This week

    With Dawson turning one this week, we had a very busy week with all that his party and birthday involved.  Ashlyn did get to have play date at the park with her friend Caitlyn.  They always have such a nice time together. 

       I ran a 4 mile race on Saturday.  It was part of a winter race series.  I usually pick races in spring, summer, or fall when it's warm.  I was reminded why on Saturday.  It was so cold!  I think it's harder to run while that cold.  I still wanted to give it my best.  I have been training so hard and I was praying it would pay off.  The course was easy, but I was really struggling towards the end.  I wanted to take my age group and there was a girl literally right behind me that I knew was in my age group. I could hear her right there the whole race. I managed to stay in front of her the entire race and came in ahead of her.  It was an awesome feeling!  I came in 19th out of the women (out of 225 women) and I got first in my age group out of 34 women!!!  I wanted a little faster of a time, but I was very pleased with how I placed.  I am planning on doing two more races in this series if I don't chicken out because of the cold.  I am thinking I am going to do a 1/2 marathon this weekend.  It's in Colorado Springs and it's cheap for a 1/2.  Plus, what do I have better to do on Super Bowl Sunday morning?  I haven't run more than 6 miles at a time for a few weeks, but I have a really strong base so I think I will be fine.  I am just hoping the weather will be decent.  I can't imagine 13.1 miles while freezing.  I may wimp out and do the 5k instead.  I will be sure and update. 

The other day, Ashlyn decided to make a huge bed on the floor out of pillows and blankets.  The kids got out a bunch of books.  They entertained themselves for awhile just looking at the books.  It was too cute and I had to get the camera. 

Emerging readers



Playing at the park



Love the joy on her face

They have so much fun together.

Swinging

Ashlyn helped by pushing Caitlyn