BOYS, BOYS, BOYS!!!

Summer is finally here! I am amazed at how busy I am with the boys even if we don't have plans!

I am so proud of how well the boys did in school this year. Its not just that they did well academically but they both did well by respecting their teachers and others around them. Their report cards were fun to read and it has been an amazing year for both of them (actually all 3 of them). So now we have a 4th grader, 2nd grader and preschooler!!

Here are a few of my favorite photos from the past month:

A HUGE GOAL ACHIEVED!!

i am not a runner.
Never have been, doubt I ever will be.
BUT, I have discovered how much I like to walk! I achieved a HUGE goal for myself last weekend. I walked (jogged a little) my first 1/2 marathon. It felt great! I didn't do it for anyone else but myself! I want to prove to myself that I could push myself.
A few months ago, I joined a local walking group, the Sole Sisters! I did a great consistent job of meeting the group but then May hit with baseball and life! So i hardly walked. But, I did not want to give up! I still wanted to achieve this and so I did it!
It helped to have my great friend, Carmen by my side! We helped each other get through it! I am very proud of us. I know this will not be our last 1/2 marathon.
It was the Helvetia 1/2 Marathon so it was a beautiful walk with a big burger at the end.

BEFORE

DURING: DURING - MAJOR SWOLLEN WEIRD COLORED HANDS:AFTER: 13.1 MILES !!! WOOHOO!!