Richmond

Joe decided on New Year's Eve that we needed a fitness goal so he signed us up for the Monument Ave 10k. We ran it 7 years ago when we lived in Richmond but I was not sure how I was going to train for it working full time & having 2 babies. We made it happen & on Joe's bday it was finally race time! We brought my parents along to help with Jude & Zoey. My dad decided last minute to race too. Jose's family joined us as well so we had a big group. My sweet hubby stayed with me and we completed it together in 69 minutes. It was quite victorious to cross the finish line. I am proud of our hard training & commitment to work on this goal together!

Spring Break

We had a great Spring Break! I love when we are all home together. Monday we took a day trip to Nashville or "the Nashlands" as Zoey kept calling it. The drive was really nice & we enjoyed seeing the mountains. Our 1st stop was lunch at the Pharmacy. We loved our burgers & hot dogs. Then we drove around & visited all the areas in town. The neighborhoods are so cute! We got some ice cream before heading home.
Tuesday we went to an indoor splash pad. I took the kids alone while Joe painted. Zoey loved it & Jude just clung really tightly to me. There was a lot of people so we only stayed an hour. Thursday we headed to Richmond!

Easter 2013

We had a great Easter! We went to Tifton to enjoy the 75 degree weather & lots of sunshine. Joe had Friday off so we got there late Thursday night. Friday we made a lunch stop at Mi-Lady Bakery. Zoey loved eating brownies & cookies. We dyed easter eggs. Then we played outside & grilled out for dinner. Saturday was beautiful & we decided to take the kids to the Agrirama. The train ride was really fun for them. I enjoyed visiting the Tift House but it was really sad that Bobbie was not there to greet us. The women working there did a great job of telling the story. Easter morning we went to church. Jude looked like the mayor of Tifton in his seersucker suit. Zoey was a doll like always. I love seeing kids decked out for Easter!

School Days

I am going to try & catch up a little bit since I haven't blogged in over a month! Unfortunately, we have had allot of sickness again. Jude has had pink eye & a stomach bug which he passed around to all of us. Hopefully the warm weather we are having this week will bring a wave of good health.
The first week in March was Dr. Suess's birthday at school. Zoey's class had a different fun theme each day. Monday was silly hat day. Zoey woke up very excited & put her hat on sideways. She then looked in the mirror & got so tickled & said it was the silliest thing she had ever done! She is too funny! Jude's class dressed up like the Cat in the Hat. It was a great week!

Weekend in Tifton

We just got home from a weekend in Tifton. It was so much fun! Jake, Hannah, & their girls were there too. Zoey & Mavis played together the whole time. They are finally to the age where we can just let them play & not worry about them. It rained all day on Saturday so after we got the babies down for naps, Hannah & I snuck out for lunch & pedicures. Then for dinner my parents kept all 5 kids so we could have a date night. We all enjoyed the time together. The sun was bright today & there was not a cloud in the sky. It was 70 degrees so we did a 2 mile run before heading home. I am so thankful for a mini vacay in Tifton!

9 months

Nine months is definitely getting too close to one year! I guess I can't make time stand still though. Poor Jude got RSV on Valentine's day. We went to the dr a few days earlier because he was wheezing. The dr just said to give him breathing treatments until he sounded better. And by Wed he was worse. So when we went back to the dr it turned out to be RSV & double ear infections. Unfortunately RSV is a long recovery. The wheezing & cough last for about 2 weeks. His congestion is better but we have to continue breathing treatments for a few more days. That has really been the event of his ninth month. He is 23 lbs & just a happy, smiley boy. Happy 9 months Jude!

Valentine's Day 2013

I love Valentine's Day! I don't need a big gift or a fancy dinner. I love all the pink & red everywhere. I love getting cards for Zoey's friends. I love hearts. This year Zoey was so excited. We made special cookies for her class on Wed night & she was bouncing off the walls! She signed each card for her classmates & picked out a special Valentine's outfit. She woke up at 6:30 Thurs morning. I guess my excitement has been passed down to her. We got everything together & headed to school. Her class party was cute. Everyone had decorated bags to put their cards in. They sat patiently as each card was passed out. Then we had treats. It was really fun. When we got home Joe had a dozen roses for me & a pink rose for Zoey. He also got me Godiva truffles. Roses & chocolate...I couldn't ask for more! We gave Zoey an AG outfit & her favorite chocolate. Jude got a sippy cup & a football toy. Joe got his favorite chocolates. There was definitely a lot of love going around the McSpadden house.