So funny!

Yesterday while in the store Lucas was singing something
"What did you just sing?"I asked Lucas
He began singing with a big smile on his face:
"Boys go to college to get more knowledge,
Girls go to Jupiter to get more Jupiter"

OK, so he didn't quite learn all the words right which isn't so bad.
He told me Ethan taught it to him (no surprise there!)

He is obviously a little confused by this new jingle as he said to me several hours later, "I think Jupiter is like poop. "

Loved it - Hated it!

Owen was my biggest fan!! (I think that is just because I gave him my orange slices and granola cookies!)

Last month I ran a half marathon here in the twin cities with my brother in law, Ryan. I'm glad he made it happen. I was busy unpacking boxes when he sent me the info on it. He told me where to sign up and I did. I don't think either of us realized what a hard race we got ourselves into. Let's just say within a few short miles of starting the race it became VERY clear that my time did not matter- I would be happy to just finish the race. Yes, the Kansas City Marathon did flash into my head a few times during this torturous race! This half marathon was a trail marathon. I felt like I was back in the good old high school cross country days. At first I thought it was cool running on trails in the woods but then I realized that trails are fun for a 5K but not so fun for 13 miles. The entire race was either up or down. There were many times the trail was only as wide as my feet. I might have fallen 2.5 times! Let's just say I didn't look pretty when I fell. The entire race was long, hard, and hot but I did feel so so happy when I finished the race. I felt like I accomplished something really hard. I was so happy I was able to finish because when I saw my sister around mile 6 I really didn't think I'd be able to finish!
Even though it was really hard I am really glad I did it. Congrats to Ryan on finishing his first (but not last) half marathon! And thanks to my husband who took all the kids around town to 3 different soccer games and then let me come home and sleep for several hours!!

For the Record

For all those (me included) who figured we'd be in snow boots and winter coats by now I would like you to know that last night we sat outside at 7:30 pm eating ice cream and wearing shorts! Can you believe it?!?!? We have had 80 degree weather the last several days and in the 70's the last couple of week. Keep in mind it is October! I'm starting to feel optimistic about this place!!!