President's Day

No work and no school means it's time for cousins to spend the night and have a late night party.  The boys played computer and the girls ate popcorn and watched a movie.  It was so nice spending time doing nothing but hang out with the kiddos right after a long weekend working.

 

On Stage

I was so glad to have this over with.

Getting ready for kick-offs

This year for kick-off meetings I had to present on a new mobile app we are creating.  I was a little stressed about presenting but even more stressed about my outfit. So I went online and bought 2 dresses and 2 pair of shoes then ended up shipping them to Uncle Milo and Aunt Gale's house in California on accident.  Nothing like giving myself a heart attack 2 days before I left.  So I packed up the kids and Timmy and Megan went shopping with me.  Luckily, after trying on about 50 different outfits I found the perfect one.

 

Sophie and I went and got our nails done

Trying to figure out my shoes

Texting Timmy asking which shoes I should wear.

Our Beloved Shadow

We picked this up from the vet and it brought back lots of fresh tears.  I miss that dog so much and can't believe how empty the house feels without him.  I miss his bark and his loud snoring.  I miss how excited he always was to see us and him playing with the kids.  I hope he always knew how much we loved him.  In the spring we are going to bury his ashes under a fruit tree.

Fort Lauderdale

I had to take a whirlwind trip for work.  I flew to Ft. Lauderdale  for a 1 day meeting then flew home the next day.  It was 2 days of travel and 1 day of meetings.  At least it was warm while I was there and I was able to get in a couple of runs on the beach and eat breakfast sitting on my outside patio. 

Ring in the New Year

I decided that instead of running my scheduled 12 miler I'd ring in 2013 with 13 on the treadmill.  

My goals for 2013:

• Run 1000 miles
• Complete a half-ironman
• do 2 unassisted pull-ups
• read 12 books
• pay off the minivan
• spend more time with the kids

Happy New Year

The morning after....we made snowman pancakes for breakfast and drew pictures of our favorite 2012 memory and set a 2013 goal.  Then we cleaned the house and took down our Christmas decorations.  I sure do love a good party!