Adventuring

So I somewhat reluctantly had to concede last weekends race as a bad idea. While I have been running I knew I hadn't done the cumulative miles it would take to actually enjoy the race and not risk injury. I felt disappointed in myself but also felt it was the right decision. I ran the New Orleans marathon last year woefully under prepared - it was kind of miserable at the end and I vowed I'd never do it again. On the upside it has re-inspired me to get on a more structured training plan.
Despite not doing the run I did have a very physical weekend. Sharene and I went for a trail run and big walk Saturday and then Sunday S & I and the kids went for another run then off to the beach.




It was lovely and warm on the beach but the water was freezing!
Afterwards we gathered some rocks and painted them.




I've never painted rocks....it was fun.




Random shot of SF taken from the top of the hill near home.
Also random shot of Lotte surveying her queendom.




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Valentines Day

While long past I thought I'd share these:



Over the past few months I've doing origami with Sharene and the kids. It's been fun to do so for valentines I thought I'd create a little bouquet. It took some practice runs but I finally got it! You can't see it but I also managed to create a vase as well.
Valentines was lovely. Sharene stayed over (bringing some yummy wine with her) and the next morning we went walking at Lands End, which is one of the places I've run and posted pics if, very beautiful. As an added bonus we got to watch a pod I dolphins play - looked like there were babies in the crowd too!



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More adventures

Winters here are a mixed bag, some rain, some fog and some great sunny days!
I've been spending time at the beach with Sharene and the kids.












Sharene and the kids also spent a day in Napa with mum and I. I sent the "girls" off for a manicure and Brax and I checked out the toys at Walmart.


As part of everyone's xmas present we all went to see Wicked. I love that show so fun to go with everyone.

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Slacking

Okay I've really slack on the blog this year! Getting back into it. Had a great time with mum. We did local adventures and ended up going to Napa - wine country. Adding some pics of the Wine Train we did with Karen and Brice; great food & views.
























You get to choose from a bunch of different experiences. We chose the champagne four course meal. Other options are snacks and getting on and off the train. It was really fun and the carriages were verse tastefully decorated!
More post to come with Xmas and January adventures.

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