Bucket List: Run a ½ Marathon (Done)

Last Sunday, Courtni set out to finish a goal she set at the beginning of this year: to start and finish a half marathon. She has talked for the last few years about how she thought it would be cool to complete one. This last January, she put that thought to action and started training for her run. Since then, she has made me proud everyday. It is one thing to put in the time to train for a run of this magnitude, but it’s another to do so while juggling everything else she does. Each day, she made it a priority to get her run in despite being a Mom, a wife, a full-time employee, a friend, and so much more.

She never gave up even with some problems with a sore toe and legs, being tired from early morning runs, and being burnt out from running. She set her goal on finishing that half marathon and she showed determination and perseverance the whole time.

She made me so proud on Sunday to see her finish out all that she has worked for. It was an extremely windy and humid day and she had some more soreness in her toes but she kept on pushing toward the finish line. I’m so proud of her for finishing what she started. Even though Hailee and Jackson don’t know the realm of what she just did, I know they are both so proud of their Momma, just as they are everyday. We love you, babe.

Here are a few pics from the big day:

Even Hailee had to 'refuel' after the big run.

Happy Birthday Hailee!

Hailee and her best friend, Emily, cruising the street.

My baby girl

I cannot believe how fast you have grown! You have become such a funny, smart, and loving little girl. And at other times, you can be a hand full of temper tantrums and attitude! But, you are our my child and my daughter, I wouldn't trade you for anything in the world. You are so special to me, you made me a mother. We love you very much. Happy 3rd Birthday Hailee!

This Day

There's a song that I love to sing in worship. A part of the lyrics are...

My Saviour, He can move the mountains.

My God is Mighty to save,He is Mighty to save.

Forever, Author of salvation,

He rose and conquered the grave,Jesus conquered the grave.

To me, these words are so powerful. When I am completley open and reflect on what this day is all about, I am filled with so much joy that He, indeed, did conquer the grave! I know that no one ever has nor ever will sacrifice so much of themselves for me. Thank you Lord for choosing me, teaching me, and loving me.

What a weekend!

Friday, Hailee and my Mom helped me plant flowers in our front flower bed while Jackson watched sitting in his sister's pink bouncer seat on the porch! I forgot to take a picture of the finished project, but it turned out looking great!

Saturday morning, I woke up very early to get my run in (two weeks until the Memorial Marathon) and then we headed southbound to Ardmore to have a big egg hunt at my Aunt Janet's home with some of my cousin's kids. It was a beautiful day, Hailee had a great time!Nathan got to shoot some skeet with my Dad and we all had a great time.