Half Marathon

We did it! Steve and I finished our first half marathon last Saturday! We woke up at 4:30 am on Saturday and headed for Trax. When we got to the starting point up at the U, there were thousands of people waiting to start the race. I could never have imagined that there would be such a huge turnout. The first mile into the race, my knee started hurting so bad, every foot strike sent shooting pains up my leg. I was so affraid that it would stop me from finishing the race. I just pushed on. After a few miles, I just became numb to it and tried to push harder. The hardest part was at the very end we ran from 900 south and state street up to South Temple. It was all up hill. The last stretch to the Gateway was just packed with people cheering you on. That feeling of accomplishment just overcame me and I felt like I could have ran 10 more miles. When I was coming around to the finish line, I saw my whole family there cheering me on, the feeling was overwhelming. I hope I'm setting a good example for my girls, that they can do whatever they put their minds to. I ended up finishing the race in 2 hours 15 min. Steve absolutely killed it, he finished in 1 hour 39 min. When we were leaving we both said " I'm hooked!" There will be many more races for us, next April will be the full marathon.

Anna Banana

Anna loves bananas in her pajamas :)

Easter

Yet another fun holiday at the Roberson house. The kids woke up in the morning excited to find their baskets and to hunt for eggs around the house. Then it was off to Nana's for a yummy pancake breakfast with the fam. We then had dinner at Steve's parents house with all of the cousins. The night ended with the annual easter egg fight. Everyone went crazy throwing empty eggs at each other. It was a great day.

What's on my mind....

I thought it would be fun to write about the different things going on in my head while I sit here on my bed looking out at the snowy day. (Inspired by Lindsey)



*I love it when my baby takes a long nap, it's a great break for mommy.

*I'm so glad to be done with all of the Girl Scout cookie stuff, that was a pain.

*Anna is starting to talk so much, but I think only I understand it.

* I sure wish I could breath normally, my asthma is kicking my butt these days. I can't afford the prescription refill right now and don't want to ask for more free samples, I think I've had my share of free samples.

* I love to stare at my kids pictures, they are so beautiful. I can't believe they came from me.

* I have mixed feelings about turning 30. On one hand I feel old, and the other, I'm in the best shape physically and mentally of my life. So I should be ok with it... right?

*I can't believe I'm going to run a half marathon in a couple of weeks. That blows my mind. I never thought that I would be able to be that person, to reach my potential. I'm usually a side line sitter, I watch everyone else become who they want while I cheer them on. Now it's my turn. Now if I can just figure out whats wrong with my knee.

* I think alot about the fact the fact that we are done having kids. I will miss the excitement of meeting my baby for the first time. Nothing compares to it. It sometimes makes me sad, but I know it's for the best. It'll be time soon to sell off all of our baby stuff. :(

* I'm so proud of my husband. He works so hard for us, and does'nt complain. He is going to be an amazing paramedic. I have no doubts in my mind that he will save many lives in the future. I love it when he needs me to pretend to be the patient and he goes through all of the steps he would take, it almost chokes me up with pride that my man is so amazing!

*I have the best friends in my life. I'm learning everyday what it means to be a good friend because I have great examples. I hope that my friends see me as a person of strength in their lives, because I know I've needed them for strength a time or two.

*I'm so happy that we decided to take Dave Ramsey's class. The past 10 years neither one of us knew how to budget our money. Now we actually have a grasp on things. We will do great with the info and hopefully in a few years we'll be a success story too.

*Speaking of 10 years, I can't believe we've been married nearly 10 years! We were just so young when we met and married, I'm still amazed that at 19 years old I had the ability to spot my soul mate. I'm sure it's part of a larger plan, it just has to be.

*Ok, Anna's calling to me from her crib, nap time's over. Guess I'd better get going. :)

It's Spring

So we packed up our lunch and walked to the park today for our first of MANY picnics this year. It was lots of fun!

A real update this time

We had a really great Christmas! The kids are at such a fun age.

Katie had her first preschool Christmas program. It was so cute!

Hailey had her first dance program. She was amazing!

Went to Moab with my girlfriends for a 10k

Halloween with their cousin Jacob

Steve and I ran our first 10k together in October. It was so much fun, we plan on doing many more together.

First day of 1st grade!

Monday was Hailey's first day of 1st grade! She is growing up so fast, she is just blossoming into such a beautiful young lady. Oohh I just love her so much!