Go Big Red!

Great win, Huskers!

Snowman

Day Two to 5K

Today was a bit colder than Day One, but we were back out at it. We added a 1/2 mile to the mile from last time and she got a bit more tired this time, but she stuck with it and is so proud of herself for FINISHING the workout! 1.5 miles - in 20 minutes. Go Natalie, Go!! Great job!!

White Christmas

Christmas 2009 meant a WHITE Christmas for North Texas ~ The first since 1926!! Now that's a Christmas Miracle!!

We had a great time playing in it ...

A very Merry Christmas to all of you ~ and may 2009 be full of blessings for each of our friends and family!

Love to you all!

Day One

After my 1/2-marathon, Natalie decided *she* wanted to do a half. The particular event I did doesn't allow kids under 12 to do the half (and I COMPLETELY agree!), so we started looking into events that she could, in fact, participate in. We have found a 5K in February and so she's made it her goal to do that.

We started her training today and she really did great: 1 mile in 12:30. Not bad at all for her first time out with the timer! She really pushed herself and we were both so proud of her!

Here she is during her "cool-down" (not included above):

And then some long jumping for fun afterward:

A fun afternoon!

Great job, Natalie Grace!

Christmas 2009

Christmas 2009 has already come to our house! We had to do it a little early due to Zane's work schedule, but we still managed to have a perfect Christmas!

Saturday night was our "Christmas Eve" and we did the traditional cookie-making for Santa, watched the Cowboys beat those New Orleans Saints, and then went to bed hopeful Santa received our email asking him to make a special trip due to the work schedule!

We woke up with a VERY happy little girl who was thrilled to see that Santa HAD, in fact, made the special trip to our house. He brought her a huge Polly Pocket play set, a Webkinz, and a stocking full of goodies. Jackpot for a 6-year-old little girl!

But giving is so much fun, too! Natalie & I worked hard on a blanket for Zane. Natalie tediously tied hundreds of knots to make him a Cornhusker fleece blanket. Zane was so happy with it and she was delighted to have it to give to him!

We will finish our Christmas season with a candlelight Church service on the 24th - which we're really looking forward to!

Merry Christmas to each of you!!

Love, Traci (and Zane & Natalie, too!)

Introducing ....

Natalie was in a silly mood - so after PJ's and brushing teeth, this is the "show" she put on:

The Intro:

Song #1: Smartypants Ballerina:

And finally, Christmas wishes ... Just for fun ~ and a special greeting to you all at the end!: