Well, actually, not a brand new lawnmower. It's a hand-me-down of sorts. So, I no longer have an excuse to hire the neighbor kid to mow my lawn. Sigh. I haven't actually "used" my new lawnmower though. It's sitting outside the patio door like a dog who rolled in poop and is in exile. It's taunting me to just start it up and take it for a spin. And the idea kind of makes me giggle, considering I've never used a lawnmower before. Never. I understand some of the basic lawn mowing rules, such as: always wear tennis shoes, avoid the pine cones (although I'm *really* curious to see what would happen if I accidentally ran over one), and of course be methodical about your lawn mowing pattern. A "wandering" pattern is the true mark of a rookie.
So, what have I been doing in place of yard work this Summer? I've raced a little and finally feel like myself after taking over a year off. If that's something you're interested in, 2010 results are at bottom of blog but I won't bore you with the details. Email if you'd like me to bore you with race details. I've been playing with my boys (water parks are really fun, not just for kids) and reveling in the freedom of having Summer off of school and working at
Fitness Fanatics part time. And of course, a few pictures are always worth more than my 1000+ words. what? I'm wordy.
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| Jodi and her parallel-parking job. This is after numerous attempts. Notice the wheels on the curb. Jodi, Adrianne and I headed over to Whidbey Island for the half marathon in April. This is in front of my brother's condo in Seattle. Out of 1500 participants, Jodi got 2nd overall, Adrianne 8th overall and I was 10th overall. We all placed in our AG. Good times. Gatorade bottles work for more than just carrying gatorade. Ask Jodi. |
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| Jodi and I at the 12k trail run. She took 1st overall, I took 2nd. We even beat all the boys. There may have been only one boy racing but we beat him. Sorry dude | | | | . |
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| Spokane Moving Crew. And Wolfpack. Long story. From left to right: me, Eve Nelson, Jodi Suter and Adrianne Campbell. |
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| "Family Portrait" This delightful photo is a real gem. This is my Spokane Family. Starting at back left: Jason & Adrianne Campbell, Troy and Eve Nelson, Paul Suter, Aaron Scott. Bottom row left to right: Annie Warner , me (that's ginger ale ;), lil' Brooke, Jodi Suter & Haley Cooper-Scott. Leave it to Aaron to find a yard gnome. Make note of the grass. Yes, this is in my backyard. |
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| The girls. Thanks to my dad for all of these photos |
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| Me and the loves of my life. My little men. |
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Jodi's other half, Paul. Between the two of them, I get my rear handed to me at least once a week.
Haley and I practicing our cyclo-cross skills. Bri was nice enough to snap this photo of our adventure.
Off for an open water swim in Coeur D'Alene and then I'd better get to that lawn. Up next: Trail Running Nationals (7/31) and then Lake Stevens (August 15th). Carry on! |
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6 comments:
As a girl who grew up feeding pigs and chickens and horses and cows and sheep--and mowing the lawn every week--it is almost impossible for me to comprehend that a friend of MINE has never mowed a lawn before. It is high time. High time.
I don't even know how to start our lawn mower and as long as I never learn I will always have an excuse not to have to mow!!
I loved reading this and looking back on all the fun things we have done this spring and summer. But the summer is only half over(I hate admitting that is already half over, but that's besides the point) - we have so much MORE to look forward to! Yipee! I am excited to hear about your Lake Stevens race report whether its on this blog or IM messenger, cause I think you're going to have a great race.
Sorry, Laura, for the glaring typos in my above comment. It was late last night when I wrote it, and I was drunk off of 2 glasses of wine.
Can I just link to your blog and call it my next blogpost? There is a lot of duplication in our summers, after all. Good times chica. With plenty more to come, of course.
hey that photos of 4 woman showing off their mussel is really funny, i like it.
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