Monday's Memory--Baby Picture

I love this picture of these two...Todd with his blond hair and Amy with her chubby cheeks (well, I guess it's really chubby everything!)  It's amazing that they don't look anything like this today.  Todd's hair is a brown, and Amy is anything but chubby.

Up-coming Races

I have really slacked off with my training since the cruise with lots of excuses--too hot, too cold, no time, I'll do it later.  So, I decided that perhaps I needed something to work for.  With that in mind, I have registered for two 5K's...
                                                                              this...

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I have tried to run at the gym, but halfway through, I found it very easy to say I'm too tired, and just got off.  Today, I did my usual outside run.  Halfway through, I found myself again saying that I was too tired, but I had to keep going if I wanted to get home! 

The Beach In January!

At Christmas, when Todd's family was here, we had amazing weather and ended up at the beach on a day that was perfect.  Little did we know that it was going to be like that for the next month!  It has been in the high 70's or low 80's all this month, and everyone had the day off of school/work today, so we made a quick trip to enjoy the beautiful weather at the beach. 

Monday's Memory--Susie

My doll, Susie, has been loved by many.  I remember playing with her as a youngster, making new clothes and dressing and redressing her.  Somehow, Amy didn't play with dolls much, so Susie was around, but didn't get a lot of attention.  I'm happy to say that she is now getting loved once again.  Emma loves to play with her, and when Claire and Sophie are here, they also play with her. 

Updated Pictures

Nerf War Revenge

One of our activities on New Year's Eve was a nerf war.  But it was no contest because I got a pretty poor idea of a gun...only one shot at a time, and you had to load and cock every time before you could fire.  Well, today I made a trip to the toy store and bought this baby!  Watch out kids, I'm ready and I'm coming for you!

Monday's Memory--Rap Music

Todd was here for Grandma Johnson's funeral by himself, so I got to spend a little one on one time with him.  It was wonderful to spend some quite time talking or watching a couple of movies.  Saturday evening he wanted Jack in the Box because they don't have them in Utah.  So, he took my car for a taco run.  The next morning, as I started the car to take him to the airport, rap music came "blaring" from the speakers!!!  I remember how I yelled at him as a teenager because of his music...and now I realize how I have missed that!