An Update

As I was looking for some new recipes, mostly pumpkin ones, I came across this quote

"We are all a little weird and life’s a little weird, and when we find someone whose weirdness is compatible with ours, we join up with them and fall in mutual weirdness and call it love.” -Dr. Seuss.

I couldn't pass it up. 

So I have been MIA for a few days. Turns out I had a nasty allergic reaction to some medication. Its funny how I have not taken medication for years. When I say years, I mean like 5+ years. I go and get some meds for a possible infection and turn out with an allergic reaction. Lets guess how many years it will be before I take any more medications. I am still alive even after avoiding the emergency room with a half dozen people urging me to go. I refuse to go there unless I feel as though I am dying. I did not have that feeling so I avoided it. I did need some steroids to help the reaction but urgent care was as far as I made it. I must say, after my workout this morning, I am feeling almost like myself again. There's just something about a good ass kicking to get you back to your old self.

Being that Halloween is only a few days away, we are getting the house ready for the mob of little creatures who will be running through yards trying to get as much candy in their allotted time as possible. Thankfully, my kids follow the rules and only walk on sidewalks and after about 12 houses, they are done and have more fun handing candy out to the late trick-or-treaters...or in the case of the last few years, a young dad holding a newborn child claiming that child will need the candy. Um, sure. 

We have our "head on a stick" ready to go and our Frankenstein standing guard. Sophie picked these decorations out way back yander and they seem to make their appearance every year. (Do to some windy conditions approaching in the next day or so, the spider webs will wait.)

We are also awaiting the arrival of our bestest friends from Nevada, who will join us for Halloween and thru the weekend.  We look forward to their visit every year and our visit to see them during the summers. We cram all 8.5 of us in our little house and have the best time ever. (They are currently expecting baby number 2 so he is the 0.5).  

I also have another race coming up this weekend. ROC race just looks like a grand ol time, right? I mean, who wouldn't want to slide down huge inflatable slides and crawl thru mud and foam? I can't wait! 

Before I go, I need to thank all of you readers out there. It looks we had over 80 views the other day! That's incredible! When I started this blog, I only handed the web address out to a handful of people. I wanted to see where it went on it's own and not because I was advertising it. I started it so my extended family could keep in touch with my family and see what was happening. I never expected so many people to read about my little family but I am thankful and blessed! Thank you to all my readers! 

Mud, mud and more mud

Last year I signed up for a few obstacle course races. Unfortunately, I was not able to get off of work on the race days and had to miss them all. This year I made sure that I was off and turned down 3 jobs in order to run the Gladiator Rock n Run. It was so worth it! I had a blast! I signed up with my boot camp and there was a group of over 30 runners from our boot camp. It didn't matter if you ran or walked, there was always someone you knew along the course. I actually was planning on walking the course with some gals but after the horn started, I couldn't help myself. Walking just wouldn't do. There were 17 obstacles and almost 4 miles of mountain terrain to challenge us. I over came my fear of hights...3 times! We crawled through mud and ice water, under barbed wire and up ropes. We carried tires and logs and jumped over open flames. It was an amazing experience that I can't wait to experience again. Fortunately for me, I have another one in two weeks! I only have a before and after picture but if other people share their pictures, I will post those too

Fall ball

Last Spring, Kaiden expressed an interest in playing softball

When she asked multiple times over a few month period, I decided to sign her up for Fall ball

After a few weeks of practice, she finally had her first game this week

She had a pre game pep talk with her friend (who we found out goes to Kaiden's school and now they play at recess!)

Getting ready to bat

She hit the ball, made it to first and a few batters later, crossed home plate for a run!

I was on the edge of my seat the whole game

I'm so proud of Kaiden! She has learned so much and has gotten pretty good at throwing and catching

Actually, while trying to help Kaiden break in her glove, we discovered that Kyle is actually better at throwing with his left hand vs his right! 

Who would have thunk?

In the league she plays in, the girls rotate positions each inning. 

Kaiden was so excited to play catcher...I must say, she's pretty darn cute

Bryson also started his Fall league and is loving every minute of it, too!

I must admit, it's a bit of a crazy schedule with two kids in baseball, but totally worth it when you see their faces having a great time.

Go Dolphins and Giants!