Pictures

So here are the pictures to go with the last post plus a few more...enjoy!

Gavin on th high dive

There he goes!!

Olivia and one of her instructors

Gavin going off the low dive

Relaxing on play day

Gavin in true form

Payton practicing Archery

Olivia in all her sweetness (don't be fooled!)

You know, sometimes you have to choose your battles carefully!!

Summer

So while you all know "home" will always be Ak, I must acknowledge all my blessings and admit that there are two things (I know only 2 but give me a break) I LOVE about ND. I know you all are shocked and possibly fell out of your chair just now, but here they are. I LOVE 4 true seasons. I love that spring comes early and I can be on my bike in April and I LOVE that fall lasts for 3 months. I love the change in all our surroundings. #2 thing I love; the POOL!! I LOVE having an outdoor pool here in Cavalier. Yesterday was my first day back and the kids and I spent it at the pool. ALL DAY! From 1-4 first for open swim then back again around 7 to 8ish. I love the outdoor pool. It brought back so many memories from when I was younger and I realized that now with this blessing my children will have those same kind of fond memories. Sunscreen, hot pavement, diving boards, bugs in the water (not really so fond but a memory) all the things that make summer at the pool the best! All three have become amazing swimmers with the lessons they are taking (Olivia, of course, is not indpendent yet but soon I'm sure) in just the week I was gone. Both boys go off the diving board by themselves (Gavin only needs a little help to the side) and our pool has 2 waterslides that they love. It was a good day and I am sure if the weather holds here (it was in the 80's yesterday) that we will be spending our summer at the pool. I wouldn't mind that one bit!

I finished!!!

So today I ran my first 1/2 marathon. 13.1 miles was long but I am so glad I did it!! About mile 11 I was mentally done and that is what I've been told that its 90% mental. Well I guess I can attest to that. I finished somewhere around 2:40 which is right where I figured I would. My hip flexors are a bit sore (I look limpy still) but other than that I feel good. I can't say I will be doing a full marathon anytime soon but perhaps someday (after a full lobotomy). So set those goals and keep on running!!!

Kirsten

Summer's Here

Here are some pictures I took today to prove that, yes, the kids are still alive despite Mom being gone for 6 days now. It was an absolutely beautiful day this morning at swim lessons, already mid 70's by 11 AM. High was close to 84 today. We are going to go to the Tour de Cavalier in a little while. Don't know what it is, but there will be food vendors, bingo and some other fun stuff. There is a red River International Bike Tour stopping in Cavalier tonight and it is related to that. If it was fun, I'l let everyone know. Enjoy the pictures!

Surviving...barely

Well, today is officially the third day without Mom here. Dad is holding down the fort. And so far, not too badly if I don't say so myself! It is supposed to be a warm and wonderful day today, so we are planning to go to the Motorcycle Ride-In in a few hours and then go watch some friends play baseball. I will try to be diligent in posting this week to make sure everyone knows the kids have not taken over and dear ol' Dad is not taking any trips to the funny farm. Wish us all luck!