So ever since serving with Tina Roth in the Relief Soceity Presidency, she has been encouraging me to start running. I have NEVER been a runner, but it has sparked an interest this past year. So, I finally decided to try it. In talking about it at work amongst some friends, my team leader Stephanie West told me about an APP that you can download on your Ipod or phone and it helps you to train. So I started it...It's called couch to 5K in 8 weeks. I started running at the gym, but then when I moved outside, wow...what a difference. Chris said, if you're going to run a 5K Mom, train like you plan on running...so I moved it outside. I'm not gonna lie, I have felt like a trailer was attached to my behind! I wondered and still do, when will it stop hurting...but I have found it's so exhilarating and moving to accomplish even the smallest goal in the run. It's a race with myself, no one else matters! The running community is awesome. So supportive, no matter what level you are. I have run two, the Taylorsville Days and one that Stix helped put together for a fund raiser for a fellow fire fighter who was hurt badly on a motor cross deal. Brandyn ran the Tville Dayzz one with me...or rather he ran it. He started to hang back with me and I asked him what he was doing, told him to get on with the run...don't stay with me! The fire fighter one was was tough! Fewer people so it was hard to get lost in the crowd. It was clear where I stood in the time....close to dead last! That was a little embarrassing, but I got over it. And Sue, she's amazing, what a friend to hold back with me. She had a bum knee she was nursing, but I know she didn't need to go my slow speed, but she did. I intend on continuing, but man it's hard. Time is so scarce on when I can run! I love how I feel though and it beats the routine at the gym...I was SO BORED! now, I just want to prepare to run more and faster next year!

Soooo, It's October...and I had a goal of writing every month on this blog...hmmm. pretty much failed that little attempt! Man, where do you begin when your 6 months behind! Probably a picture overload! Here goes...

Our Pres bug turned 3 on June 18th. We celebrated on a windy afternood at the splash park near their house. It's always a great time gathering with the gang. We enjoy Mick and Brandyn's friends and family and love whatever competitive things come our way. A game of kick ball was initiated and the kids had a great time. Opening presents, we received the good news of a new little one joining our family. SO COOL! Shawn & Ang have held true to their 5 year plan and it's finally here. They will begin adding to our family tree! We can't wait! They sent us a picture via text on Labor Day week-end of them sitting on a beach at Newport, with the words written in the sand, It's a girl! (can't find the pic in my file-urrrr!) She will arrive sometime in February, around Valentine's day. What a Sweetheart gift uh! Ang is busy in dental hygiene school and will have boards in December. She has A LOT on her plate. I admire her for all that she's working for! Shawn works full time and still coaches soccer that he LOVEs. He sacrifices many hours and evenings in the soccer world's behalf. Ang is so supportive of all the soccer that Shawn lives and coaches! They both will make amazing parents and we can't wait to watch their faces as this little one takes hold of their hearts even more than she already has!