1/2 Marathon

Well Sunday was the day I had been preparing for. My buddies Amy and Candace got together and decided we would help each other get in shape and lose some extra pounds. We have emailed each other every day our progress and triumphs. All of us have lost weight. We met at 5:15am and headed downtown. We got down there at the perfect time and found parking without an issue.

 At the start line we met up with one of Amy's friends and one of Candace's friends. I enjoyed chatting before the race with all of them.

 We began the race and got separated right away. Candace and I stuck at same pace. About 3 miles in we crossed the Alamo and Bill and George were there to snap our picture. KK was excited to see me but cried when I went running on.

 Bill said KK did excellent. He was high fiving runners as they went by and giving me hugs each time I ran by him.

 We kept at a pace of 14 minute miles pretty well. At mile 9 my knee gave out (which it did in 2010 half marathon that I ran in Austin) and I struggled the rest of the way. I sent Candace on to finish and I hurt the rest of the way but I was determined to finish.

We did awesome ladies.
Summer: 3:00
Candace: 2:58
Amy: 3:54

Job well done. We were all glad that it was over!!!! We are feeling healthier about our eating and have found a great accountability system. I hope we keep it up. I think all of us are feeling better about losing a couple of LBS!!! We will meet again soon for the Color Run!! Can't wait.

Went to the chiropractor today and he thinks it is my IT band. He gave me some exercises to do. He cracked me and I am feeling much better but really sore.

Movie Outing

Saturday we spent the day cleaning the garage out. The boys played outside all day. On Sunday, I wanted to have a little quality family time so I decided to set up a movie date to see Wreck it Ralph. Now I had to set it up because I did not think that KK could make it through a movie but what I did know is that he normally has been taking a nap right around 11:30am. SOOOO..... I got everyone up and we were out the door by 10:30am and off to the movies. I stopped at Target for a new curling iron. I am going to try a little curly hair look for winter! :) We got to the movies around 11 and I just knew on a Sunday morning no one would be there. WRONG!!! It was almost sold out! We got our seats, popcorn and drinks and headed in. KK started eating popcorn during the previews and then once his belly was full he cuddled right down in my lap and at 11:40am little boy was OUT!!! He slept the entire movie and woke up with about 10 minutes left. He was perfect through the whole movie. I love it when my plan works.

 I feel like I never get a picture of all three boys so I snapped one of them on our way out the door. I think the older boys enjoyed the movie. I thought it was pretty good. My jaw did hit the floor when someone used the "P" word. Yeah, you heard me right! The "P" word. What are the movie creators thinking. I just don't get it. Just make clean movies. The kids will be entertained regardless of the words used. UGH!!! (My only complaint)

Boys watchin the previews and getting ready for the show.

Halloween

Pirates was the theme this year!! Here are the boys getting into a little pirate brawl!

 KK liked the sword. And the little rag on his head was the hit of the night.

 I went over to Ashley's for a little cousin time. We played in the front yard. Here are the really scary pirates. Hadleigh biting the hook and KK with the lawnmower. :)

 Finally I went home and trick or treated around the circle one time. Kiernan would only go up for candy if they had a dog. It was so funny. He got tired pretty quick and then we went back and handed out candy in the cul-de-sac. KK and I retired to bed fairly early.

Halloween is just not my favorite holiday so I am glad to put it in the past and on to the fun holidays. Can't wait for Thanksgiving and Christmas!!!