McKinney Kiwanis Kids Triathlon

I've competed in a couple indoor triathlons at Lifetime Fitness and when Emily asked about them she was interested in trying one out for herself. So I searched and found that McKinney is the host of 2 Kid Triathlons every year!

She had some fierce competition especially in the swim leg. You can tell there were a lot of trained competition swimmers... I had no idea it was going to be a serious as it was. The swim leg was 100 meters.

She was not a happy camper after the swim but
she pulled it together enough to get ready for the bike ride which would be easier for her.

In transition getting ready for the bike ride.

The bike leg was 2.5 miles.

Leaving transition to start the run leg.

Megan waiting to cheer for her sister!

The run was .5 mile.

I am so very proud of her for taking on the challenge... which was both physical and emotional for her as she broke down crying when it was all over. Not sure she'll put herself thru this again anytime soon but I think she did great finishing in 26:53 and will fully support her if she chooses to TRI again! ;)

Happy 9th Birthday Emily!!

Emily had her 9th Birthday Party at the ice rink... it was super fun! She invited all her little girl friends from school.

Kinley, Lily, Abigail, Cate, Megan, Emily, Erika, Hope, Alyssa

Very excited to blow out the candles!

Abigail, Cate, Erika and Emily

Cate, Lily, Erika, Abigail, Emily and Alyssa.

All the girls were really sweet! Erika and Cate were having a tough time staying upright on the ice so all the other girls were willing to lend them a hand.

Erika and Cate taking a break.

Cate and Emily

The Garbage Patch

I can't help but think of this short video when I see plastic in a trash can or when I see people leave the grocery store with a car load of plastic bags. It helps motivate me to make better choices for our planet... hope it does the same for you.

The Garbage Patch

Earth Day

I try really hard to teach the girls and Wayne to Think Green... Wayne may be a hopeless cause (haha) but I am happy to see some of it sinking in to the girls! Megan chose this shirt to wear on Earth Day... we also rode our bikes/scooter to and from school that day to conserve gasoline. :)

What I was even more shocked and proud of was the book she chose at the library that day!

She couldn't wait to read it to me!

Fossil Rim

The girls and I, along with Grandpa, Grandma and Aunt Sissy (my dad, mom and sister) took a little trip down to Glen Rose to visit the animals at Fossil Rim!

The ostriches were awesome!! They were a little too aggressive for the girls to feed, so Aunt Sissy and I got to feed them! He even tried to eat a couple cameras! haha

It was so much fun! The weather could not have been more perfect! Everyone but me had been there before so they knew the best way to experience it... we set up chairs in the back of Grandpa's truck and he drove us around... it was so fun and were were able to easily feed the animals from the back of the truck!

The girls and Grandma. At least I think that's Grandma... can't be sure who's behind that hair! hehe

Me and the girls

Emily isn't much of an animal lover so when the animals got close to the truck she moved to the other side. Megan was happy to get somewhat close to them though.

The zebras were super friendly... Megan wasn't too sure what to think of this.

I wanted my picture taken with the zebras. While I was trying to pose next to this one he started sniffing my elbow... guess he likes the smell of my sun screen! hehe

"Cheese!" Thanks for taking the picture Amy!

Awwe... a little baby zebra. :)

The girls and Grandpa

Yeah!! More zebras!!

Emily feeling very free... since there are no animals around!

What are you lookin' at??

Frisco Race for Relief 5k

A year ago I had worked up to running 5-6 miles, but like they always say "use it or lose it"! I have a hip issue and took some time off... and completely "LOST IT"! To motivate me I took a class at Run On twice a week for the past 6 weeks. At the end of the 6 weeks we ran a 5k together. 2 of the gals were unable to participate but it was still a fun morning... as far as getting up early and running goes! ;)

Pre-Race

This was just after the 3 mile marker.... almost finished!

and this was Post-Race. :)

Bernie, Me, Lynette and Tessa. Not pictured :( Kim and Stephanie

Happy Easter

On Easter morning the girls got up to see what the Easter Bunny left them. The girls were too busy "helping" Granmama and Daddy D pack the day before that we didn't have time to dye eggs so we didn't do our normal egg hunt... but that's okay... it will be still be fun to dye eggs in a couple weeks! hehe

The girls and I went to the Ft. Worth Botanical Gardens that morning with my mom and sister, and later that afternoon we went to Meme's house to have lunch and an egg hung with the rest of the family. We were somehow able to get all the kiddos together with Meme and get this pic!

Flutterbies!

Easter morning the girls and I, along with my mom and sister, made a trip to Ft. Worth Botanical Gardens to visit the Butterfly exhibit.

The girls and Grandma It was really hot and humid, but also fun to walk around while butterflies were flying all over the place. With so many butterflies whizzing by our heads, it did take the girls a couple minutes to get used to it and not jump or be afraid of them.

The girls and Aunt Sissy (Amy)