Back to School

I can't believe summer is over already!! We had a great time and did some fun things as a family! BBQ's, Movies in the park, trips to the library, Pool parties, Visits from relatives from out of state, etc. We spent the last Saturday before school started at the pool. The whole day and the kids loved it! They love school and are so excited to see their friends and continue learning! I am excited to get back into a schedule.

Ashley and Ethan started on Monday!! I can't believe Ashley is in 6th grade and Ethan is in 3rd. They are such good kids and LOVE learning. They were pretty excited to start school this year. Ashley was up bright and early asking me to do her hair, she had all the accessories on! Love that girl. Ethan was looking forward to seeing who was in his class, he is very excited to learn multiplication and division this year!! :)

Carly started today and she was very happy. She met her teacher yesterday and got a tour of the classroom. She was a little apprehensive when she learn that she would be sitting with a table full of boys, but her teacher guaranteed her that she would fix that. I can't believe she is in 1st grade and going to school all day! She is looking forward to meeting new friends and learning Spanish this year! :)

The little caboose is the only one left at home. He is such a sweet little boy. We are looking forward to learning all of our colors, alphabet (he knows most of it), shapes, and numbers, but most of all we will be going to potty school. Time for no diapers. We are ready!! :)

Here's to a good year!! :)

The Dirty Dash "Mud Run" 2011

In my efforts to improve my health, I thought I would take a chance and do something I had never done before. I signed up to do the Dirty Dash 5k mud run with my friends! It takes place at Soldier Hollow and it is a 5k obstacle course/race in the mud. There were hay bales to climb over, tunnels to go through, walls to climb. There was a slide, and a pool of mud. It was such a good time, and although my body was tired I was so glad I did it.

Group Photo. There were over 60 participants in our group! It was such a beautiful day, and so fun. Thank you Dulci, Brian, Melissa and Brock for the great pictures. A very special thank you to Brock for putting this all together!!

Got Mud Girls

After the slide

Dirty Got Mud Girls :)

Yep, that is yucky mud on my face....and I am still smiling!!

Group in the pool

Falling in the pool...it was so gross.

Group on the muddy hill! What a great bunch of people!

Muddy Group Photo

I am so glad that I didn't put limitations on myself and think I could not do this. I love my friends, they are so awesome. I am grateful for friends who encouraged and had faith in me. I am enjoying the journey. I showed my kids the picture of "Mommy in the Mud", and they looked at me like I was crazy!! I want them to see a strong and beautiful woman. I want them to know they can do anything if they are determined. :)

Beyond risk....I discovered freedom! A great feeling!!