Good things come to those who wait...and work...

Once upon a time, I came to the very real realization that the only way to get my children to exercise was to bribe them. In April of this year I gave them a choice. If they ran with me three days a week...every single week...I would take them for an overnighter to Portland. Eat at Olive Garden (they do love their Olive Garden) swim at the hotel pool, and stay up late watching movies in the hotel. They jumped at the chance.

I have to say, I am so proud of how diligent and determined they were. Halee is still running with me three days a week. In fact she did 5 miles with me today. Who knew that she would go from barely being able to breathe to running strong and getting faster.

I loved being with them this weekend. Sometimes (as a mother of 6) you need time with just a few of your kids. Getting to know them and hearing their voices was so much fun.

I love you my little goal setters. You are the awesomest.

Getting ready to go into pasta shock...

We stayed up late watching Walk The Line, and Wheel of Fortune. Don't we look like a happy bunch?