Summer Splash 5K 2009

2008 2009

So, the entire family once again participated in the Summer Splash 5k run/walk (or tortoise boogie if you're me). Eric won the race last year, but had to one up himself this time around. His goal was to break 20 minutes. He crossed the finish line at 18:35. Wow (show off)!

My goal was to come in under and hour. I know. That's like 20 min miles, but in my defense, I was in much better shape last year, and I was carting around a 3 1/2 month old baby in a running stroller and one crazy dog. I thought about running part of the course, but I didn't think Ariel wanted milkshakes for lunch. Plus, I didn't feel like having one of the jugs clobber me in the face.

The weather was great and much cooler than last year. I set a decent pace but steady lost sight of my fellow runners. Since the reservoir was open to the public this year, someone had the bright idea to have a semi-organized triathlon. This made the trail very crowded and every 20 seconds, someone on their bike was shouting, "On your left." They might as well have said, "Hey Fatty, get out of the way!" Rotten boogers.

I was the last one to cross the finish line (again) at a time of 1:02:43. Seriously. I missed my goal by three minutes. Arggghh.

Well, there's always next year. Better start training now.

The Little One Stopped to Pick Up Four

So our little angel is now four months old. Wow! And she just gets more beautiful as the days pass . . . and more proficient in blowing bubbles.

Ariel is now a professional in the art of raspberries and bubble blowing, albeit with a fair about of spit-slime. She enjoys kicking her little feet while she's on her back, probably practicing for the World Cup (that's soccer, people). She's always alert and coos, laughs, and shrieks at Eric and me. Ariel is starting to really chunk out and we have a hard time holding her for any extended length of time. Maybe I should work on getting back into shape sooner than later (she's heavy).

This past month, Ariel participated in her first 5K race (first of many if Eric has anything to do with it), started taking her walks in the running stroller, and went to her first bbq. On average, Ariel will tolerate tummy time for 7-12 minutes, which is fabulous. She's added "The Ants go Marching" to her musical favorites and her bedtime has changed from 9pm to 8pm. I know what you're thinking, but it's only great when she sleeps.

We're going to the doc's for Ariel's four month appt. on Wed, so check back for weight updates and such.

After the last email, I received some calls and few emails requesting a longer video of Ariel. I aim to please, so enjoy this second music video. It's about 2 min. FYI if you're watching at work. Till next month.

snuggles with daddy

beary cute

cute in ruffles (lighting is weird due to being in shade)

smiles for mom

pretty fighter

irie mon