Wednesday, October 24, 2012
Rapunzel, the Ruffian and Jake
I am really excited for Halloween this year. And my kids are even more stoked. They have found every excuse to wear their costumes, and I figured that they may as well get as much use from them as possible. The weather has been amazing so we went out and took pictures last Friday in the foliage.
I did make Brooke's costume this year. It was so easy and I love how it turned out.
I attempted Peter's too, but it didn't turn out so well, but I was lucky to snag this one last minute. He loves it. If you can't tell...
Fall is Here!
And of course life wouldn't be complete without me taking pictures...Some are a bit blurry, but I don't really care. The kids were having a blast playing in the leaves. I am such a sucker for a good colored tree!
The Great Gatsby
Wednesday, October 17, 2012
Part 3- Staying Motivated aka Run a 1/2 Marathon.
Remember way back when (like 3 months ago...) I posted all about running? Well, if you forgot, you can go here and here to read them.
I try to be consistent about working out and running. Keeping myself motivated isn't too hard. (I know, I am a wierd-o. I actually like working out.)
Here are some things that help me look forward to working out.
*My IPod with my running mix on it. I don't like to change it up too often either because I am slightly OCD about the order of my songs for my runs.
* My Nike+ Chip. Its awesome. I think I have raved about this enough. If you want to read about it...click here.
*Its time where I am doing something positive for myself and I get 30 minutes to be me, Jamie, and not mommy. (well, kind of. I am usually pushing at least 2 of them in the stroller, but they are strapped in and if I have my headphones in, I can pretend not to hear them if they want something...)
*A workout buddy. As nice as it is to be alone, it is even better to run with someone. I have been blessed with some great friends to run with.
*Setting goals for myself. Some are big, some are small!
example: Last week I wanted to do 2 five mile runs and 3 shorter runs. The week before I just wanted to run 2-3 miles every day. In the spring I set a big goal to run a half marathon.
I did it! (July 28..so I am a little behind) It was hard to find time to train with 3 kids and a husband in school full-time. Bryan is awesome and was so supportive. I did my short(er) runs during the week with the kids, and ran my long runs on Saturdays. This was an adventure in itself! My earliest run was at 4 a.m. On another Saturday I did 9 miles in the pouring rain- So much rain that it ruined my IPod screen. I ran in scorching hot weather too! And the best run I did in training was to run the trail from Carson Street to PNC park and back on the trails.
Here I am about at mile 9. I kept expecting the wall to hit, but it really didn't! The first 6 miles flew by! Mile 8 was a little harder, then I got a second wind until about 800 yards from the finish. And then I felt like I was running under water. I just couldn't get my legs to move like my brain wanted!
The BIG race day was the same day as my departure date to Arizona. So I
got up before the sun, ran 13.1 miles, showered and caught a plane, all
before 1:30 p.m. It was a LONG day. We ran it on the GAP trail in Boston, PA. Bryan rode his bike to be the water boy for us. (and camera man)
My time: 1:59. I am really happy about that time. Its not 'official' because it wasn't a paid race. I just mapped out the trail before and set my stopwatch.
Here are my awesome friends that ran with me. Doug decided about 2 days before the race to do it with us, and Cori trained with me from the start. It was her first 1/2. And she totally beat me by at almost a full minute! (I gotta improve that last 3/4 mile! I was dead.)
Have you ever tried to jump after running 13.1 miles? It is harder than it seems...
Round 2... a little better...
Don't judge my awful hair-do and sweat. I am super proud to have completed my race!
I try to be consistent about working out and running. Keeping myself motivated isn't too hard. (I know, I am a wierd-o. I actually like working out.)
Here are some things that help me look forward to working out.
*My IPod with my running mix on it. I don't like to change it up too often either because I am slightly OCD about the order of my songs for my runs.
* My Nike+ Chip. Its awesome. I think I have raved about this enough. If you want to read about it...click here.
*Its time where I am doing something positive for myself and I get 30 minutes to be me, Jamie, and not mommy. (well, kind of. I am usually pushing at least 2 of them in the stroller, but they are strapped in and if I have my headphones in, I can pretend not to hear them if they want something...)
*A workout buddy. As nice as it is to be alone, it is even better to run with someone. I have been blessed with some great friends to run with.
*Setting goals for myself. Some are big, some are small!
example: Last week I wanted to do 2 five mile runs and 3 shorter runs. The week before I just wanted to run 2-3 miles every day. In the spring I set a big goal to run a half marathon.
I did it! (July 28..so I am a little behind) It was hard to find time to train with 3 kids and a husband in school full-time. Bryan is awesome and was so supportive. I did my short(er) runs during the week with the kids, and ran my long runs on Saturdays. This was an adventure in itself! My earliest run was at 4 a.m. On another Saturday I did 9 miles in the pouring rain- So much rain that it ruined my IPod screen. I ran in scorching hot weather too! And the best run I did in training was to run the trail from Carson Street to PNC park and back on the trails.
Here I am about at mile 9. I kept expecting the wall to hit, but it really didn't! The first 6 miles flew by! Mile 8 was a little harder, then I got a second wind until about 800 yards from the finish. And then I felt like I was running under water. I just couldn't get my legs to move like my brain wanted!
My time: 1:59. I am really happy about that time. Its not 'official' because it wasn't a paid race. I just mapped out the trail before and set my stopwatch.
Here are my awesome friends that ran with me. Doug decided about 2 days before the race to do it with us, and Cori trained with me from the start. It was her first 1/2. And she totally beat me by at almost a full minute! (I gotta improve that last 3/4 mile! I was dead.)
Friday, October 12, 2012
Heath Overload
I love my little man! He is such a good baby. He is the most laid back, easy going little person! At his 9 month check up he weighs in just shy of 20lbs. He is in the 79% for height and 80% for head circumference. For his 3/4 birthday present he got himself a double ear infection. Poor guy.
He is crawling and pulling himself up on the furniture. He can almost stand by himself. He is also loving baby food...as long as it isn't green. I have to trick him into eating peas/green beans ect. He loves to feed himself too, which results in a fight over the spoon every time!
He is SO active. Changing his diaper is a wrestling match that I barely win. He rolls over so fast! Little stinker! (literally) I dread changing diapers.
He also LOVES the bath tub. He crawls straight for it no matter the time of day and hurls himself head first into the tub. It is a little scary.
He is also the first kid we have had that actually likes to hang out. The other two were off getting into trouble as soon as they learned how to crawl away from us. Heath, on the other hand, just kind of chills by all the people in room. I love it.
He is napping 2-3x day. (more 2x than 3). He sleeps for about 30 minutes in the morning, and 1.5hours in the afternoon, and a short 30 minute nap after dinner. Bedtime is at 8:00 and he wakes up between 2-4 to nurse. Then he goes back to sleep until 7:00 or 7:30 am. Ah, *sigh* the days of a full nights sleep....
I love you Heath!
He is crawling and pulling himself up on the furniture. He can almost stand by himself. He is also loving baby food...as long as it isn't green. I have to trick him into eating peas/green beans ect. He loves to feed himself too, which results in a fight over the spoon every time!
He is SO active. Changing his diaper is a wrestling match that I barely win. He rolls over so fast! Little stinker! (literally) I dread changing diapers.
He also LOVES the bath tub. He crawls straight for it no matter the time of day and hurls himself head first into the tub. It is a little scary.
He is also the first kid we have had that actually likes to hang out. The other two were off getting into trouble as soon as they learned how to crawl away from us. Heath, on the other hand, just kind of chills by all the people in room. I love it.
He is napping 2-3x day. (more 2x than 3). He sleeps for about 30 minutes in the morning, and 1.5hours in the afternoon, and a short 30 minute nap after dinner. Bedtime is at 8:00 and he wakes up between 2-4 to nurse. Then he goes back to sleep until 7:00 or 7:30 am. Ah, *sigh* the days of a full nights sleep....
I love you Heath!
Photo Blog
Instead of filling up my family blog of photos of other families I have made myself my own little photo blog! I will add a link on the side too!
Check out this cute little family! Click Here
Check out this cute little family! Click Here
Tuesday, October 2, 2012
I am Soccer Mom.
Minus the mini-van.
Peter is playing soccer, and he is uh, er, really as talented as I was at it. Lets just leave it at that. I might add that he is really entertaining to watch too. He waves and smiles at the crowd while he is running. He pretends he is a robot during the games and is usually about 10 feet behind the rest of the herd of kids chasing the ball. But he is smiling the whole time, and I guess that is the important part.
We are also the family that didn't purchase the uniform in its entirety...so he gets to wear a random yellow shirt to games. Yes. We are that awesome.
Brooke started dance about 3 weeks ago. It is just a 1 hour a week Jazz/Ballet/Tap combo class. She is the youngest in the class. (It is a 3-4 year old class) She LOVES it. And pays attention and dances around all week long. Soooo cute!
(The best part may be the dum-dum sucker she gets for paying attention...)
Peter is playing soccer, and he is uh, er, really as talented as I was at it. Lets just leave it at that. I might add that he is really entertaining to watch too. He waves and smiles at the crowd while he is running. He pretends he is a robot during the games and is usually about 10 feet behind the rest of the herd of kids chasing the ball. But he is smiling the whole time, and I guess that is the important part.
Brooke started dance about 3 weeks ago. It is just a 1 hour a week Jazz/Ballet/Tap combo class. She is the youngest in the class. (It is a 3-4 year old class) She LOVES it. And pays attention and dances around all week long. Soooo cute!
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