Monday, March 23, 2009

random happenings

'Run Mad as often as you choose but do not faint'
 RM :)


thousands of runners
13.1 miles

Heather, Jen, Jessi and I all ran the Shamrock 1/2 marathon.
All i can say is if I could get back to walking properly
(sore muscles = walking like granny)
I'd do it again in a heartbeat. SOOOOO much fun.

(i was also FREEEZING... notice all the experienced runners all bundled up:)

Thanks Ma and Pah for getting up @ 4:20AM Sunday morning to watch me run!!!!!!!
*****That meant a lot to me*****



The best part of the race was the finish line -obviously- but for me,
the thrill was not only in the conclusion of a long run, it was seeing
mom and dad waving this sign they had made for me. It made me smile soooo big
and most importantly, i forgot all the pain my body was experiencing!!!
I love you both dearly and was so blessed by your support.
  
The Lord totally met me during that time. He kept putting
a picture in my head and this verse pretty much sums it up...

'Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses,
let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles,
and let us RUN with PERSEVERANCE the RACE marked out for us.
Let us fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith who,
for the joy set before him endured the cross,
scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand
of the throne of God.'
                                              Heb. 12.1

Zanasia and Emma's SWEET 16th


I don't know who took all these pics with my camera, but thank you!
It was such a fun night

Rachael soaking up all the attention - she deserves it cause she's always giving people
'sample massages'  





Lacrosse Wii
Rachel killed us every time







MORE PICTURES

BABY LIPS
My favorite little girl



7.11 and then ice skating 

Rachael
Melissa
US
THE END




Wednesday, March 11, 2009

2 of the CuTEsT people I know!!!!!!!


Tuesday, March 3, 2009

Welcome Giselle!

Kate, you did great! We are all excited for you and Clay!
And, i love you soooooo much!

Clay is a DAD AAAAHHHHH!


Our little niece, Giselle ~ I was working today and could hardly wait til the end of the day to see her.
 
Aunt Liz

Kate and Giselle =)

tiny toes (it's hard to believe we all were once that small-crazy) 







Wait... i'm jealous, i'm no longer the baby in my dad's eyes :( (Just kidding) This is actually my favorite picture! Dad, you're a natural 

Sunday, March 1, 2009

Big Belly...(not for long!!!!!!!)

Pray for baby Van & mommy Kate!!! At this very moment, (he/she) is entering this world... 9:26am Monday, March 2nd. Dad, Mom and I are at Depaul Hospital waiting to see our little baby Van.
P.S. These are some prego pics i took of KK just 2 days ago. Kate, i am so excited to watch you as a mother. This baby is so blessed to have parents like you and Clay. Good thing you were all ready (pack-n-play set up, diapers all lined up by the changing table, car seat buckled in the car...Can't wait!!!!!!