2010 is my year to RUN

I think I've become a runner!

I'm not sure...

Maybe I just won't admit it to myself yet. Honestly, I really don't enjoy running but I like to get my workout over with. I know that sounds crazy! I think I like these races to keep me motivated but if I stop doing the races I might loose interest in running. Silly huh?





In early December 2009, I decided I was going to getting into running more than I had ever in the past. I commited to the Pikes Peak Road Runners Winter Series. It's a series of four races in January and February 2010. The length of the races gradually got longer as I completed the series.

My first one in January was a 5K in Cheyene Mountain State Park and my sister ran with me, I'm on the left in the picture above. Then, I went on to run a 4mi., 5mi. and a 10K by the time I was done in February. Here are my times:

• Jan. 9, 2010 5K
  Age-Group Place-24/32, Time-0:44:39
  
• Jan. 23, 2010 4Mi.
  Age-Group Place-26/31, Time-0:50:03
  
• Feb. 12, 2010 5Mi.
  Age-Group Place-22/24, Time-1:04:30
  
• Feb. 27, 2010 10K
  Age-Group Place-19/23, Time-1:20:06
  
  Then, this past Sunday I ran another one. This was a 5K for Parkinson's Awareness. I ran it with some friends and I'm really glad I did. I do feel really good after it's done.
  
  Here is my time:
  
  April 25, 2010 5K Age-GroupPlace-16/19, Time-0:37:36
  
  I feel really good about my time compared to January!!
  
  And now........
  I just committed to running in the Bolder Boulder in Boulder, CO on Memorial Day, it's a 10K and I have to say I AM really excited about this one. My brother is going to run with me. And, my dad and sister are going to walk the course.
  
  I think I'm most excited to:
  

1. Check it off my bucket list
2. Run with my family
3. Feel the energy coming from the CU stadium as we finish the race

Wish me luck!!

Easter 2010

I'm finally getting around to sharing my Easter pictures.

My nephew JJ came over the night before Easter to dye eggs. He was so funny! His mom have him a white crayon to color on the egg so he started coloring. The next thing we heard was him banging the egg on the table. Yep, he cracked it! No big deal! He didn't know why we're coloring eggs!

The next day was Easter and the minute he walked in the door he spotted the eggs hidden all around the living room. He wasn't in the door a minute and he was going to get the eggs. His mom handed him his basket and he was off. Although soon after he decided that the basket was heavy and he didn't want to carry it anymore.
At first he just collected the eggs but then he figured out there was something in those eggs. He pryed one open and found jelly beans. So, then he went around to find more realizing they all must have candy in them. Some had coins. But every time he found more jelly beans he'd stuff them in his mouth! Pretty soon he had so many in his mouth he couldn't talk and I think he even started to drool!

His Easter Basket from Aunt Becky, Uncle Keith and Jasmine had a Handy Manny coloring book and crayons in it. He has been wanting to "write" so this was a hit. I even got on the floor to color with him. He is so much fun!

Happy Easter!

I hope you all had a wonderful Easter! I have to say I had a very nice day with my family.

I really wanted to write the chorus of the song "Because He Lives". It has stuck in my mind all day. I've heard it so many times but I can't get it out of my head today on this day of Easter.

Because He lives I can face tomorrow,

Because He lives all fear is gone;

Because I know He holds the future.

And life is worth the living just because He lives

He is Risen!

He is Risen Indeed!

Who will be my first *real* fan?

I have some exciting news to share...

I am so excited to launch this new blog that I just got my own domain name for it. I am officially Clippingsofmylife.com

Yeah!

And, I while I was at it I created Clippings of my life  facebook fan page. Will you come over and become a fan, please? At this point I only have family members for fans! ;)

Are you a fan on facebook of my other blog SavingCouponsandRecipes.com?If not,  Become a fan here.

Once I get this picture uploading thing squared away I will feel so much better.

Just another late night

Ugh! Have you ever had to get a posterboard after school for your child only to find out the project is due to next day!

That's what I did tonight!

When I left to house to pick up my 14-year-old from school, I only grabbed my keys, sunglasses, and phone. NO WALLET! I know, Iknow, I should have it with me whenever I drive anywhere. But, I knew I'd be just running over to her school to pick her up and come right home.

NOPE! I hear "Mom, I need a posterboard tonight" So, we found change in the console and I sent her in by herself to Walgreen's.

$.98! That's all! But, it's the principle of the matter. Then, I asked her how long she'd know about the project. "Since last week" oh and It was due yesterday.

WHAT?!????

"I forgot!" 

FORGOT?

So, I was just a little frustrated, to say the least. And, needless to say, she's having a late night with homework.

I thank God everyday that I only have one child! But, God why does she have to be just like me?

Speaking of clippings and snippings

I am still trying to figure out my problem with uploading pictures. Frustrating! I know I'll get it at some point. But, in the meantime I thought I'd write something....

Keith had surgery yesterday. He had a hydrocele that needed to be drained AND opted to add-on a vasectomy. I'll let you google the hydrocele.

It was an outpatient procedure. His recovery time is 6 weeks with one week off of work. I thought that was a long time. Yeah, I thought oh, he'll be in and out but, I'm now realizing this could take a while.

Yesterday, he came home and took a nap which I expected. After his nap he seemed to doing fine. The discharge nurse said to take it easy the first 24 hours. He kept saying he was feeling good. I think the drugs were still talking.

Because he didn't sleep well at all last night!

I set my alarm clock every four hours to give him his pain meds. I do know how important pain management is. He just had a hard time sleeping on his back.

Today has been a little slower to say the least.

My job is to keep the ice packs coming.

I pray that he has a speedy recovery! I'll keep you updated.

Clippings of my life...

I've been feeling like I need to start writing more about my personal life. At times, I feel like my life is crazy and I just need to get it out!

If you follow this blog you'll notice that I changed the name. I went with "Clippings of my life...." I think my new title has a lot of meanings...

• I cut hair for a living


• I love to cut coupons


• I could use some trimming of my weight


• And, I want to use this blog to scrapbook about my life!

I excited to share a little more with you!

Clippings of my life.

Testing, Testing

I have changed my personal blog to Clippings of my life...

Updates to come

Jasmine's first day of school

Every year we take her picture and every year I am amazed how tall Jazzy's gotten! She's in 8th grade this year, this is her last year at CSCA. I am trying to enjoy this time we have with her until she all grown up and leaves the house. I am loving her age right now, she has become a beautiful young adult.

Ben and Jenn's Open House

JJ and Jasmine hanging out

JJ says "YUM!"

JJ wanting to hold his mom's arm with his sticky hands

Jasmine enjoying her watermelon

My brother and his wife had an Open House in May. They really did a good job on the renovation of their newly acquired house. Of course, I didn't take pictures of the house that would have been too easy instead, being the proud mom and aunt that I am only got pics of the kids.