Here's a little bit of what I've been up to since you last heard from me:
I started off the summer by fulfilling a goal to run a 5K race with a few of my Army Wife friends (who will probably kill me for posting this picture!). This race was a bit symbolic for me. I ran it just a few days before my husband returned from deployment. Getting to the end of that long year felt very much like completing a difficult road race. I was determined to finish strong even though at times I felt like I was gasping for breath as I crawled to the finish line! Fortunately, I think I made it to the end of both stronger than when I started.
In June my husband returned from his second overseas deployment. He has been away from home for half of the last five years. I'm really hoping that the next five years aren't nearly so adventurous for him!
In June we celebrated my baby's second birthday. He's a lot more boy than baby these days. It has been said of him (by someone other than me) that he "oozes personality." I think that's a pretty accurate description. He is very social, a little bit sneaky and says the darnedest things. He enjoys playing outside, doing his "naked dance" and all things Lightning McQueen. He insists he can do anything the big kids can do but still wants to be called "baby." I was (FINALLY!) able to ween him a few weeks ago so perhaps his baby days truly are behind him. (Yes, I nursed him until he was two. I honestly can't decide if that makes me a hero or a hippie.)
On the Fourth of July the entire family got up early and participated in the Freedom Festival 5K race. (Notice I didn't say we actually "ran" the race.) That is such a fun race. There's no pressure to go fast, it's very motivating to be cheered on by hundreds of people as you go down the parade route, and there are so many out of shape people that no matter how slow you go you still probably won't be last!
In July my husband and I took a much needed vacation to San Diego--WITHOUT the kids! We had a fantastic time. I am so grateful for family members who so lovingly took care of our kiddos for nearly a week so we could have a stress free trip. I have decided that San Diego is the perfect vacation destination. There is just so much to do! We kept it pretty simple and spent a lot of our time at the beach. On Sunday we went to Old Town and visited the new Mormon Battalion Visitors Center which was amazing. Some of our dearest friends live there so we were able to spent a wonderful evening with them too. One of my favorite things about the trip was eating great food in restaurants we would never take the kids to! That said however, we spent most of the trip talking about how much our kids would love San Diego. (I guess that means we really DO love them!)We're already planning a family vacation to go back as soon as we can.
I guess that's enough for now. Stay tuned for part 2!
2 comments:
Of course, I remember you have a blog. :) You are looking FAB in all of these photos. And I'm glad you posted some of your husband in his non-military beard. He does look relaxed and happy.
Wonderful to catch a small glimpse of your goings on these past few months. You are a beautiful person inside and out and I am so proud of you for the woman you have become and the one you are becoming! You are one of my heroes, dear one! Love you so much!
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