Families, Races and Christmas

This weekend was a busy one. I like it that way, not too sure if Jason does, but oh well. He's very supportive. He knows I love this time of year and is willing to participate in what ever I have planned.

On Friday night, we had Jason's dad over for dinner. He's in town for work and wanted to catch up. It was a nice visit. I made spaghetti for dinner and Jason has always cut it up. I've always thought that was weird and had wondered where he got it from...



It looks like he gets it from his dad.


On Saturday morning, I had my 5k (3.1 miles). This was really a test run to see how my foot would hold up and see if I could get back ito my run schedule. This race was in Cameron Park and was called Run with Santa. I loved these balloons.

It was so cold that morning, I froze. I couldn't wear too much, because I get really hot after I warm up. It really woke me up, though.

This little boy was so cute. He was running all over the place (not during the race, though). He looked so cuddly. I love his crocks.

Here's Mrs. Clause posing for us. She really stole the show. We kind of ran away from Santa (he didn't run with us).

And we're off.

Home stretch. The race was a lier. It ended up being 3.68 miles (in 44 minutes). I needed to walk a portion of the race. This is because my knee was giving me problems. My foot is great! You can kind of see the pain in my face.

I got a pancake breakfast afterwards and shared it with Jason. he was so kind to suffer through the freezing cold and take pictures for me. He deserves so much more! I have a very supportive hubby that cheers me on.

On Sunday,we had my parents over for an early Christmas. My mom leaves this week to go to Seattle for about 3 weeks. So, we had x-mas here. We had a brunch, opened packages and played my dad's new game (Rumikub). He won majority of the time. I think he cheats. He was hiding tiles and trying to play pieces that didn't go. If you play games with him, better watch him carefully.

My dad got his game, my mom got some stackable heavy duty plastic bowls with lids, Jason got some great books and I got my bowl for my mixed and some awesome reflective running gear. I can now run out in the dark and feel safer than before. It seemed like everyone enjoyed themselves.

This weekend really tired us out, so after my parents left, we just relaxed and watched some tv. We were happy to be able to do everything we (I) had planned and see everyone. Next weekend is another busy one. Some more x-mas festivities, a race and playing games and visiting old friends. Until next weekend!