Denver Half Marathon

Anyone who lives near me (or near a race I want to run), and is relatively fit (ie: can walk), undoubtedly knows that I love to run races, and talk friends and family into doing those races. Well, this year is no exception, I finally got my Dad on board in the Spring, and he in turn recruited some of his co-workers into training for and running the Denver Half Marathon. This year however, as most of you are already aware, I got knocked up – and thus would not be participating in the run. Lucky for STEVE! Because it was my Dad’s first race in 30 years, I recruited Steve to… you know, suffer through and be a support in case there were any heart attacks mid run.

Well, I’m happy to report that Steve and my Dad finished the Denver half marathon in great spirits. There were no injuries (Steve sort of hurt his leg due to a lack of training) but in general they ROCKED IT! My Mom and I got to run around taking pictures and video (I won’t show the video because they looked so much faster in real life)… and I realized how much I really do love running half marathons – it was hard to be on the sidelines the whole time. Mr. Ed is hooked again (we have the same sort of love for training and racing) – Steve made me promise to never ever ever sign him up for a half marathon again, and plans are in the works for the Disney Land Half Marathon 2011 (so come run with us next Labor Day weekend!).

Great job Guys - I am so proud you ran 13.1 Miles!

29 weeks and counting...

After much anticipation and requests for some belly pictures - the above shows weeks 9-27. I'll upload more as we go along, but I think I'm really showing now!

We're finally in the third (and final) trimester! Yay!

I would say, that "Wow, time has really flown by!" But in a way, I feel like I've been pregnant forEVAH! As I pointed out to Steve when we went to the Rapids ( MLS Soccer) playoffs last weekend "This is the second Rapids game that the little guy has been to!"

"When else were we here?"

"The fourth of July game..."

"You were pregnant then?"

"Um... yes. Yes I was."

Now, maybe its because I've been the designated driver for months of weddings and bachelorette parties, or perhaps, its just because the seasons are changing, and it seems like we'll have been through all the seasons before we get to see our baby, but I think we're both eager to finally meet this little guy.

Although, he does still have some cookin' to do.... and some amazing showers to attend (I can't wait to see all my friends and family and celebrate!). But we're going to be good and ready by the time he arrives.

Car Trouble...

It is with the upmost regret and sadness that I write the following blog.

The Mazda has passed.

Oh zoom, zoom…. You were such a great car, and so very loved. You were the first car that I ever owned. You drove to California, to Texas, and along treacherous mountain passes. You saw me go to College, and graduate and get married. You even become the primary car for my husband, who although was slightly more abusive to your interior, loved you like his own. You went before your time. The transmission that we had eagerly replaced to save you, in January failed again.

Although the timing wasn’t great, it afforded Steve and I the opportunity to get a commuter car that was a little safer for our new arrival (plenty of baby room in back!). And I am lucky enough to work for a company that gives great perks in terms of employee discounts, and we managed to get a new 2011 Nissan Versa for the cost of some of the used cars we were looking at.

So, it is with reluctance to introduce you to the newest member of our family. Emmanuel.

Emmanuel is a Manual. I don’t know how to drive a manual transmission, but as Steve requested it, since this is his car for work etc;, I gave in. I mean, you do have to learn new things every once in a while, right? If you see us on the road, give us a wave…. If its just me – steer clear!

Might be too cold for a walk if you need this...

Not sure I'll be putting this on the registry... even if I secretly want to walk around and see people's reaction to this little invention.

Doggy Race Weekend

This video is from last weekend when Steve and I signed up for the most amazing race (but not THE amazing race, which would be pretty cool).

We are baby sitting Zola (Steve's Aunts dog) - both dogs were in Heaven!

Things I've noticed while pregnant

• The chubbier you are- the harder yoga binds become

• Air Conditioning in the summer, would be AWESOME!

• The dishes seem to miraculously get done! What is going on here?

• That being said - the first 3 months we ate out A LOT since my cooking ceased and my Sous-Chef is in training (he does BBQ though!)

• My cravings consist of bacon cheese burgers and frozen yogurt. I'm really going to have to get in shape when this is over!

• When I try to run - it feels as though the baby is literally grabbing my bladder and squeezing with all his might.

• Horseshoes, Bachelorette Parties, Weddings, Happy hour, Nintendo Wii - all of these things are greatly improved with Alcohol.

• Always being the DD sucks!

Its a BOY

We had our appointment this morning, and found out that its going to be a BOY!

Steve fist pumped in the radiology room when the technician told us! We’re right on track with growth, and the little guy was kicking and sucking his thumb and generally being an amazing little boy. I can’t wait to meet him, and can’t believe that we’re already half way there! The images we saw on screen were marvelous, but unfortunately the images we received were less than stellar (one is the side angle of the baby’s skull and spinal cord… which must be a cool image for a technician and all, but mostly looks like baby skeletor zombie to me!) She only printed two pictures for us, so I’ll use the better of the two. He looked just like Steve does when he’s lounging on the couch, little belly and long legs. It cracked me up.

High fives all around. We can’t wait to meet our little guy in person this winter!