Disneyland (this is for my mother)

Running ispiration

I am so thankful to have found something I enjoy doing. Something that never gets old. Something that makes me stronger and happier. Today, I am grateful for that first 2 mile run I did a couple years ago. It was the beginning of something wonderful for me. You might get sick of hearing me mention running over and over again here in my blog. But it is a part of me. And I just can't live without it, so it will be a part of this blog for many, many more years to come.

I love running because as long as I can remember there has never been a day when I have regretted a run. Even when I have fallen and twisted my ankle and decided that it was okay to finish my run (not very smart). Or when I have fallen and felt like I was flying like Superman in the middle of a super busy intersection (that was fun). Or when I peed my shorts after a run because my battler was screwed up by childbearing. Oh, how I enjoy running. This weekend I will be in Disneyland, so that means no long run for me. But that is okay because I will be in the place where all dreams come true. Wish us luck! I hope our children aren't scared and end up hating the experience.    

"[Running] is what gets inside you. It's what lights you up, you can't deny that. It's supposed to be hard. If it wasn't hard, everyone would do it. The hard...is what makes it great."

-Tom Hanks in A League of Their Own

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Merengue and Salsa

I love dancing. I love dancing with my girls, by myself, in the shower, in the kitchen... really wherever. I also like to look ridiculous while I do it.

Happy Mother's Day

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I often compare myself to others and it causes a lot of heartache. I feel like I am not doing enough, I feel like I am failing. Today, during church a sister spoke about comparing ourselves to others and later today I found the above picture. I have a long ways to walk and learn. But I know in my heart that my Father in Heaven is pleased with my progress and with what I am giving to my family. He loves me now. He loves me just the way I am at this very moment. I hope someday to be able to learn to not let comparison steal my joy. For I know that this job I hold is the best one out there. I know it!

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Happy Mother's Day to all those women that have contributed to my growth. Thank you Martie for being like a second mother to me. You have taught me so much and have believed in me. You are a great example to me and I truly love you with all my heart. I thank Heavenly Father for placing you in my life. You are the best mother-in-law! Love you and see you in a few days :)

Para mi Madre

Mamá te amo! Gracias por todo lo que me haz enseñado. Gracias por sacrificar tantos años de tu vida por tus hijos. Se que haz tenido que dejar mucho atras por tu familia y se que no es facil. Espero algun dia poder pagarte por todos tus sacrificios y actos de amor. El ser madre me ha enseño a apreciarte mucho mas y por eso le doy gracias a Dios.

Trate de traducir la cancion para ti mamá:

Mamá gracias por quien soy.
Gracias por las cosas que no soy.
Perdon por las cosas que no te he dicho
y por los momentos que olvide.
Mamá recuerda toda mi vida.
Me esnseñaste amor, te sacrificaste.
Piensa en eso primeros y tempranos dias,
como he cambiado a lo largo del camino.

Y se que creiste en mi,
y se que tubiste sueños,
y  siento que haya tomado tanto tiempo 
 para que veas que soy quien soy por ti.

Te hecho de menos, te hecho de menos.
Mamá perdoname por eso momentos en que te hice llorar.
Perdoname por no hacer lo correcto,
por todas las tormentas que pude haber causado
y estaba equivocada.
Seca tus lagrimas.

Y se que creiste en mi,
y se que tubiste sueños,
y  siento que haya tomado tanto tiempo 
para que veas que soy quien soy por ti.
Te hecho de menos, te hecho de menos.

Mamá espero esto te haga sonrreir,
espero que estes contenta con mi vida.
En paz con cada eleccion que he hecho.
Como he cambiado a lo largo del camino.
Por que se que creiste en todos mis sueños,
te lo debo a ti, Mamá.

Sunny Wednesday

 Perfect for this:

45 mile week

I did it!! I ran a 20 miler this morning. I am so happy and proud of my body. I took it slow (10 minute pace). We completed our run in 3hrs 20 min. We stopped once to use the potty and refill our water bottles. My body did really good up to mile 18, then my legs just felt so heavy after that. I finished, I still can't believe it. We are training hard and I like it.