My PR

Yesterday was banner day for me running the austin half marathon. I PR'd, set a Personal Record. I finished in 1:54:44

And did I mention that my husband ran his 5th marathon??? It was so inspirational to see him out there, smiling and cruising his way through the route. Lauren and Peter and I met up to see him at 23 and then grinning his way to the finish in a commendable 4:12. Go Michael!!!! Proud of you.

Here are my splits:

9:48-1 missed mile marker

7:40- 2

8:22- 3

8:45- 4

8:39- 5

8:35- 6

9:01- 7

9:00- 8

9:07-9

9:04- 10

8:47- 11

8:50- 12

8:10- 13

:50- .1

Now, on to biking season...

AC: spontaneity

happy valentines day

happy valentine's day! my valentine and i like to eat heart-shaped food together. waffles and pizza, that is.

Mom and Art Shower

The Shults' had a shower for mom and Art last night, complete with red heart balloons and entryway, red rose decor and chocolate fountain. It was fun to see my extended non-family "family" including buddy and jody, ms. conlan, the fabianos, shults and tacquards. Mom is very happy and excited.

Dr. H???

Just got back from lunch hour volunteering at Brack. Every time I am there, it reminds me of how much I enjoy ministering to people. Eucharistic ministering is an unexpected blessing in my life. It makes my heart happy to provide spiritual nourishment to patients who are in the hospital. Doctors can provide physical healing, but I hope that I can visit with them and give them a little hope. I visited 4/9 people who were in the ICU today... many of which could not take the hosts. Sometimes it's not just the presence of the Eucharist, but just saying hi and I am praying for you. Secret: I will also admit that i like walking around with a badge with all the doctors and nurses in the hospital.

AC: peace

dreams of espana

mike and i have really tossed around the idea of going to spain this summer. my sister is going to be there studying abroad, he's never been and i haven't really been back since i studied there in 1998. started looking into it a little more closely today and got very excited. we've had a lot of big purchases, lately, with the house, but I really really hope we can go.

i have such fond memories of being there. took many weekend trips to toledo, segovia, sevilla, granada with the other students. drinking cafe con leche and chocolate y churros in a cafe in segovia, wine in the park, la alhambra... want to take my love there, get out my "let's go" spain book a la 1998 and hit all the places i've already been to, but hold dear in my heart.

ac: blank angel. hello dad!

burnin the candle

happy warm fuzzy feelings.
tired girl painted room, decorated, entertained in laws, mom and art, joe and pam and the girls in new house, served 9 adults ziti and sopapilla cheesecake bars, laughed, drank red wine, ran 13 miles and went to super bowl party at jeff and belindas over weekend. pics here are of wesley ridding our mb of the "moldy" yellow look. it is now "celtic grey" in there. and, of our adult dinner guests.
i love our house. i love my family. we got a lot done. i am ti ti.

Pics of the "presentable" rooms in house

living room

kitchen- i actually got to unpack some wedding gifts!

new mirror and sink fixture in downstairs 1/2 bath

my beloved green bathroom (used to be blood red)