After 8 months of training our big weekend arrived. We drove up to Anaheim on Friday evening and attended the expo. On our way in we watched the Disneyland fireworks. It made us all excited for the weekend and our year of having membership passes. The girls were really excited to get their shirts, bibs and some free samples. That evening we checked into the hotel and then got our supplies ready for the next morning.
Saturday morning was a VERY early morning. I had to get up at 3am to get on the 3:30am shuttle. The girls and Justin got up at 4 and were on the 4:30 shuttle. I did the normal pre-run events and then found my spot in the front of the line. I completed in my run in an hour and felt terrible afterwards. I am glad I did it but long runs are probably out of my future.
The next run was the girls races. We were VERY short on time because of having to get me back to shower, the girls to eat and changed and then back to the race area. Unfortunately we were unable to park quickly so Justin dropped us off and tried to catch up. I ended up taking both girls to the 4-5 year old 200 meter race. Alexa was so excited. She ran so fast that she left her shoe behind. We had to stop and then finish the race. I was very proud of her. She even expressed interest on training for longer races. Addison and Justin ran the race at a good pace. Addison got a lot of attention wearing the chewbacca hat. She was VERY proud of her medal and posed for several photos. It was such a wonderful event. I love promoting healthy habits onto our peanuts.
We spent the rest of Saturday playing in Disneyland. The girls both tried new rides and had a great time. The park was busy but we did all we wanted before meeting Uncle Wheel for dinner. After dinner we called it an early night. Addison had a rough night sleeping in the pac n play. She is too long for small cribs. I guess we will need to start getting 2 queen beds and having her sleep with one of us when we travel.
Sunday morning was another early morning for the boys. They were up at 3 and on the 330 shuttle. Luckily the girls and I were able to sleep in and catch up on rest. Our hotel was mile marker 6 and 11 of the half marathon race. The girls did some cheerleading at mile 6 and then we brought snacks for the guys at mile 11. It was a great set up and one I could see us doing again.
Sunday afternoon was spent at California Adventures. Alexa rode Tower of Terror for the first time. Addison really enjoyed the Ferris wheel. Addison is pretty close to hitting the 36 inch markers. Once she does she will have more ride options. Alexa may hit 42 inches this year and then she can attempt the roller coasters.
Justin has already registered for his next race in March. The girls and I are taking a little break before we sign up for our next one.
Sunday, January 17, 2016
Friday, December 25, 2015
Christmas Eve & Morning 2015
On Christmas Eve, Justin and Alexa went to see Star Wars in the theater. Alexa was pretty excited but really didn't know what to expect. She said it was super awesome and she had cool hair to match. The story from Justin is that she enjoyed the first half and then got bored. It is a bit mature and long for a five year old.
Once Alexa got home we had to hurry and get ready for church. Alexa had one more rehearsal on stage and then two performances during the evening services. If Alexa had any nerves she didn't show it. She sang her little heart out. After the kids sang the first four songs they sat with their parents for the service. Both girls did some coloring and behaved as well as expected. After the message the kids went back on stage. Addison was very upset that she was not going up as well. Gena, the music director asked us if we thought she would stand there. We shrugged our shoulders and off they went. Addison ended up doing a great job. We were all pleasantly surprised. We were then able to visit with Addison's preschool teacher (Ms. L), Julia who sat with us and the Partello's. The church had snow, cookies, coffee and festive decorations outside the sanctuary. We all had a good time having some fellowship.
Alexa and I stayed for the second service so she could once again perform. This time she was even more comfortable and started watching the drummer behind her. I was impressed at how well she did being that it was after her bed time. We made it home and Alexa asked to open one present (a common tradition among her friends). We picked one for her to open and then she went to bed.
The next morning the girls were very excited to go downstairs. They open stockings full of personal care items including new My Little Pony toothbrushes. Next was Santa gifts. Alexa was very happy to get the zebra she asked for. Addison has excited about her new DVD's for the car. We then Skyped with Grandma June, Grandpa & Papa. The rest of the day was spent opening gifts, video chatting and playing endless games. It was a wonderful day. Probably my favorite family Christmases. It reaffirmed our decision to not travel on the big holidays anymore. Although we missed our extended family we do not miss the hustle and bustle of running around.
Once Alexa got home we had to hurry and get ready for church. Alexa had one more rehearsal on stage and then two performances during the evening services. If Alexa had any nerves she didn't show it. She sang her little heart out. After the kids sang the first four songs they sat with their parents for the service. Both girls did some coloring and behaved as well as expected. After the message the kids went back on stage. Addison was very upset that she was not going up as well. Gena, the music director asked us if we thought she would stand there. We shrugged our shoulders and off they went. Addison ended up doing a great job. We were all pleasantly surprised. We were then able to visit with Addison's preschool teacher (Ms. L), Julia who sat with us and the Partello's. The church had snow, cookies, coffee and festive decorations outside the sanctuary. We all had a good time having some fellowship.
Alexa and I stayed for the second service so she could once again perform. This time she was even more comfortable and started watching the drummer behind her. I was impressed at how well she did being that it was after her bed time. We made it home and Alexa asked to open one present (a common tradition among her friends). We picked one for her to open and then she went to bed.
The next morning the girls were very excited to go downstairs. They open stockings full of personal care items including new My Little Pony toothbrushes. Next was Santa gifts. Alexa was very happy to get the zebra she asked for. Addison has excited about her new DVD's for the car. We then Skyped with Grandma June, Grandpa & Papa. The rest of the day was spent opening gifts, video chatting and playing endless games. It was a wonderful day. Probably my favorite family Christmases. It reaffirmed our decision to not travel on the big holidays anymore. Although we missed our extended family we do not miss the hustle and bustle of running around.
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