BUSY BUSY BUSY!

Where to begin...I said I was going to be better about this so I wouldn't have to think about what all has happened over the last several weeks. ;-/

3rd of July. I participated in a 5K in Lebo, KS where I beat my last time! I ran it in 31.09 seconds. My first race was 31.54.

4th of July. Had a blast! Aunt Ruthie & Uncle Bob threw an awesome shindig! My kids LOVED the lake fun! They were in and out of the water ALL day!!! Food was awesome, company was awesome, the games were awesome, and so were the fireworks!!! Camden LOVED THEM! He kept saying: "Popcorn! Popcorn!"...hahaha!

July 10. Participated in "Midnight Bomber" 5K Run in Iola, KS. History behind the event: In July 1905 Charley Melvin, an avid prohibitionist recently released from a mental asylum, stole 1,500 sticks of dynamite and blew up 3 saloons in downtown Iola, Kansas. The 12:26AM blast was felt 12 miles away and sent political shockwaves through the state and nation. Iola annually commemorates this historic event with the Mad Bomber Run, a 5K run/3K walk that begins at the site of the dynamited saloons. It was REAL fun! There were 9 of us girls that teamed up to run together! It was super fun. The only bummer was I had just started the beginning stages of a summer cold and was not 100% up to snuff but I ran the whole thing and still managed to beat my first 5K running it in 31.42!

Christy came to visit for 4 days and helped me out tremendously by watching the boys for me here and there while I ran errands and/or went to my Turbo exercise class! She also helped me by using her voice...since mine was lacking due to my summer cold, she was able to get onto the boys for me and read them their bedtimes stories!(Thanks Christy so much for all your help!)

Amanda came for a couple nights also and we had a great time!

Ok. Neurology update...had an EMG on Tuesday, everything is good...normal. So now I am scheduled to see a pain doctor in early August for a steroid shot in my back! OUCH! But I'm looking forward to having some relief!

Took Camden to the dentist today and Bob went to Home Depot...where he is gathering items to "renovate" our home...EEEK! I'm nervous/excited about this adventure! Will keep you all posted as best as I can!

Hope everyone is doing well and staying cool in this BRUTAL heat!

Oh P.S. Biggest news, I am currently training for a half marathon (13.1 miles) in October in Kansas City! I am SUPER NERVOUS! But I will try my hardest!!! The craziest thing I think I will do in my lifetime! LOL!