Random much? You bet. The last 7 days has been so very random for us. We've been all over the place and back again. For starters, my company had its annual National Sales Meeting and Drew Brees was the guest speaker. I had seen him on several talk shows with his wife and child; however, something about seeing a young Superbowl quarterback in person was thrilling. And dreamy. Ha!
Secondly, Delaney has started to crawl! She'll get up on all fours and rock and then take a few "steps," if you will. She's embarking on such a fun age...I just love coming home to her every night to see what new tricks she has. The four of us took our first family run this week, as the temps have been close to 80 all week long. Pushing a double jogger is quite an adjustment from a single jogger. Nonetheless, the girls loved being next to each other and the having the wind in their faces.
Izzy had her 3rd gymnastics class this past week and she is slowly adjusting to the new environment. If you've never been in a gym, they are very loud and there is a lot of activity (many different ages and classes going on all at the same time). Her first class was pretty uneventful, her 2nd class she cried the. Entire. Time. No joke. And last week she cried for about 10 minutes and then warmed up (when she's crying, I have to go out and be with her...I'm sure they all just LOVE having a mom on the mat with them!). Anyway, I took some video again to document her first classes. Hoping one day this footage will come in handy for NBC's Olympic coverage of where her success started :)
And here is a picture of her team at the end of class; they receive stamps on their hands/feet based on how well they listened during class. Of course, Izzy is stamped all over the place b/c she is the most intense listener :)
I took the day off on Friday to get my long run in before we left town. I'm up to running 11 miles and had the most perfect weather to do so. Just wish my run was as perfect. But my girlfriend, Jaime (who is a marathon runner!), ensures me that I will have "off" runs and that next weekend's run will be much better and a confidence booster. Hoping she's right!Anyway, we left town around noon and headed to Peoria to witness Mike's step-sister taker her final vows as a nun. Sister Sarah has been a part of the convent since she graduated from college (she's my age) and this weekend she took her final vows. There were well over 150 people in attendance to witness such an event and I'm so happy we were there to support her. Congratulations Sister Sarah!
Reciting her final vows
We had to bow out of the full mass towards the end...the girls were worn out from a long day!
One worn out Izzy
Sister Sarah and Iz
There was an hour time change...and of course babies do not adjust with the time (unfortunately). Delaney was awake at 5 am and Izzy at 6am. The pool, conveniently, was open at 6am so the girls and I headed down. I loved the hotel and especially the pool, which overlooked a beautiful river in downtown Peoria. what a view!
There was a wishing well in the (very large) lobby...Mike and Grandpa Bob (Bobo!) taught Izzy how to make a wish and throw a penny in the water. Her faces were hilarious as she was trying to keep her eyes closed while throwing. So funny:
Saturday night I ventured down to the Indiana Fairgrounds to watch the Naptown Roller Girls with about 15 girls. This was, hands down, the best people watching and such a fun time! I am slightly obsessed with the movie Whip It with Ellen Paige, Drew Barrymore and Kristen Wiig...so I just had to check out the derby. It did not disappoint!
Lori and I
Sunday the girls and I visited with Jaime and her boys in the morning while Mike got his long run in. The sun was shining yet the temps were cool. A perfect day to relax out back. While Delaney napped and Mike played golf, Izzy and I hung out in the backyard. I just love the view from our deck...beautiful trees and blue skies.
Mike was laying the rest of the mulch and Izzy was helping
Here's to another fun week filled with randomness. My high school girls are coming this weekend for a visit and I cannot wait!!!
Reciting her final vows
We had to bow out of the full mass towards the end...the girls were worn out from a long day!
One worn out Izzy
Sister Sarah and Iz
There was an hour time change...and of course babies do not adjust with the time (unfortunately). Delaney was awake at 5 am and Izzy at 6am. The pool, conveniently, was open at 6am so the girls and I headed down. I loved the hotel and especially the pool, which overlooked a beautiful river in downtown Peoria. what a view!
There was a wishing well in the (very large) lobby...Mike and Grandpa Bob (Bobo!) taught Izzy how to make a wish and throw a penny in the water. Her faces were hilarious as she was trying to keep her eyes closed while throwing. So funny:
Saturday night I ventured down to the Indiana Fairgrounds to watch the Naptown Roller Girls with about 15 girls. This was, hands down, the best people watching and such a fun time! I am slightly obsessed with the movie Whip It with Ellen Paige, Drew Barrymore and Kristen Wiig...so I just had to check out the derby. It did not disappoint!
Lori and I
Sunday the girls and I visited with Jaime and her boys in the morning while Mike got his long run in. The sun was shining yet the temps were cool. A perfect day to relax out back. While Delaney napped and Mike played golf, Izzy and I hung out in the backyard. I just love the view from our deck...beautiful trees and blue skies.
Mike was laying the rest of the mulch and Izzy was helping
Here's to another fun week filled with randomness. My high school girls are coming this weekend for a visit and I cannot wait!!!
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