Run Carey Run!

This past weekend Carey traveled to Austin Texas and ran in a Half Marathon with her sister Lindsay. This was her first marathon to run in and I had to post about it especially as to how well she did. You know the proud hubby post.

I think she picked this race to run in because it featured "a fabulous post race-party with mini spa treatments, catered brunch, and shopping." Notice the spa treatments and shopping part? Nothing better than an after race massage eh??

Out of over 1000 contestants she placed 45th overall, 38th among females, and 6th among her age group. Oops I almost put her age group! Yikes, that would have been a no no for sure. :) Her time was 1:50:49 with a split of 58:57.

Most importantly is that she did VERY well for her first race in a strange place on a VERY difficult course with tons of steep hills.

In her own words:

The hills on this course were like no other. I physically felt ill when I got to the top of the worst one. I ran a mile or two with a stray dog and a cow in a pasture ran along side of me for a little bit. Lindsay and I got to high five each other about 7 to 8 miles into the race as we passed going opposite ways. The soles of my feet felt like they were going to burn a hole in the bottom of my shoes. We got complimentary massages, water, Gatorade, fruit, protein bars and more after the race. Lindsay and I walked funny all day on Saturday and Sunday because our legs and feet hurt.

I enjoyed it very much and will continue to train for the next one. I am hooked!

So there you have it! Yaaaaaay Mommy, you did so well and we are so proud of you!

Please leave Carey some comment love giving her support. Maybe it will get her to post here more often. :) It is always greatly appreciated!

Love and Prayers,

The Worst Thing!

Ok here it is. The moment you have all been waiting for. I know the anticipation is killing you right?

This is your chance to break free! Release your burdens and come clean. Tell us what the worst thing you think you ever did was. Or was it something that happened to you? Or was it a lie you told to someone? Maybe you bribed your kids? Ya nice try but we all do that.

Anything that you feel would be fun to share. In most cases Im betting that many of these will be funny.

Just go to the link here and tell us what you did.

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Now come on, what is it? Did you lose your pants in church? Or could it have been some unexpected gas in a really bad place? Please share! I cant wait to laugh along with you.

I will be sharing mine soon don't worry.

Love and Prayers,

Suggestions?

Now that Taylor's hair is shorter it is allot harder to get into a bun for dance. It was really easy when it was long. The only problem was the weight made it difficult to stay up. Now that it's short I am yet to figure out how to get it up.

So I come to you asking for help. Anyone who is willing please leave your suggestions in the comments section of this post and help a hair doing dad figure this one out. All suggestions are welcome.

She also has a recital coming up and I will need something special for that too.

So what are you waiting for? Help a good ole dad out won't ya?

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Love and Prayers,

The Charity of a Child

Tonight she did it.

Her heart beamed with pride and joy as she gave so selflessly. This from only a child whom knows not of the magnitude of the act, but more of the result of it's action.



Yes we are very proud on this day. Our Taylor took a huge step forward in life as she embraced the gift of giving and in the process learned that it is the giving in which lies the gift.



She watched with anxious eyes as each lock was chopped away. This was her day to learn, her day to love, her day to give.



Tonight was her night, and she did it!



Love and Prayers,

Locks of Love

As you already know we are VERY proud of both of our kids and all that they do. They are both filled with so much love and are just a joy to all whom come in contact with them.

Today Taylor has decided (on her own) to donate over ten inches of her hair to Locks of Love. This is a non profit organization who delivers hair pieces to those who don't have the money and are facing life threatening illnesses like cancer. There is a girl at her school who has lost her hair and Taylor has made it a point to become good friends with her. While others may make fun, Taylor has reached out to her and become a close and trusted friend.

We did not even know of this until recently when she asked if she could give some of her hair to this girl. She said she though it would make her feel better about herself and maybe not get teased.

While there is no guaranty that Taylor's hair will go to this girl (and probably wont) there is no doubt that it will benefit some child somewhere who is dealing with some kind of life threatening illness.

Giving this much hair to many seems like a pretty big deal, however to Taylor she would give it all if she could. There is no price that can be placed on charity and what it means to give.

We are so proud of her for wanting to do this and it will take place today. We will be sure to take many pictures and post them soon.

Make sure you leave a comment to Taylor and let her know that you too are so proud of what she is doing. It is a pretty grown up decision for just a 7 year old.

If you would like to learn more about Locks of Love and the wonderful work they do, please visit their site by clicking on the link in the top of our right sidebar.

Love and Prayers,