3:37.02

Another Marine Corp Marathon Completed!

Last weekend Josh ran the Marine Corp Marathon for the second time. Improving his personal time by minutes! One more race to go this year and I can write about something else! LOL

This year my Dad came out to watch. I think he was really surprised to see how many people are involved in this huge race. I had us right near the finish line. I took a few pictures while Josh pushed up the hill to the finish line having his best time thus far 3:37.02.

After the race my dad and I met up with Josh. We got to laugh at him while he cramped up and scavenged for snacks and drinks! Josh is paying the price with aches, and blisters. The joys of being a runner. We had a really good time. The weather was a little chilly in the morning but it's always a good race day when it doesn't rain.

The things you do

This past Sunday I did a half marathon! I know-what was I thinking? It was 44 degrees out when I started and it just wouldn't warm up too much. I ran along the Potomac River toward Mount Vernon. It was really windy out and at one point I just wanted Josh to pick me up! But I stuck it out and made it back to Pacers/finish line. It was a Nike Virtual Run. The actual Race was held in San Francisco. They didn't chip us but I finished with a girl that was all about her time and looked at her watch every minute toward the end. I ran 10minute miles which isn't great but I finished in 2hrs and 10minutes which isn't bad considering I'm usually the one that just walks or is standing at the finish line for Josh! There was only one water station too. I was crazy thirsty by the time I saw Josh and he already spotted water and a smoothie for me! For my victory race we went to TGI Fridays. Which every good race should follow up with a greasy dinner! Here are a few of my running thoughts:

Why do people do this, this isn't fun at all?

Are you kidding me, they are only running 5miles?

I hope no one can see my @ss! (I had to pee- and there was only one bathroom station the entire 13 miles)

I'm going to kill Josh! (right before I left I put on a zip up and he told me "don't over dress") I was freezing and it was crazy windy my legs were red/raw from the wind.

All in all it wasn't bad. Will I do it again-probably!

Bathroom Project

"Before"

Here is the bathroom before! Agh...That's all I can say about that.

"After"

"Ta-Da!!!" It's finally done. It took a few days for the dust to settle and to get the cabinets organized. Both Josh and I are so happy to see it done. I know our friends and family that had a chance to see it in real life will be happy to visit again and test out the new bathroom out! Psst...the toilet flushes and no longer shreds the paper! I will have to rename the basement toilet-but how can you beat the name "Shredder?"

We had a really good weekend. We got a lot accomplished around the house. We both spent time on the trail running. Today we even got the bikes out. Now that's a good weekend.

Birthdays and Anniversaries Ga-lord

Happy Anniversary to you! Happy Anniversary to you! Happy Anniversay Todd & Lana/Gary & Brig Happy Anniversary to you! I hope you both have a "Hot Date!" Is Grandpa Bob Babysitting for date night? The years are sure going fast.

Zane and Todd are both celebrating a Birthday too this weekend. I'm telling you it's a really busy month. Of coarse I hope they save a piece of cake for me. Yum, I love Birthday Cake! Today I have a cute picture of Zane swimming at the neighbors cabin. I haven't heard what his birthday wish is-but I'm sure it's a good one.

Poor Alana

Well, I'm late again! Happy Belated Birthday! October is a crazy month for Josh and I every year. Just a lot of special days this month. To top it all off we just had our bathroom remodeled. I have the joys of putting everything back in! Agh it's not a fun job. There is still a lot of dust flying around it actually is making me super crazy! For the first time in my married life I have drawers in my bathroom. In our home in Germany we had open shelves! Here we had a vanity that has seen better days! I'll show you before pictures once I put them on the computer. So I am really happy! Of coarse that involved a trip to Target to get trays to put in the drawers. A trip to Target will make anyone happy.

Ethan Allen

Happy Birthday Ethan!

Ethan just had his birthday last week! I haven't got the scoop yet on his party-I know he'll give me the dirt soon! Rumor has it he got a new video game from Grandpa Bob. I'm sure he's got it mastered already. If not he better practice. Hope you had a good day and ate a piece of cake for me. Love ya "E"

October 2nd

HapPy BirThdAy!