Orlando Florida Trip!

Ragnar had a work conference in Orlando at the Gaylord Resort and he invited me to join him and it was a perfect chance for a getaway. It was a little bit of an early birthday trip and my best friend Candice lives there and I got to hang out with her for a few days. She took me on my first trip to DisneyWorld. I love Disney movies, but have never had the chance to go. 

It was a nice day. A little warm, but such a great day. 

My first ride was Tron and my favorite ride. 

I love Belle so we stopped in her area to say hi.

Candice tried to get a photo of her with me. She touched my ears and said they were cute ;)

I tried Dole Whip and a cupcake, both were yummy, but don't kill me, they were not that incredible. 

I was not a good driver of this car...I swear the steering was broken!

It's a small world was cute. 

We watched the parade and it was fun. 

I tried the Mickey pretzel.

The light show parade and fireworks topped off a really nice day!! It really was perfect to be able to catch up with Candice all day and experience Disney world! I am glad I got to experience it, but I do not know that I would need to go again. 

The next day we hung out and then went to the Cheesecake Factory for my birthday. I love that place, but the waitress was especially slow. 

Afterward we went to Disney Springs and walked around. 

We got to see the fireworks at Disney again on the top of the Coke tower. It was a beautiful night. 

Saturday we went and did a airboat gator tour. 

I love riding on boats. We didn't see a lot of gators, but still had a nice time. We shopped at an outlet mall and watched a movie.

We went to church with Candice Sunday and then our flight got delayed a few times, but we finally got home about midnight. It was a much needed trip and it came at a great time. I am grateful for my mom who helped with the kids and for Ragnar for inviting me to join. 

Woodlands Half Marathon

Another year, another 1/2 marathon. I have been needing to have something to focus on, so at the end of January I went on a few longer run and then I decided to go ahead and train and sign up for a half marathon to see if my body could still do it. It was good to have something to work towards. I feel like I've been a little bit lost in a lot of things in my life. Running has always been an outlet for me that I have been grateful for. We had some pretty sad news a couple days before the race about Cavin having to delay his mission and I felt emotionally taxed. 

My goal was just to really try and focus on the race and conquer my mind. I was really proud of myself for feeling good the whole race and not letting my emotions overcome me. I really wanted to feel strong and after the week I had, I was grateful that I was able to conquer my mind and finish strong. I have run that race many years and I am grateful my body allowed me to do it again. 

Valentine's Day

For Valentines this year I went for a long run and then Channing made me breakfast! She is the sweetest! She also mopped the floor for me.

My sister Marisa sent me this delicious cookie cake! 

Then Ragnar and I went on a date to buy a couch! Our upstairs couch is so trashed after 20 years. We decided on a variation of this one. 

I'm lucky to have lots of loving people in our lives. 

Cavin's Senior Pictures

Last weekend we got to go downtown with our photographer friend Kelsey and take senior pictures. I was surprised when Cavin said he was willing to get pictures taken, so I jumped on the chance to document this year of his life. We went to downtown Houston and it was a beautiful day. 

After downtown we had to literally break in to the High school football stadium to take pictures. Im talking about 40 year old women climbing a fence and risking our lives :) haha. It was worth it for Cavin!

He played many soccer and football games on this field. I am so proud of him and who he has become. He has great things in store for him!