Disney Glass Slipper Challenge

Last summer I somehow agreed to run the Disney Glass Slipper Challenge (10K the first day, half-marathon the next) with my sister and a few of her friends. I forgot how much I enjoyed running:) I was definitely burnt out by the time February rolled around, but it was a fun experience and if one of the boys ever wants to do it I'll gladly train again with them.

 We spent Friday at Magic Kingdom after the Expo. It was very different being there without kids!

The races start at 530 so that everyone is out of the park before the parks open. That means getting up at 245 to board buses by 330 and then just WAITING forever for the race to start. My time wasn't accepted (kind of because I submitted late) so I was in the last corral which really stunk. But, once we got moving it was fun!

 She really did talk all about Rapunzel and talk like her

 After the 10K we headed to brunch at Chef Mickeys-

 Saturday was all about relaxing after Chef Mickeys...I read and did NOTHING...

Another early morning for the half marathon with these two Minnies

 So proud of my sister doing her first half marathon the day AFTER a 10K!! It was pretty hard, I won't lie. My legs were toast at 4 miles...and I still had 9.2 to go!

 Bad quality because I stole it off the site, but I love this picture in front of the castle!

Since the race, I haven't run a single day (sprints a few times, but not a SINGLE run)...I can't decide if that is sad or not! I definitely miss my long runs that I was getting to do with some friends I don't see often, but I apparently needed a break! Next girls trip, nothing planned at 245 AM:)

Happy Valentines Day

Some heart shaped pancakes and yummy boxes of chocolate took our Valentines morning from ho-hum to fun! We hope you all had a fun day with your loves!

Julian is 3!!

Julian's birthday will probably forever be a "will it be a snow day?!" This year, the answer was YES! So it took a bit of time before we celebrated everywhere, but we got it all in and this blog is long!

                                 
                                            Cinnamon rolls for breakfast

Morning presents

 Chris worked from home so we took Julian to run some errands but he got to ride an elephant in passing!

Then we met Grammy at Barnes and Noble and read books for a few hours

                                           Birthday evening celebrations with Paw Patrol cupcakes

 This is his favorite face lately....

We celebrated his birthday at Rockin' Jump, a new trampoline park close to home (in the snow no less!)

                                       And here it is again....

Birthday celebrations at school and co-op

At three, Julian
~LOVES to snuggle and give kisses/licks. He is my definite snuggle buddy
~loves to sing and his latest favorites are "jingle bells, batman smells," "Mary had a Little lamb,"
~really enjoys school. He goes by himself to preschool two days per week and one day to co-op with me.
~likes to do puzzles, color, watch tom & jerry, read books, play make-believe with his animals, play swords, wrestle, swim at the Y, play on the "red" ipad, eat tic-tacs, drink milk upon waking and walking in the door, and try to do ANYTHING his brothers are doing
~still receives speech therapy for articulation...probably harder to understand than Ryan was at this age (can't force air for words)...but I know eventually it will all be fine....right?!
~has the cutest darn dimples around town, so its hard to get frustrated with those three year tantrums coming out
~has 5 "dirlfriends" some girls from school, and a neighbor...a ladies man....
~has the BEST eye/facial language and is a true comedian
~weighs in at a whopping 32lbs and was 36 1/2 inches...we think...it went from a great appointment for the first 3 minutes, to a not so happy appointment...

We love you stinker pants, JulieBean, Jules, Buster Brown....