I am getting ready to head out on a top-secret road trip to Eureka Springs. If you know what happens in Eureka Springs you may figure this out. But, I can’t make a formal announcement until Monday.

I just realized that this Sunday June 25th is my 4-year anniversary for my job. It doesn’t feel like it has been four years already, but I guess that is a good thing.

Who loves my Target special?

A and C's Running Program

In an effort to get my brother out and running (he asked to run with me) I am going to post our runs together. Just so you know he stood me up this morning at 6:15 am for our first run.
I thought this might encourage Andy to get out of bed and run.

Andy 0
Carrie 6 miles

So, at this point I am winning.

That is right. I wore these shoes to work all day. I had a back up flat pair just incase I need to change. But, it is 4:47 pm right now and I think I make it.

The Heat kicked my butt today. I was running with Becky and we planned a nice 9 miles. Normally that wouldn’t be a problem for me. I ran 7 with her two weeks ago. But, I had to work this morning so we got a late start 8:45 and the heat took my down. I couldn’t finish I only did 7.5 miles. I started to feel light headed and I didn’t want to pass out 3 miles away from the car so I had Becky go on while I turned around and ran back to the car. It is hard for me to admit that I quit or gave up it is hard for any runner. But, next week we are running like 9-10 and we are getting up early. Becky finished out a study 9 miles each mile was about 9:40 minutes. Rock star!

On a fun note last Saturday I got the BEST service at a Subway in Pevely. I was so impressed that I sent in a letter the very next Monday. I wanted to let the employee know that her kindness and good service didn’t go unnoticed. The owner of that franchise sent me a letter back thanking me for the kind letter. They included two coupons for free 6” sandwiches. How great is that? I have always noted good service but only recently started writing letters. It came from a good friend at work that said we should send one positive letter for every negative letter so that is what I have been doing. I encourage everyone to give it a try. You might get a free sandwich too.

What is it about lying by the pool that makes you feel like you ran a marathon? We laid out for about 2 hours then hit subway and laid out for maybe 1 more hour and I am beet. I don’t think I could run to save my life. But, I did have a great time with Sarah B. and Becky. Is that how you spell laid out? My computer doesn’t like it but I do! We are unpacking all of our stuff Sunday I will take pictures so you can all see the craziness.

Shane's new BB Gun, don't worry the wheel chair is just for fun.
Mike and Barb, Brendan and Mike in truck.
Here are all of Shane's gift. He took this picture for Chantel.

Last night we had a birthday party/ open house at our new place. It was TONS of fun, even though I felt a little crapy secondary to girl stuff. Shane had a blast and liked all of his gifts. We stayed up last night while he tried to pick what was his favorite gift. Just so you all know he couldn’t really think of one thing he liked best. It was a good night we all just hung out the house has a great feel to it. We need to invest in some sitranilla candles to decrease the mosquito. Thanks to everyone that stopped by and thanks to the parents for providing the food.