Swimming pool

Jaden has quite the imagination these days and loves to pretend he is swimming using a blanket or basket as the pool.  This morning when I went in to get him up this is what I found:

He explained to me that he was in the swimming pool reading a school book.  

With his black bear

Caleb had to join in on the fun too

Oh to have the imagination of a 3 year old again.

13.1 miles and 27th birthday

To celebrate our 27th birthday Ashley and I agreed to run in the Inaugural Corvallis Half Marathon; Jacob and Paul had the privilege of running it with us as well.  I think Caleb might have been about 1 month old when we heard about the run so I figured it would also give me motivation to start running again and get back into shape.

Approximately 1,600 people participated in the run (a sellout) and it received great reviews from all who participated.  The weather was decent, meaning it did not rain but was a bit cold.  Jacob and I finished in roughly 2 hours 9 minutes averaging a 10 minute mile pace.  We did run the entire time which was my ultimate goal for the race.  Ashley and Paul finished about 8 minutes ahead of us; maybe my goal for next year will be to keep pace with them.

Jacob and I near the finish - Reeser Stadium

Talking to our "fans" through the fence

Finishers!!!

Jacob and I at mile 8

Jacob and I finishing

After the run we gathered at Ashley and Paul's house for dinner and cake.  Unfortunately I was not feeling well (I think running 13.1 miles and nursing may not have set well with my system) so could not enjoy much of the food but it was great to gather with my family.  And by Monday I was feeling great so enjoyed the rest of my birthday cake then.

Also on Monday the boys brought me breakfast in bed so I could enjoy my birthday gift :)