Sweet Baby Girl

Anna and Blair had to deliver their baby girl at 33 weeks. Through all the confusion, worry, and unknown a beautiful baby was born. Emma Kate was born weighing 3 lbs and 14 ozs. I had the pleasure of spending the weekend attending the previously scheduled baby shower and holding that baby girl! She was able to come home last Tuesday and now weights 4 lbs 13 ozs! All are doing well and figuring this family thing out a little earlier than expected. Anna and Blair waited for such a long time to be blessed with her that she just couldn't wait any longer to meet her wonderful parents!

Another Half

I began training back in January for a half I would run on March 17th. This being my 3rd race I thought I knew what I was doing. Well, it will go in my books as "worst race" so far. I had knee trouble on my left leg the last week and half. This caused me to change my gait, which in turn caused terrible chaffing especially on my left leg. I had no trouble during training and was typically the one leading the pack (maybe thanks to Pattie). The 2 girls I was training with finished 10 minutes and 16 minutes ahead of me. Awesome for them as it was their first half! I also tried getting in the St. Patrick's Day spirit by wearing my green headband instead of my normal one, long green socks which were ridiculously hot, and I even changed my energy chews. Rookie mistakes all around!
So, I took myself to the doctor Monday after work; which is not something I generally do. My attitude is usually wait it out, it'll get better. Lucky for me I was able to practice my cowgirl walk for a week while having gauze, tape, and destin (yes, you read that right. I was sticking baby butt ointment on my legs) stuck to my legs. I'm almost back to normal and hoping for a good run tomorrow after work. What a mess! I might be done with long distances...maybe! ;) At least this race is finished and the crazy part is I really want to go running again.

Heading out at 5:30 Sunday morning:

 Finally finished and ready to get warm. I didn't even stick around for the free beer!

Initiated

Friday morning I walked into my classroom to find it covered with NC State "trash". There were red and white streamers stretching across the room, red and white balloons, magnets, jerseys, t-shirts, flags, banners, chairs, pom poms, etc. This school year I have enjoyed "discussing" Carolina vs. State and how Carolina is the better team. ;)
One parent from each of these families went on the 5th grade field trip getting back to school around 8:00 Thursday night. Upon arrival, the rest of their families came up to school armed with red and white and got to work. One of the parents asked if anyone got my reaction on video. I told her no but it started something like this: " Oh my goodness! hahahahahaha! Holy crap! hahahahahaha!" I quickly took it all down, through it into trash bags, put it in the hallway and labeled it with a large "trash" sign so the parents could see it when they walked their kids in that morning.
It was by far the best EVER prank by parents. I believe I was "initiated" into the school and finally "belong"!
This picture doesn't do the room any justice:

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