I am grateful for sunscreen.
I am grateful that it's warm, not hot.
I am grateful for responsible teenagers.
I am grateful for the talents behind Fantasmic.
"Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, who does not change like shifting shadows" James 1:17 NIV
Friday, March 30, 2012
Thursday, March 29, 2012
Disneyland: Day 1
Started today with a nice breakfast at the hotel, then it was time to head to the park while the kids were in a recording session. (By the way, the band nailed it - performed remarkably well!)
Eryn and I had a great morning!
First ride: Omnibus on Main Street.
Astro Blasters:
Autopia:
Small World:
Potty stop:
Train trip around Disneyland:
Quick trip to nearby FedEx to print some stuff:
Lunch with Pa:
Entertainment:
Soarin' over California:
Back at the hotel... Tigerettes going through their routine for upcoming nationals competition:
Short, easy run around the park:
3.09 miles in 34:15 - an 11:05 average:
We cleaned up and headed back to the park for dinner. That's enough for one day. Early to bed, early to rise... first crack at some rides tomorrow morning :)
Eryn and I had a great morning!
First ride: Omnibus on Main Street.
Astro Blasters:
Autopia:
Small World:
Potty stop:
Train trip around Disneyland:
Quick trip to nearby FedEx to print some stuff:
Lunch with Pa:
Entertainment:
Soarin' over California:
Back at the hotel... Tigerettes going through their routine for upcoming nationals competition:
Short, easy run around the park:
3.09 miles in 34:15 - an 11:05 average:
We cleaned up and headed back to the park for dinner. That's enough for one day. Early to bed, early to rise... first crack at some rides tomorrow morning :)Gratitude - 3/28 & 3/29
I am grateful for smooth travel.
I am grateful for communications from home.
I am grateful for fun sister time.
"Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, who does not change like shifting shadows" James 1:17 NIV
I am grateful for communications from home.
I am grateful for fun sister time.
"Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, who does not change like shifting shadows" James 1:17 NIV
Wednesday, March 28, 2012
And away I go...
I was all packed and ready last night - just had to throw in the toiletries and pillow this morning.
Studded tires must be off this weekend, so Brad loaded the regular tires last night and I took the car to Les Schwab. Had to get in a workout, so I ran home. A few quick miles before spending the rest of the day at the airport and flying to Disneyland!
Had a great run - 4.14 miles in 36:22 - an 8:48 average.
The first 5K was at an 8:42 and the last 1.03 was at a 9:04.
A little bird stood guard while I took pics :)
Showered, fed, packed. I'm ready!
My ride should be here any minute...
:)
Studded tires must be off this weekend, so Brad loaded the regular tires last night and I took the car to Les Schwab. Had to get in a workout, so I ran home. A few quick miles before spending the rest of the day at the airport and flying to Disneyland!
Had a great run - 4.14 miles in 36:22 - an 8:48 average.
The first 5K was at an 8:42 and the last 1.03 was at a 9:04.
A little bird stood guard while I took pics :)
Showered, fed, packed. I'm ready!
My ride should be here any minute...:)
Tuesday, March 27, 2012
Gratitude - 3/27
I am grateful for getting chores done.
I am grateful for relaxing by a fire.
I am grateful for vacation-ready toes.
"Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, who does not change like shifting shadows" James 1:17 NIV
I am grateful for relaxing by a fire.
I am grateful for vacation-ready toes.
"Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, who does not change like shifting shadows" James 1:17 NIV
Monkey-butt burgers
Since I'm not leaving until Wednesday for Disneyland with 100+ teenagers, Brad took off Monday so we could take a mini beach vacation.
We left from church in Newberg and needed lunch ASAP. Amazingly, Brad agreed to eat at Alf's in McMinnville, where a little monkey lives inside a special room in the restaurant. Brad always freaks out about it, thinking the monkey poops in the food or something.
Still freaking out:
But then came the food: a jalapeno cheddar burger for Brad and a Gardenburger for me.
He deemed the burger "excellent" and said he would come back. But he also insisted on calling them "monkey-butt burgers."
Then we headed west to the outlets at Lincoln City and scored a few deals. Pants, shirt and bra for me and a couple long-sleeved workout shirts and a polypro short for Brad:
Brad also got those Merrell barefoot shoes - regular $110... for $33! Major score!
We drove north to crash at my grandparents' house in Oceanside (thanks, Ma & Pa!!!!).
It was gray and drizzly all day Sunday, but we woke Monday to blue skies, calm sea and warm temps.
After much lounging, we changed into running clothes and ran up, up, up to the top of the point. Short, but not really the lazy recovery run I was planning after Saturday's 11 miler!
2.38 miles in 26:20. Ouchy hills :)
Beautiful weather!
My new shoes are feeling great:
We both brought our Vibram Five Fingers to try on the beach. So while we were still sweaty and stinky, we went down and ran another couple miles on the sand.
Some clouds came in briefly, but it was still warm and mild.
The shoes felt awesome on the sand. But, man, did they work the lower calves. The barefoot nature of the shoes change your stride, and it works your leg muscles differently. I felt it a bit while we ran, but I felt it LOTS when I got up this morning. WOW.
That's why they suggest breaking them in very slowly.
While our trip was short, it was so nice and relaxing.
Now I really must get off the Internet and go pack for Vacation No. 2!
:)
We left from church in Newberg and needed lunch ASAP. Amazingly, Brad agreed to eat at Alf's in McMinnville, where a little monkey lives inside a special room in the restaurant. Brad always freaks out about it, thinking the monkey poops in the food or something.
Still freaking out:
But then came the food: a jalapeno cheddar burger for Brad and a Gardenburger for me.
He deemed the burger "excellent" and said he would come back. But he also insisted on calling them "monkey-butt burgers."
Then we headed west to the outlets at Lincoln City and scored a few deals. Pants, shirt and bra for me and a couple long-sleeved workout shirts and a polypro short for Brad:
Brad also got those Merrell barefoot shoes - regular $110... for $33! Major score!We drove north to crash at my grandparents' house in Oceanside (thanks, Ma & Pa!!!!).
It was gray and drizzly all day Sunday, but we woke Monday to blue skies, calm sea and warm temps.
After much lounging, we changed into running clothes and ran up, up, up to the top of the point. Short, but not really the lazy recovery run I was planning after Saturday's 11 miler!2.38 miles in 26:20. Ouchy hills :)
Beautiful weather!
My new shoes are feeling great:
We both brought our Vibram Five Fingers to try on the beach. So while we were still sweaty and stinky, we went down and ran another couple miles on the sand. 
Some clouds came in briefly, but it was still warm and mild.
The shoes felt awesome on the sand. But, man, did they work the lower calves. The barefoot nature of the shoes change your stride, and it works your leg muscles differently. I felt it a bit while we ran, but I felt it LOTS when I got up this morning. WOW.That's why they suggest breaking them in very slowly.
While our trip was short, it was so nice and relaxing.
Now I really must get off the Internet and go pack for Vacation No. 2!:)
Monday, March 26, 2012
Gratitude - 3/25 & 3/26
I am grateful for an impromptu trip to the beach.
I am grateful for good deals.
I am grateful for surprising beach sun.
I am grateful for a fun run.
"Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, who does not change like shifting shadows" James 1:17 NIV
I am grateful for good deals.
I am grateful for surprising beach sun.
I am grateful for a fun run.
"Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, who does not change like shifting shadows" James 1:17 NIV
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