Fort Worth Cowtown 10K

Friday night I picked Brian up from work and we headed over to downtown Fort Worth to pick up our bibs for the 10K. When we made it to downtown our plan was to park, go pick up our bibs, and walk around the tent that was set up with all kinds of fun things. That plan quickly changed when we saw the massive amounts of people and cars trying to navigate all of the one way streets. Instead I dropped Brian off, circled the block a few times, picked him up, and headed out of downtown. We met up with my parents for a nice carb loaded dinner at Macaroni Grill. 

Saturday morning we met my dad, Charles, and Jordie in our hotel lobby at 7am. I was quite nervous because I kept getting flash backs of middle school track and cross country meets where my coach would run beside begging and pleading with me to just pass one person so that I would not come in last place. Painful memories! (I did try to look her up on facebook to tell her of my new accomplishment...no luck!) 

It was the most perfect day for a run. Charles and Jordie ran at a faster pace than me so we let them go ahead. We consistently ran 12 minute miles and to my surprise it wasnt that hard. My dad and Brian kept me company and encouraged me the whole way. It was such a great feeling to cross the finish line and be able to say that I ran a 10K without having to walk. I look forward to next years Cowtown race and maybe, just maybe, we will attempt the half marathon. :) 

Valentine's Day

These are the beautiful roses that are sitting in my classroom. Isnt my husband great?!

Lately...

My parents were in town last weekend for their annual "Fab 5 Weekend" in Dallas so we caught up with them on Sunday at Norma's Cafe. I got to feed Tanner a bottle and loved it! Brian is probably rolling his eyes as he reads this :). I just love babies...I cant help it! This picture is so cute so I just had to share it.

Isn's he cute!? Tonight we get to babysit Jackson for the first time and I cant wait.

Next weekend is the big Cowtown 10K run. Brian and I havent been the best at training for this run because the weather has been so stinkin cold! This morning we got up at 5am and ran 3 miles. I just hope the weather stays above 32 degrees the morning of the race. I will be posting pictures of the race next weekend so that people dont just think I made it all up! Keep your fingers crossed I can finish.

Snow Day!

Yesterday Brian and I woke up and got ready for work with no clue what awaited us outside. 

When we opened the door everything was covered in white and the snow was falling hard. After trying to clear the many inches of snow off my car windows we both went to work. 

When I got in my car this was my view. 

My class was loving the weather so I took them outside to play in the snow. Usually I don't post pictures of my class but I thought this picture was safe. Earlier that morning our school acted out the Olympic Opening Ceremony. We were representing Italy. It was so much fun waving our Italian flags and saying "BUONGIORNO!" to everyone we saw. 

When Brian got home from work we went outside to do some sledding. We have a pretty steep hill right behind our apartment building that was perfect. We first attempted to sled down in a laundry hamper but the snow was so deep that we kept getting stuck. Randomly, we found an oversized baking pan and used that instead. Here are some pictures of us playing in the snow.

Today (Friday) school was cancelled for me and Brian doesnt have to go in until 11am. We are enjoying our late morning together watching all of the stuff about the Olympics. I cant wait for tonight's opening ceremony!