Busy Weekend (and yes, i know it's wednesday)

Last week Finn got to go on another field trip to Butterfly House, he actually seemed interested a few times.  There were 2 thousand butterflies flying around from what the guide said.  It was pretty neat.  Notice how excited Finn looks (not).

 Ainsley found sunglasses from a while back in the car (perfect fit).

 Finn chilling as we cruise around to do errands.

 I found my first bloom of the season.  5 out of my 6 rose bushes came back this year....guess I didn't kill them after all.  yay!  The leaves look like evidence that the bugs tried to kill them for me, but they seem to be heartier this year, and hopefully will be colorful all summer:)

 I ran the GO! stl 1/2 marathon this weekend.  It was my second half marathon and it was easier this time.  Mile 10 and 11 kicked my bottom, but it was a great day (overcast and breezy).  I trained with Melinda (middle) and she really kicked it.....she took off the last mile and finished strong! and her friend Kristin (left) ran it with us last minute without even training.....yea, she's crazy, but in shape:) and she finished right along with us.

 Patrick ran it too.....it was his first half marathon (he's run 2 full marathons in the past but decided to do just the half this time:) He finished before us by about 8 minutes....even with a hurt foot and hamstring, he's awesome!!!

 It also rained a bunch, so I went to Target for a few things and found these cute wellies and caved in and bought them....now it's sunny, figures.  Well, I may just be wearing shorts, a tank top and wellies this summer:)

 I also splurged/treated myself to a new pair of running shoes.....my old ones were so old (i trained and ran both half marathons in them) that i was actually rubbing off the sole (not the treads, they were totally gone, but the sole of the shoe).....the guy at the store said i was lucky i hadn't hurt myself.....ooops.

 Oh, and there was also some pouty Risky Business going on.

 And Finn was under the weather, so like Ainsley, he used daddy's head as a pillow.

Busy weekend, but fun overall......If I find any Easter pictures I'll post them later, I forgot the memory card when I was taking photos....poo.

Bring it on

Last night Patrick took me to see a great cheerleading musical "Bring It On". It was really good. Not the same as the movie for those of you who think you know what happens. They had professional cheerleaders in the chorus so the stunts were great! I was jealous if the height of the baskets! And the 3 leads had amazing voices and I think the main lead was from STL, if I'm not mistaken. She did a great job. If you are a girl between the ages if 8 and 102 and have any mild interest in dance or cheer you'd love it. And my husband is the greatest bc he agreed to take me before he knew it was the season opener for the Cardinals, I might be paying for this later when I'm at home with two crazy kids while he goes to watch the games at Buffalo Wild Wings. But totally worth it.

And just for good measure a cute pic of Ainsley on the potty. Training is going awesome!!!


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Finn's feature at school

So at Finn's school there is a week in the spring where they celebrate the diversity of special needs students. Finn was invited to participate this year and here's his poster that will be displayed in the hallway for everyone to adore:)

And one of our amazingly talented and creative friends-Erik came up with this.....Marky Mark (aka Mark Walberg for you youngsters) watch out!


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Happy Monday.

With purse and borrowed helmet we are ready to take on the week:)

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