My First 5K Run

Us, after the race, in our cool bright yellow race shirts

Yes, I have to confess, I am becoming a runner.  I have been running for the last few weeks because I entered a 5 k race with my old teaching partner (she just ran a half marathon)!!  She has been helping me to stay motivated and learn to love running.  Its safe to say that I don't LOVE running by any means yet, but it is not the worst thing in the world either.  So on Sat we met early at the race and ran it together.  The whole time she kept convicing me I could do it and, yes I did finish. We completed the race together and I was proud that I met my goal of finishing a 3.1 mile run.  I finished by running slow and steady...I'm not out there to beat anyone, just to get some exercise. (33:30 was my time, see slow and steady said the tortise to the hare).  The actual race was a fun experience and fun to do with a friend. I think I would like to do another and now I will have to try to convince Johnny to do one with me too. Who knows, maybe some day I will write again telling you all how much I LOVE running...hhhmm, maybe.

Rylyn's Summer Dance Class

Rylyn is the middle waiting patiently for her turn

Rylyn listening very carefully and following every direction

After Rylyn's last tap/ballet class was cancelled last spring, we have been looking for another place for her to take a dance class.  We decided on one for the summer and it wasn't Rylyn's favorite...it was very individual oriented and seemed like a professional ballerina school. Because of that, she didn't get to dance much; mostly spent her class time waiting, watching, and sitting around.  Eventhough the class was not very active, she did such a good job with her steps/ballet positions and really focused on what she was asked to do.  It was only 4 sessions and she was glad when it was over.  Carter wanted to join in too, but this was for 3-4 year olds only.  So, we are on the hunt, once again for another place...maybe we should try gymnastics this time.

Summer Garden Success

Rylyn sitting on the edge of the overflowing garden box.

I had to get back with you after leaving you in suspense from my last garden box post in May.  It was our first garden and wow, was it amazing to watch everything grow.  We have picked a lot of tomatoes and lettuce over the last few months and can't wait for our pumpkins to be ready to harvest.  The girls really enjoyed looking at the big green spiders in the tomato plants.  As the season begins to die down, we have decided that we are going to do a garden again next summer.