Warrior Dash Divas

Since I said "yes" to a triathlon I have foundmyself n the strangest places. Joanne, the Super Trainer Extradonaire, mentioned something about the Warrior Dash, and it must have been over heated that day because I said sure. Well I am glad I did because it rocked!
The "race" was suppose to be a 5k, thankfully it was shorter, with 11 obstacles. You can see one below. The best obstacle by far was jumping over FIRE!!!

The divas before....yet the Viking hat was included!!!

After.....notice the color of the once white shirt.

Peachtree City Super Sprint Triathlon Debut

Well it all started with a 5k run in February. After successful completion of the run my trainer says something like...."So, you can swim right? and you know how to bike, you just finished a 5k so how about a triathlon? I just laughed but signed up....

Peachtree City Super Sprint
May 15, 2010

Body marking!
Yes....I am as scared as I look. My coach was in Orlando gearing up the half Ironman so I had to go solo...kinda

Abbie was my #1 fan!

Just a little to much fun for the day.

I finished and NOT last. My time was 1 hour 2o minutes!

300 meter swim

8 mile bike

2 mile run

No more furlough days!

Like many states Georgia is struggling to balance budget. Georgia teachers have had to take 10 furlough days and well.....many are finding suppemental work! Andy is on the right (in case you couldn't tell).

Spring Break 2010

We had a great time in the Great Smokey Mountains over spring break. My mom treated us to the Dixie Stampede. Abbie got to see lots of horses. At one point I don't know what was more fun-watching the show or watching her! She had a great time!

The picture with the fog was taken from our condo balcony! Beautiful. Abbie loved the shops downtown Gatlinburg...I think we visited each at least twice. We went up the OberGatlinburg tram and had a great view of the city.

The weather was beautiful-only 1 rain day and we all needed it. It also made a good reason to visit the scrapbook outlet.

ShamRock and Run

Well today was the day, but let me start with Friday. My family has been great in supporting me with my running and now training for a triathlon, especially Abbie and Andy, so I treated the family to a night at Country Inn and Suites in Newnan. The hotel had an indoor pool which everyone liked, well almost everyone, Aeriell didn't pack her suit. I asked for a late checkout so after the run we were able to go back and swim a little longer.

Now for the run. I will say it was nice not getting up at o'dark thirty to drive to Newnan this morning. BRRRRR is was cold, damp, and windy. Abbie was a real trooper and thank you to Dad for "running" with her at the last minute. If you look closely at the picture of her at the finish line you will notice she is wearing socks on her hands...it was cold. She and Dad complete the race....yeah Dad...and Abbie got a medal....Dad just survived.

The announcer told me I had 15 minutes until the start of the 5k so I was able to see Abbie finish...Andy then said something like...honey I think the 5k started...I saw a lot of runners when we came up the hill! Ugh..not a way to start. But neverthelss, I took off and away I went. In the end I was able to shave 1 minute off from my first run in February.

Dad's Helper

Abbie loves helping her dad! They were taking the wallpaper down in the bathroom. She loved that the spackle was pink-her favorite color.

Eye protection.....

Houdini Strikes Again

Houdini's food bowl was accidentaly covered when Abbie's clothes were being taken out of the dryer on morning. Well, Houdini is smart but no common sense to move the pj's off his food.

Apparently he left us a message letting us know that he wasn't real happy.

Newnan Junior Service League ShamRock & Run 5K, 10K and 1 Mile Fun Run | Newnan, Georgia 30263 | Saturday, March 13, 2010 @ 8:00 AM

Abbie and I are participating in the ShamRock and Run.
Abbie is doing the 1 mile and I the 5k.
Pictures will be forthcoming.

http://www.active.com/page/event_details.htm?event_id=1825864

Callaway Gardens | Fitness Series - Sprint Triathlon

Callaway Gardens Fitness Series - Sprint Triathlon

June 20, 2010

Join me!

Callaway Gardens | Fitness Series - Sprint Triathlon

Callaway Gardens Fitness Series - Sprint Triathlon

June 20, 2010

Visualize

OK, so I have no photo for this post so you will have to use some visualization. Just humor me here.

We are sitting at the dinner table tonight eating one of Abbie's favorite meals....sloppy Joe's. I looked at her and asked her why she was leaning over to one side. I thought she would say something like her tooth hurt or she bit her tongue but no, not Abbie. She stated, "Mommy, can't you tell I am trying to get my sloppy Joe to go down my arm and fill it up."

Well, that's what I get for asking right?

Super Bowl 5k Run

No, your eyes aren't playing tricks on you that is actually me in the picture below. I have gotten back into running and hooked up with an awesome trainer. I have been training since Christmastime.

This is me just about ready to cross the finish line...VERTICALLY! Abbie is in the purple cheering me on! My goal was to run the 5k (3.1 miles) in under 40 minutes. My official time was 36:01 which averages out to about a 12 minute mile. I came in 8th out of 13 in my age bracket, so I didn't come in last...my other goal.

Despite the rain, cold, and occasional flooding on the Riverwalk I had a great time and quite proud of myself. I am so thankful for my family supporting me in my endeavors. This is just the beginning!

Christmas Morning

We haven't been in our own home for Christmas in 2 years....this was nice. Videos forthcoming!

BJ snuggled with his present..while........

Houdini chewed through his!

The girls...

Happiness.....

Giving GmaJudi the download..

Christmas Cookies

This is obviously Andy's touch to cookie decorating!
In honor of Houdini.

















Concentrating to make the perfect wreath.



















She is so proud to use her very own cookware.




















As of 12.27.09 this is no longer true :-(












Aeriell busy with her creations.

Merry Christmas

Make a Smilebox slideshow

Little Lambs Memorial Garden

We visited the Little Lambs Memorial Garden where Pamela Kate's ashes were placed on the birdbath in October of 2008.

Not for the animal lover

Scott, my oldest nephew, finally got his buck...and a 12 pointer at that!

Visit to Clark Elementary

Abbie's cousin had to go to school this week so we paid him a visit. We ate lunch with him, and Abbie was able to play on the playground for a while. Notice the backdrop of the playground...is there more than just corn in Indiana?

Rain, rain go away so I can go out and play!!!!!

Abbie and Houdini are BOTH ready for it to stop raining. 5.63".....enough is enough!!!

Laying out your clothes for the next day.

Abbie was instructed to lay out her clothes for school tomorrow! What you can't see is the necklace....yes....where her next would be if laying on the floor-panties under her leggins and socks under her shoes!