What a day and Round up Part 2

Warning:

This post has LOTS of pictures.

Today started with my long run beginning at 5:30 AM. I have been pretty nervous about it all week. I am not really sure why. It could have been a number of things; the fact that we were running 14 miles, or b/c I missed a short run this week, or b/c a heard a runner's horror story. Whatever my problem was I just couldn't get it together this morning. I was running with two friends and I couldn't keep up (I am pretty sure my problem was mental). Anyway they ran on a head and I actually walked about a mile and then started running again. While I was walking I was having major doubts about my ability to run. I admit I was a bit dramatic in my head. I kept thinking if I had my cell phone I would call Mark and have him get me. I kept wondering why I even signed up for the marathon. But then I got to a point where I knew I only had a little under 3 miles to go and I was able to boost my confidence and I got running again. Well I am glad that I got that bad run out of the way now hopefully it won't happen on marathon day:)

I got home and stretched for a while and then showered and got ready for the day. My aunt Shauna and my two cousins came over and we walked to the parade (just two blocks). I took Jake and Ethan. Mark met up with us after Ryan and Andrew had finished their breakfast. After the parade I was really worn out and a little tired of being in the sun. I really didn't feel like taking my kids to the park for the big celebration but I felt bad not taking them all at the same time. I ended up going to Target to get a few things and then I had to go to Zupas since its right there.When I got home I was feeling much refreshed. Andrew went down for a nap. I took Ethan, Jake and Ryan to the park. It was so fun. The weather was perfect and since it was later in the afternoon there weren't as many people there.

So here are all my pictures of our fun afternoon at the park. Everything is .25 so I can go with $10 and my kids can do everything and we still have money left over. It is so worth it! Gotta love Lehi. Jake on his first inflatable ride

Ethan and Jake on the wizzard. The worker had to spin them around. They loved it!

Ryan on the swings. This is powered by a fan. He love it.

We got a little tired of waiting in line for the face painting so my kids asked me to take pictures of them. I thought this one was funny.

Ethan's dragon

Jake's penguin

All three boys. Ryan is a pink lion. The face painting was actually .50. I told the lady taking money I was shocked it was so cheap. I have been to free events at the Gallivan center with my kids and the face painting there is around $5.00 The lady told me it normally is but Lehi city was only asking .50 and they were paying the difference. Thank you Lehi City!





Pony Rides = $1.00 and lots of smiles

Petting zoo = free

My boys loved this!

The turtle

the one eyed pony. We got his good side. He could see us.

When we got back we wrapped up a present and headed to another park in Lehi for a birthday party. Mark went to the Rodeo. (his last night--Yeah!) We were at the party from 5:30-7:30. I was too tired to look for Jake's lost shoes. They were only a dollar on Walmart clearance and it was worth it to me to search the entire park for them. We headed to walmart and got some things for dinner tomorrow. I got home and got all the kids bathed and in bed. It was an exhausting last hour. I knew Andrew was tired and I was too worn out to hold him. (Yes we spoil him and hold him every night until he falls asleep) So tonight I put him in his bed and had him cry it out. It was a first for him (I know we are pathetic) and it took him 15 min. to fall asleep. We are all worn out and should sleep good tonight!