I did my first half marathon this past Sunday. Another thing to check off my bucket list! In a nutshell, the early morning was cold, my legs began to ache at around mile 9, and I finished just slightly better than I had hoped, although still pretty slow. There were a few great signs along … Continue reading Half Marathon, Full Heart
Moxie
13.1
Well, it's official. My quest for 13.1 miles (as in: a half marathon) began a week ago when I signed myself up for a local race that will be held in early November. My running career started way back in elementary school for the track team. I ran sprints. The 100 meter dash and the … Continue reading 13.1
Recent Travels
Recently for Spring Break, I went to England and Scotland! Most people travel to hot and sunny places for their vacations and come back bronzed or sunburned, but not me for this trip. I went to chilly and cloudy places! I think I actually came back paler than when I left! 🙂 Anyhow, I have … Continue reading Recent Travels
A Life List
In a mere 2 and a half years, I will be turning 40. My older brother passed away when he was that age, and so I've been doing a lot of thinking lately. Thinking about my life. Â Thinking about how many blessings I've been fortunate to experience or have to call my own. Thinking about … Continue reading A Life List
Skydiving Moxie
I don't have a bucket list, but if I did, I would be able to cross off "Go skydiving" from it. I went for the first time this past Friday and it was INCREDIBLE! One of my work friends, Kristin, was brave enough to join me. The scariest parts of the entire experience were all … Continue reading Skydiving Moxie
Snowboarding
This one is more about moxie than about mommyhood. Earlier today, I went snowboarding for the first time! It's been on my "bucket-list" for years and I finally decided to try it. My mom babysat Emily for the day, and so my husband and I headed up through the mountains to China Peak, which is … Continue reading Snowboarding
Moxie and Mishaps 