My Life Long Dream...

Remember that game show back in the day where you picked up money?  Well, I never got to do that, but today at Myra's birthday, her and I got to go in the ticket booth.  It spit random one tickets, then a bunch of coupons for 50, 100, 200, and even 1000.  So how did we do?  Myra got the ONE THOUSAND ticket!  Awesome!

Fun at Marbles!

PapPap and Nana got a chance to see Marbles for the first time.  As you can see, he definitely enjoyed it!  I wonder if he let the girls have a turn or not!

Chuck E. Cheese

It was Myra's birthday party today.  Had a FUN time!  Lots of friends, games, and even gluten free pizza now!

Good Present!

I can't say I ever recall any kid tackling another when presented with a birthday present.  Sure enough, yesterday, though, Myra loved the Tinkerbell kitchen Lucy got her, and here is the tackle to prove it.  Funny girls!

Sorry to Scare You...

But I was a runnin' today!  Got in a decent 12 miles of hills with the ice on the road/sidewalk for 6 of them.  Then it melted.  Gosh, if I look that terrible all the time, I apologize!

What To Do in an Ice Storm?

Sled ride of course.  We FINALLY got to really slide ride.  The driveway was a sheet of ice, so we pulled out the sleds--so much fun!!

Fun Times!

Got down to Pullen Park with my folks on Monday. Weather was cool, but we had a great time!

First uVerse Outage

Woke up to no tv and no internets this morning.  Figured at first my dad had screwed something up.  Now I see whole SE US down.  And great customer service:

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I sincerely apologize but there is a network outage that is contributing to the issues you are having right now.

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Our network engineers are actively working on this issue but have not yet come to a resolution.

So True It Hurts

My Skater Girls

So Myra received skates from Grammie and Grandpa for her birthday.  Lucy had leftover money, so we found skates for her as  well.  Now we have two skater girls!  (-:   Planning on going to the Dump today, I may even take my skates out!

Dancing Queens!

Girls had their final dance performance yesterday.  Both were the best in their class--makes a daddy proud!

Oh Yeah!

Another Myra-ism

Food tents.  Myra has always been a snacker.  For dinner, she will eat a bunch, but won't finish.  She will want to put a 'food tent' over it and come back. I guess she thinks the air will ruin it!

My Little Bear...

Yeah, she's a cutie...My little bear!

I Could Live With This...

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It's Snowing!

Yup, getting our first snow of the year.  Maybe 2-4 inches.  2 hour delay already for tomorrow.  My folks, of course, are coming down tomorrow too!

Craft Time With the Girls

You know it's Seahawk Sunday! Love craft time with the girls!

RUSS

ELL

WIL

SON

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Foggy Run

A little bit foggy this morning, eh?  Went for a long run today, and faced this most of the run.  Felt like I was running through soup.  Pretty soaked, and it was tough, but for some reason, my first 4 miles were at a 9 minute pace.  Overall, kept the 12ish at a 10 minute pace.  Hmm...10 minute pace, 26.2 miles, 4:36 marathon? I'll take it!

Me and My Girl

Love of my life.  That's what she is, glad to have her on my side and beside me!

Hockey!!

Got to see the Checkers play a game at the PNC Arena this weekend with Kerry, her dad, and Shannon.  Fun, and a Checkers win.  Definitely got me juiced up for NHL hockey to begin next weekend!

My Dancing Girls

Oh, my two girls are so funny.  Check out Lucy's shoes.  She wanted to wear them to dance tonight, and those bright pink socks.  (-:  They make me smile.  Girls are finishing up, practicing for their recital at the end of the month, then it looks like they want to try basketball and soccer, respectively.

Hockey, Hockey, Hockey!

Heading to the AHL game in Raleigh today between Charlotte and Norfolk.  Should be a fun time with Kerry's Dad, Shannon, and the love of my life.  Plus, the NHL Lockout is over!  Plus, the Seahawks play in the playoffs tonight.  Good day for sports.

Myraism

Fruity Pebbles is Fruit Petals

ChiRunning

So we turn to 2013 and the Pittsburgh Marathon approaches in May.  I have decided to abandon my regular training program for the ChiRunning method.  In a nutshell, you focus on a variety of other forms that helps lessen the load on your body, puts more on your 'core,' and just keeps you running with more energy.  Two runs in so far, and while difficult, I can see how this can work.  I have a long 2 hour run this morning.  We will see!