Super Run (aka Maumee Rec 5K)

Today was a super exciting day for me.  Alan and I ran the Maumee Rec 5K.  It's a small, affordable run close to our house.  I ran it last year as my first 5K in a looooong time.  Since it's in July, of course it's super hot.  Very hot.  Most guys were running without shirts on  for this one.

 Well, the great news was that despite the heat, Alan and I both placed in the race!  Alan got 3rd in his age group, and I got 1st place!!  Yes, 1st place!!  It was so exciting.  When I got to the table at the end and turned my popsicle stick in (for timing), I saw that I was the first one to come in for my age group.  I could hardly believe.  What an awesome day!! :)

Rock Climbing at BGSU

Sydney got a great opportunity today at summer camp - rock climbing!  They went over to the indoor rock climbing wall over at BGSU.  Even better Alan got to go over then and see her.  She did a great job.  She didn't make it to the top, but she did go up pretty high and really enjoyed it.

Swimming with Elle

Since Alan goes for a long run in his marathon training on Wednesday nights, we've been trying to invite friends over for swimming dates.  Tonight Elle came over.  As you can see, she was definately not shy about jumping into the water!  She did great - I was trying to encourage our kids to jump in without plugging their noses, just like she does.

Happy 4th of July!!

I have achieved a great accomplishment... this year I vowed keep the flowers on my patio alive (especially the basket that was my Mother's day gift!!) and to keep the pool clean for the 4th of July. And I did it!! The pool has been the biggest challenge around here - ALWAYS green and yucky on the 4th, just when you want to use it. But not this year. I have been reformed - I keep a calendar and check the levels at least 3 times a week. Oh, and the most important, the weekly shock. Even though it was a close call - when we got home from our camping trip we realized that the salt chlorinator wasn't working and the pool had no chlorine for days, it was on the edge of ruining it all... but Alan got it fixed and everything worked out. We've been really enjoying the pool as it has been close to 90 degrees for the last couple of days.

Here is a super cool picture I took of my guys. Awwwww