My first 5K and Nana's Birthday!

This past Saturday was the Longfellow Puddle Jump in Eau Claire. I decided a few months ago that I would try running in the race to help me stay motivated with my running.  I finished the 3.1 miles in 32 minutes and 42 seconds.  A lot of the Sherman staff participated and it was a great day for a run. Steve tried getting my picture when I crossed the finish line, but the camera didn't work.   Brody was willing to pose with me after the race.

 After the race my mom, the kids, and I headed to Rice Lake to go bowling with Aunt Lisa and Brad.  It was an event for their work.  We had a good time, but didn't make it home until after 7:00.  The kids and I were tired.

Sunday morning, Brenna woke up with a fever.  She refused to eat or drink anything.  Given the fact that I had strep two weeks ago, I didn't hestitate to take her in.  She did not want to go in because she didn't want her throat swabbed and she did not want to take "nasty" medicine again.  I took her to Express Care and we were on our way to Target to get antibiotics less than 15 minute later.  I really like how convenient the Express Cares places are.  It's a quick in and out and the NP we had also happened to be great with Brenna!  Hopefully we will not be visiting one soon.

While Brenna and I were in Eau Claire, Steve and Brody went into town to celebrate Nana's (Darlene's) birthday with her and Papa.  Nana's birthday was actually Saturday but we were not home to celebrate with her.  Little did we know Brenna would be too sick to celebrate on Sunday.  Darlene is one of the kindest,  most giving people I know.  She is always thinking of others and takes great care of Brenna and Brody when Steve and I are at work.

 Happy Birthday Nana!

And to end with a couple quick stories:

A question that would only be asked in my family:
Brody was on the phone with Great Grandma De-De while she was in the cities. They are chit chatting back and forth.  Out of the blue I hear Brody ask, "De-De, do you have your teeth in today?"  

Another car conversation:
Brenna: Brody quit picking your nose. That's disgusting.
Brody: You do it too.
Brenna: Yeah, but not right now. 
Love the come backs. 

All for now!