The Dx-A2 race

So I survived the Dexter-Ann Arbor 10K race. My overall unofficial ended up being a 12:30 mile for a total of 1:17 for the race. I'm not as sore as I was the last time I ran 6 miles so I'm thinking that I might have been able to push myself more than I did. Truthfully, the heat and the stupid hill to the finish line kicked my butt a little. I also don't currently have pictures as I brought my camera but left it in the car and I have yet to steal the pics from Glynda's camera.

I would also like to say a big THANK-YOU to everyone that came out to support me. I have a wonderful family! Thanks Glynda, Mom, Dad, Caleb, Mason and Colby!!!

New sprinkler

Ahhh.... a great way to spend a 91 degree day. I bought this at Target this AM to replace a definitely not as cool sprinkler. This one also has some benefit of being able to not only entertain the children but cover a wider area for watering. This should come in handy if we ever move to a new house. Water the lawn and the children!

Clean and decluttered

I'm so excited that our house is so clean and decluttered right now that I had to take some pictures and show it off. I got things started the other day and Kevin finished things off today while I napped.

Doesn't it look soo good! I mean, we have floors without random junk on them.

The beds are all made. The kids toys are all put away in the right places.

Ahhh.... it feels good. For us anyway. The kids claim it looks "creapy" without the stuff on the counters, fridge and walls.

Though I will probably have to share as to why it looks so good as usually we don't even clean this well for parties.

The realtor was over today to take pictures to list our place. Looks like we're going to be renting this one out and moving to the compound.

Fruit Salad, Yummy, Yummy

This is what the kids made while I was really busy making the main course. (Because it take finesse to make macaroni and cheese.) Doesn't it look good?

Kevin's new toy

Because who doesn't need a vacuum sealed monkey? I mean, you can even take it in the tub!

What to do on a windy, chilly day

"Mom, can I build a robot using the old Roomba?"
"Sure! Have at it!"



Good thing Colby had her toolbox.

Playing Chicken

So I'm driving home from work this morning and I see this turkey on the side of the road near the shoulder in the right hand lane. I figured that since I was in the left hand lane I was probably good. Because... seriously, even pigeons and squirrels run away from fast moving vehicles. The turkey though decided to take a couple of steps like it was going to cross the street. Still I thought, "no it's not that stupid". Then by the time I realized that yes, it is that stupid, there was no way to avoid him. He took flight right into my windshield and then I watched him catch some good air before landing in the median. Based on damage and the decibel level the "thunk", I'd say he was dead.



Lesson learned for the day: Do not play chicken with turkeys, no one really wins.