It's cool to vote!

It's been a bloggy kind of week, even though I haven't been able to blog much.  I was nominated for the Circle of Moms Top 25 Outdoorsy Moms.  Feeling votey? 


 

Travel!

I'm in New York for the week for work so logging into anything personal or trying to squeeze in a run has been tough.  I did make it to the gym last night to shake off the jet lag - what a different experience being in a "big city gym"!  I used to think of myself as a complete city girl with San Francisco running through my blood, but New York (where I've been many times before) is a CITY in all caps.  Because of the crowds I opted to walk and gym, but it's making me want to do the NY Marathon that much more - I'd love to see the streets empty. 

Travel has meant I have to do bedtime stories over the phone and I swear my boys grew up too much in the 1-day I've been gone.  We had a full conversation this evening which made me so happy and so amazed how fast time flies, too.  Yeesh!

Running diaries to come!

Snowmagedon hits Seattle!

The weather outside is ... white.  My mom sent this article over the other day, and it's ringing true:

I have to say, though, we're quite enjoying it. 

Snow + work from home day = 

Today I'm back in the office, so I missed:

What an awesome Christmas

The boys are now starting to get "Christmas" and "Santa" which made this year especially fun.  Yesterday (Christmas Eve) we made our way to the zoo to wish all the animals a Merry Christmas.  We of course had to hop on the merry go round before we could leave.

Last night, the boys watched for Santa, then after we told them he won't come until they're sleeping, they agreed to part ways with the window and come to my cousin Rebecca's to celebrate the season.

Rebecca had an amazing Christmas Eve dinner with her dad and his wife, John's family and extended family, and us.  Kids running everywhere, decorations galore, and the best Christmas food. 

This morning the boys were incredibly spoiled.  Some favorites were musical instruments, books, a train set, and legos.

All in, we were / are amazed at peoples' generosity this year.  Most of all, we've loved watching (and hearing) the boys shriek for joy when they talk to their grandparents on the phone and on Skype - they are so filled with love for their family and friends.  Good reminder to enjoy those around you.

Happy Birthday Jane Austen!

It's amazing that an author who was born in 1775 (on this very date - December 16th) shaped our literary culture so intensely. 

Thank you Jane Austen for Pride and Prejudice, Emma, Mansfield Park, and so many more!