September...

So far this month, we have made a trip to Florida to see my sister and play on the beach and this past weekend we made a quick one day trip to New Orleans to the zoo. Conner was amazed at all the animals and frankly I was too!! Going to the zoo really makes me feel like a kid and thats something that I needed to feel. MY 10 year class reunion is approaching this weekend and its made me feel a little old. How I'm coping with this??? Running 13.1 miles in October. I am not letting these years keep me down. I honestly feel the best I have felt in years!! I did manage to run 7 miles yesterday and actually feel pretty good about my time. I kept about an 11:20 pace the whole time which is pretty okay. I am hoping to improve that time this week. I have got to run 8 miles come this Saturday and  a little nervouse about it!!
I am really missing all of my friends right now :( Jody seems to be studying all the time these days which is pretty good b/c he has not played World or warcraft in like a WHOLE WEEK!!! I would rather the books have him instead of that stupid game!! Bible Study seems to be cut out for a while since Jody's not able to go I don't think I am able to control Conner by myself. He is wearing me out physically and mentally. He has started throughing these really bad temper tantrums that is hard for easy going me to deal with. He has started getting a really bad attitude as well. If we get on to him, he has started getting right back on to us and telling us NO!! I really do hope 3's are better than 2's. Don't get me wrong, he has his sweet moments too!! He has some really good manners. He always tells us thank you. we are working on yes mam and no mam. He really loves his grandparents but what kid doesn't!! They spoil him rotten!! (both sets) We are truely blessed to have such loving parents that do anything they can to help us out. Well I really need to get back to work. Here are a couple of pictures from the past weekends :)




Dougie went with us to FL :)


I am really missing all of my friends right now :( Jody seems to be studying all the time these days which is pretty good b/c he has not played World or warcraft in like a WHOLE WEEK!!!  I would rather the books have him instead of that stupid game!! Bible Study seems to be cut out for a while since Jody's not able to go I don't think I am able to control Conner by myself. He is wearing me out physically and mentally. He has started throughing these really bad temper tantrums that is hard for easy going me to deal with. He has started getting a really bad attitude as well. If we get on to him, he has started getting right back on to us and telling us NO!! I really do hope 3's are better than 2's. Don't get me wrong, he has his sweet moments too!! He has some really good manners. He always tells us thank you. we are working on yes mam and no mam. He really loves his grandparents but what kid doesn't!! They spoil him rotten!! (both sets) We are truely blessed to have such loving parents that do anything they can to help us out. Well I really need to get back to work. Here are a couple of pictures from the past weekends :)

6 mile run twice this week :)

yes, it has been one of those weeks where I have needed a couple of long runs to clear my head. I am trying really hard to go by a schedule for my 1/2 marathon coming up but just can't seem to with my schedule and Jody's crazy schedule. I do feel like I am up to speed at where I'm supposed to be. Sunday, I am going to shoot for a 7 miler. Should be pretty smooth. So what else has been going on besides lots and lots of running???? Well, I am going to be an aunt again come May. Val is preggers with baby #3. :) Conner is going to Highland 3 days a week and seems to like it pretty well. I have to give him his pep talk every morning but his teachers tell me he does great! Jody is always studying so we do not see him much :( I am trying to talk him into going to the New Orleans zoo tomorrow. Just me, him and Conner!! I think we need some serious bonding time. Anyway, I am super tired right now and would LOVE to put my head and my desk and just crash but I still have an hour and a half of work left. Hope you all have a wonderful weekend!!

            

5.33 miles

Well, I did not sign up in time for St. Jude :( So now I have offically decided and signed up for the Jazz 1/2 marathon which is October!! October is right around the corner and I have alot of miles to run to get in shapet for this. I ran 5.33 miles yesterday and my right knee is not feeling too hot today. :( I think I am going to invest in a knee brace today before my next run which is tonight. Not sure if its the shoes (which I love) or just the distance that is so hard on them. Yesterday was not a flat run by any means. I ran in my neighorhood and some streets near by. There are several hills that I'm running on and they are not fun. I'm really hoping that the Jazz 1/2 is pretty flat. I did learn a new trick about hills, once I got to a hill a started counting backyards from 32 and by the time I was finished I was up the hill. I have to do something to keep my mind off the legs and pain. Hope everyone has a wonderful long 3 day weekend!! SMTTT!!

Life has been busy. Not sure when everything is going to slow down but I am enjoying this crazy time in my life. My sister moved to Florida 2 weeks ago and I'm so exited. They spent the whole weekend in Taylorsville so I was able to spend some quality time with her and my baby Grayson!!
I have started back running in full swing. Well, I started and then twisted my ankle. I have had to lay off the running for about a week but I got to run a couple miles yesterday and it felt great!! I am going to push for 4 today and then on Thursday I will be running on the trace with some friends and hope for another 4 then. I have been running in my new newtons and they feel wonderful to my poor feet. NO BLISTERS!! I love the fact that people can see me running a mile away b/c of the bright colors!!
Anyway, I am trying to plan a nice little weekend get away for me and Jody for our aniversary coming up in September. I am on a budget so nothing too expensive. Maybe even for just Saturday night. I was thinking maybe New Orleans, Natchez, Gulf Shores??? If anyone has any ideas, please fell free to comment!! Hope everyone has a great day!!

Destin trip...

I think I have spent over half of my summer at the beach!! I have defiantly been a beach bum this summer along with Conner and Jody. We got to spend 4 nights in Destin with Jody's mom, dad, and sister. We have a great time and wish we did not have to come home, but we do have to make a living also. We have great weather and got lots of sun. Conner decided to sleep late every night we were there which is unlike him but I was not going to complain. I needed the extra rest!! Conner was great on the trip! While we were there, we took Conner to build a bear and he got to pick out and create his own bear. He loved doing this and it was so funny watching him decide. We also got plenty of smoothies while on vacation and ran everyday except for one very lazy day. And when I say run I mean running at 3 o'clock in the afternoon when its about 110 degrees outside and under severe heat advisories!! Yes, I know I'm crazy but I had my awesome running partner with me, (Sisnlaw) so we made the best out of the situations and made it fun!! The food was awesome as always and we had a couple of shopping trips while there as well. The condo we stayed out was awesome and we felt like we were living in luxury for  a couple of days. I love taking family trips with mine and Jody's family. I love the time we get to share together and memories we make!! Can't wait for the next!! Here are a couple of pics from our trip :)

~*~*~*OuTdOoR lIvInG*~*~*~

Some picture that caught my eye for outdoor spaces. Enjoy....

                                                    I am loving these outdoor living areas.

                                       I would love to turn my back patio into a space like this

I wonder if I can get Mr. Jody Brady to help me come up with a space that is similar to these...

Also on my mind are these beauties. I really would like to try these on my feet