Well, needless to say Rachel's birthday did NOT go as planned. Jason and I both woke up sick, we sent the kids to the CDC because neither one of us could function. My neighbor wound up taking me to the hospital to be treated for severe dehydration. I felt so bad that we couldn't celebrate the day with Rachel but we will make up for it next week when Pawpaw and Nana get here. Check back for pictures then.
As most of you know I was training for the Fargo marathon. I had the most awesome training partner and I highly doubt I will ever find one to replace her. I so wish I could be crossing that finish line with her on Saturday. That goal (running a marathon) unfortunately came to an end about 2 months ago when I stress fractured my ankle. So, there's the update on the marathon training. I have had a few curve balls thrown at me over the past few months. Back in December I had an emergency appendectomy, in March I broke my ankle, and most recently I just went to the hospital for severe dehydration from a virus. Having said all that, I am determined to get back on the running trails again and hopefully finish some type of race this year. My sites are now set on a triathlon in September, and hopefully a marathon in December. I am determinded to make 30 a memorable year yet, as far as physical training goes.
FINALLY, nice weather in ND, and what better than on Mother's day. We went to church this morning and the pastor gave an awesome sermon, what a way to start the day. Ethan and Rachel made me some gifts in Sunday school. Ethan is wearing the crown he made me and Rachel is holding the flower that she planted for me. They both said the gifts were for me but wanted to play with them first, hahaha.
HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY to all you mommy's out there!
Okay, so winter is getting a little bit on the ridiculous side up here in ND. It is May 10, not December 10. It is snowing and still coming down. I planned on having a garage sale this morning and thought I would be totally safe from the weather planning it the second weekend in May, ha, mother nature is laughing at me. I just keep telling myself the countdown is on to much warmer weather.
Today was Rachel's last day of Head Start (Preschool). The class entertained us by doing a cute program with lots of singing. In Rachel's words, "I am going to miss all my classmates very much, but I'm moving to the beach and that's going to be fun."
Spring school pictures are in, and oh what camera hams I have for children. For those of you that know Ethan, this is soooo not a typical pose for him. I love the picture, it just cracks me up. Rachel, well if it weren't for her cheeks we would be able to see her eyes...hahaha...too cute, what a pose.
Rachel got to enjoy a night out with her Prince, a.k.a. daddy. They enjoyed an evening of dancing, dinner, and pictures. She also came home with a huge smile and a bag full of goodies. She is ready for the next one even though we might have to make up our own.
