Nashville is Hilly!

Last Saturday, I completed my first half marathon in Nashville. It was a lot of fun (I can say that now) and I think that I'll try it again next year. This time though, I will train for the hills! I forgot that Nashville is in a valley of rolling hills and the 13.1 mile course was very challenging.
It was great having friends and family on the course cheering. Tiffany got me through a rough spot around mile 9 by running with me. I was having so much fun talking to her while she ran with me that I missed the mile 9 marker. After she turned around, I saw Eric's family and wanted to stop and get an iced latte! Eric told me to get a move on because I only had 4 miles left (easy for him to say!) However, a few minutes later I saw the 10 mile marker and realized I was a 5K away from the finish line. That got me through and after a lovely jog through the Capitol area (and cheering on from Katy) I made it to LP stadium and finished in two hours and twenty eight minutes. My time wasn't world class or even age best, but my goal was to run the whole way and finish feeling happy and healthy with no injuries. I met my goals and even though I'm struggling a bit getting up and down stairs, I'll be back next year. Anyone want to join me?

Easter & Erin's First Hike

Now that there is a new baby around, all pictures and blogs are likely to focus on her. She is a sweetie! Here are pictures from our hike today at one of our favorite places, Lily Mountain. We had planned to summit and call it Erin's first hike, but the snow was deep on the north side of the mountain and we decided with Erin strapped on Deborah and Cache pulling me, we should just be happy with covering half the mountain. We are going to call it a success anyway, since she was a trooper.

On Easter Sunday we had people over for a barbecue. Eric got to spend some quality time with his Goddaughter, Erin. I think she likes him...