Marathon Memories

Well, I did it! I ran my first marathon on April 18, 2009. And yes, I am still very much alive and very much still running. I thought my first marathon experience was awesome! I ran the first 4 miles with my friend Stacie and then the last 21 ½ I was solo. My wonderful husband found me when I had just a half of mile to go. He helped me finish my race. He was so great; he encouraged me to push it and run faster and helped me to a sprinting finish!! My official time: 3:57.03. Yay! Going into it I did not really set a goal for myself, but I am very pleased with my efforts. My brother Mac came in from California and he and Pfeiffer ran the ½ marathon. Both of those guys did awesome too!! My sister came down from Boise to help support. She, my mom and Little GB found me during my run 4-5 times to cheer me on and give me little extra boosts. Mac had sign made (see pics) and they would hold it up and Ann would yell “Keep going keep going” (which is a little joke from when we were young.) My brother Jed was working as an EMT in SLC that day and he spotted me a couple of times and the pictures are courtesy of him. (and my sister in law Bella) Thanks Jedders and Bella! I stripped my fuel belt at about mile 23 and gave it to him! Whew it was nice to be rid of that thing. My finishline support was so incredible. My parents, husband, sister, son, brother, sister –in-law and family where there to cheer me on! I could hear them yelling and it helped! I could not have completed this milestone without their support! I have the greatest family in the whole world!! Everyone helped, from my Dad getting up at the butt-crack of dawn to give us runners a ride to the starting line, to my brother’s sign, my sister’s cheering, to my J-Dawg’s awesome running mix, and to my mom watching little GB while I trained! They are so awesome! I am truly blessed. Here are a few pictures for your enjoyment! Thanks again guys! I love you all!

Yay for Spring Break

I am officially in the middle of my spring break. Words cannot express how excited and relaxed it feels to have a break!! I will start my practicum (a mini internship is what I like to call it) next week. I will spend the next five weeks in first grade. I am looking forward to it.
Little GB and I are off to Idaho tomorrow for the rest of week. He's so excited to see his cousins, especially Cooper. He just loves him. He and Cooper talk on the phone quite a bit and their conversations are pretty hilarious.
Pfeiffer was supposed to be in Pennsylvania this week but after two consecutive days of trying to leave SLC airport his efforts proved unsuccessful, so he'll have to reschedule his trip.
Pfeiffer has decided that he's going to run the SLC half while I run the whole. So he has been helping me with my long runs. Last Saturday he helped me log 22 miles. Whew, that was the longest I have ever run and couldn't have done it without his help. So thanks again Pfeiffer!!
Little GB loves his beanie and puts it on whenever he can find it. So here are a few updated pics of my favorite little man!!

Gone...but not forgotten

Okay, this blog is dedicated to all of my awesome friends and family who may feel a little neglected by yours truly. Life is crazy busy right now, but please know that I am so grateful to all of your for your love and support. My weeks just fly by and I am not sure where all of my time goes. Okay I do know where it goes, its a mix between long days at school, homework, work stuff, and not to mention for some sick reason I have decided to attempt my first full marathon. Yeah, probably not the best idea, but running helps to keep me sane. Little GB is hanging in there, I cherish every little minute I get to spend with him. Pfieffer is also doing great, he's a great support system. Sometimes he gets the brunt of my long days, but he's a trooper. Both of my guys are. I love them both.

Pfeiffer and I just celebrated our 9th anniversary! Woo Hoo for us. We had a little get away for a night. We went to a climbing gym. It was the first time for me and I loved it. It was followed by some delicious tacos and we grabbed a piece of cheesecake from The Cheesecake Factory on the way to Little America where we spent the night. We woke up and partook of their yummy, delicious, fantastic brunch and then home to our little guy. It was a great time. I can't believe that it's 9 years already. Wow.

This is quite the boring entry, sorry no pics, but I wanted to just let you all know that even thought I'm MIA and out of touch lately you are all still in my thoughts and prayers!! Thanks for your continual support. Hopefully I'll get some pics posted soon. Little GB had his first buzz cut the other day, I must say...AWESOME!!

2009 Here We Come

Okay, so it's quite obvious that I have been quite the blog slacker as of late. It seems like we have been on the go for the last couple of months and much to my dismay, it doesn't really seem that we are going to slow down anytime soon.

Little GB loved his time as Monkey for Halloween. He loved getting his pumpkin full of candy. He had a very hard time letting go of the pumpkin at the end of the day. He perfected the art of saying "thank you," we'll work on Trick or treat for next year.

We were able to take a few trips as a family. In October we went down to Goblin Valley State Park and to Capital Reef. It was really fun, Little GB loved being in the outdoors and looks to be taking after his Dad in regards to love being on a mountain. In November and December we took a little trip to Idaho to spend sometime with my sister and her family. Christmas found the three of us in the frigid tundra that most people call Ohio.

Little GB had a good time visiting with his Ohio grandparents and flying on the "airpane" (which I must say he did fantastic), but he was ready to come home and be at his house with his things and is bed. He has turned into our little mimic and chatter box. He loves to talk and he'll tell you whatever is on his mind. He has figured out how to throw tantrums, but he is quick to forgive and move on. Everyday he does something new and he just amazes his parents on a daily basis.

As for Pfieffer he has been busy with work and fitting in show-shoeing excursions whenever possible and weather permitting.

I have been busy with my usual stuff, motherhood, school, work and all of the little things that life throws at you. I so enjoyed my winter break from school and I think that I am in denial that it is over. But the sooner we get it started, the sooner it can be over. The thought that I kept me going is that by this time next year I'll be officially done! Yay for me.

I hope that you all had a very Mery Christmas and Joyous New Year! I hope to be a better blogger in the new year!!

I blinked...And then he was 2!

So our little GB hit the big #2 on Tuesday. All I can say or ask myself, is where have the last two years gone? Pfeiffer and I were just reminiscing on the past two years and how fast time has gone. It just seems like yesterday we were hanging out in the hospital waiting for the go ahead to go home. I must say though, being little GB's mom is the greatest honor that I could have asked for. He truly is amazing to me.

To celebrate his big day, Grandma Carolee took him to McDonald's for lunch. Little GB truly loves his Grandma. Every morning when she comes and picks him he just gets the biggest smile on his face. Sometimes I have to bribe him to do something I want him to do by saying that Grandma will be here to take you bye bye. As soon as he hears her name he jumps up and says: Grandma, bye bye? He loves spending time with her. I am thankful for the relationship that he has with her. (Griffen and his Grandma Carolee)

Later in the evening we had a little family party with pizza, ice-cream sandwich cake and cupcakes. Little GB loves being around his cousins and had a great time. He loved being the center of attention and having everyone watch him open his presents. He quickly got the hang of opening them. He got some awesome presents! We are truly blessed to have such wonderful family and friends!!
(His ice cream sandwich cake. Yum!!)
(Bristle Blocks.)
(Griffen wanting everyone to leave his M&M's alone. Sharing sure can be tough. :))

Hello to you Pfeifferhorn in China..

Okay this blog is dedicated to Pfeifferhorn who is away on business. Although he does not enjoy the travel part of his job, little GB and I certainly do appreciate his hard work and sacrifice for our family. I got word that Pfeifferhorn made it through his first typhoon. He said that majority of it did not fall where he is currently staying.

Little GB enjoyed spending the weekend with his Idaho cousins. He played extremely well well with everyone and he did not even need anytime to warm up to his buddies. His biggest problem was when mom would make him go to sleep. I'll post some pics of his time up in Boise when I get them.

Here are few random pictures I have taken in the last couple of days. I took a really cute picture of little GB really dirty. As much as it pains me to post it, (because I hate dirty.) he still looks prety cute. :)

I hope this blog finds you all well and happy and that your week is going smoothly.

Thanks again Pfeifferhorn for your hard work. We love and miss you!!

(What? He's dirty??)
(he is showing his muscles !)
(Tuckered out!!)

Goodbye to you..Summer!

September is upon us and we have found ourselves back into the hectic world of reality. I was able to enjoy some extremely ENJOYABLE time off for a few weeks before fall semester started. I am now starting into my 3rd week and from here on out I’m going to be one very busy lady. I am official in the level II of the education program. A requirement for this level is to be in the elementary school 3 full days a week, plus class at night. So my weeks are pretty full, I am still working in at Wells Fargo bank two days as week, going to school two nights a week from 4:30-9:00, one on-line class, and my classroom requirement. I am feeling a bit of anxiety leaving little GB that much!! I am not sure I could do it, if I didn’t have the help from my family. Little GB loves going to Grandma and Grandpa’s house. He’s got them both wrapped around his finger, especially Grandpa’s. They are so cute together. I have the greatest family on earth. I just keep telling myself that I am near the finish line I just need to keep my head down and plow through it. Graduation is just 2 semesters (after this one) away. I know that finishing my degree is something that I need to do and my family will benefit from it. It will be rewarding when Little GB can say that both of his parents are college graduates! Yeah, that’s a nice thought. Speaking of Little GB. He had his first official wipeout on his bike yesterday. He did a number on his face. One of my friends asked “What happened to Little GB’s face? The treadmill?” Hee hee. I thought that was pretty funny. But nope no treadmill for him, just a nice dose of cement pie. He took it like a trooper though. He only cried for a few minutes. It didn’t look too bad, but after sleeping on it for a night it scabbed up pretty good. Here are a few pics: You might be wondering about the bandaid...well I think we are entering into the bandaid phase. He did not need a bandaid whatsoever, but I think having one on made him feel a bit better. Here is one of my favorite pictures of late. Little GB loves shoes, it doesn't matter if they are mine or his Dad's. Here are a few of him trying to get around in mine.