Running? REALLY?!

So, as you may know, I have really enjoyed going on walks for the last several years and have considered that my primary source of exercise. Well, (drumroll, please)......I have been running! I know it's hard to believe! I don't really even believe it! I'm not saying I'm a star-runner, by ANY means, but I am doing more running than I ever have in my life. My goal is to be able to run a mile or two without any second thoughts in any conditions or situations.

How did I start running you ask? I just decided a couple of weeks ago that I was fully capable and I needed something to boost my confidence. I am very much struggling (still) with believing that I can do it, but I try my best to be positive and so far it's working pretty well. This may seem to be a small feat, but this is something that I'm very proud of thus far! So, I had to share!!

P.S. The picture shown is of Lester's family and myself at the mini-marathon. Rebecca and I walked while the rest ran. This may have been a slight part of my motivation. Not sure...

The Paleontologist's Glue

So, Lester has been gone ALOT in the last two weeks, so this weekend it was nice to have some company around. My sister, Hannah, and her boyfriend, Zak came to stay with us Friday night. We went to Buca di Beppo's to eat some amazing Italian food. The atmosphere never fails to amaze me. Our waitress was grumpy and not amused by me joking around with her, but the pictures on the wall and the stuff hanging on the ceiling is much to be appreciated. Later, we went on to Target and a movie at home, The Book of Eli. If you haven't seen this movie, you should. It's an EXCELLENT flick. I had seen it once, but the second time around it's even better.

This morning we went to Global Gifts, which is a Fair Trade store that sells many interesting items. A lot of things are high priced, but everything is so unique and you know it all goes for a good cause. After, a short trip to the store, we headed downtown to the children's museum!!! It was amazing!!!! Hannah and I voted the Barbie section best, while Zak was pumped about the Dinos. The Barbie section had any barbie a little girl would ever want, along with a runway to model down and a station to draw some outfits for Barbie to wear. About half-way through our trip in the museum Hannah stepped on the back of my flip-flop and broke it for good. Or so I thought. When we arrived to the Dino section I noticed this man that kept staring at my bare foot as I walked along. A while later, he asked me if he could fix my shoe. This 'paleontologist' as he called himself, led me to the "staff only" section and used 'bone glue' to fix my flip-flop. Not everyone can say a paleontologist has fixed their flip-flop. Shortly after, we left the museum to head for home.

Needless to say, another successful weekend can be noted for me!

The past 2 years~

Tomorrow (August 9th, 2010) will be Lester and my second wedding anniversary. It has gone soooo fast. To celebrate, we went to the IMA on Friday and Saturday we went to the state fair (classy, right?) and out to dinner at Kincaids in Clay Terrace. We had a really good weekend! As we were doing all of this stuff, i was thinking about all of the things we have experienced together in the two years we've been married. We have done so many exciting things. I can't wait to see what happens next! Here's a little look at the last two years of our lives.
*PCB twice
*Gulf Shores once
*Many hours on the road to each of our parents
*Two mission trips to Honduras
*My job change
*Moving from our first apartment to our second (thank goodness)
*Several movie viewings
*Lots of trips to the Monon (biking, running, walking)
*Butler football/basketball games
*A few Colts games
*Jimmy Buffett concert..haha
*Several nights sipping hot tea and eating popcorn
*Mini Marathon 2010: Me, walking and Him, running, but still!

All of these seem like such simple things, but so many memories are made through each of these. Driving between Indy, Mitchell, and Monroe City have given us time to have many good conversations, my job change has definitely changed both of our lives for the better, trips to Honduras are life-changing for so many reasons. I love the traditions we've formed and will continue to do. I can't wait to tell our children and their children all of the experiences we've had and pass on our traditions we will continue to form.
TO ME, THIS IS A HAPPY LIFE.... :)

Summer in the City

So, summer is quickly coming to a close and I'm not sure how I feel about it. I love the comfy fall weather and the fact that you can wear sweatshirts and sweatpants, but I REALLY love summer for several reasons as well. Here are a few of the reasons that I love summertime.


1. Lester is out of school. That means when he comes home from work, he's home, without homework.
2. It stays light outside for longer, making the day seem longer....I like it.
3. The noise the cicadas make
4. Church camp
5. I love being poolside
6. A bit of a tan is nice too
7. Dresses in warm weather are fun
8. The sun makes things seem happy all the time.. :)
9. Bike rides and walks on the Monon
10. Going outside without shoes on
11. Sweet corn and fresh peaches!
12. Family vacations we used to go on
13. Icecream tastes SOO much better in the summer!
14. Outside concerts
15. If it's not too hot, riding in your car with the windows down all while your music is playing very loudly : )

There are soo many other reasons, but I can't think of them right now. I've decided while making this list that I think summer makes me feel more free, if that makes sense. It must stem from having 'summer break' from school. I hope that this 'summer break' feeling continues for me. Its nice... hehe