A Couple of CRAZY Weeks

What a crazy couple of weeks here in our world. Last time I checked in, I was busy fulfilling obligation of shaving my legs. FYI...I'm still not that inot it. People told me I'd get used to it and would want to keep it. That's not going to happen. On that same day, I celebrated my 40th birthday. Unlike most people, I was really looking forward to it. This meant I would finally get out of that brutal 35-39 year old age group. Moving up meant the fields would still be fast on race day, just not as deep. The plan was to go to dinner, get a good nights sleep, and race my first race as a 40 year old the next morning. Well, that got thrown out the window when I was given a surprise birthday party. Best birthday present I ever received. Great friends were all there and I loved every minute of it. I feel so blessed to have such great people in my life.

1st pic, Terri, Glenn and I

2nd pic Aaron and I

The next morning, I was supposed to meet up with my teammates from Team Bear Naked in Denver. This was to be our first meet and greet of 2009. After the meet and greet, some of us were going to run the Girls on the Run 5k. Before I left that morning, I was advised that my son (39 weeks pregnant) wasn't cooperating but to go ahead and go to Denver. Well, I got up there, spent 10 minutes with my team and got the call. Get your rear end home...contractions are every 6-7 minutes. It was the longest 60 minute drive of my life.

2009 Team Bear Naked Colorado

Ryan Oseland was born 5/30/09. He rules. He just chills out. Such the mellow baby. The following week wasn't mellow. I was home at night with my girls while Momma was in the hospital. Tons of driving getting girls places while getting to the hospital. I'd get an indoor ride in when I could. The second week got better. A routine was established and it's worked for everyone. I'm back up to speed with my training. Life is so full right now but in a very positive way. Ryan just completes everything.

Ryan....future Ironman?