Fall Colors

Well, this are certainly not my best pictures, but I thought I would still share them. Holding a leash with one hand and a camera with the other doesn't work too well! I took Trooper into the Pisgah today for a short walk. Usually he can't wait to get in the water for a drink. Today he quickly stepped in, drank quickly, then stepped back out. Too cold for him! Along the walk, we also saw some ducks enjoying the water. This is the first time I have seen them on this walk, and we have gone often!

Sawyer and PaPa

A dear friend to many in Rural Hall and one of our neighbors died suddenly the beginning of October. Wes was a great man; always helping out others. Every morning, he would take a newspaper for two ladies to their front porches so they wouldn't have to walk to the end of the driveway to get it. Since his passing, my dad has taken up his "paper route". He now visits 3 houses around 7:00 each morning and continues on the goodness of Wes. One morning, Sawyer decided he wanted to join PaPa and help out! Here they are in their fleeces and pajamas on the paper route.

Trip Home

Last weekend, I took off Friday from school and headed to my parents house on Thursday. The Ohio Gribbles were coming down for a visit. I had to be there of course!!! We enjoyed spending time with family, playing , "helping" get the fire pit ready for Thanksgiving, and visiting some more! Caroline was such a great baby, as you can see in the video coming up next. Sawyer was lots of fun to play with; especially using his imagination to play doctor. He had a waiting room, a nurse, and lots of shots to give! Enjoy the pictures from proud aunt!

Team Dinner

Tuesday's track practice kicked my butt...but it was a great feeling when I finished! We had our normal 4 lap warm up, but without the drills this time. I didn't bother reminding anyone that we weren't butt kickin' or high kneeing it! Then, it was off for a 3 lap "sprint" with a one lap recovery. We did this 4 times. This means we did 5 miles total on the track. We all started at different times (when we arrived), so we would be finished to meet Jake and his mom for dinner! After practice, we had our second team dinner. Cutie pie Jake and his mom met us for dinner, so we were finally able to meet him! As one of our leaders was passing out goodies (our dri-fit practice shirts for recommitting and other goodies to those racing soon from the Fall team), Jake wanted to come sit on my lap for a better look. Isn't he a cutie pie?!!!!

I made it!

Wednesday night, Travis and I went down to Greenville to hear Yonder Mountain String Band play. I got in bed at 2:30 a.m. I did get to sleep on the way home a little, but I was still tired on Thursday. That night, I was trying to stay awake for Grey's Anatomy only to find out it was the debates. So, I sat down on the couch around 8:45 thinking I would try and watch some of the debates. I must have been asleep at 8:46! So, Friday came and went with teaching and hanging out with some girls after school.
This morning, my alarm went off 4 times before I finally got up! My body is tired from the week. I was not looking forward to this run at all! The last time I ran this loop, I ended up walking some. It was supposed to be a 5 mile run in August, but it was actually a 6 mile run! Anyway, back to the morning run today. We set off for a 9 mile run!!! Yes, I said 9! I'm happy to report, I jogged the whole thing and it took us 1 hour and 40 minuntes to complete. We averaged an 11 minute mile...I'm getting faster!!!