Thursday, March 5, 2009

Get out of the mosh pit, sonny.

Some of my friends were appalled at my Jimmy Buffett love. One of my very first memories is sitting in my dad's green and white El Camino, somewhere in Florida, asking him why the guy on the radio lost his shaker of salt. And then he made me steer while he pushed into a gas station. I don't know what the deal was, but I remember my dad pushing the car into the gas station often. He was really good at almost not running out of gas. 

I was a youngster at Jimmy. Tonight, I'm going to be everyone's mom at the All American Rejects show. I'm going to say things like Stop that bouncing off of each other this instant! It's all fun and games until someone loses an eye! and wear something totally age-inappropriate. AAR make some of my favorite running music, I couldn't not go just out of fear of being called Grandma.

Things have been so busy around here lately that all the workouts are  not getting in. Oceanside may be a disaster. But I followed Raul's plan for the week the best I could, and I added in some fun like 200s on the track on 1' with Todd. The interval was like a swim workout, but it was doing a sport I like! Working in the training around work, kids, and law school feels impossible right now. There's always something else going on. 

For example.. we finally have Target in Hawaii. Keri and I went to the Grand Opening pre-shopping fest on Tuesday night.. and were in there past 11pm, going crazy with 100 or so other shoppers, eating, drinking, and stimulating the economy.  And a few days back, my friend Mandy and I did a Lululemon Function Show - not fashion show, thank god, because we were way too dorky to be modeling fashion.. At one point I just lifted the shirt right up to show off the strap for a HR monitor in the Heartbeat Tank.  I love all things Lulu.. and they paid in goods.. I got the long-sleeved shirt with the thumbholes.. 


And I keep my credit card in here.. and my phone on this side..

Sky's friend Em took the last pic of the day.. We considered naming this one Sunny. Like the line in the Paul Simon song, The Obvious Child, that says Sunny gets sunnier day by day by day.. but then we settled on Sky. In this pic, she's my Sunny Sky..

22 comments:

  1. HOLY cow! Her eyes are AMAZING... tell Ramsey to get the shot gun ready, her dates will be starting toooooo soon!

    Our Target opens by years end... it will be a party too! Come to our grand opening, ha ha ha! Now we just need a Whole Foods like you all!

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  2. at least you have grass...we have snow...

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  3. Sky is, as always, gorgeous. I am lovingyour "modelling" photo.

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  4. You look great and what a cutie you have!

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  5. That is a beautiful picture of her. She really does look like a sunny Sky.

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  6. What a great picture!

    I got the long sleeve shirt with thumb holes from Lulu for my birthday. Love it. I ran in it yesterday morning and I swear it made me look faster.

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  7. That pic is wonderful! I LOVE Target! Karel and I had Target on our registry for the wedding :)
    have a great weekend!
    -marn

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  8. Fantastic picture of Sky!
    In a digital world, all too often a print is never made.
    I think you might want to make a trip to that new Target's photo center. Then write that last paragraph on the back of the photo.

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  9. I hear ya about having difficulty fitting in all your workouts due to other commitments, such as work. I am experiencing the same issues right now and it is a little scary that the race season is just around the corner.

    That is a beautiful picture of Sky - what a cutie!

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  10. It'll be okay RR! Remember how you thought you weren't prepared for Kona - and you did FANTASTIC! You are so talented, fast, strong - I think you'll surprise yourself on race day! Hang in there! I'm cheering for you - CUTE pictures! Absolutely adorable :)

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  11. Love that Lulu top and shorts (I had to get the top in two colors!!)

    Sky looks adorable in that photo.

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  12. Listen to Marit. You did awesome at Kona so Oceanside will be a breeze *chuckle*. :D

    And you already know, but I'm tellin ya some more... that picture of Sky is awesome!

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  13. Oh yay, Sky is back! Wish there were a few more hours in the day for you. Enjoy your concert going. Lelia thinks Cheeseburger in Paradise is pretty funny but she can't quite sing along at the right pace--yet.

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  14. I heart Target fo sho!

    Love the pic of Sky, she is so freakin' cute.

    Sending a hug your way...

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  15. wait, wait... "law school"?? Work, sport, family and LAW SCHOOL? R U Kidding me?

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  16. What a great picture! Too cute. :o)

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  17. rain will be so jealous you are going to see AAR! fun!
    sky is adorable - this is just the beginning.....

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  18. Your Sky is as pretty as my Moo! Here's to having a beautiful girl. (we'll be paying for it when they're 16-17...)

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  19. Finn wants to meet Sky. I will have to bring him by. (I am using every angle to get to Hawaii.) And no crowd surfing for you! Enjoy Target, the greatest export from Minneapolis, Minnesota since Pillsbury Cresent Rolls wrapped around hot dogs. I have known Target all my life and it is by far my favorite store.

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  20. Target is like crack (from what I've heard..no personal experience there)..you just want more and more. I love that place. I miss it dearly now that I live in po-dunk. Love the pics and I am on a quest for this lulumon..sounds like a video game, but I like it! Love the Sky pic too..so cute.

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  21. I was a little too late. I just realized there was a lulumon store a few blocks from my old work, I just transferred, ugh. Trip to the city. Your daughter is so cute.

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  22. Dude... Jimmy Buffett + AAR = I'm jealous!!!

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