Labor Day Weekend

Our Labor Day weekend was packed.

On Saturday, Kent and I ran the half-marathon in Pocatello. Two weeks prior, we were debating if we should still attempt the race. Our summer has been so busy that we had a hard time working our training in. The weekly long run is probably the most important run. We did our 5 mile, then 6 mile, then a couple weeks later the 8 mile, and it went on like that. We did at least one short run each week, sometimes more, but never ran as often as we should have. In the four weeks just prior to the race, we only did one long run, and that one was only days before the race. Kent ran 9 miles the Monday before the race, and I ran it on Tuesday.

This is NOT how you should train for a half-marathon, and we both knew it. We discussed whether or not we should attempt the race. We decided to do it. We wouldn't worry about time; we would just do it and try to finish.

We ran side by side the whole way. No music, just each other. We finished the race holding hands, with a 2:14:48 time.

We shed blood, sweat, and tears. Sweat from every pore, tears from our eyes, and blood from Kent's nipples. Seriously.

When you run 13.1 miles, there is a lot of chaffing. We prepared with vaseline, but forgot Ken't band aids.

Things to remember for the next race. Surprisingly, we are already discussing our next race. Next time we will bring band aids for Kent's poor nipples, and more importantly, we will train. Next time will be the Ogden half-marathon in the spring.

After the race, Nicole, Mom, Jessica, and I had a girl's day. We wanted to get to know Jessica better, and thought it would be fun to go shopping. We are very slow shoppers. We only made it through three stores before we were out of time and had to meet up with our men. Then we all went out to dinner together. It was a lot of fun.

Camryn's 6th Birthday

Camryn turned six on Labor Day. She was born on Labor Day, and this was the first year her birthday fell on that holiday again. Camryn LOVES animals, but especially loves horses. I have an AMAZING friend, Megan. We have been friends since I was in third grade. She has always been a great friend. She is an absolute sweetheart and I love her to death. Megan has horses.

I asked if we could come and ride horses as a surprise for Camryn's birthday.

Camryn was in heaven.

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Megan leading Hawk with Kendra.
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Nicole, Travis, Kaydence, Jonathan, Jessica, Mickell, Kent, Camryn, Kendra, and I all took turns riding.

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Megan has more than just horses, she has an entire petting zoo.
She has chickens that are used to being held.
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She has chinchillas.

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She also has dogs and cats. All the kids loved every minute of it.

After Megan's house, we all headed to my mom's house.





My dad barbecued hamburgers for us (Camryn's choice for lunch).



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I made her this cake. In my defense, I started with a 9x13 cake and ended up with this.

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After cake and presents, we went to the fair. We went through most of the animal barns with Megan. The kids got to see horses, pigs, chickens, sheep, cows being milked, pigeons, and all sorts of animals. Megan had to leave to work in one of the fair booths (the one with the BEST homemade pie).

We took the kids to the petting zoo.

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And to a little play area.

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Then we went to the rides. We told the girls we would ride some rides. Then we realized it would cost $4 per person for the cheap rides. We rode the ferris wheel. That was a great $12 ride for us 3 girls. Kent and Corinne watched, we couldn't afford for them to ride too.

The girls didn't get scared at all. They loved it. They kept waving to Daddy and blowing him kisses from the ferris wheel.

After the fair we headed home. It was a full days celebration for Camryn. We all got to have fun with her.

Thank Megan, for making it so wonderful.

Happy Birthday to my BIG Girl!!!!

My sister talks about more stuff we did this weekend, so read her account of this weekend here, if you'd like.