MS Walk

I DID IT!! The day started off with me dragging myself out of bed at 5:30am. Yep, you read that right 5:30am. Then I put on layers of clothes since it is 40 degrees outside with the wind chill making it feel like 30. Yep, 30 degrees. Then I drove down to Addison circle, found parking and made my way to our team tent. We then lined up, went through some opening ceremonies, and started to walk. Nancy and Ambry walked with me with the rest of the team a little ahead of us. It was an amazing experience. The walk reminded me how blessed my life is. I never thought I would do something like this. It was inspiring to see so many people gather to help fight a disease. I am glad I told Linda I would walk with her and I feel great after accomplishing one of my goals for 2009 and look forward to my next one!!

Our Team raised $5,910 thanks to the generosity of all our friends and family!!! Go EFO Girls Gone Wild!! Pics below

Linda and I

Debbie, Linda and I

David and I

Nancy and I

Me walking

Almost done!!

Wouldn't know it

Let me preface this by saying that I am known in my office for spilling food down my shirt. So, I am wearing a new shirt today. This morning I am eating my oatmeal and not only do I spill some but manage to have it drop down my shirt. Hot oatmeal on the girls! Not good, not good!

Oh the pain

I needed to do it. For months now I knew Ashleigh's room needed a deep cleaning. So I ended up spending 5 1/2 hours cleaning up Ashleigh's room this weekend. She was a big help in pulling every last toy, sticker, crayon, stuffed animal and random toy out of her room. She was very cooperative about picking those toys she wanted to keep and those she wanted to let go of. We also moved her bed and rearranged to give her more room. It is amazing what a difference it made. It was a relatively painless process.

The pain came in after all the walking, bending and sweating. This morning every thing from my lower back to my toes hurts. I am pretty sure I am going to whine about it all day or at least until the alleve kicks in.

However, seeing her joy while playing in her room yesterday afternoon is worth every ache.