I'm officially a Marathon Runner!!

I did it!! Here I am at the finish line. Well, here I am after the finish line. That black sign over the street is the finish.


How'd it go, you ask? Well, I'm a little beat. A little sore, a little exhausted. Pretty much how you would expect to feel after you run 26.2 miles. I managed to stick to my program and finished in 5:02. Goal #1 was to finish. Goal #2 was to finish in 5 hours, so I just missed it. Oh well, I wasn't expecting to feel like I was going to pass out (literally) at Mile 22. All in all, it was a really fun experience. That being said, I'm not gearing up for another one anytime soon. I am going to take some time and enjoy being me for a little while and not Forrest (as in Gump). I'm looking forward to some alternate activities, like skiing and hiking.

This little guy was a tremendous supporter. He and Daddy (and Grandpa George) showed up at Mile 8, Mile 22 (right before I almost passed out) and at the finish line. They were SUCH great motivation!!

Nana and Poppy and Uncle Lou Lou were also there cheering Mommy on - they even made a sign for me! And at the finish line, we also saw Grandma Cindy and Grandpa Perry. What wonderful supporters!!

Oh, and thank you all for contributed to my cause, the American Cancer Society. Because of you, I was able to raise over $1,000.00 to help individuals affected by cancer. You can see in the top picture that I had a list of names on my shirt honoring and remembering those who have battled (or arebattling) this terrible disease. Thank you!!

Off to the Races...

Yup, it's time for Mommy's Marathon. This Sunday, January 17th, Mommy is going to trek 26.2 miles from downtown Phoenix to downtown Tempe. Monkey will, of course, be cheering from the sidelines (along with Daddy, and lots of our friends and family).

If you want to track Mommy, you can follow her at arizona.competitor.com and click on "Live Results" button. You can see when she crosses the 10K, 1/2 marathon, and 20 mile mark.

Wish us luck!!

I told you there would be more...

Picture Post!!

Here is our December round-up!

Spencer helped me decorate the tree (and himself in the process)

He partied it up at Paige's birthday celebration and enjoyed the rainbow tunnel.

Mommy ran a 1/2 Marathon, but is still training for the full. Only a few more weeks to go!

We celebrated the Monkey's birthday

He got lots of cool gifts!

He helped himself to some cake

This was the scene of our living room on Christmas morning...think someone had enough gifts?

More to come later...

Correction!

We have 4 top front teeth now! Still only 2 on the bottom, but 4 big 'uns on the top!

1 year Stat Update

Monkey is continuing to track right on target. He is weighing in at 23 lbs., 10 oz. (80%), and he's 30" long (70%). He got the all clear for all foods now, can get off of the formula, and no more bottles or pacis for this toddler! Wow, my baby's no longer a baby!

He got his chicken pox vaccination (I didn't even know they did that?!) and his first MMR. He also got his H1N1 booster, and Mommy got her H1N1 shot too, so no piggy flu in our house (unless Daddy gets it).

Monkey has 3 top teeth now, and 2 bottoms, and I can see plenty more ready to surface any day now. He's walking like crazy (literally - he wobbles and looks like Frankenstein, but he walks everywhere now). After today, he is on Christmas break for 2 weeks and when he goes back to school in January, he will be in the 1-year-old room where they don't nap in cribs, have to wear shoes, and all kinds of other silly rules!

Oh, and he had a wonderful birthday. We had family over to celebrate. Nana made her famous lasagna, Poppy made his famous ceaser salad, and we all feasted and celebrated with the birthday boy! It was perfect!

And that's the update. I really will get those pictures posted soon.

HAPPY FIRST BIRTHDAY!!

Yes, you read that right, Spencer is officially one year old! I can't believe how quickly the year has gone by! I can't believe that one year ago today I was being handed this little bundle and told it was my son. It is amazing to see what has become of him in such a short time. He is full-on walking, standing up by himself, and talking (sorta). He is his own little person, with his own great personality who lights up every room he enters. I can't wait to see in the years to come what an amazing little boy he will be!

Spencer's 1 year portraits to be posted soon...