Monthly Archives: March 2009

TIR: Fresh Legs

So the story picks back up when the active van arrives at the transition point. At that point, I’ve only run 1 mile, ate some food, took a nap; I’m having a great time. I switched from the rest van … Continue reading

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Let’s Play Tag

My friend Amy tagged me in a photo meme awhile back (okay, over a month ago!) and I am just now getting to my post. Here are the instructions: Post the 7th picture in your 7th folder and tell about … Continue reading

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Violet Frances at 6 Months

Sweet little Violet Frances is already six months old – six months!! Time sure flies when you’re having fun! Violet has been such a wonderful addition and it’s hard to imagine the family without her. She is a really good … Continue reading

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Funny Stuff

Olivia: “Is this a turtle neck?” Mama: “Yes.” Olivia (exasperated): “I don’t want to have a turtle neck. I want a girl’s neck!”

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So Proud!

Today when I picked Olivia up from preschool, her teacher pulled me aside and said she had been meaning to tell me something. Immediately I started thinking of things we had missed or something embarrassing Olivia might have done. Instead, … Continue reading

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Simple Woman’s Daybook (3.31.09)

Tuesday, March 31, 2009 Outside My Window… it is absolutely gorgeous. Now THIS is the weather I was talking about when I said March was my favorite month to live in Central Texas!! We had severe weather last week, though, … Continue reading

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TIR: The Prologue

I know all of you were worried about me, so I wanted to let you know that I survived the Texas Independence Relay. Let’s start with the basics. Yes, we finished all 203 .2 miles, but you’ll have to wait … Continue reading

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St. Patrick’s Day 2009 (with a flashback to 2008)

A traditional Irish prayer: May the road rise to meet you. May the wind be always at your back. May the sun shine warm upon your face. And rains fall soft upon your fields. And until we meet again, May … Continue reading

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Simple Woman’s Daybook (3.16.09)

Monday, March 16, 2009 Outside My Window… it is sunny, & warm again! Last week we had a cold snap in the 40s and I was a little bitter that my favorite weather month had started out too warm (high … Continue reading

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7 Quick Takes (take 7)

-1- For those who would like a glimpse into the mind of a mother with three girls – 3 & under, I share this story. I got an email from my aunt this morning wishing me a Happy Birthday – … Continue reading

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