HAPPY BIRTHDAY DAD!!!

I'm a day late, but my dad's birthday was yesterday, July 6, and we had a wonderful family gathering in Aggieland. We all had such a good time being together...I haven't seen my brother, sister in law and the twinkies in a few months, so it was great to spend time with them too. Those who know my dad know what a wonderful, loving, loyal, dedicated, hard-working, honest, talented, witty man he is (Dad, is this enough complimentary adjectives to get the majority of the will signed over to me??). People say I'm just like him! ;) He has always been so supportive of me and our whole family, and provides great encouragement and guidance. I could go on and on, but I'll post some birthday pics instead...



Running update: I tried to get my usual Monday evening run in today. I ended up with only about 3+ miles. It was hot and humid (really?? In Houston??) and I think I was still fatigued from Saturday's long run and a weekend of activity with my family. I'm re-thinking the days I will run during the week, as I am guessing I may need to cross train on Monday's to allow one more day of recovery, especially during the summer heat. So, I think I'll do the elliptical on Mondays, hills/speed work on Tuesdays, rest or elliptical on Wednesdays, and run on Thursday evenings. That's the plan for now anyway. Since I'm a woman, I'm allowed to change this plan at any time I deem appropriate, without notice.

Bachelorette Update: Jesse? Really? Never saw that coming, but its proof that you can't judge a book by its cover. They were so giddy in the After the Rose show that I threw up a little in my mouth. I did like him more and more as the season progressed, but if anyone needs a nose job, its him. Shallow, yes, but true.

Houston Marathon 2009: SOLD OUT! Fastest sell out ever. I'm sure there are alot of disappointed people who did not heed the warnings that it was filling up quickly. I planned ahead and registered months ago.