AF Marathon

Josh, Ju-Ju, and I hit the road Wednesday night and drove toward Ohio. After a few hours we pulled over and found a hotel that was pet friendly. After an excellent truck driver breakfast we got back in the car and made the rest of the way to Ohio. Of course it wasn't easy. The Audi which I like to refer to her as "Bling Bling" decided she wanted to make the drive a little more interesting. Bling Bling was acting up and we had to call the Audi dealer. We explained what we were experiencing and was told where the nearest location was and it wasn't close! Once we made it to the dealer everything happened so fast. They did the diagnosis check and found that it was the speed sensor they had a new rental/Jetta come by we packed all the stuff in the rental car and was in and out in about 30 minutes! It was AWESOME! I love my Audi and my Audi dealer!!!

We met up with Josh's family. The kids are getting really big! Kalei even started school this year.

The babies surprised me the most Claire and Mac are so BIG! I'm pretty partial to them because of there dark hair, and big smiles. The first day we spent some time on the trampoline. There was a lot of giggling going on.

By the next morning our car was ready! We first made a stop in to Josh's Grandma & Grandpa. They look great Grandma is so into family photos she has been busy lately cleaning up and dividing the pictures to all the kids. Josh loved the pack he got. She had loads that he's never seen before. Of course they brought back many memories just like they are suppose to.

Saturday was race day. I was so proud of Josh and he was happy with his time. The next few weeks I will write alot about marathons (Josh's Other Job) Next race is the Army Ten Miler!

September Baby

HaPpY BirThdAY DrEw!

Colorado

Josh, Richard, and Javier made a special trip out to see Virgil before his open heart surgery. Bobbi was so happy they made it. She told me it was perfect timing because they were having a pity party! Virgil even took them for a ride around the Academy. Josh told me it was emotional (he's the girl in our relationship!) I blame it on his condition!!! All three are flying out tonight.

Good Luck Virgil We Will Be Thinking About You!

I spent the weekend shopping with Mike and Yvette. We went out to the expo then walked around Georgetown. It was suppose to rain, but it never did. We hit a few stores and filled our belly's with an ice cream treat! Mike has VIP at the Lucky Store. Yvette and I were very lucky to be with him there!!! Of coarse we took it to a new level-poor Mike, he just received a mail out from the store saying he was a VIP!

Today Ju-Ju and I went to the park. He has such a personality. I let him swim for a bit just because it was so warm out.

My brother Gary sucks because he got to go sailing this week up in Lake Superior. I can't believe he didn't ask me. I called him to get the dirt! The water was 50sum degrees and they even went swimming BRRRrrrrr! They also took the dingy out and went to shore to do some hiking. I'm glad he found something he really enjoys- He'll be here next month with Brig. I'm so excited.

Friday it sounded like Catey and Gracey were having fun in the basement. They were singing Kid Rock-They were pretending they were in concert with red rubber galoshes and camo on! That's exactly what I would wear! I wish we all lived closer-all the kids are at the perfect age and just so funny!

This week we hit to the road for the Air Force Marathon. Last year it was Josh's first full Marathon! He did really good. Although he still talks about hitting the wall!

This is one of the many great photo's he has from that day. After the race we all got together and went swimming with his family. I think the water helped his little legs. Little Josh, Chrissy,Todd, Ashley, myself and my Josh went for wings and beers-just what every marathon runner eats after the big race.

Crime Stoppers

On Thursday I had the weirdest lunch break ever. I rather tell you the story then write it but I can't stop laughing about it, so I thought I would share it. I only get a 30minute break! and let me tell you a lot can happen in 30 minutes.
I walk out of the store and walk to the local Starbucks and get an ice drink. While I'm at the pick up counter a girl that works the floor at the store I work at comes in doesn't acknowledge me and goes to the counter and complains about the bagel she got. I just thought it was crazy! She would have picked up the bagel went to the store noticed what happened wrapped the bagel back up and walked back to Starbucks. I would have ate it or tossed it! She's so high maintenance.
I get my drink and pick up a straw on the way out the door. A lady gives me a compliment on my shirt It's a Baby doll shirt and she says "Cute Maternity Shirt" Rather then explain it's not I say thank you and walk to the edge of the park where I have lunch the majority of the time.
I use to sit in the park by the water. After a few weeks of doing that I noticed I wouldn't even be out of the park and homeless men would be digging in the trash and going through my lunch so now I sit on the edge of the park and it doesn't make me feel so sad. Any who! I was sitting on the steps when a homeless man approaches me and ask to use my phone.
Homeless Man: "Can I use your phone"
Me: "No"
Homeless Man: "Come On"
Me: "Who are you going to call?"
Homeless: "I have an important call to make"
Me: "What's it about?"
Homeless Man: "Look here's the number"
Me: "No, I don't want you to steal my phone"
Homeless Man: "I'll give you my wallet"
Me: "I don't know"...I was thinking your homeless what do you have in your wallet?
Homeless man then shows me the number on a officer's/police business card so I start calling the number. I wait a few rings the officer answers and I give the homeless man my phone
Homeless Man on the Phone: "Hey it's Conner's. Canetty is at the park, yah right now!"
The homeless man gives me my phone and walks in the park and sits on a bench.
I then call Alana and tell her Josh is going to kill me I just gave my phone to a homeless man and he just narked out another homeless guy. So Alana and I are talking when an unmarked squad car pulls up.
The officer is not wearing a uniform, but has gortex gloves on, a badge and gun around his waist goes into the park to the two homeless men seating on the park bench. I can't hear what he's saying but I tell Alana play by play what I see-Then I see the officer having the other homeless man stand up. You can tell they are arguing-the officer then swipes the homeless man on the grounds has his arms behind him and starts to handcuff him. I tell Alana I have to go.
At this point two more squad cars pull up. The officer is patting him down. Another policeman is walking into the park and has a plastic bag. He opens the bag up meanwhile the other officer is patting him down and finding things on the homeless man and removing them. The police go throw his lunch bag and find more Drugs! Yes I'm apart of a drug bust at the park!
I couldn't take my eyes off and I often see the homeless man that I let use my phone look over at me. I freak out I grab my drink and walk down and around into the book store and walk all the way back into the bookstore and watch from the window. I see them taking the clear bag that has drugs in to back to the squad car-I look at my watch and notice I need to get back to the store. I walk back to the store tell David what just happen to me...Seriously I was apart of a drug bust. David called me a Nark the rest of the day. I couldn't talk to Josh because he had a lot going on with September 11 and the Pentagon...I told him boy do I ever have a story for you at dinner tonight.
That night Josh gets home and I tell him he can't interrupt let me tell the story. I still wonder if the homeless man I gave my phone to was really homeless or undercover-Crazy I tell you. Josh now sends me emails for registration for the FBI. I tell him Ju-Ju is the new look for McGruff the crime stopping dog! CRAZY!!!
I think I'm going to find a new place to have lunch for awhile!

Thinking of you!

GET WELL SOON VIRGIL!

Hanna

This weekend we had the tropical storm. Hurricane Hanna. Once it started raining it just didn't want to stop. On Saturday we received 6.35 inches on rain! Last September all together we only had 3 inches of rain here in Alexandria! The Potomac was filthy today-It reminded me of the good ole Fox River!
You can tell people aren't playing games anymore. On Friday morning on my walk to work the city was flushing lines, setting up cones, and sandbags. This area is fairly low and the Potomac can really rise especially when the tide comes in.
To add to the story Josh and I ran the Pentagon Memorial (9-11) 5k race. It was right after the rain stopped. It started off pretty windy! Of coarse we ran past the Pentagon and it was so Hot in the parking lot area there wasn't a breeze. I ran 4 minutes faster this year then last year. I have to admit races aren't for me. I hate running that close to people. I enjoy running on the trail by myself. I felt like I wanted to let everyone pass me so they weren't running so close to me-I need space people!!! They haven't posted our official time yet. I guess I'm good again until next year! They had a pretty good turn out considering the weather.
They are getting ready to present the new Memorial for September 11Th. I will be sure to post info on ceremony.
At the race they had Josh's favorite-the Bag Pipes. It almost gave you chills. At the finish line they had two firemen ladders up off the fire truck and the US flag hanging between. That was pretty cool too! The hotels in Crystal City had loads of guest gawking out there windows; which made me laugh.
Friday night we had dinner with Jason and Farrah. They found out Thursday that they are leaving Alexandria and moving to Hershey PA. Farrah just got a new job! Congrats Farrah!!! Josh and I will miss them. Good thing they wont be too far away. Josh and I actually plan on going to the amusement park in Hershey next weekend. What's the chance of that?