July
On July 24, I ran my first 10k ever. I had some family friends of mine come up from Tennessee and we ran it together. It was a lot of fun. I thought and went pretty well. Looking back I think I could have done a little better but overall I was pleased with my time.
At the end of July, Gabe and I went with my friend, Brittany, and her two little boys to the zoo. We were able to get free tickets and didn’t have to pay for the boys. I thought it went well. I think Gabe enjoyed it somewhat. I am sure he probably didn’t really know what was going on but he was happy and went along for the ride. I think we got to see all the animals and a really neat bird show which I would recommend.
August
Joe and I had our fifth wedding anniversary this year! Yea!! I can’t believe it has gone by so fast. It has been a great past five years. I am looking forward to many more to come. We were not able to do much as Joe was doing an internship so we just went to dinner.
My sister Toby and her family came out to visit. They were having a family reunion on her husband’s side. After they were done with the reunion, I was able to spend a couple days with her before she went back home. It was so fun to visit with her and her family. She is probably one if my siblings I get to see the least. Joe and I went with Toby and her husband Tyler to see the play Big River up at the Sundance outdoor theater. I thought it was a lot of fun. I have wanted to see that for a long time! I love it, especially the music.
The next day Gabe and I went with her family to 7 peaks. I was a little nervous to take Gabe but I shouldn’t have been. He loved every minute of it. They had several play areas for little kids. It was perfect for him. He eventually wore himself out as you can see.
I found him like this in the Wave Pool.
My sister-in-law, Laura, painted nails. (My sister, her daughter, mine, and Lauras) Bet you can't guess which ones are mine.September
Let’s not forget College Football started!!! Yea!! I had been waiting forever for it to start. I love football season. Even though the Volunteers are having a building year I still like to watch. Go VOLS!!
Joe finished his internship. The company had sent a request to get him hired but it was denied due to the lack of work. So he got to spend the rest of the month hanging out with Gabe and I. Gabe loved every minute of having daddy home. Often times if Joe and he were doing something and I would come over and sit by them, Gabe would say, “Go away, Mama.” He loves the time he gets with his daddy and who wouldn’t because Joe is so good with him.
We also made a trip to Boise. I signed up to run a 10K called the “Dirty Dash.” For this race you had a team of 5 people, me and 4 in-laws, and you ran together and had to cross the finish together. Overall it was fun to run with family. The race itself was not my favorite. They ran out of water. There was only mud at the very end and not through the whole race like advertised. It also ended up not being a 10k which in the end I was grateful for because the first 2+ miles were all uphill. To give you an idea of what it was like let me just say there is a reason why you have ski lifts. Yes, we ran up a ski mountain. Running may be an overstatement. I think everyone was walking up it. The race also had different obstacles along the way which was kind of fun. Needless to say we did get some very good pictures out of it at the end.
Let’s not forget College Football started!!! Yea!! I had been waiting forever for it to start. I love football season. Even though the Volunteers are having a building year I still like to watch. Go VOLS!!
Joe finished his internship. The company had sent a request to get him hired but it was denied due to the lack of work. So he got to spend the rest of the month hanging out with Gabe and I. Gabe loved every minute of having daddy home. Often times if Joe and he were doing something and I would come over and sit by them, Gabe would say, “Go away, Mama.” He loves the time he gets with his daddy and who wouldn’t because Joe is so good with him.
We also made a trip to Boise. I signed up to run a 10K called the “Dirty Dash.” For this race you had a team of 5 people, me and 4 in-laws, and you ran together and had to cross the finish together. Overall it was fun to run with family. The race itself was not my favorite. They ran out of water. There was only mud at the very end and not through the whole race like advertised. It also ended up not being a 10k which in the end I was grateful for because the first 2+ miles were all uphill. To give you an idea of what it was like let me just say there is a reason why you have ski lifts. Yes, we ran up a ski mountain. Running may be an overstatement. I think everyone was walking up it. The race also had different obstacles along the way which was kind of fun. Needless to say we did get some very good pictures out of it at the end.
Visiting Boise also gave Gabe a chance to play with his cousin Bailey. As you can see they had lots of fun together.
I cannot forget that I finally finished the Harry Pottery series. I had started a lot time ago and stopped in the middle of book 4 about 2-3 years ago. I finally told myself that I wanted to finish the books before the new movie came out. So I picked up book four and started all over. Those next 3 weeks I spent a lot of time reading the rest of the series. I loved the books. I don’t read much but out of all the books I have read those have, by far, been my favorite. I have now just started the Hunger Games. Interesting.
I cannot forget that I finally finished the Harry Pottery series. I had started a lot time ago and stopped in the middle of book 4 about 2-3 years ago. I finally told myself that I wanted to finish the books before the new movie came out. So I picked up book four and started all over. Those next 3 weeks I spent a lot of time reading the rest of the series. I loved the books. I don’t read much but out of all the books I have read those have, by far, been my favorite. I have now just started the Hunger Games. Interesting.
I forgot to mention you could dress up for the race... we chose to be nerds. How do we look?
My cute boy. I sure love when he cuddles.
October
At the beginning of October Gabe and I were able to go visit my parents in Tennessee for a week and a half. We had a good time. It was nice to be able to relax and visit with them. The only problem with being at my parent’s house was that Gabe had access to every single door and could open them. I had to put a 5 gallon water jug in front of the front door so he couldn’t go outside. That stopped him for maybe a day then he figured out how to move it. He is a smart kid. The problem with him going outside by himself that worried me was the creek behind my house and the street. I was so worried he would sneak outside and I not know it. We had to watch that little guy like a hawk. I was able to see a 2 of my brothers and 1 of my sisters which was fun. I love being around family.
We have been home for about two weeks. I will give a more detailed update of what is going on as of right now with us. We have a busy weekend which will give me plenty to blog about next week. Hopefully.
Constanlt asking Oma for marshmallows
Riding and wearin cousin Eli's bike and helmet.
Loved to sit in Opa's chair
1 comment:
What sweet pictures. I love you face Gabe-bo! You get your good looks from your Moma!
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