Update...

Ok, so I don't know what is going on with blogspot. Haven't figured it out yet...but for some reason it won't let me upload pictures. So, an update anyway...
William and I ran our first 5k together last Sunday. Oh, what a blast. And what a great feeling to see your kids wanting to be fit and healthy. It was so awesome. He ran the whole way, which was his goal. And really when he finished he didn't look tired at all. To be that young again.  I was so proud of him. He trained for 7 weeks to complete the task, a big deal for a little kid. He ran faster than me...which I had expected. What a great moment for us. All the family came out to see him and his success. What a beautiful day for us.
We just finished our first full school week after the holidays. It is always a bit rough, but we made it through. Back to the grind of all our work with thoughts already on spring break. We are having a great year and am loving our 11th year of homeschooling.
Gosh, what else has been going on? We have been out on our new kayaks almost every weekend. We are loving every moment. It was worth the investment for the kids. Total family time while we stay healthy.
I hit a funny goal this past week...I reached 110 pounds lost on 1/10...I know kind of stupid...but I love numbers and when something like that happens. It brought a little chuckle to me.
Esther's arm is healing nicely. They took her cast off and put a shorter one on (that's waterproof)...so I am thankful. We only have 2 more weeks before that is taken off. I will be quite ready, and I am sure she will be too.
I guess that's all that is going on. Still running...still loving this new life...It has almost been 1 year since I made this huge change.  Feels good. What's up with you?

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Aleatha said…
Your family is such a good reminder that what we do plays a huge part in what our kiddos do. I am proud of you for setting the example for your babies to live a healthy life style.
January 14, 2013 at 8:03 AM
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