Somebody Turned 5!

We had  a great big "Hello Kitty" bash to celebrate Lisa's 5th birthday this weekend. Jack and I are both sick and super-tired... but we think it was a good time!  I still cannot believe I have a 5 year-old.  It seems like she was a baby yesterday.  I know that makes me sound old... but that is really how I feel.  Here are some pics.  

  

Race Pictures!

Michelle Wins The Biggest Loser!!

Yay!!  I am so happy w/ the results of last night's finale of 

"The Biggest Loser".  My favorite contestant, Michelle,

won.  She looked fabulous! Michelle lost a total of 110 pounds and 45.45 percent of her body weight!

I was so happy to see her win.  Everyone's transformations were amazing.  I was especially impressed w/ Jerry, both Amy's, Phil, and Heba. Click here to see everyone's stats.  I just love this show.  I cried on and off throughout the whole finale.  Well, I cried on and off the whole season actually!  I am so impressed w/ these people's determination.  It hits close to home for me.  Way to go everyone!  You are all winners!

A day at the Races!

My family had an active day!  We were at one of the local parks bright and early at 7:45 for Lisa and I to run some races today.  First up was Lisa in the one mile fun run.  I ran w/ her and we had a blast.  She ran the whole way- no stopping.  We held hands and shuffled a few times but she was a trooper.  She told many people as we passed them (or they passed us) "Great job!"  It was cute.  The race organizers had people on the course to cheer us on and it was neat to see Lisa's reaction.  When someone would yell "You are doing great" or "You can do it" she would really pick up the pace.  She really booked it across the finish line!  Lisa finished in just over 13 minutes and I am so proud of her.  At the end of the day Lisa also participated in a race called "The Fastest Kid in Garner".  Kids ran a 50 yard dash in their age groups- Kindergarten through 5th grade.  Although she is not the winner of the title- we have told her she is the Second Fastest Kid in Garner!

My race took place about 45 minutes after the fun run.  I was nice and warmed up from the mile.  I did some stretches and a little more jogging and I was ready to go.  I started in the third row. I had one goal in mind.  To PR (set a Personal Record).  My PR is from high school and I desperately wanted to beat it today.  It was set my freshman year at 23:24.  I've been chasing it all season.  From the second the gun went off I felt great.  I was not concerned w/ placing or trophies.  I just wanted a certain time. (I thought I might place b/c this was the first year for this race and it was small. But that was not my goal.)  So the entire run I just chanted to myself.... "23:23. 23:23."  While running I decided that, if it was humanly possible, I would pass every woman that I saw.  In the first mile I passed 4 women.  In the second mile I passed one.  But after that I didn't see any more women. Hmmmm?  I just kept trucking along saying "23:23. 23:23." to myself.  I am sure all the men I was running w/ thought I was crazy!  As I neared the finish line I was surprised to hear an MC on a microphone calling out to the crowd.  I heard him say, "And here is number 53.  Sarah Napier! She is the second woman to finish today!  Lets give Sarah a hand folks!"  I almost stopped running right there!  The second woman!  Are you kidding me?!  I was so happy- I really almost just started walking over the finish line.  BUT- I could see the big clock.  And I could see it counting up the time.  (I had a timing chip- but I knew I was close to the clock b/c I started near the front.) I don't run w/ my glasses on so by the time I could actually read the clock I could see it said "23:15"!!!!!!!!  And I just started hauling it!  I don't think I've EVER ran so fast, so tired in my whole life.  I really wanted to get my 23:23 or better.  My heart was about to jump out of my chest!  So- how do you think I did?  Click here for the results.

Top 3 females w/ Mayor who handed out awards.

What carb-loading means to me...

One More Week...

until the season finale of "The Biggest Loser"!  I am so excited about it.  Just like last season, America gets to vote on who will be the third finalist.  It was hard this time b/c we had to choose between Heba and Ed, who are husband and wife.  Both totally deserve to be there.  Ed was so sweet in last night's episode.  He asked America not to vote for him but to vote for his wife! What a great husband!  I voted for Heba.  The two other finalists are Michelle and Vicky.  Overall- I would like Michelle to win b/c she is just soooo cute.  But if not her- then Heba b/c she was the heaviest girl.  We will see what happens next Tuesday at 8 pm!  I cannot wait!

Out of sight. Out of mind.

I have decided to put Jack's junk food out of my reach.  Literally.  I put everything unhealthy that I could find in the cabinet above the microwave.  It is so high I need a stool to get up there. I don't think I'll be too tempted to munch on these anymore.  I will problem forget they are even there!  Hopefully.