PF Changs Rock and Roll Half-Marathon

Yesterday D and I ran in the PF Changs Rock and Roll Half-Marathon (13.1 miles).  We have been training for several months in preparation for the big day.  There were so many people - I think they said there were a total of 30 thousand people running the half and full marathons.  We had several friends and co-workers who ran yesterday too.  Someone told me before the race that once you run one, it becomes addicting and you will want to run another ... I didn't believe her at the time.  But when D and I met up afterwards we both decided we want to run again next year!  He may even do the full marathon!  Yikes - my feet can't handle a full marathon - 26.2 miles!  Here are a couple pictures D took with his phone after the race.

Here's to staying fit and hopefully completing another one in 2012!

Merry Christmas, Happy New Year and Everything In Between

OK - it's time to recap the last couple of weeks.  I can't believe how fast they have flown by.  We stayed super busy and enjoyed visiting with all of our family and friends that were in town.

We started off the Christmas break baking sugar cookies ...

We celebrated with Uncle Greg's (Chatty's Godfather) family ... 

 

We snuggled in our Christmas pajamas 

We played with Grandma and Grandpa 

We practiced reading with Grandpa 

We dressed up for Christmas Eve services at church

Santa visited and we got lots of good presents! 

And it even snowed in the desert!!

We hope you all had a wonderful holiday season!  Here's to a fabulous 2011!

Busy Busy Season

We have been super - crazy busy these days. Between school, work, soccer, parties, Santa, winter performances, etc. we have been going non-stop. A few pictures from the past few weeks.

Bia hanging out at the soccer game

Hustling for the ball

 

Red Throw In

Hanging out at the golf course with friends

Visiting with Santa at Boys and Girls Club 

Bia's Winter Performance

(or lack there of) 

The picture says it all! 

Celebrating Christmas with Nana and Poppa 

We hope you all have a wonderful Christmas.  We are off to the airport to pick up Grandma and Grandpa!

Starting them Young

Most of you know that D and I are big sports fans.  We love to cheer on our Wildcats and our girls are big fans too.  We decided to take a family trip down to Tucson to go to a game.  We met our good friends the Cottrells, who have kids the same ages as our kids.  Lucky for us our kids love their kids as much as we love the parents.  It's a win win for everyone!  We headed down Friday night and spent Saturday touring around campus, tailgating and then attending the football game.  We left after breakfast on Sunday since Chatty had a soccer game.  Everyone had a lot of fun but D and I were glad to get back to our own bed! 

The kids before the game

Bia wanted Daddy in the picture too ... he didn't mind posing with the girls

Chatty and Ainsley join the group

These two love hanging out together

With Wilbur the Wildcat

All of the girls with Wilma

A failed attempt at a family photo!

Thank A Veteran

Take some time today to thank a Veteran for their brave service. If it wasn't for the men and women who have served this country and continue to do so, we wouldn't be able to enjoy the freedoms we have today. My sincerest thanks go out to my grandfathers, fathers, uncle and my big brother! I appreciate all that you have done for your country! Mr. ESPN, Chatty, Bia and I are PROUD to be a part of your family!

"This nation will remain the land of the free only so long as it is the home of the brave." -Elmer Davis

Photographs

I can't believe it is that time of year again.  Time to start thinking about Christmas Cards and photos for the cards.  Last weekend a friend of a friend took some family photos of us.  Needless to say, it is always interesting trying to get both girls smiling and looking at the camera!  Our photographer was so patient and got some good ones.  Below is one of my favorite shots of the whole family ...

Halloween 2010

Another Halloween has come and gone ... so much anticipation by the kids and then it's over in a flash!  Every year we try to get pictures of the girls in their costumes prior to trick or treating and it is always a fight because they are so ancy to hit the road.  This year we decided to do a quick photo op after church to ensure we got some decent pictures.

Tinkerbell and a Phillies Baseball Player

In case you were wondering -

she was her favorite player - Chase Utley

Would you believe Tinkerbell lost her wand before trick or treating?

It is still MIA...

My sweet little Tinkerbell

 Daddy's Girls

Show Time! 

The whole gang

"Trick or Treat" 

 
"Daddy my bag is too heavy!!"



Fall Y'all

It's finally starting to feel a little like fall around here.  It is still warm during the day but the evenings are cool (well cool for us anyway)!  Last weekend we headed out to a local farm/pumpkin patch with some friends.  The girls had a lot of fun.

They practiced their roping skills

They met some scarecrows

They picked some pumpkins

They posed for a picture with Dad

They went on a hay ride

They rode horses

After the pumpkin patch we went to visit Uncle Greg who was in town for the weekend.  We had a hard time getting a good picture of them  as they were being super silly uncooperative...