Gage and Ryker's Birthday and Conference in between.

I always have a tendency to dread September because it's so overwhelming with birthdays and stuff. This year I got an opportunity to squeeze in a NAADAC Conference in between. In was in Denver so I took my mom and Ridlee with me and stayed with family. Next years is in Houston and I hope to be able to go. This year got me wanting to start doing my own training's eventually. So that is now a goal of mine.

Ryker's birthday was on the 19th and he turned 11. Here he is enjoying some of his presents.

My conference was literally right between their birthdays. I got back on the day of Gage's 17th birthday.

Here is some of the art in the hotel at the Conference.

One of the training's I attended. 

Breakfast. They provided all but the Starbucks.

Poster presentations. 

Ridlee at my aunt's house.

Lunch provided by them.

More of the hotel.

Guest speaker was Mackenzie Phillips. 

And Gage when we got back.

PR's and fun!

Had a recent 5k PR and while it wasn't an official PR for a half I ran my most difficult race so far and it was my second best time yet. 5k was the Run for Courage and I got a 26:18. It was a long course so I am sure I can get much better eventually. 

And my Winslow Half. I ended up with 4th in my division.

Labor day at Gage's work!

Gage is working at Farmland Adventures this year and the family got a chance to check it out before it officially opens!

Run 4 a child!

Gage got 1st in division today when he was supposed to go slower because he had to work today at farmland adventures. It was really hot. Kieran got 2nd in her division. I got 4th again!