13.1

I DID IT!!!!!!!! I wasn't sure I was going to make my goal of running a 1/2 Marathon after January took us for a spin of sicknesses and what not, but I made it! It was one of the hardest things I have done! I made a personal goal to be able to run it in 10 minute miles, not that great for a true runner, but for a rookie maybe????? I was able to achieve my goal coming in at 2hrs and 12 minutes. The last four miles for me were challenging to say the least...I mentally (and physically) had to keep going. I was so moved, because the girl that we all ran for, London past away from cancer a few years back and they had pictures of her posted throughout the run with words of encouragement. I was moved and felt that in some small way I really was giving back. A BIG shout out to my awesome husband who got the kids dressed, had them make signs and bring noise makers to help usher me into the finish line! Love you Babe! Couldn't have done this without your encouragement, belief in me and excitement, Thank you!

A box of Kleenexes = Priceless

So, it was my turn to not feel so great and I was laying on the couch with a box of Kleenexes on the floor....Avie started to play a game. She would pull one Kleenex out of the box and then run across the kithchen floor as her shoes clomped, clomped, clomped away and then she'd pull the trash can open, throw away the Kleenex and shut the door. Then she'd giggle her way across the tile and onto the carpet where she'd then....pull another Kleenex from the box and away she'd go!

S-I-C-K!

Oh boy! We were ALL sick this past week (and a half!) This bug hit us all, but Camden B., he held strong!

Host dinner

Every month Chad's residency hosts a dinner and this month was our turn. We had a lot of fun and enjoyed the eveining with a few "Minute-to-win-it" games!


"The Boys" Camden loved racing the BIG boys around the track on the tricycles!

Genine acting as a unicorn, stacking 6 ding-dongs on her head

And Rachel and Camden playing, "A Bit Dicey" We sure had a blast! Thanks guys!!

Sand Dunes!

True Dune Beauty!


Sisters!

Brothers!

Cousins!

This little Mae was Auh-"Mae"-ZIng! She rode the quads so well and even took the Badger 1/2 way to Freeway Hill...we were so proud of her!

Da Girls'

How much sand can your pants hold?

Really....I don't think I've laughed this hard for a long time.....we are sitting there at the bottom of Freeway Hill watching all these guys race up the hill. All of a sudden Chad jumps out and says, "I can't stand this anymore" and borrowed Sierra's helmet (my niece...it was PINK) and jumped on the 400 (he didn't have a chance) and raced with those boys! He is in the blue jacket on the end. He sure earned the "Cool Badge" with the kids! We all applauded his efforts! One time he was so into it that when they started he did a major wheelie...it was really just too funny!

Camden and the dirt bike! This has been one of the favorites of all the grandkids!

Camden and Spencer on the golf cart

Avie Rae...future duner!

Avie giving her Daddy, "Daddy-hugs" as I call them.

Thanks Mursets for the wonderful memories and being able to spend time together and Thank You Dad for starting this awesome tradition!

ZOO DAY!

Ryker and Avie got to ride the carousel and Avie's face says it all!

Camden and Kaja got to ride the "Polar Slide" you sit in a snow tube and ride down 200 ft.

Gosh, I love these guys! Ryker with his eyes crossed, Avies priceless nostril grin, Camdens grown up smile and Kaja's "pose"!

The Zoo was such a fun day! We went as a whole family (Chad was there...yippie..yea!!) We really just had such a great time laughing and talking and my favorite right now...the Koala Bears!

2011!

Yes, that is Ryker in a pink jacket....we didn't bring any and had to borrow from Aunt Abby who has all girls :)! We had so much fun together and best of all, these little cousins got to do sparklers and fireworks together! Happy New Year!