Yep, training has begun

On Monday I went for my first run/walk to train for the Lincoln half marathon.  It went okay.  I had my friend Mindy take me out because I needed help with the initial get out of the house.  After our run around Holmes Lake, I was feeling pretty good so Wilson got a run to the dog park and back.  Yesterday I was sore, but mostly manageable.  My quads hurt when I sat and when I went down the steps.

But today was another story.  Ugh.  Krynne was kind enough to support me and go for a run/walk with me.  We went 3 miles in 36 minutes, so a 12 minute mile over 3 miles.  It was painful!  My quads are killing me.  I tried a little natural pain remedy, red wine.  Hmm...  not sure it's helping yet!

But I am thankful for my family's support.  My darling hubby gave me awesome running socks for Christmas - one pair even says no blisters.  Krynne was an awesome cheerleader today.  She said she would even do the half marathon with me.

Seriously?

Seriously?  Aiden says this ALL THE TIME.  It drives the rest of us in the house absolutely crazy.  And someone took his license plate.  Too bad Aiden!

It's Christmas time

I went to Von Maur last night, and this is what I saw!!!  I couldn't believe it, Easter isn't until April 8.  This display was not up a week ago, and a friend said she was there on Sunday and it wasn't there.  And although I absolutely love Easter - it's the basis of my faith, I think I would like to allow some celebration for Jesus' birth before we begin thinking about Easter.

Peer pressure vs. Bucket list

I did it.  I signed up for the Lincoln Half Marathon.  It's been on my bucket list as something I wanted to do sometime.  And peer pressure made me do it this year.  I have so many friends that are doing it, I felt silly saying, "Yeah, I want to but..."  Yikes!  It will be a great sense of accomplishment to be able to finish, and it will be awesome to be in good enough shape to attempt it!  I just wish it were a 13.1 mile bike ride instead.

Emmett's first Santa Experience

Emmett was so cute sitting on Santa's lap.  I'm not sure that he remembered to tell Santa what he wants for Christmas (everyone else's presents!), but he smiled nice for pictures.

Our Christmas Tree

After getting home from Omaha on Sunday, we went on our annual trip to Yonkey Tree Farm to pick out our Christmas tree.

This is the one!!!

And Emmett, the baby who only likes mama's milk, even enjoyed his first sugar cookie just like his big sisters and big brother.

Family wedding

Last weekend was a busy, busy weekend.  Uncle Curtis (Colin's brother) got married to Melissa.  It's fun to have pictures of everyone all dressed up.

And can you see the family resemblance?

And me and my love - all dressed up!