31!

31 years ago today:


This morning L, CB and I braved the 75 degrees/100% humidity for a very challenging run. There's no other way I would have wanted to start the day than a run with my boys.


My Daad sent me a bunch of old photos a while back. I absolutely love looking at them. (I forgot to ask my mom for old photos... Next year!)


My grandfather and I.


Some of my favorite moments are the ones I can't remember, but that are preserved in these precious photographs.


My grandmother and I.

Unfortunately for my daad's side of the family, I do not have memories of my grandparents because they were taken off this earth entirely too early. My only memory of them is captured in these photos.


My great aunt and I.


I've had some stellar experiences over the last 31 years which have provided a treasure of memories. There is no doubt in my mind that each year should be better than the last- and so far that has held true.

I am thankful for all the family and friends in my life who consistently are there for me.

31 is the start of a new year and new chapter to my life, and I couldn't be more excited.


And....

I have to say its pretty cool Shalane Flanagan and I share the same birthday- She's a year older than me... Much better than Beck, Jaden Smith, Kevin Bacon, Toby Keith, Anjelica Huston, Wolfgang Puck, or Nelson Rockefeller... Oh wait! They are all July 8th babies as well :)




- xaar