Friday, October 8, 2010
Wednesday, September 29, 2010
Tuesday, August 17, 2010
Monday, August 16, 2010
Another Amazing Journey
The Susan G. Komen 3-Day for the Cure...it's the most amazing experience...something that has become a part of me, of who I am, and of who I want to be. I love the 3-Day. I love the 3-Day!!!
It's about laughter...silliness... It's about friends...
Team Tyrannosaurus Racks had a great 2010 3-Day! We started our weekend Thursday evening with a trip to Northville to stay with Mom & Dad. Dad got up at the crack of ugly (thanks, Dad!) to shuttle me, Steph, and Kara to the opening ceremony at OCC. Five AM came awfully early, but the excitement kicked in and fatigue was forgotten. Team TR gathered together, looking awesome in our bling'd out "Racktacular" t's! Special thanks to Bling It On for putting up with our last minute t-shirt crises!
Being that we were in Michigan, we were in for a very STEAMY three days. We were not disappointed this year.
Thursday, August 12, 2010
Wednesday, August 4, 2010
it's official!
Owen started football practice this week. Tonight's excitement - the handing out of jerseys! Can't wait to see the little guy in his full uniform!
Saturday, July 31, 2010
Tuesday, July 27, 2010
Thursday, July 22, 2010
Saturday, July 17, 2010
Thursday, July 15, 2010
He's NINE today!
Best Birthday Dinner ever!
My baby is nine years old! And in true Jared fashion, he wanted to spend his birthday at home...watching TV, playing with his new legos, enjoying his DS. He is a homebody - and he wanted to stay home! Didn't even want to go out for lunch - he asked for a salami and cheese sandwich and some cut-up cucumbers.
He had a great birthday celebration that began on 4th of July. He and Taylor decided to celebrate together this year, so they had a great family party complete with cake, presents, and fireworks! Last weekend, we had the rest of the family over to celebrate...this time with ice cream cake and pizza! Talk about a lucky kid! For his actual birthday, he had some friends sleep over Wednesday night. What a riot! The four boys all seemed to have a good time - more pizza, ice cream sundaes, and a couple of movies. They claim to have stayed up until midnight...but I heard the chatter stop about 11.
He'll be in 4th grade this year...oldest in the elementary! He enjoys his movies and DS, for sure. He loves his new bike and hopefully we'll get a few family bike rides in this summer...these kids are just so busy! Jared is a great swimmer, and we're still debating the swim team for 2010/2011, but I think he'll do it - he loves to be FAST!
Happy Birthday to my first born.
Monday, July 12, 2010
Thursday, July 8, 2010
Tuesday, July 6, 2010
Sunday, July 4, 2010
Saturday, July 3, 2010
Wednesday, June 23, 2010
Saturday, June 19, 2010
Wednesday, June 16, 2010
Obviously
I'm a terrible blogger. I post pix with too-short or no captions...I rarely get back to post the story until days later...I neglect to update on the happenings in our house. I suck.
But the whirlwind of the end of school is insane! We went to Disney in May, and then it was just field trips, pencils, permission slips, field day, etc. The kids are LOVING summer vacation and going to camp. They also seem to get a kick out of staying up later...and watching lots and LOTS of baseball.
Both boys moved up to and are riding their "big" bikes now - they look adorable on them. Owen broke his thumb playing soccer in May, and he just got his cast off this week. So far, he's still writing with his left hand. Jared is very much looking forward to 4th grade and being a Safety next year!
I'm still PTO'ing and working, and Brian's still fire station'ing and directing operations. Pretty boring to hear about the grown ups. :)
Happy June 16th...hopefully I'll be around again soon!
But the whirlwind of the end of school is insane! We went to Disney in May, and then it was just field trips, pencils, permission slips, field day, etc. The kids are LOVING summer vacation and going to camp. They also seem to get a kick out of staying up later...and watching lots and LOTS of baseball.
Both boys moved up to and are riding their "big" bikes now - they look adorable on them. Owen broke his thumb playing soccer in May, and he just got his cast off this week. So far, he's still writing with his left hand. Jared is very much looking forward to 4th grade and being a Safety next year!
I'm still PTO'ing and working, and Brian's still fire station'ing and directing operations. Pretty boring to hear about the grown ups. :)
Happy June 16th...hopefully I'll be around again soon!
Tuesday, June 15, 2010
Friday, June 11, 2010
Thursday, June 10, 2010
Sunday, June 6, 2010
la crosse superstar in the making
new bike!
Jared got his new 24" bike this weekend! It's a little big, but he'll grow into it before we know it! He loves it.
Thursday, May 27, 2010
Wednesday, May 26, 2010
Sunday, May 23, 2010
Wednesday, May 12, 2010
Saturday, May 1, 2010
Tuesday, April 27, 2010
Sunday, April 25, 2010
Saturday, April 24, 2010
Monday, April 19, 2010
Monday, April 12, 2010
Sunday, April 11, 2010
Wednesday, April 7, 2010
Mileage Tracking
OK, I know myself...saying that I'll post after every training walk is...ambitious. :)
So I've added a tracking box over to the right...I'll do my best to keep it current, and not having to come up with witty comments should help!
Last night's walk was awesome - it was GORGEOUS out! And I even braved the M-36 tunnel by myself! (Usually I'm afraid of it) I waved to Dave at HTFD as I walked behind the station.
Kids come home tonight...no more solo evening walks.
So I've added a tracking box over to the right...I'll do my best to keep it current, and not having to come up with witty comments should help!
Last night's walk was awesome - it was GORGEOUS out! And I even braved the M-36 tunnel by myself! (Usually I'm afraid of it) I waved to Dave at HTFD as I walked behind the station.
Kids come home tonight...no more solo evening walks.
Monday, April 5, 2010
Three Miles!
Three miles today! LOVE that it's mid-70's and sunny out! While the kids are at Brooke's this week, lots of training outdoors for me! Week 19, so I think I'll start keeping stats:
Miles This Week: 3
Miles in April: 3
Total Miles: 3
If you'd like to donate, please click the link to the right!
Miles This Week: 3
Miles in April: 3
Total Miles: 3
If you'd like to donate, please click the link to the right!
Sunday, April 4, 2010
Friday, April 2, 2010
Saturday, March 20, 2010
Thursday, March 18, 2010
The Six-Year-Old!
Happy Birthday to my little six-year-old! He got this MSU jersey from Uncle Kevin and Aunt Delena and insisted on wearing it immediately! He had a great birthday week - party at Kindergarten with mini Hostess donuts, rice krispie treats at swimming, chocolate cream pie, more mini Hostess donuts at LOTWA, a crazy day at Bounce U with his buddies, and THEN a party at home with the grandmas, grandpas, aunts, uncles, and cousins. Whew!
He received lots of great gifts...the kid is beside himself with Playmobil, legos, his very own harmonica, and a REAL camera. Also, being that he's six now, Grandpa L made him his very own homework desk...he pestered Brian to get it all set up in his room, even though we haven't rearranged yet. And he's already started setting up his stuff in there...the camera holds a place of honor...right at the corner of the desk so that it is at the ready should a photo op arise.
And notice the green army men on the cake...our little man is having a blast playing army and hunting outside now that it's warm...he's got a great imagination.
Happy Birthday to our little guy...it's been a fantastic year!
Saturday, March 6, 2010
Thursday, March 4, 2010
Wednesday, February 24, 2010
Tuesday, February 16, 2010
Brothers
I saw the cutest thing this morning...I drove the kids to the bus stop. I know, it's across the street, but I didn't want them running through the snow and getting their pants wet...or racing around the corner with the roads as slick as they were.
Jared is, of course, faster than Owen. He got out first, then beat Owen to the bus stop. But then I saw him let Owen go ahead of him in line...because being FIRST is a big deal. It was so sweet. :)
Jared is, of course, faster than Owen. He got out first, then beat Owen to the bus stop. But then I saw him let Owen go ahead of him in line...because being FIRST is a big deal. It was so sweet. :)
