Simon's Visit

A few weeks ago, Paul's folks came down from the cold, wet Michigan weather looking for some sunshine. Unfortunately, during their visit Texas delivered them some MORE cold, damp Texas weather! Yuck!

However, I think they still enjoyed their visit seeing us (and Milo). They went sight-seeing during the day and did the touristy stuff while we were at work - Dallas Zoo, King Tut exhibit, ect. However, in the evenings we were able to spend time together - went to a few nice dinners, movies, and made it out to the Rangers Ballpark for a chilly game!

I hope Dallas gives us some Sunshine for our next visitors! Who's next?

Milo might be the cutest dog ever?

Paul and I took his folks (like we do everyone!) to our favorite Restaurant, Uncle Julio's

Bundle up - it's cold outside! Here we are at the Rangers Game ;-)

White Rock 5Mile

A few weeks ago Paul and I ran the White Rock 5 Mile "Rock n Roll" race with some running friends. It was a little rainy -- but made for perfect running weather! Who doesn't like a little sprinkle of rain water in the face when coming into the finish?

Paul, (being as competitive as he is...) ran the entire way at my side not letting me pull away to beat him. Although, I was in better cardiovascular shape -- he kept running and pushing through ... cussing and grunting of course -- but he did it! Way to go Paul!

We finished in 42mins and I was 9th in my age group and Paul (sandbagger!) came in 13th for his age group. Not a bad little Saturday!

Here are a few pics ;-)

Easter Weekend

Hard to believe we just spent our 2nd Easter here in Dallas! Time sure does fly!

It was a rough Easter weekend with me developing strep -- so I spent the majority of the time on the couch watching movies (and baseball, thanks to Paul ;-) )

But I did muster up the energy on Sunday to make it to our Easter Brunch at Stephen and Susan's -- Stephen is one of Paul's law buddies and they were having people over who were also "Texas transplants" that didn't have family in town. It was fun to exchange stories about how crazy the Texans are and hear about their experiences in Dallas.

Most importantly, Milo got his Easter basket -- he was due for a few new toys so he was thrilled!

It's getting warmer....

Texas Spring has arrived! We're due for a week of "70's and sunny!" Whoo hoo!

I sure need a little sunshine with margarita in hand --- it's been a rough couple weeks! In review...

My car died on the tollway at 5:30am - yikes! And then the wrong tow truck came, (I didn't know to request a flatbed?) Then, being the trusting Mid-Westerner that I am, I just gave the tow truck guy the keys to my car and he said he would take care of it! Then he took me to work in that HUGE tow truck...sad, but true. It wasn't till 10am that I received a call from the dealership that my car finally arrived... and then there was the estimate, yuck!

After that shi**y day came more crap, literally! Little Milo has had the poops! And there were "accidents" ALL over the house. And then came the throw up... enough on that. But let's just say we need our carpets professionally cleaned ASAP! But Milo is doing MUCH better -- poor dogger!

Oh, and today was then dentist..3 cavities, nuff said :(

So, life has thrown us a few curve-balls lately but we're hanging in there! Hope y'all are doing fab!

Official Pics from the race

Hey y'all

here's the official race website with pics if you're interested....

http://www.brightroom.com/go.asp?50653872

Rock to Victory Half Marathon!!!

I Finished!

Yes, I completed my first half marathon - "Rock to Victory" :-) today!!!! The race course went through downtown Dallas and ended at American Airlines Center for a total of 13.1 miles!!!

I'm VERY happy to report that I COMPLETED the race and did it in 1:58:48. I came in under 2 hours which is a HUGE accomplishment for me, (especially since my goal was to just finish and jog the entire way!) I was 568 overall and 23rd in my age-group (25-29) -- which isn't too bad for a beginner! Right?

A few people in my running group bailed on the race (didn't plan so well that it just happened to be St. Paddy's day weekend...) but my friend Beth and I ran it together and felt awesome afterwards. Much better than green beer! :-)

Here's a few pics from the race -- from my loving, supportive hubby!

Ready to run!

And we're off!

And I'm running!

We did it!

We're here

Ok, I'm trying to stay "updated" on my posts -- but it's just so hard! Especially when I'm not sitting at a computer all day anymore. Working in an office it was so easy to wonder off to the blogs...

Nowdays, I would consider myself an official gym-rat! Not desk junkie -- But, I love it :-) (knock of wood...) Business is still growing and doing well so I am sooo thankful for that!

This past weekend we got a real taste of summer with 85 degree weather (don't worry it didn't stick -- today is a freezing 50 and raining!) but it was a fantastic Sunday! We went to the pool, sat in the sun and BBQ'd all day. It gave us a glimpse of whats to come in a few weeks! Not to mention a nice March "glow" or tan :) Drinking all day made for a rough Monday morning -- how quickly we forget how that affects us!

Also, while Paul was working on Saturday I did my last "long run" before the big race next weekend. Yes, I ran 10 miles by myself -- no one else there to push me! And, I'm happy to report I did it. This is my very first 1/2 marathon I'm attempting so...keep my in your prayers!

Later!