Monday, February 16, 2009

This blog site is not in order.  I'm terrible at doing this kind of thing, but trying to do better.  Here is Bryce and Alice on our front lawn at our new home in Othello, WA.  This is a big change for us and I think it is going to take a little while to adjust.  Mark graduated from dental school this past summer and we thought we were going to go to Arizona.  Things didn't work out there and Mark came across this opportunity here in Othello at their community health clinic.  He is enjoying his job, which keeps him very busy.  He works four 10 hour days and then I am working as a pharmacist on his day off.  It is fun to be home more, but also challenging.  Mostly because this is a really small town and I haven't exactly figured out what there is for us to do here.  Also it has been really cold so we haven't been able to get outside much these past few months.  I'm excited for nicer weather so we can play more and enjoy the sunshine!  Bryce loves having more room to run around and play and we enjoy having our own home.  Mark has committed to a three year contract and then who knows where we'll end up.  I'm still hoping for Arizona.  The saving grace for me has been that Othello does have a gym so I am able to at least stay healthy.  I have to get up at 4:30-4:45am to work out before Mark goes into work so that is a daily challenge.  But, I'm doing it and it is nice to get an early jump on the day.  Currently I'm training for a marathon in April.  I'm going to run with my sister in-law Katy and I think Harlow is also going to run with us.  We decided last minute so we will only have 3 &1/2 months to train.  I was proud of myself because this past Saturday I was suppose to run 18 miles and we had a ward temple session at 9:30 so I had to get up again at 4:30am to get my run in because I knew I wouldn't do it when I got home.  I ran the 18 miles in 2 hrs 15 minutes and got a few nice blisters, but I did it.  The only bad part is that it has been really cold so I'm doing all my training on a treadmill.  We'll see how it goes.  Bryce is doing great and is all boy.  He is such a great big brother to Alice and plays very nice with her, which we are grateful for.  He loves Star Wars and could play light sabers, guns, or wrestle all day long.  He loves when his dad comes home because he is a better wrestler then mom.  Bryce is quick to tell you he loves you especially if he knows he just did something he wasn't suppose to, but either way it is nice to hear.  Alice is getting so big so fast.  She is full of spunk and estrogen!  It's amazing how different they both are.  Alice loves to have your attention and lets you know if she feels she is not getting enough of it.  She is quick to smile and loves to play and be involved in whatever your doing.  She gets into everything!  The other day she took out all the lids from the bottom drawer and then climbed into the drawer and took a seat.  She has also learned to climb onto the kitchen table, which really isn't a good thing.  She keeps us on our toes.  Mark is very busy with work, but has enjoyed being done with school.  He is an amazing father and husband, we are very lucky.  Well hopefully I will start to do better at this posting stuff, but no promises!  

1 comment:

Shumway's said...

Rachel, well, I am like 2 months late in checking my blog as you have noticed probably, but I just saw the kids. They are so adoreable!!!! Man I miss you guys! Pittsburgh sucks and I want to come home. No, it does not suck but I dont want to be here for ever that is for sure. I cant wait to have this kid and be normal again. I am craving swimming on a daily basis and as soon as I dont barf at the smell of chlorine I am going to go wild. I am thinking maybe trying for 5 miles a week after I work up to it. I love to swim so I am psyched. Anyway, I am glad that you are doing so well there. 18 miles in 2 hours??? You are my hero lady! Keep up the good work and keep posting. We are definitely checking out your blog often. Love you guys! --Sarah