It has been awhile!!

So I haven't written in two weeks.. I have been so busy.

The weekend of May 2nd, Josh and I ran the mini. It was alot of fun. I never thought I would say that about running 13.1 miles but it truly was.. it definitely was one of the hardest things I have done in my life but the whole time I was running I kept telling myself that I delivered a 9 lb 7 ounce baby, that this was nothing. I did pretty well for my 1st time.. I finished in 2 hours and 28 minutes. I was on pace to do 2 hours and 20 minutes but at mile 10 I cramped really bad and had to walk some, but the main this is that I finished and was so happy to cross the finish line. Josh finished in 1 hour and 53 minutes. I was so proud of him. That day I said I would never do it again, but I am already thinking about how I am going to improve my time next year.

We spent that weekend downtown Indy. My mom and dad had Brynn so it was so nice to have the weekend away. Josh felt horrible that afternoon.. I was ready for a night out on the town but he didn't feel to well. He had worked 13 days straight leading up to the race so I think it just all caught up with him. He finally started feeling better later that evening so we were able to go to dinner and grab a drink.. it was so nice to have adult conversation. It made us realize that we need to make an effort more often to have "date" night. It doesn't ever happen because we work opposite schedules to limit the amount of time Brynn is at the babysitter so we very rarely have an evening during the week at home together and then the weekends seem so busy with everything else, plus we work every 3rd, but we realized we have to make the time.

This past weekend, Brynn and I flew to Long Island, NY to visit my sister and her family. My mom and two of my aunts went as well. It was the 1st time Brynn was on an airplane, I was a nervous wreck about how she would do but all and all she did very well. She was fussy a few times but it wasn't for very long and other passengers made the comment about how well she was behaved. Kristine and I went to the spa on Friday afternoon and got facials while the others shopped. Then later that day we went out on the boat for a ride and then to dinner that night, Saturday we got pedicures and went to church later that day and then just visited Saturday night. It went by so fast but I was happy to be home Sunday. It was my 1st Mother's Day... Josh was sweet, once we got home he could tell I was beat so he let me lay on the couch and be lazy while he took care of Brynn.. it was the best Mother's day present ever.

Brynn is starting to walk more behind her walker toys.. I think she will be doing it on her own in no time. She will be ten months old on the 14th.. I can't believe it. She is babbling alot and starting to say more and more words.. it is so fun to listen to her carry on a conversation with herself.

Big Girl!!

We have been giving Brynn table food for awhile now, slowly introducing new things to her. She has had carrots, peaches, strawberries, pineapple, apples, bananas, green beans, yogurt, pancakes, french fries, and the list goes on and on. She loves it.. but not the problem is she doesn't want us feeding her anything anymore. She only wants things she can pick up and feed herself. She hasn't used any utensils yet so I am having a hard time coming up with enough vegetables for her to eat that are small and soft enough that she can chew with her gums basically because she only has 1 and 1/2 teeth. Any suggestions? I thought maybe some of you moms out there that read this could help me out.
Thanks!!

Surprise!!

Sunday my sister called and said they had frequent flyer miles that were going to expire at the end of this month if they didn't use them so her and little Lincoln flew home yesterday. I have to admit I was super excited for my parents but also sad because I have to work this week and usually when they are home I try to arrange my schedule to be off the majority of the time they are here. They did come up to see me today and took Brynn back with them so that she could hang out with her cousin since they don't get to see each other very often. There is only a year difference between them and although Lincoln is alot bigger than her he plays so well with her. She was chasing him up the stairs while they were here. That is her new thing, she loves climbing the stairs. Needless to say we don't have a baby gate yet so we have to keep an eye on her all the time. That is one of our projects for this weekend. It hadn't been a problem til this past weekend when she discovered she could do it and now that is all she wants to do.. it is nice because it does wear her out so she takes good naps during the day now.

We went for her 9 month check up today. She is 18 lbs 14 ounces and 27 1/2 inches long. She is 50th percentile for weight and 25th for height.. she keeps decreasing in that department but I guess what do we expect with Josh and I as her parents. It was nice because no shots this time around... but her year appt will be a rough one.

Say Cheese!!

We took Brynn to get her 9 month pictures today. She did pretty good. It is hard to get her to sit and pose for a picture, she would much rather be on the move but we managed to get a few good ones. I wanted to share a few of them.

Indy, Here I come!

I ran 13 miles this morning.. I did it! I was so proud of myself. I did not feel great when it was done.. I did feel a huge sense of accomplishment but physically I was hurting. I had ran 11 miles about a month ago but had not run any long distance since then so I knew going into it that it was going to be rough. I felt great at the start, better than I usually do. It was such a beautiful day and I thought this is going to a great run. The hills didn't bother me like they usually do and I felt like I was in the zone.. and then mile 10 it hit me. It started with my knee just throbbing and then I started cramping. I was so upset because I didn't know what I was going to do.. I had to finish. I walked for a little bit and then just told myself I had worked too hard to just give up.. so I made myself run the rest of the way. I finished in 2 hours and 21 minutes which is better than my goal for the mini and that was with walking almost a mile total distance so I think I could do pretty good race day. Now we start tapering down so that we don't exert ourselves too much over the next couple of weeks and have fresh legs for the mini. I am looking forward to it.. I think just so it is over with more than anything but still looking forward to it.

Josh went up to Purdue today for the Spring game. Brynn and I have just been hanging out. My sister got her this Fisher Price Learning House for Christmas and we just put it together a few weeks ago and she loves it. It has alot of bells and whistles and it seems like daily she figures out what another button will do. It is fun to watch her. She rings the doorbell at least 50 times a day and then I always say "come on in" and she laughs.. so we have been doing that for about an hour now.

Nine months old!

Brynn is 9 months old today.. she is taking her nap right now and I keep catching myself staring at her wondering where the time has gone. I can't believe my little baby is growing up so fast. I see why people want another one so soon after the 1st because they grow up way too fast and become independent and you almost feel like they don't need you anymore. I know I am getting way ahead of myself but it is true. Josh and I have been talking more about when we will be ready for our next, he tells me lets make it through Brynn's 1st birthday and then we can talk more seriously about it. So I guess no big announcements from us any time soon!!

I went home Sunday after getting off work.. I was excited because the Easter bunny did find me at CVS. On old coworker came in to see me at work on Sunday and brought me some Easter treats. Just what I needed but I ate them nonetheless. I got to Loogootee about eight that night and was able to visit with Phillip and Amber for a few minutes before they headed home. It is so cute to see my brothers with Brynn, they just fall all over her. She is one lucky little girl to have such great aunt and uncles on both sides of the family. I know she doesn't know it now but one day she will know how blessed she is.

Monday was my dad's birthday. He is 62 now.. I can't believe it, aging gracefully of course. We just ate lunch at Los Bravos, the weather was too nasty to really do anything else. Then I met Amber at their house after she got out of school. It is so pretty.. it sits up on top a big hill and just looks amazing. I can't wait to see the finished product. They are moving right along and hopefully will be able to move in some time in June.

Josh was glad to see Brynn when we got back last night. He hadn't seen her since Friday. She was glad to see him too.. she gave him some kisses and they played with her new ball. I was glad he could entertain her so I could start on her laundry from the weekend. It is amazing how much laundry kids have.

Today we had music class.. we only have 1 left for the semester. I think Brynn has really enjoyed it. I am ready for it to be over until the fall. I have enjoyed taking her and have met some really nice moms but with the weather getting nicer I am just ready to be outside with her on my days off.

We had another lady come today for the landscaping.. I am excited to see what they sketch out for us. We will see one Friday morning and then the other one early next week.. I hope they are what we are looking for and the right price as well. Wish us luck!!

Easter at Nana's!