Running... Santa Style

I'm really not that short, but Kallee is that tall:)

Our very own cheering section



Odd coincidence... Kallee and I actually planned to match
these two dental buddies are just on the same wavelength:)
A little freaky, huh.

 My DREAM race... dress up competition, carolers, cheering crowds all along the way, the GREATEST friend in the world by my side to talk to THE WHOLE TIME (other runners must've hated us), and Blue Bell Ice Cream sponsoring the event! So, if you are wondering what I'll be doing every year from now on, it's the 12k's of Christmas. We had a wonderful time and even ranked in the top 25% of runners (out of almost 1100). Ok, we could've been faster, but then how would we have had time to talk about all the things we needed to... like labor and delivery stories, where we want to open a dental practice, what to get our hubbys for Christmas, etc. :)

Balance... November Style

For those of you who noticed, I'm sorry. I haven't kept up with my blog like I would prefer. Ok, I admit it, I haven't kept up with much of anything this fall the way I'd like to... As my windows and the floor under my fridge are practically screaming:) Our family is coming to visit at the end of this week and all of a sudden I'm noticing all the ways I have slacked off, or as I like to call it "balanced" my life this fall:) As Ben has been increasingly kicked in the pants with school and I have been equally beat up with teaching preschool and running Z to physical therapy twice a week, we are doing a lot of BALANCING!

So, here's a quick rundown in pics of our past month. We had a great trip back home in November and a few other adventures on the way:) Apparently I forgot the camera most of the time, but we had a great time with everyone and miss you all already!


Playing with Gramps... they were having a better time than they are letting on...



Zach's 18 months!

Believe it or not, Gramps found this reindeer cookie recipe and
decided it was high time Ike have a project. They were TASTY
unfortunately, and super cute! Thanks Master Chef Gramps!

Best Playmates:) These two made a cave in the pack and play.
We sure miss having that Jenny Wren around:(



I had to add this for Jen: The 8 year olds "bonding" before Matthew's baptism.
Can't wait til our other kids are old enough to bond like that:)
Wait, maybe I can!



This photo does not even begin to explain how COLD we were
in South Dakota! Brrr! but way prettier than I expected:)