Father's Day 09

Father's Day was a little different this year due to a family reunion. So we made Daddy breakfast in bed on Monday morning. Eggs benedict and a strawberry yogurt parfait...yum! Hayden loved the eggs so much he ate the leftovers for lunch and asked the next morning if I could make them again!

Hayden made Mike a surprise building out of Legos. It was very cool with lots of different working parts.

And at the top he spelled the word "DAD" in Legos-very clever Hayden!I wanted to get him a new grill but didn't have the funds this year, so I bought him a Grilling cookbook instead!

Half Marathon and Fun Run

Mike ran the Double Creek half marathon with some other friends last weekend and Hayden felt inspired to run the kids' 1-mile fun run. My Mike and Mike Ashton came in close to their PR time, just about a minute over, which was excellent considering the conditions they ran in. It was pouring down raining most of the time, thunder and lightning, strong winds, it was just BAD. Jess Ashton came in just after them, followed closely by Andy. He mentioned he had a rough day because he didn't eat breakfast. I don't know, I think when his wife is gone, he forgets to eat!

After the runners rested for a while, it was time to take Hayden out for his run. He was very excited and anxious. Luckily by then the rain had stopped. I ran it with him and helped keep him going. He did a great job and came in around 11:25. I am very proud of him, I never wanted to run a mile when I was his age!

Becoming a Pilates Instructor

I can't believe that I am teaching a Pilates class. I never imagined or pictured myself doing it, but I love it. My friend Jess started teaching Pilates about a year ago and convinced me to start going. I fell in love with it and have continued ever since. Now I am trying to recruit others to do it. It's so good for the body. I think it is essential for women to keep our bodies strong as we get older, and it's excellent cross-training for others like my husband that just like running. I am also taking other fun cardio and strength classes at the Y that Jess teaches and does a very good job. That's become part of our lives in the morning. The kids in the Child Watch are all friends and they love playing together. They also get exercise too. Fun for everyone! And now that I am an employee, my family gets their membership at a great price. I am also hoping to participate in some volunteer opportunities as well. I love the mission of the Y and the good that they do for the community. I'm even hoping in the distant future once I get my Masters in nutrition to continue working there in a different capacity. Who knows what the future holds!