I did it!

I finished my first Triathlon race!  This was only a mini version of the big race in two weeks but it felt good to finish all the same.

Have I told you how wonderful it is having a photographer for a sister-in-law? Michelle was able to capture some great photos of the race for me.

Nervous before the race

My mom and Zachary cheering me on.

My special little fan wearing the t-shirt my mom had made for him.  Sooooo cute!

Swim to bike transition

Sprint to the finish line

My friend Paula and I at the finish line.  I am so proud of her.  She had a baby in December and only decided to register for the triathlon 2 weeks before!  What an amazing lady!

Happy Tuesday!

Summer Randomness

We are officially in summer mode around our house, and I am loving every minute of it.

 Unfortunately, Murray is away working for the next three weeks so Zach and I are trying to keep busy and fill our time while Dad is away.  When Murray goes away I really don't know who it is harder on Zachary, Me or Murray.  Absence really does make the heart grow fonder and we can't wait until he is home again.

After washing his hands, Zachary discovered the fun of rubbing soap all over the mirror.  I think he looks so much like Murray in this picture.

We had a chance to spend some time with Zachary's Auntie Kelly.  The three of us braved the heat and visited Capital X.

Going through the farming exhibit.

He was suppose to 'feed the animals' by putting corn in their buckets but this smartie knows food goes in the animals mouth not the bucket in front of them.

Planting a potatoe.

Riding the tractor.

What fun, what fun.

Happy Thursday.

A Tri-ing Decision

If you read my blog regularly you may remember that I participated in the Devon Triathlon last year. Two friends and I entered as a team and I did the bike portion of the triathlon.  I enjoyed the race atmosphere and decided I wanted to enter the race as an individual the following year (a lofty goal for a person who can't swim and has never ran any kind of distance). 

In January I took swimming lessons to learn how to swim, and I have been steadily improving since. This spring I forced myself to learn how to run long distances (this is my biggest challenge I really hate to run).

With August and the Devon Triathlon around the corner it seems I have almost completed all of the training I need to achieve my goal.  One problem...self doubt.  Every time I work myself up to register I usually chicken out, but deep down I know that if I don't do it I will be super disappointed in myself.  I have already spent a lot of time and energy preparing for this race. I have spent so much time training and organizing childcare so I could get a swim in here or a run in there. I need to just register!

Wednesday was the big day...I registered...I am committed...so ready or not  here I come!

I am reminded of what it says on my reusable Lululemon bag 'do something that scares you everyday'.  This scares me.

Wish me luck.

Happy Friday!

A few more wedding pictures...

Samantha and Josh got the photos back from their photographer.  They had a few of Zachary thought I would share.

Zachary and his beautiful Auntie Sam

I love, love, love this one!  I will have to put this one up when Zachary gets married.

Dancing with his Mama.

Off to pack today.  We are camping and playing bocce with friends all weekend!

Happy Friday!