Zoo Run Run

Ok...so...I suck! This I know! It is the middle of March, and I have not blogged since January. Well...all I have is today. So that is where I will start...well, actually, I am starting today with a race from January...but you get the point!

This is the fam from the Zoo Run Run. IT. WAS. COLD!!! (Hint: see the snow!) Anywho...we ran this 5K at the Nashville Zoo. It was actually a really neat race. They closed down the zoo for the run, so you kinda felt like you were getting away with something. LOTS of people thought they were!

Mo and I did something a little different and a little scary. We RAN the race and let the girls WALK it together...without us! For those of you that know me in "real life", that is a HUGE accomplishment for me. I am ridiculously protective of my little monkeys. They did gr-8 and had a gr-8 time!

In typical Lexie fashion, she savored the moment, enjoyed the scenery, didn't rush the "ride", and took pictures. LOVE that kid! She has taught me so much about enjoying life! Here's one that she took of Lauren:

Here's another one of an animal...not sure what it is:

I had decided that I wanted to PR this race (for non-runners, I wanted to set a Personal Record). What I didn't realize was how many HILLS this course had. However, I was pleased to see that I did it!!!

Mo HATES hills! No joke...he was raised in flat areas, so these hills kill him. However, he did pretty darn well himself!

The cool part of letting the girls go at it alone...I was able to see this:

What a BEAUTIFUL site!!!

Lauren was so sweet to walk this race with her sister. I asked how it went and she replied: "Lexie talked the ENTIRE way...and I just listened and occasionally said 'Really, wow!'" Thanks, La for being such a good big sister. You make me proud...just for being you!

'Twas the night before Costa Rica

by Mo (the hubby)


As we lay in the hotel in Nashville, I am feeling anxious and restless. I already want to be in Costa Rica. Winter in TN has come early and come on hard. The trip tomorrow is a much needed respite. For weeks on end, I have been looking at a live cam of Hermosa Beach. It seems surreal that I could actually be on that camera tomorrow afternoon! Adding to the excitement is that I haven't been there in about 14 years. I can't wait to share the beauty and serenity that Costa Rica offers with my daughters. At the same time, the responsibility of it is daunting. Costa Rica and all of its beauty is still a third world country.

For those of you that know me with my "ADHD tendencies", I am trying to map out a plan for our trip that enlightens, without overwhelming, everyone! One part of me is scared that it could be 14 years before I get to go again so I need to show my family 2 months worth of stuff in 8 days. The other part of me, the more mature Mo, says "Take it one day at a time and live in the moment".

Let's hope that "Mature Mo" prevails! No expectations...but I hope that my family gets hooked! I have been to Costa Rica almost 25 times. There has always been a part of me that wants to stay there. Maybe......lost in Costa Rica.

Hasta Luego y pura vida!!!
Mo