Lily's 1st Birthday

Well, Lily turned one on June 14th! Her party was last Friday at a local park. It was nice because it was really low key with only immediate family invited. I considered doing a great big party and inviting all our friends, but I decided since she wouldn't know the difference, why not just make it small, stress free and peaceful? So, that's what we did. Of course, with me being the way that I am, there was still a little stress. I can't ever relax about anything! The wind decided to blow everything off the table and I had a mini freak-out. Oh well, it was still a wonderful time. Lily and her cousins enjoyed themselves while playing on the playground and all the adults had a great time watching them and pushing them on the swings. :)

Next Race

Memorial Marathon Starting Line

I found out today our youth retreat is the same weekend as the Portland half marathon (Oct 2).  What about Sept 11th, in Allentown, PA?  Race start is about 15 miles from my house. We would run from Bethlehem to Easton, a lot of the course along canal tow paths beside the Lehigh River. Cost is $55. There's still openings. 13 weeks to train.

Race Homepage


We can go to Rita's after the race!

How Ya Doin'?

Sooo, are you still running?  Not for almost two weeks here. I've had a huge shift in responsibility at work and when I get home, I'm worn out, but I have still have to sew. I know I will get back on track this month.  I'll be off from work and in Germany from June 23rd to July 7th. Baby Thomas arrives soon!

I have a new record-a-book, as they let me exchange for another title, "Twinkle Twinkle Little Star". Who knew it had so many verses! Bonny will record this week, Nicci the end of this week, and then we'll mail it out to IL, on to OK, and back here again.

Luke and Eli are rebuilding a guitar amp, so Bonny will be here with her boys (Sarah has to work) on Monday and Tuesday. We will be missing all the rest of you!