GO VOLS!!!!

X- stream!!

A few of us decided it would be fun to run 6.2 miles through a river, up some hills and down and around some trails. It was called the "X stream 10k". What it was...was tons of fun! Yes it was a butt kicking 6 miles but it was super gorgeous and the race as a whole had a really cool vibe. Six of us (friends) stayed in a very, very, tiny cabin near the race the night before. It was comical to say the least. The pic below is our very own Johnny T giving us a motivational moment.... call me crazy but it really pumped me up and I'm sure I wouldn't have done as well if I didn't have this mental image to carry me up those very steep hills. thx...John ; )



lovely


All of us sport'n our shirts



Tim and I's first 10k

The Mars Hill Climb....5k.

Tim, me, and my big sis Lori

Tim coming in for the finish (up the hill)

me and Lori fighting for the finish

the kids on the fun run

all the runners in our shirts.....good times (despite what Luke looks like). ;)


The 411 on the race jut in case your interested.... Tim finished in 30.05. I finished in 31.25, and Lori finished in 31.30. Lori won first place in her age group (age group just above mine). I would have place 2nd in the age group below mine. But, I won nothing... bummer. Those dang thirty somethings can haul a#*%!!

my favorite way to spend a tuesday

Has everyone moved?

I was looking over my links and almost no one posts anymore. Kinda makes me sad... feels like everyone has moved. Thanks to all of you that are committed to the blogs, I enjoy reading them.

I will admit that I have been unfaithful and have become involved with another.... facebook. It's cool and a neat format to a keep up with a lot of people but in my heart Blogger will always be my first and my favorite. So I'm just wondering where did everyone go?

And... I know ya'll have been waiting (so patiently) for another long boarding home video. ; ) One will be coming soon to this blog near you. I am going to try and snazz this one up a bit with some music.
I know...I try ;)

good stuff...

My mom sent this to me via email. I have come to love it and live by it.... and thought I'd share.

HANDY LITTLE CHART
God has a positive answer:

YOU SAY	GOD SAYS	BIBLE VERSES
You say: "It's impossible"	God says: All things are possible	(Luke 18:27)
You say: "I'm too tired"	God says: I will give you rest	(Matthew 11:28-30)
You say: "Nobody really loves me"	God says: I love you	(John 3:1 6 & John 3:34 )
You say: "I can't go on"	God says: My grace is sufficient	(II Corinthians 12:9 & Psalm 91:15)
You say: "I can't figure things out"	God says: I will direct your steps	(Proverbs 3:5- 6)
You say: "I can't do it"	God says: You can do all things	(Philippians 4:13)
You say: "I'm not able"	God says: I am able	(II Corinthians 9:8)
You say: "It's not worth it"	God says: It will be worth it	(Roman 8:28 )
You say: "I can't forgive myself"	God says: I Forgive you	(I John 1:9 & Romans 8:1)
You say: "I can't manage"	God says: I will supply all your needs	(Philippians 4:19)
You say: "I'm afraid"	God says: I have not given you a spirit of fear	(II Timothy 1:7)
You say: "I'm always worried and frustrated"	God says: Cast all your cares on ME	(I Peter 5:7)
You say: "I'm not smart enough"	God says: I give you wisdom	(I Corinthians 1:30)
You say: "I feel all alone"	God says: I will never leave you or forsake you	(Hebrews 13:5)

favorite things I've heard today

Libby: "I don't want to play when I die".

Me: "Well, you won't die, just your body dies then God will give you a new body...a perfect one".

Libby: "oh!...it will be pink and purple"?

"Oh.. Lord all my longing is before you, my sighing is not hidden from you" Psalm 38:9

"Look to God for your God needs..... no human can fill a God shaped hole".

" He is a God that can be trusted with our deepest longings"

Psalm 139:1-18

real life

Well, life in the real world isn't near as fun! No, there are no pesky seagulls and I don't have to shower the sand off my feet every few minutes... but how good would I have it if those were "real" life's pet peeves (pretty darn good). Since returning home the kids started school. Yep, even the little one. They go to "year round" (even though it isn't really year round). So far so good. I'm very proud of both of them. So for me I will be spending my time working a bit and doing a lot of sorting out (and I'm not talking about the closets). I will enjoy the rest of the Summer (warm weather) but I need to start getting my self together and start focusing on my priorities. I'm ready.

the scenery

the family

Where Dreams come true....

It was hot and crowded and lots of fun! Both kids rode Space Mountain ( a good size roller coaster). Now....we have a week to recover at the beach. Whewwww.

Update

In Florida with the family.... done Disney, now at the beach. Will post pictures soon.

If the truth be told....

I think I love more in the hopes of being loved more.

and... I have lots of gray hair, I wish I could sing (good), I get stressed out over stupid stuff, and I love Krystal burgers (hold the pickle).
:)

So...I'm curious.

Would you rather love more or be loved more?

Who is this dude?

Okay....have you seen the show "Man vs. Wild"? It's on the Discovery Channel. I am so impressed. In fact I'm wondering if it is legit. This guy and his camera man get dropped off in the middle of no where, far far away from anywhere (just in case you didn't know where no where was ) and he (or they) have to find their way home. If they don't supposedly they'll die. I have a hard time believing that they have no means of rescue. They have no water, food, or real weapon ( still hard to believe). Although, after watching him catch a salmon with a carved up tree limb and eat it raw....scales and all, I might be a believer. I would have to be paid an insane amount of money or really hungry to even consider such a thing. If you haven't seen it check it out...I'm almost sure you'll get sucked in and wonder who is this dude?

Lisa is road rash....better than road kill.

Well, I almost made it on the show "Scarred" (a program where people show and tell their scars...most of these people ride skateboards). My friend and myself (with kids) were headed to the pool. Before we left our neighborhood I had the thought that there was no good reason why both of us had to ride in the van down the hill when one of us could ride a board ;) So, I got out and headed down the hill with them driving behind. No problems bombing the big hill, made it through the 4 way then I decided to change lanes and pass the traffic stopped for construction ( at this point I'm in the university and not on a main road). A dude in a big truck (carrying windows) decides to take a U turn and he doesn't see me coming up beside him. So I had two choices and about one second to decide. Do I hit this truck and come to a complete stop or do I bail and try to run it out. Well.... I did what any sane person would do and almost ran it out. Really... there was no almost about it. I think I got two steps off my board before I looked liked Pete Rose sliding for home. I tried my hardest to make it to the grass but the curb.....oh, that curb, it didn't budge. So... I get up bleeding but nothing broken and I lament for a long time about this truck that ended my one and only run for the day prematurely. And, now I'm suppose to go swimming with road rash on every part of my body. Nice.


(I have 6 more of these).

In Storyville....

It was a big day for the kids today. Luke grew facial hair. As gross as it is...that is real hair. I cleaned out my brush and out came a perfect beard. Of course Luke thought it was the coolest thing and had to attach it to his chin. This is his best "Abraham Lincoln" impression. I'm considering donating it to "Beards of Love".




And, the Libster got her ears pierced. She was so determined. Even after we told her it was going to hurt she climbed into that chair. The most amazing thing, she sat there stoically and never shed a tear. In fact she didn't even say "ouch". The most unfortunate thing, she has blown her cover and now she isn't allowed to cry when I comb her hair. She's tough as nails!

So... now you know.

Can you see now why I was so nervous about being in this wedding? These girls are beautiful! I was just so relieved that I didn't have a farmers tan that I forgot all about being a full decade and a half older than the rest the bridesmaids. Well, honestly I'm not sure if it was feeling relieved or the wine ;)

Spring 2007 Volleyball Champions!

The season has ended. We we're 44-6 over all in the league (1st place) and we also won the tournament. We have great chemistry and have lots of fun together. Every one of us is a total cut up on the court while at the same time fairly competitive. Can't wait for August... 2007 fall league!

you go girl!

Well, after a hard few days nothing puts life in perspective like "Libby Lu's". Yes, our Libby got to partake in a full glamor makeover. This included nails, hair extensions, makeup with face art, and a beautiful outfit ;) I guess there is no harm in going "girlie" once in awhile.
SOOO sweet!