Carson's Last Day of Preschool...

...was my last day of freedom before the summer starts.

But here is something to keep in mind...

Of all you learn here, remember this the best,
Don't hurt each other and clean up your mess.
Take a nap every day, wash before you eat,
Hold hands, stick together, look before you cross the street.
And remember the seed in the little paper cup,
First the roots grow down and then the plant grows up!
~Robert Fulgham

I have to remember this summer, when I think I've had enough,  I am helping my children establish their "roots" before they "grow up" and don't need their mommy anymore. 

Pittsburgh Half Marathon

Back in January my friend, Liz asked me to run the half marathon with her in May.  Up until that day, I was pretty sure that Marathons and the like were ridiculous!  What kind of person in their right mind would ever want to run 13 or 26 miles?  Well, with a little persuasion, I agreed.  Two weeks before the race, I sprained my ankle training.  I was in a boot and then an ankle brace for 2 weeks.  I finally ran 2 miles 3 days before the race just to see how it felt.  I was surprised that it didn't hurt at all.  Needless to say, I decided to run the race!  Liz and I finished in exactly the time we thought we would, 2hr 20min.  (Scary to think that just 20 or 30 more min and Tyson would have finished a full marathon!)  Anyway, I was pretty proud of my accomplishment!  Tired, but proud! (and walking a little funny today!)

 Me with my fan club!  It was fun to see them along the route!

 We are way over on the right.

Still smiling after 13 miles!

Pittsburgh Internation Children's Festival

Camryn with one of her best "boy" friends, Jack!  At one point they were holding hands while riding!  So cute!