7.28.2008

Weekend fun

So, on the way home from work Friday I was on the freeway and I felt something funny going on with my car. I came off the freeway and decided to check out my tires. And much to my surprise I had a flat tire.







I have very good tires on this car apparently because I was going about 70mph and it never blew out. Not only that but I made it all the way home with this very flat tire.






Max said he would change it out later after the tire cooled down but I had promised my kids that they could have McDonald's for dinner. So off in daddy's truck we went. As I drove away, Max noticed something strand about his truck. He called me when I was pulling into McDonald's and said he noticed his back tire was low and to be careful. I got out of the truck and he had a flat tire also. I carefully came home(with the dinner of course).



(if you notice, it's the same tire on both cars) (a bit odd- maybe we should have gone to Vegas that night!!)




So we ate our dinner and then I happily watched Max change my tire to the spare. Max's tire had a bolt in it and his truck is to big to put a spare on it-oh and we don't have a jack big enough to change the tire anyway. So we knew we would be having a fun Saturday fixing tire issues.



So what do you do when you can't drive anywhere?????








You go for a bike ride. (click on picture to make it larger)


That's right folks, I can ride a bike!! My great husband (& kids) got me a bike for my birthday!! I haven't really wanted one but my great husband got me one anyway. And now that I have one, we've been having a blast. (No, I don't have a light on my bike, it's a reflection from the camera and sun.) It's really easy to ride and very comfy on my tush!! I got it early, about a month ago, and now we go for bike rides about 2 or 3 times a week. Max jr is much better at riding his bike. We mostly go over to the church parking lot, it's safe with no cars there, and we have a great time racing each other. I'm really glad I have a bike now!! It's been a really fun summer because of it. I'm tempted to take off Madi's training wheels and see how so does. She flys on her little barbie bike!! We'll see. Now if you see people out riding their bikes, look carefully, it might be the iwaniec family!!!

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7.21.2008

Running

So if you know me, I really like to run. Running is a part of me. I haven't reached elite running status and nor do I really want too. I just love to run. I've just gotten over an injury that had prevented me from running for almost a year and I'm back at it again, being cautious though.

Because of my new job I've had to get up much earlier than I ever thought I would. This last week I've been up at 5:45 am. To be honest, it's difficult to get up that early, but when I'm done I'm truly happy that I did. I'm not running to impress anyone nor am I running to loose weight. I just want to run.

Last week, on Thursday, my running partner didn't show up and I got to run by myself. Normally I'm a big scarredy cat(I'm afraid that a dog is going to jump out at me, chase me down and attack me), I'm not crazy it just hasn't happen yet....

Anyway, I got to run by myself and even though I'd rather run with a partner I really enjoy running by myself. I get the runners high, I get to see the sun rise, I get to see Heavenly creations in a very peaceful environment. I feel like I'm the only person that matters in the world when I run. My life has been difficult, with many challenges and obstacles to overcome but even though I'm alone I don't feel alone!!

Day to day living can be a challenge but running makes it easier for me. I can take out my feelings on the road and sidewalk.'WATCH OUT'

Anyway, I found this video and I love watching them run and seeing their faces. I feel just like them!! Have fun watching!! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GgZB2mZZfJs


PS: If you ever want to join me just let me know!!!