MY BUSY DECEMBER

I thought since it has been awhile since my last post I would get
caught up.

Since my last post I have had a busy schedule with all the holiday

stuff. The friday before Christmas I was invited to school where I

used to work for Christmas dinner they were having. I enjoyed

visiting with all my ex co-workers and catching up on the gossip.

I was asked many times while I was there if I wanted to come back

and I graciously smiled and said no thank you. I do miss all my peeps

there but I don't miss the stress.

Starting the Saturday before Christmas Bobby had a 16 day vacation.

I didn't know how much of those 16 days we could tolerate each other LOl.

I love him dearly but 16 days together with anyone without a break makes

one crazy. Much to my surprise we managed to get along the whole time

even with him being sick most of the time and now that he is back to work

I have to say I miss him.

Tuesday before Christmas our daughters in-laws hosted a Christmas

luncheon at their place of business which we attended and we always

enjoy. They had rib crib catered in which was delicious and Merritts

cake and cookies for dessert. They always have gifts for the children to

open as well.

Christmas Eve we always go to our daughters in-laws house for dinner

and open our gifts to one another. I always enjoy myself because that is

when I get to see my granddaughter open all her gifts from everyone

and to see the excitement on her face is priceless. I did get to spoil her

just a little as I always do. The girl doesn't want for anything as both

her grandma's gets her anything she wants. My daughter and her

husband surprised Bobby & I with a blue ray disc player which is

awesome and was totally unexpected. Her in-laws, who are

marathoners and triathletes got Bobby & I some cool running things for

winter which I am enjoying using now.

Christmas morning Bobby & I spend by ourselves opening gifts from

each other. Bobby does well in spoiling me as I do him. This year I

brought Bobby into the 21st century by getting him a cell phone.

Bobby is one that doesn't do change well and was always against carrying

a cell phone but I think now he has one he kind of likes it. I told him it is

good to carry one when we are running because you never know when

you might need something. I also told him that if he is ever out running

and I am home and have one of my heart episodes I need a way to get a

hold of him. I am surprised that he is doing good about remembering to

take it with him wherever he goes. I also got him a nice Olympus camera

almost like the one Ken uses so beware of him learning to do the

papparazzi thing too like Ken. I got alot of nice things from Bobby

and he even managed to get me my nintendo ds that I wanted which I think

he had a hard time finding.

Christmas afternoon we always go to my parents for dinner and get

to spend time with them, with my brother Russell & Christen,

my sister and my uncle. We always have alot of good food to eat.

I did manage to run the saturday after Christmas as well as the following

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday at the race into the new year & Thursday

after the polar bear plunge and by last Saturdays run my body was

screaming at me to take a break. I never ran so much in one week in my life.

New Years eve we were busy all day with dr.'s appt and helping

Kathy & Brian get ready for the race into the new year. We then ended

up at my daughters in-laws for dinner and games until it was time to go

to the race. I thought Kathy & Brian did a good job at putting it all together

and the race itself was fun except one idea for next year is to have a port

a pot at the halfway point. I had to go so bad that I didn't think I was going

to make it back without going under the bridge and asking the homeless if

I could use their restroom. I had to walk the last leg of it back just trying to

keep my mind off of it.I barely made it back and rushed quickly to the

restroom. We helped clean up after everyone was gone and then some of

us decided to go eat at Village Inn which since it was 2 in the morning not

much would be open. Bobby & I dragged ourselves home about 4:30 a.m.

New Years day we went to watch the polar bear plunge. I didn't get to

watch it last year so I was amazed how many took the plunge this year.

Talk about entertaining, Brian sure knows how to bring in the new year

with a splash and seeing Ken in his cute bikini was a highlight also.

I joined our group for a 3 mile run afterwards which was a struggle since

I was up late and didn't get much sleep. I did manage to make it though

with the help of Christin who was motivating me the whole way.

Bobby went back to work this week so life is back to normal after all the

hoopla of the holidays. I can finally ease back into my everyday routine

once again. We did meet up with about 8 runners last night (Monday night)

for a 3 mile run in the freezing cold. Michael ran 4 miles and Deon wanted

to get in about 8 miles which I am sure he made it. I think he is in

competition with David and Ken for always running everyday. He may

have to hook up with David in that runners annonymous class. I want to

thank Chrissy for staying with me the whole way. I enjoyed her company

and inspiration greatly.

Tomorrow (Wed.) I finally get my 2 teeth pulled which I am not looking

forward too but I can't put it off any longer. I don't know if I will be able

to do any running Thursday night but I will be there anyways cheering

on everyone else and staying for Brian's class on using our Garmins.

Next Tuesday (13th) is Bobby & mines 30th anniversary so since it falls

on a Tuesday we will be spending it with our runnersworld family. We

wouldn't have it any other way atleast that is what Bobby tells me LOL.

I hope someone will convince Bobby to do something really really nice for

me for our anniversary. I do hope to spend the evening after running with

some of you for dinner. nothing like a romantic dinner with 10 or more

people LOL. I truly don't mind the company. Kathy does that mean I have

to bring cake?

I hope this year will be good to me as far as my health is concerned. I want

to lose more weight and eat better. I am planning on running the OKC half

marathon with a little convincing to my heart dr. to let me go for it. I hope

my running will improve if I don't have any setbacks again. I will try to

keep a positive outlook on that subject.

Well now that I have rambled on enough and caught you up on my daily life

I will now post a few pics taken during the holidays.

Katie with her front tooth missing.

Move over Ed we have a new Rock Star.

My 2 gorgeous girls.

The Quaid brothers. put these 2 together makes for

alot of mischieviousness. Josh (blue shirt) is my son in-law

and Jeremy. They love their guns and their cars.

Boy do I look like a grandma or what?

Me playing with my new nintendo ds.

I will try not to get too addicted to it.

I hope everyone has a blessed week and I will see you on the running path.