Marathon Training Update

I just want to update anyone reading this on my how my marathon training is going- in short, it's going great! I'm starting to love running and especially love the fact that I can see progress every time I run. Tomorrow (Saturday), my training group has a six-mile run planned. I'm both nervous about it and excited.

I don't know why I started this venture... or why the desire to run 26.2 miles stays with me... but I'm glad I'm doing this!

For detailed updates, check out my running blog- Rookie on the Run. I changed the name of it, by the way... too many "Marathon Mamas" out there. :D

Nate's Birthday Cake

I love to bake but since I had the boys, it seems like I never have enough time to do it. This year for Nate's 4th birthday, I decided to attempt making him a Thomas the Tank Engine cake. I looked up some ideas on the internet, ordered a few pieces off of ebay, and did it! Here are some pictures:

My first attempt at decorating a cake. It was lots of fun!

Next time, I will not use the icing recipe that I used for this one. I tried a whipped cream icing and it was very runny and slick. The color was also more of a yellowish, instead of the white I was expecting. I used a food color spray to make the grass and the pond.



Nate was so happy with his cake! He stared at it for a long time, as if he could not believe I actually made that with my own hands. It was very cute. The cake itself, was very yummy. The filling was a whipped chocolate icing. I think that was my favorite part.

My Newest Adventure!

Guess what crazy thing I'm doing now...

• Nope, not running with the bulls.

• Nope, not a new tattoo.

• Noooo... no roller derby for me.

• NO!! Get your mind out of the gutter!

I'll just tell you: I'M TRAINING TO RUN IN THE SAN DIEGO ROCK & ROLL MARATHON!!!

I know... what am I thinking?! How am I going to do this?! What does it take for a complete novice to run 26.2 miles in under seven hours?!

I don't have the answers to these questions. But I will. Day-by-day, I'm going learn what it takes to become a marathon runner.

With the proper training, I know I will do this. Why not follow me on my journey as I go through this experience? I started another blog site where I plan to share my step-by-step experiences as I spend the next five months training for the Rock & Roll Marathon.

Here is the link: Rookie Runs 26.2. I also have it on my sidebar list.

I'd love to know you are reading my new blog and would appreciate your thoughts and encouragement as I start my new venture!

I Love Losers!

I'm so excited... tonight is the first episode of the newest "The Biggest Loser". I love that show! I like how positive and informative it is. I love cheering on people working so hard to make good changes. My favorite part is seeing how much they've changed at the end of the season. I admire such hard work and commitment.

I also got Jillian Michael's book, Making the Cut. I haven't started reading it yet so I'll let you know how I like it. Or not.

Anyway, gotta get ready for "The Biggest Loser".

A Mommy's New Year's Resolution List

1. Go to sleep earlier
2. Wake up before the kids wake me up
   
3. Don't mix up the kids' names
4. Put laundry away within one week
5. Keep the bathrooms clean
6. Don't stress over 1st grade homework
7. Teach the boys to share their Hot Wheels
8. Find a babysitter
   
9. Go on more dates (with the hubby)
10. Drop those stubborn 10 pounds that have attached themselves to my hips and tummy since the youngest was born.