The Reynolds Nation

Here is my little man yesterday, proudly displaying his Hershey "CH"ocolate bar.  He was so proud.  My mom brought it by for him as a special congratulations.  After a year of speech therapy he finally said the "ch" sound this last week.  Now, this isn't the first time he said a new sound, but this was a huge step for him.  You should have seen his face beaming.  He knew that it was a big deal.  And as you can see, we made it a big deal!!!

I snapped this picture early this morning when I was about 1/4 way through my 5 mile run.  The sun was just peaking through...but it was struggling.  We have Hurricane Sandy hanging around this weekend, so we had some wicked cloud cover.  And the wind.  Oh my the wind has been crazy.  Lots of rain last night, but tons of wind for the past few days.  We are just glad that we didn't get a direct hit from the hurricane. Had a great run this morning.  Wasn't feeling it when I started.  But I went out because it was scheduled and sometimes you have to do what you have to do.  And about this point of the run I felt really good.  I knew it was going to be a good run. No struggle. No mental block. I felt good.  My body felt good. I am glad I persevered through the first step and ran. It made my day. I guess that's how life is, right? The road looks long ahead.  You really don't want to push through and do it.  But then when...

Just a few shots from the past week.  Some of the kids...a game of checkers or two...a bike ride or two...a first run for my William (he wants to train for his first 5k)...Esther behind the camera planning her entry for the County Fair...and the girls and I wearing our boots for the first time this season. Take a moment and make those memories. It's worth every second. And check out Emily over on her page and see her Embracing the Camera.

Happy Monday to you all!  Another Monday has arrived.  A good thing? Yes. A bad thing? No. We had an uneventful weekend...which is the way I like it.  We did a lot of hanging out...a little running...some watching of our new favorite show "Parenthood"...a whole lot of nothing.  Which for now, my husband is in the midst of his busiest selling season (medicare season), so he likes to lay low on the weekends because the weeks are so crazy.  And because my kids take so much of my energy during the week...so I like to lay low too. I got to run 2x this weekend...which is nice.  I starting running at different times so that I won't have to run in the dark anymore.  So I did a nice 5 mile run on Saturday.  The temps were nice and it was the perfect way to start the weekend.  And then last night I did an extra short run (under 2 miles) but I was able to run my fastest ever.  It was a good running weekend. So, what else happened?  Not ...

 Embracing the camera this morning.  Esther just snapped this picture of us this morning.  My little bear and I.  He just had me zip up his jacket.  I think my kids have been in Florida too long...if it's 70 degrees or below they think they need a jacket.  They are enjoying the cooler fall temps this morning...if they can get some fun time on the swing set before school, they go for it.  Anyway, love this little boy.  Gosh I am blessed.  Take a minute today and get in the camera with your kids...don't let the moments flash you by.  And stop over and see Emily and her crew.

It's four o'clock in the afternoon and it has been a fantastic day.  Started the day with wide open windows...the first time this season.  It is so refreshing, especially after being cooped up all summer with the A/C on.  It was actually funny to sit here during school time and hear all the little noises that the outside produces.  I actually kind of enjoyed it. Had a short run this morning.  It has been hard lately.  I just hate the darkness.  I just don't feel comfortable running in the dark.  It is weird to be out there alone and you can't even see where your feet are.  It wasn't too bad at first because it was getting light around 6:30...but now it is closer to 7:00 a.m before it is getting light.  So, I turned around this morning after darting a dozen or so oncoming cars and decided that until the time changes, I will be an afternoon or evening runner (except for Saturdays).  The temps are much better, so I will be able t...

This is where I was tonight...out with the best kids.  We went 2.5 miles and it was great.  No place I would rather be! Have a great week!!!