Lunch

12:30-1:00- Play at home.  Sometimes alone, but most of the time entertained play.

1:00-3:30/4- Read lots of books and then a nap.

4:00-5:30- Playing at home.

5:30- Daddy's Home!!

6pm- Dinner

6:30-7:30- Play with Daddy, or walk the neighborhood, or visit our frozen yogurt shop.

7:30- Bath time!

8 pm- Bedtime

When you smile...

the whole world stops and stares for a while 'cause girl your amazing just the way you are!

This song came on my iPod at the gym this morning.  I instantly thought of Alexis and her ever developing personality.  The girl loves people, especially her friends. 

Today we visited our local library for story time. She confidently walked right into the large group and exclaimed "Mommy!  Kids!!!!" 

I just love her!