Archers First Trip to South Dakota

On the way home from Fargo we made a few stops to see our family and have a few "firsts"!

First taste of ice cream with Aunt Darcey!

First 4-wheeler ride with dad!

(Yes, in his new Samuri costume from Lincon!)

First time hanging out with the Wisers!

(And got the official hand-me-down of the Samuri costume!)

Glory Days

About a year ago I swore I'd never go to my 10 year high school reunion. Then, little by little I changed my mind and finally 2 days before the festivites I decided to go. So we packed up the Saturn and headed out Thursday night for the 14 hour car ride to Fargo. Archer slept most of the ride and did not fuss once until about an hour from Fargo! YAY!

Friday night we headed out for a cocktail hour with the classmates...what a riot! So funny how it had been 10 years but how everyone was still so happy to see eachother and catch up!

Saturday we had a little picnic with the kids then went over to Heidi's for some appetizers before heading to the dinner. Saturday night was filled with lots of laughs as we looked through old year books, and a ton of dancing!

It was like nothing had changed between alot of us...it was like we picked up where we left off. Isn't that the way old friends should always be?

T-16 Weeks...

Marathong Training Round 2 started yesterday. Although, I decided after celebrating my 10 year reunion all weekend, I'd take yesterday off. Oh well...it was a rest/x-training day. So today started my 16 week training for the Denver Rock and Roll Marathon. I had a 5 mile run tonight...should have been a fairly easy run...ha! Certainly was NOT especially after the weekend I had just had AND the 85 degree weather with no wind forgiveness at 6:30pm! But I did it and am ready to jump back into it all!

Father's Day Weekend

Happy Fathers Day Big Daddy!

Thank you for all you have done for us and given to us!

XOXO-K and A

Reid's parents visited us from South Dakota this weekend!

Hands down the best time I've had with them. We didn't do anything spectaular, it was just nice enjoying their company!

Reid took his dad to Mt Evans on Sunday. It is the highest paved road in North American...over 14000 ft.

Janet and I took Archer with us and shopped til we dropped! Always a good time!

To start the day...

Every morning my inbox has an inspiring quote from Runners World...

I run because it's my passion, and not just a sport. Every time I walk out the door, I know why I'm going where I'm going and I'm already focused on that special place where I find my peace and solitude. Running, to me, is more than just a physical exercise... it's a consistent reward for victory!

William Arthur Ward, American author

B.A.S.E. Jumping

Last night while roasting marshmallows...Reid informed Sarah and I (in great detail) about BASE JUMPING...

Here are the facts...

*100 x more dangerous than skydiving
*B: building
A: antennae
S: span (aka...bridge)
E: earth (aka...jumping off a cliff)
*Jumping off skyscrapers is illegal

--Reid has a hard time multitasking...Sarah and I are probing for the facts and he is trying to watch a fight--
Apparently there are more facts...maybe someday Reid will find his speech from highschool and share more...

Fargo Marathon...

Just some pics...out of order...


Yay!

Mile 9ish

DONE!

Here We Go Again...

http://runrocknroll.competitor.com/

Signed up for the Rock and Roll in October this morning! Eeee! First loooong race at Mile High elevation!

Sarah Beth and my mom arrive tomorrow...yes I just saw them, but still can't wait for their arrival! No big plans...just hang out! Marsh is bringing all the marathon pics on a disk so I'll share soon!

Little man is "helping" me clean today...oh fun!

Start of a race...Start of friendships...

I met Tiffany a few weeks ago at a race. She is a beautiful person in and out. Last night we went for a long run together and decided to start a little running group. Excitement!