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Markers and Mile Markers
Why is it that babies explore the world with their mouths? We had our first experience with Preston getting a hold of markers…well, more like a poster board with marker on it. Shaun and I were both in the family room with him and both doing our own thing. Preston was in between us and when I thought for a minute, “hmm…what is Preston up to?” I looked down and there he was. Poster board in his mouth and marker ALL over his face. We were both RIGHT next to him yet neither of us realized he had been gnawing on the lovely chore chart I started. Luckily Crayola makes those suckers non-toxic!! The picture doesn’t quite capture what a mess he truly was.
This morning we woke up early and went to the stake center for the 2nd annual Citrus Heights Stake 5K!! Fun. My dad and I ran it while Shaun and Preston waited at the finish for us. I was shooting for 10 minute miles so that I wouldn’t be disappointed in my time, but I pushed and ended up finishing in 24:21…so much better than I had thought I would do! I was excited. Poor dad pulled his calf at the 2 mile mark and had to limp all the way back. Before that he was doing 7 minute miles…we are pretty sure he doesn’t realize he is 54!! I used to call him the “get-in-shape-dad” when I was a kid, and he still is. I think that is where I get my love for exercise, thanks pops!!
As we were running, Kelsey stood in line for hours at the Folsom Auto Mall to audition for “Deal or No Deal.” She made it to the second round and now she’s waiting to be interviewed again!! Good luck Kels!
Anna-Kare
March 29, 2008
4:45 pm
I’m still laughing about the markers! I’m sure there are a few more down the road. And I’m super impressed with your run. Way to go!
marzee
March 29, 2008
9:16 pm
Wow – way to go on the run crazy legs! I guess that’s your new nickname? – I came up with others . . . trying to be funny – but since you (Janelle) don’t know me too well – you might be offended by my strange humor (speedy buns, flash in the pants, or no, – flashpants – that’s better, right? uggghh – I’ll work on it.) yeah, um – well, I guess now you’ve heard the rest of them. Though, I guess you live with strange humor 24/7 – right Shaun? So, hopefully you won’t think this quite . . .blah blah blah – I’ll stop now. It’s just getting worse. Good job!
Brittany Filetti
April 1, 2008
6:07 am
Wow, good job on the 5K. That’s cool our old stake is doing that now. Jared and I have ran a few together and it’s pretty fun. He kicks my butt of course though. :) Your is getting SO big. He is so cute.
Whitney Christopherson
April 1, 2008
1:46 pm
So I finally found this new website of yours. Pretty nice. Are you guys loving being back in CA? Scott and I are moving to San Fran in August. Let’s party.
Whitney Christopherson
April 1, 2008
1:46 pm
P.S. Your dad is pretty amazing. So are you! Way to go on the 5K.
Dave and Melissa
April 1, 2008
2:28 pm
I think Preston has doubled in size since we saw you guys last. Sounds like life in CA is treating you well – glad to see you’re all happy!
alisha
April 3, 2008
8:45 am
Jenelle was watching me look at your site and got really excited and yelled, that’s Preston! when we saw the pictures. She still talks about you guys and how you’re her friends. I thoroughly understand the markers chaos – have you seen our last post? Way to go on the running! I tried to run in a soccer game last night and pulled my quad – that’s what I get for trying to exercise!