We Are Marshall

The last weekend in October I ran a marathon at Marshall University in West Virginia.  Now some of you might not know how many miles are in a marathon?  People assume a half marathon is the same....nope that is only 13.1 miles.  A marathon is 26.2 miles, if all goes right.  Well would you believe that 3 running coaches got lost....we made the wrong turn somewhere around mile 17 and added half a mile onto our race...so my marathon was 26.83 miles.    The start of the race was bitter cold.  Miles 1-5 were cold.  Miles 6-15 easy, relaxed and in the flow.  Things started to get tough physically after we had to back track from getting off course.  Eventually, my calf had a charlie horse which challenged me to finish.  As I approached the finish line with a football in one arm, the elation that I felt was beyond words.   I am thankful to run.

Three running coaches giving thumbs up at Marshall expo!

Marathon Finishers

This past weekend I ran the Richmond Marathon as a coach.  I logged 23 miles on the books and met Bart Yasso~  The opportunity to be a marathon coach was amazing.  I shed a few tears seeing runners on my team cross the finish line.  It was a very long day for the coaches on the course but absolutely worth it to help others achieve their goal to complete the marathon.  

20 Questions With Sophia

Sophia's birthday was on a Monday this year and since it was a school day she took brownies to share with her class. She was surprised to get a birthday crown from her teacher.  Sophia was excited to see me as secret reader in her class that day. To make the day even more special Will was able to meet us for lunch.  Sophia is a delightful child and it was a treat to spend time together on her birthday.  We ended the evening with snuggles, laughter and hugs.

Chickfila lunch and play on the actual birthday

Happy birthday lunch treat

Sophia is flashing her new birthday digits!

Chocolate Chip Cookie Cake

Birthday night almost sleepover

20 questions

1.  What is your favorite color?  Blue and Pink 

2.  What is your favorite toy? baby dolls 

3.  What is your favorite fruit? apples

4.  What is your favorite thing to watch on TV?  Barbie- Life in the Dreamhouse

5.  What is your favorite lunch?  chicken nuggets or mac-n-cheese

6.  What is your favorite outfit? a tu-tu skirt or dress up clothes

7.  What is your favorite game? Bingo

8.  What is your favorite snack? Pretzels, Goldfish or Pringles

9.  What is your favorite animal? Kitty Cat 

10.  What is your favorite song?  "Let it Go" from Frozen 

11.  What is your favorite book? Rapunzel

12.  Who is your best friend? Adelle

13.  What do you like to do at quiet time? Play with my sister or my barbies

14.  What is your favorite thing to do outside?  Play on the swings and slide

15.  What is your favorite drink? water 

16.  What is your favorite holiday? Christmas

17.  What do you like to take to bed with you at night?  baby, blankie and water

18.  What is your favorite birthday gift? sparkly heart purse

19.  What do you want for birthday dinner? Spaghetti 

20.  What do you want to be when you grow up?  A baby doctor

STATS

Weight 38.5 lbs (42%)

Height 45.5 (94%)

5 year old birthday photo shoot

Its hard to believe that my baby is already 5!  It has been a dream come true to be your Mommy.  We love you Sophia! xoxox

October Happenings

Fall is fun!  Check out the photos of our awesome October. 

Sophia collecting pine cones for pre-K

Sophia is happy on Daddy's shoulders.

Excited for burgers and shakes!

The nightstand is an unusual hiding spot.

Excited to paint pumpkins

Fashionista!

Ready for the neighborhood Pumpkin Party

Sophia enjoyed bringing her friend to the bus stop

Delivering happiness from our church in the form of pinwheels and candy.

Halloween

 Halloween was fun!  Sophia was Anna from Frozen and Isabella was a 50's girl.  I was so happy that I could make part of the girls costumes this year.  I made Isabella a fleece poodle skirt and for Sophia I made the pink fleece cape.  Both girls loved how soft and warm the fabric felt.  I was happy I could make it for them.  Sophia's loved wearing her costume to school for the Halloween parade and performance.  She did great singing all the songs too!

Sophia on stage with her class

Sophia's Halloween Performance at pre-school

  Halloween was on a Friday this year and the girls were so excited to go trick or treating. After an hour, Sophia wanted to head home and hand out candy.  After that, Isabella met up with friends and we got to see a haunted house.

Comfy and warm with Dad

Bella and Mom head out for round #2

Isabella said the haunted house gave her "the shiggles" which she explained was "shaking (with fear) and wiggling".  Per Isabella a dose of Halloween candy on the spot would calm her down.