Go Mommy!!!

I just got back home from running a 5K!! Now, for some people, my time might be better described as a slow jog... I did 3.2 miles in 37 minutes. Those of you who remember the length of my legs will understand, that speed is not-too-shabby for someone who is not described as a "runner"! It is only the second time I've run a 5K and not stopped to walk during the race! The first one was earlier this year with Bryan. I finished 3rd in my age group.... just don't ask how many people were in my age group!! HA! Next year I'll move up an age bracket, so maybe I'll improve my standings!! A dear friend of mine (we went to high school and college together) and I have committed to running the Air Force half-marathon next Sept. We'll see how that goes. I'm trying to convince Bryan to run it, too, since he was in the Air Force for 7 years. A pretty cool accomplishment for a 50 and 40 year old (next year!).

We had a great week this week - I had my birthday celebration that lasted almost all week! I love birthdays! I'm probably the healthiest I have ever been - and it's exciting to know that the best is yet to come, if God allows me more time!

The girls continue to excel in school - Pili is breezing through her studies, and Adie is picking up bits and pieces as we go along. She is not quite ready to sit down and do anything "formal" but we do lots of learning while moving - Adie is quite the dancer! Pili continues to make great strides in her gymnastics. She is amazingly strong!

Today Daddy and I are going to dig a new flower bed in our front yard, for all the new flower bulbs! For a woman who whined through every summer of gardening - I am becoming a gardener! We even tilled a garden for vegetables next spring! It's about 10 feet wide and 24 feet long. Hopefully we'll get lots of fresh veggies out of it! It is also a school project - Pili and Adie will share in the work. We'll keep you posted. Speaking of growing things - Pili and Adie planted apple seeds from a Fuji apple - our snack one day. And guess what - we have 4 little sprouts coming up in the planter!

We hope everyone has a wonderful fall weekend! God's blessings! The Meckes'