Sunday Breakfast

When we all woke up this morning and made it downstairs for breakfast, I asked Mia what she would like to have.  She, as usual, anwsered, "Pankos!  Pankos!".  For those who don't speak "Miaese" this translates to "Pancakes!  Pancakes!".  Now you know that we have a life supply in the freezer (since I make them twice a month, in bulk), but I wanted to do something a little bit more fun, since we had the time- we weren't rushing off anyplace prior to 9A.M. 


I got out all the materials needed to whip up Mia's favorite, but instead of making little silver dollar shaped cakes, I decided to make "letter pankos" in Mia's name and some simple words.  She had a blast "eating letters"!  I asked her what letter she was eating and she responded accurately (excpet for the "Y"- she said "U") every time.  This will, for sure, be making it into the regular "Sunday Breakfast" rotation in the weeks to come! :)

Yummy!  My name written in "Pankos"! 

Sight words Mia is familiar to saying (mostly NO :) ).

Swim, Bike, Run

This weekend B participated in his second triathlon at Tugaloo State Park on Lake Hartwell.  He has been training like a mad man for the past few months (why I've been calling myself a "Triathlon Widow" :) ).  It sure did pay off; he finished a whopping 40 minutes ahead of where he had last year!  He met his time goal in each area and improved his transition times greatly!  I knew he could do it, but I will admit, I was slightly surprised to see him come in so soon each time. (i.e. I couldn't believe how quickly he made it in from the bike portion- 26 miles).  And I couldn't have been more proud than to see him come around the curve, running towards the finish line- it was a record time run (6 miles), for sure! :)  He finished with a smile on his face!!!  After the race, he said, "Ok, next on the list, a Half-Ironman"!!  Holy Moly, you are nuts!!  I look at him and all the other athletes at these events and think to myself, "I could never do this!  My body would think I was crazy if I even attempted it."  But, Bill is always up for a new challenge, so what better way to fullfill that challenge than to swim 2 miles, bike 56 miles, and run 13.1 miles!!! 

The girls and I had a great time not only being apart of all the excitment and enregy that these race days bring to all those that are there, but we also loved spending the morning in an absolutely beautiful park!  

We played in the sand on the beach.

We went on a nature walk and looked at all the birds.

We played on the huge playscape.

We had a picnic lunch and had arts and crafts time. 

Mia raced with and tumbled on the ground with "Monkey"

Way to go, B!!!!  I could not be more proud of you!!

Morning at the Park

It has been a busy weekend- Macie's 6 month pictures (well- 6 1/2 month, but close enough, right?!), dinner with friends on both Friday and Saturday, along with the usual errands and regular running around that happens on any given weekend.  What better way to relax and enjoy one another than a trip to the park!  We met some good friends there.  What fun we had- Mia played with her pal Johnny, Macie stuck close to B and I, and we got to catch up with our friends who we don't see enough. 

Mia loved the teeter tatter! 

Tube sliding away!

Daddy helping Mia climb the stairs.

Teamwork!!- Johnny and Mia trying to move B across the "bridge".

It was a picture perfect morning...enjoying those little moments of life that God places in our laps!  How very blessed I am!