Chelsea completes her first marathon!

Chelsea who has recently become a runner, set a goal on her bucket list to run a marathon at least once in her life . She chose the Richmond marathon and did it yesterday. We have all been part of her training as she has logged many many miles with Gigi in the stroller and is usually talking to one of her family members as she runs. She did absolutely great. ....her best time yet. Under 4 hours. 

Greg and I couldn't see her across the finish line because I just has knee replacement surgery, but Clayton and his good friend Casey drove down from DC . And of course her awesome, supportive family. Dana got her a hotel room downtown by the starting line so she could get a good night's sleep and just walk right over in the morning and start.

When she got home, she didn't even  look exhausted...said she was a little sore. Her hair and make-up were in tact... she looked  fabulous like she did the day she had her first baby.

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I am very proud of her for accomplishing her goal. So far we have Greg, Jordan and Chelsea that have now run marathons. I am sure my name will never be added to that list.  I will be happy if I can just walk somewhat normal again...without my cane.  Way to go Chelsea.  xoxo

GO MITT!

Here are few pictures from the rally in Richmond. Greg took me in my wheelchair.. I got to meet Mitt (again), shake his hand and talk to him. He said thanks for sticking with him so long
(8 years since New Hampshire). He was great today and such a better choice than what we have now. Ryan was awesome last night....polite, steady, diplomatic, smart, knowlegable and very vice-presidential. I hope the world can see the contrast. Huckabee said it best today....Biden was like a drunk you want to ditch at a cocktail party. Shame on him for being so rude. Do what you can...we only have 3 weeks. Go MITT.

Halloween 2012

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 As has happened alot the last few years, I couldn't get any of my Halloween out of the attic because of my bad leg. Surgery is scheduled Ocotber 26...AGAIN!  YUK!. I am so bummed and anxious about it. Too cheer myself up, I improvised ( and bought a few new things) so I could have a few fun Halloween decorations. As many of you know, I love Halloween decor. It isn't very much so I clean it up before I go to the hospital. We can't have Halloween going on for Christmas. 

Shower in August for Kristen Duncan at my house

                

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I had a shower (with lots of helpers) for Kristen Duncan in my ward. She isn't finding out the sex of the baby ahead of time so I did primary colors.  It was a Saturday morning brunch. Yummy and fun. She got darling things and lots of great baby advice. Thanks Chrissy for taking pictures. 

My Black,White and Yellow Table for September 2012

Gigi at the Park

This is a cute picture Chelsea sent me of Gigi at the park. She loves to be outside. Chelsea is training for a marathon and runs with Gigi in the stroller everyday. Gigi loves it. Everyday when she gets up she says "buckle"..which means I want to go in the stroller outside. Love it.

Weekend in DC

Greg and I had a get-a-way to DC this weekend as a belated Anniversary Trip and Belated Birthday Brunch with Clayton. We went to the temple, shopped, went to the movies, and ate yummy food! Greg bought me a belated birthday present too...

a beautiful navy with white stars scarf for a girl born on the 4th of July.

We got to see Clayton's new house....very nice. We took him 

to a fancy brunch at a place called Liberty Tavern. It is a place

Clayton has been wanting to try. It was delicious. They had shrimp, smoked slamon, steak, ham, applewood bacon, eggs, quche frut, poatoes, salads, parfaits, pastries, and hundreds of other thiings. It will be nice to know where it is now.

The traffic is always a challenge on 95 but it was worth the drive.

Look What This Cute Little Boy Got?

Here is Maddox (Jordan and Melissa's boy) with his new dog.They have been calling him Ranger but Maddox doesn't really like the name now so it may change. I am sure he is so excited. He played with his Grandma Rita's dog alot while in Utah this summer. Stay tuned.

Cow Appreciation Day at Chick-fil-a in July 2012

We have been going to cow appreciation day for free meals for several years now....at least Greg and I, The Woods, and now the Adamsons. This year was no different. We all dressed and enjoyed some yummy food. Here are the Wood's pictured. Baby Carter was really cute this year too....but not in the pictures here.  Greg and I were not too exciting ( got our costumes off of the Chick-fil-a website print out)...but we passed the test. It is a fun tradition. The Wood's even got the missionaries in Raleigh involved this year. What an easy way to feed them :) Chelsea says Gigi kept taking hr costume off :)