I won, but not by much.
Wednesday, May 28, 2014
Monday, May 26, 2014
Hoffmans Playland
We enjoyed our time at our local old-fashioned little kids amusement park.
Here we are on the tilt-a-whirl. He was squealing with delight each turn we took. I surprised myself by not feeling ill with all the motion. Thought for sure that with age I may no longer be able to handle it.
Our view from the Ferris Wheel. Tilt-a-whirl on the left.
Joined up with Juni for her first visit to the park! Theyre like an old married couple :)
Saturday, May 24, 2014
Race Day Professional Pics
A
few people have asked how the race went - I totally forgot to send out
an update, so sorry. The race was May 10th and the rainy morning started
out with the children's run at 8am (photos above, Andrew is #52 in the
group shot). He was a good sport about it. Despite the rain, and
despite being youngest in his group, he stayed at the middle of the
pack. The race officials were kind enough to give
all the kids medals and he wore them for days afterwards. Now and again
he will ask me if we can go on a practice run for his next race which
warms my heart.
My
race followed, and was happy that the rain stopped just as I began. The
entire second mile was a steep uphill, which I somehow didn't recall
from last years race, and it really kicked my butt. I didn't have high
hopes for finishing quickly as a result. But somehow I knocked off a
minute off my time! A new personal best which I'm really happy about.
It
was great to have Shawn and Andrew cheer for me at the start and finish
lines. Anyone want to run with me next year? No need to fundraise if
that's not your thing - its open to the public. Let me know - a few of
you have mentioned it.
Friday, May 23, 2014
Back to the Blog
Sorry to have gone AWOL - evidence (picture) above shows that we still are alive and well. Between Shawn's trip to NC, mine to Corning, and getting ready for Pittsburgh things have been a tad nutty....alright, ALOT nutty. But I am going to put the blog back on the to-do list! Above is a photo taken at the end of my trip to Corning - we hit up their glass museum before heading back home. Andrew was totally enthralled by the glass making, and glass breaking, demonstrations. He sat perfectly still and quiet, a real sight to behold for a chatty active type.
We were in Corning because there was a conference there I wanted to attend. My angel of a boss offered to pay for Andrew's childcare so that I could go. Seriously! So we took along our friend Lauren who gave Andrew quite a little vacation while I was in sessions.
Here's a taste of their experience:
Plus ice cream, the toy store, the library, walking around Main Street, playing games in the hotel room, throwing pennies into fountains, visiting me at the conference etc. Great town, great conference, and Andrew can't stop talking about his vacation to Corning.
Sunday, May 11, 2014
Saturday, May 10, 2014
Race Day
Andrew had a blast running the quarter miler and 100 yard dash. They even gave him medals! Shawn and I look forward to family runs once his little legs get a bit longer :) My 5k race was great as well - a new personal best 31:32. Thanks for the support!
Thursday, May 8, 2014
Tuesday, May 6, 2014
Monday, May 5, 2014
A & A
Andrew was so happy about the arrival of Ms. ASJ from NYC! They had a blast this weekend while Shawn and I escaped to the Finger Lakes for some R&R. She gifted him with an outdoor tent which we will use for our first backyard campout :)
Friday, May 2, 2014
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