Bakersfield 1/2 marathon

Finish line

I worked really hard to keep up with those two girls. I eventually got ahead at mile 12. I chased them almost the entire time. It was exhausting!

They fit together like a puzzle.

"Two Halves Make a Whole Marathon"

I ran the Nov. 1/2 Marathon( 13.1 miles) in 1 hr. 52 min. It was the first time I have ever trained on a treadmill (thanks Paul) and the first time running a race all by myself.

I tried really hard to get under 1hr. 50 min. but couldn't quite do it. I ran my first 6 miles in 48 mins! I needed to average a 8 min 23 sec. pace but only ran 8 min 36 sec. pace. Those seconds sure add up fast.Next time!

Bakersfield does not have an official marathon. They do what is called "Two Halves Make a Whole Marathon" instead. They add up both 1/2 marathon races to give you a "marathon" time. Both races have to be completed in the same year. They added my Feb. 1/2 marathon finishing time which was 1hr. 53. (here is the post from Feb) and my Nov.1/2 marathon finishing time to give me an overall "marathon" time of 3hr. 45mins.I received a second place overall female finisher plaque:)

Hooked on Phonics- Preschool Yellow Level, Done!

Hurray for Eli! He finished the Hooked on Phonics Preschool Yellow Level. He now officially knows all his capital letters and sounds, beginning rhyming and beginning sounds. He has known all his capital letters and sounds since 2 but this gave us actual lessons, activities and a curriculum to complete. I am excited to finally start lower case letters. On to level Red. Great job Eli. He is such a smart boy. He is so excited to pick out his special prize for completing his chart.

Trunk or Treat!

Pumpkin Patch

Murray Family Farms

We pet animals. They had the cutest little piglet.

Corn Maze

Eli busted for stealing fruit!

Corn pool! Super fun.

We picked pumpkins.

Hay Ride

Decorated pumpkins with silly stickers.

A Spooktacular Party!

My Mom came to visit from New York so we decided to plan a Halloween party for her and the kids. The kids had so much fun. We made lot of themed food and dressed up in costumes.

A Scary Minnie Mouse!

A Scary Mickey Mouse!

Donut Eye Balls

Pudding Grave Yard Cups

Mummy Dogs

Spider Web Cupcakes

Oildorado 2010

This weekend we had the opportunity to spend time with Paul's family and attend Oildorado. This year Taft, Paul's hometown and where we lived for two years, celebrated its 100 year anniversary of being an incorporated city If you want to know more visit the official Oildorado website, http://www.oildoradodays.com/index.shtml

This year was celebrated by the construction of brand new oil monument. It is the biggest bronze monument in California.

Oildorado was extra special because cousin Sara came to visit!

Schilhabel Strong 5k

I ran my first 5k on Sat.
It was fun and for a good cause. Check out the website http://www.schilhabelstrong.blogspot.com/ .
My goal was to run it in 25 min and I ran it in 24.38:)
I got first in my age group (19-29.)

My first place medal.

Like Daddy, Like Daughter...

(this pic reminded me of Kaya)

Kaya's cute pigtails!

Eli's first BYU Game

Eli had so much fun! He loved doing the cougar shout!