Everyone: Hey, what's new? She replies, "Nothing, I'm literally just running, that's it."

So through this project I decide, actually was peer pressured into running the San Antonio marathon. I would not have spent the last 8 months or so training for an event for most people but it was great to share the marathon experience with my sister Lisa, and good friends from High School Liz Beedle (Ashbrook) and Kidada Mitchell (Stokes). There were supposed to be a few more of us but I guess the only graceful way to back out of running a marathon is to get pregnant - way to go Emily and Majken! Just kidding and congratulations!

The electrical and plumbing took a little longer than anticipated and of course we had to take some weekends to play so I guess it's a good thing we didn't suggest having Thanksgiving at our place this year. At this point our main room is still down to the studs and we have a few more finishing things that need to be done before we insulate and put up sheet rock. We're staying in the cities for TG this year so hopefully we'll get a couple of good days of work in.

Now that the marathon is over (praise the Lord!) I'm hoping to update the blog more frequently. And for those of you that are wondering how I do it - I made this choice a long time ago and even though we live in a construction zone it's still a pretty good option. And when it's complete it really will be glorious - I'm actually a little concerned if we'll have enough to keep us busy then. :) Or at least keep Mark busy. As for me I think I'll be moving to running half marathons and a few other girlfriends have accepted the challenge -way to go Mandi and Sara! it will be fun and will be quite an accomplishment. So Grandma's half marathon in 2010-if you're interested let me know!