This is a video of Noah with my Grandpa John, who passed away recently. I found it when I was uploading the moon sand pics. It's really grainy because I took it with my cell phone, but I'm glad I have it. He was such a cool guy and really loved kids.
Thursday, June 5, 2008
Moon Sand Rules!
I had to go to a workshop today so Noah got to have a whole day with Daddy! When I got home, they were playing with the Moon Sand Noah got for his birthday (Thanks, Vlcheks!). That stuff is so fun! The last pic is Noah's reaction when we told him it was time to put away the moon sand and make dinner.
Wednesday, June 4, 2008
Barack Obama
Woohoo! Hillary pulled out! I am so ready to campaign for Obama! Bring on the bumper stickers! Seriously, though...whether you are a republican or democrat, this is a historic moment. I am so excited and proud to be a Barack Obama supporter in a country where your skin color and gender no longer dictate how far you can rise in politics. I am proud to be a democrat tonight and FINALLY proud to be an American (for about the first time in 8 years...and I am not exaggerating all that much). OBAMA '08!
Tuesday, June 3, 2008
Running Update
OK, according to my marathon recovery plan, I am officially cleared to start doing some real running as long as I don't push it too much. I've been doing a little, but not much. Did you know that experts think it takes between 26 and 42 days to fully recover from a marathon? It's been driving me nuts. But, I know it's good that I've been taking it easy because the plantar fasciitis (doesn't that sound pretty?) in my right foot is feeling much better. PF is a foot ligament thing that makes your heel/foot really hurt. The funny thing is...my foot actually feels better while I'm running than it does when I'm not.
Anyway...so this morning I ran 3 miles on the bike trails near our house. It's about a mile straight up at the beginning, which is brutal, but the mile downhill at the end is great. The run felt horrible, but I made it.
Here's my race plan for the summer:
1. Denver 5K Couples Relay (http://www.couplesrelay.com/) on June 29. I am doing the first 5K and Dan is doing the second. (Thanks, Dan) I want to PR here.
2. Colorado Springs 10K Classic (http://www.csgrandprix.com/10k.html) on July 26. I love it down there and it should be a really pretty race. I want to PR here too.
3. Golden Leaf 1/2 Marathon (http://www.aspenrecreation.com/events/event.cfm?eventid=210) on September 27. I have almost no chance of PR'ing there because it's a mountain trail race that tops out at about 9600 feet. But it sure will be beautiful!!! It starts and ends in Aspen. That reminds me...I need to get some trail specific running shoes.
Anyway, my training plan is 5 days/week with one day of cross training. It includes speed work and tempo runs which I have never done before so I am hoping to really improve my times. Wish me luck!!! I'm gonna need it!
Anyway...so this morning I ran 3 miles on the bike trails near our house. It's about a mile straight up at the beginning, which is brutal, but the mile downhill at the end is great. The run felt horrible, but I made it.
Here's my race plan for the summer:
1. Denver 5K Couples Relay (http://www.couplesrelay.com/) on June 29. I am doing the first 5K and Dan is doing the second. (Thanks, Dan) I want to PR here.
2. Colorado Springs 10K Classic (http://www.csgrandprix.com/10k.html) on July 26. I love it down there and it should be a really pretty race. I want to PR here too.
3. Golden Leaf 1/2 Marathon (http://www.aspenrecreation.com/events/event.cfm?eventid=210) on September 27. I have almost no chance of PR'ing there because it's a mountain trail race that tops out at about 9600 feet. But it sure will be beautiful!!! It starts and ends in Aspen. That reminds me...I need to get some trail specific running shoes.
Anyway, my training plan is 5 days/week with one day of cross training. It includes speed work and tempo runs which I have never done before so I am hoping to really improve my times. Wish me luck!!! I'm gonna need it!
Monday, June 2, 2008
Kung Fu Panda
So Noah went to his first movie in a theater tonight. Dan got passes to the Denver premiere of Kung Fu Panda from a friend. It was a madhouse. Noah was great for about the first hour of the movie. Then he jumped off Dan's lap and ran all over the place until we caught him. We asked him if he wanted to go home and he said, "Yes," so we left. The movie was awesome and I can't wait to see the end when it comes out on video. http://www.imdb.com/rg/VIDEO_PLAY/LINK//video/screenplay/vi933888281/
Walk up to Ridgeline Trails
Today, Noah and I took a walk up to the mountain bike trails that just opened down the street from our new house. Noah had a blast running around and finding rocks. Here are some pics!
Sunday, June 1, 2008
Camping Weekend
We went camping and hiking down by Pike's Peak this weekend. It was a blast, and I would have photos if I hadn't forgotten the picture card for my camera (duh!) Oh well, since I don't have many pics up on this blog yet, here are some old ones from other camping and hiking trips.
This one is my son (Noah), my husband (Dan), and our gigantic lab mix dog (Japhy). It is from a hike we took last summer up to some beautiful alpine lakes off of Guanella Pass.
And here is one of Noah at our campground the night before we climbed Mount Sherman. He is such a little trooper and he loves camping and hiking. He just doesn't love sleeping in a sleeping bag...yet. He flops around so much when he sleeps that I just don't think he likes to be restricted.
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