One Step at A Time

Today I was able to go for a nice 5 mile run. I take it one step at a time know that each step is closer to the goal of 13 miles. I believe I can achieve it. This past weekend I ran 8 with my sister and I couldn't of done it without her. I am so glad that I am training and running the PDR with her. I think about the times we get to share together and during that run wouldn't of wanted to be with anyone else. It is a moment in our life that we are sharing together. We share our stories with our kids and we share the stories of our families and friends, but this story of our journey to complete a half-marathon is a story we share and experience together. I am so excited that I am going to do this with her and to have her next to me when we cross that finish line.

So as I go through the rest of this week and go for my runs I need to remember that during the run the pain is temporary because in a moment this part of my life will be gone and I don't want to blink, and I want to remember each step, breath and second that I have to experience all the life that God has given me.

Ocean City

This past week our family went to Ocean City for a few days. We stayed at Aunt Chele and Uncle Frank's condo in Sommers Point. It was beautiful. The kids were so excited. We arrived Wednesday evening and went to The Anchorage for dinner. The food was delicious and afterwards we went back to the condo and looked over the balacony to the Marina. The sound of the ropes hitting the masts brought back so many childhood memories. The cool night air and smell of the shore reminded me of when I was little staying with my grandparents.

On Thursday we went to the beach. Peyton got her first boogy board and Carson had his little surf board. Daddy built a huge sand castle with a friend named Parker. The day started out overcast, but by 2:00 the shine was shining and it was clear. We stayed on the beach until 4 and then went back to the condo to relax, shower, and get ready for the boardwalk. Peyton finally got to ride the big ferris wheel. Carson went on the merry-go-round and a rocket ship ride that he enjoyed very much. Peyton also went on a ride called the Fan-it went up and around and down and forward and backwards and reminded me that I am not as young as I used to be.

It was a late night, but it paid off the kids went right to sleep.

Friday we got up and went to the beach again. This time we dug a big hole. The kids had fun with their friends Alli and Juliana. It was a great trip and a fantastic way to begin the summer.

Time to Dance

Peyton had her dance recital last night at Williamstown High School. Her class this year was musical theatre. She was the youngest in the class by 2 years, but that didn't seem to matter. She had a great teacher who worked with her. I am hoping to get the video on the blog, but for now, pictures will hopefully say a thousand words.

Father's Day 2009

Happy Father's Day to my dad, my husband and my father-in-law. All these men created by God in his holiness to be a part of my life and my kids lives. I love you all and wish you a Happy Father's Day.

What Makes a DadGod took the strength of a mountain, The majesty of a tree,The warmth of a summer sun, The calm of a quiet sea,The generous soul of nature, The comforting arm of night,The wisdom of the ages, The power of the eagle's flight,The joy of a morning in spring, The faith of a mustard seed,The patience of eternity, The depth of a family need,Then God combined these qualities,When there was nothing more to add,He knew His masterpiece was complete,And so, He called it ... Dad~~Author Unknown.~~

Let me start this off with Luke 1:37-For nothing is impossible with God. It is my mantra for this next adventure in my life.

My sister and I decided to run the Philadelphia Distance Run. A 13.1(Half Marathon) through the wonderful city of Philadelphia. Philadelphia’s historic half marathon will pass by the city’s historic landmarks, starting and finishing at the Art Museum. Along the course, live music will be set up at every mile, making for an entertaining day in the City of Brotherly Love. It is a goal of hers and I am up for the challenge as well. I have ran the Philadelphia Broad Street a few times and in my years before kids and a career I did the distance run. A friend of mine and I trained all summer. We were in the best shape of our lives and completed the run in under 2 hours. Now it is a different story and that is to finish. I feel that my competitive determination and strength in mind for the Lord my God is with me every step of the way. I have been working on training by myself and that is a little hard, so I put on my ipod and go with a lot of prayer. I have been working on getting in no less than 3 miles every other day. I am following a training guide. I no the longer runs are going to be the more challenging ones. So far I have completed 4.5-5 on my own, but it just seems like those extra 7,8,9,10, 11, 12, 13 would be better with someone next to me. I will be meeting up with my sister for a few of those and I have to remember to keep my mind strong and that will help me get through it. Stay positive and focused. SO I ask for prayer in this area as I train to get strong and achieve this goal with my sister, to be there with her as she crosses the finish line on a goal I would never imagined her completing. I am so proud of her and her determination to do this and am blessed to be able to do it with her.

Peyton's Preschool Graduation

Well it is so hard to believe that our little girl who came into the world 6 weeks early at 3lbs is graduating preschool. She is a beautiful little girl with so much ambition. She loves to sing and dance. She has made great friends. Her best friend through all of this and another one of God's little miracles is Alli. The two are inseperable and it breaks my heart that the two of them will not be going to school together until 8th and 7th grade. They truly are a joy to watch in action.

The school put on two performances. The first one was a Disney Theme. Peyton was in Pocohantas-Colors of the Wind and the second performance she was a Hawiian child and we were able to participate in a Luau. After the graduation we went to Nifty Fiftys for some ice cream fun. It is hard watching her grow up and remember how far she has come. Each day is a blessing.