5k

     I ran my first ever 5k on July 26. It was called the Push 5k, push referring to pushing a stroller. I hadn't ran since before Spencer was born and signed up with about 3 weeks to prepare which ended up being just enough time. My goal was to not die and I succeeded! But really my goal was to just run the whole thing, and I did so I was happy with that. The course started at the east edge of Ann Morrison park and ran down the greenbelt to friendship bridge, across the river, down the south side of the greenbelt back toward Ann Morrison, then back across the river winding through Ann Morrison park to the finish. Spence enjoyed his time in the stroller like always and even fell asleep the last half mile. Nate was great support and even better paparazzi!

Spencer showing his support for mom.

at the starting line.

crossing the 2nd bridge.

the finish line!

we did it!

and a big thanks to this big guy for encouraging me and running laps with, I mean around me!

Bikes and rodeos and ducks, oh my!

        I wanted to start riding my bike more now that we're close to the greenbelt so I started looking for a bike trailer to tow Spence around in. We found a decent one on craigslist and have used it quite a bit to just go for a ride, or to ride over to lunch and literacy in the park. Spencer even seems to enjoy it and I have fun pulling him all around.

     Then a short time after that we headed downtown for the Boise Twilight Criterium bike race. 

          Shortly after that, Nate and I dropped Spencer off with my sister and her boys so we could go on a date to the Snake River Stampede since Nate had NEVER BEEN to a rodeo! Unfortunately these were the only pics we took that night...

     And finally, meet Harold.

     2 weeks ago me and Nate and Spence were out looking for a jogging stroller for me and Spencer's upcoming 5k (more about that later). We were in a parking lot off a busy road and about to exit when a teeny tiny baby duck ran toward the car. We were so confused what a duck would be doing in this parking lot, there's no water nearby just tons and tons of concrete. We got out and looked around for a mother duck or even other babies but it was pretty clear this duckling was abandoned. So naturally Nate caught him and we took him home with us. We filled an old horse trough with hay and put him out in the garage. He was pretty unsteady on his feet so we're assuming he just hatched that morning and all the other eggs must have hatched the day before and the mom already took off with them. We read online that if you try to add a lone duckling to another mother ducks flock that they will just drowned the stray so we are keeping him (or her) and Nate has named him Harold. He is a big hit around here!