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Gee, as the school year ends and the summer approaches, I am finding less and less time to get online and keep things up to date. Unfortunately, I have a sick Sean home with me, giving me the time to get things caught up.

I had an amazing Mother's Day. My wonderful family made it lots of fun. Saturday Jim made dinner reservations for just the five of us at my favorite restaurant. Once we got home, the whole family gave me an hour long body massage. It was wonderful to have 8 hands working on me all at one time! Then we hung out and watched a movie. Sunday morning we went to mass together and then drove up to St. Cloud to have lunch with my family. It was nice to see everyone. Then Sunday night we invited Jim's Mom over for dinner and grilled out. The kids gave me some wonderful gifts as well; the home-made ones being the most special of them all.

Last weekend Jim & I ran the Maple Grove half TOGETHER! I have been finding it just as rewarding to run together than I do beating my own personal records. Considering we were going off of only 4 hours of sleep from the night before, we didn't really train for this, the weather was terribly cold & windy, the course hills, etc..., Jim did an amazing job... And no knee issues the next couple days either! Now I start my Twin Cities training this week. It's tiring to see how quickly those miles will start increasing. Thankfully I have such wonderful friends & family that make running so much more enjoyable!

Jim & I had another chance to get some use out of our running shirts!

After the run; Jim & I, Carol & Todd

Update

Boy, it has been awhile since I have written... And now I have so much to post! I can tell the weather is getting nice, the kids are back to sports, & we're just not home as much. I love this time of year, so I am trying to gracefully welcome the busy schedule.

First, a few weeks ago, Jim ran the St. Cloud half marathon. I have given up trying to figure out whether Jim is a runner or not? After every race he tells me that is it, & he is retiring those running shoes... and yet, he runs again??? Oh yes, we both are even registered for another half marathon in 2 weeks (Maple Grove) and then we both also registered for Twin Cities FULL marathon the beginning of October AND the FULL Marine Corp. Marathon (in Washington, D.C.) three weeks later! Always looking for that new challenge:)

Jim finishing the St. Cloud half

Jim, my sister's friend, Pat & Cori (my sister), Kyle (my brother) & Kelly, & Mike (my brother's friend)

Todd & Carol, & Jim

Then, Zach also had his last basketball tournament game. They finished with the season with their first win! They really had a tough time playing against the other traveling teams. It was obvious these other teams had been playing together for many years, where as this was our first year this team was together. But, we saw lots of improvement in Zach and he really did a great job. Now, Zach's FAVORITE sport has started up, baseball!!! Sean is also playing his first year of baseball this year. And Lauryn is back to softball. They all had their first games this week and played really well. It will be a fun season.

Zach's traveling basketball team - through Champlin/Dayton

Last night Jim & I enjoyed dinner out, drinks, & the Elton John & Billy Joel concert with some friends. What a great show! Unfortunately, today has been a long day, trying to recover from a late night out. But well worth it.

Kevin & Sharon, Me & Jim, Carol & Todd