September

Too much time on the computer while Leah goes through the drawer!

Loving family time.

Thanks for the pretty dress, Jody!

Leah loving her dolly.

Moses licking his chops.

Loved our visit with Franz, Aimee, Aidan and Genvieve.

Fun in the backyard with the swing,

hammock, and

ball gloves.

Back to School

 Seth's first day - JK at CBA!

 Micah starting Gr. 1. Just Leah with me at home. Time FLIES!

 Two buddies.

 Getting indoor shoes on.

Mrs. Spicer's greeting.

End of Summer

 Krista's article in Canadian Running Magazine. 

 Boys get shoes for back to school. Leah gets dazzling shoes (for no reason)!

 Seth - age 4.5

 Micah - age 6.5

 Leah - age 18 mo

 The dishwasher after Krista' 40 km run, Micah's soccer tourney, and Jonathan's help moving a friend on a 30+C August Saturday.

 Just had to capture this. Lloyd and I used to do this as kids! So fun (although how I lost my two front teeth, unfortunately!).

 Making back to school muffins.

 Swim lessons.

 Here comes Seth. Ready to finish his first round of swim lessons.

 Go!

Our sweetie.

August 2012

Finishing London's Rock the Road 10 km w/ a new personal best time of 34:08. Thanks to the Cylka gang, I was able to have a great week at the cabin; training and relaxing was great with my sister and our 6 (3+3) kids!

Leah kissing her dolly. Sweet.

 This is how my kitchen looked after a week away. LAUNDRY! At least I had the pancakes done and lots of coffee to drink!

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...to read this article!

July 2012

Once again, we had a wonderful week at Maple Grove Family Camp. My sister did an amazing job as director for the week. This week goes by soooo fast every year. I'll have to get some pictures and post them. I did get one picture, the day after we got home...we had a quiet day as it was very hot and I had to do a lot of unpacking and laundry. You can see the picture of the kids on the floor, which I had just cleaned right before Leah spilled a 1/2 empty box of waffle cone pieces. So, you guessed it...I let the kids eat it! Oh dear!
We are seasons' pass holders for African Lion Safari again. It is such a wonderful place. We have so much fun at the splash pad, safari, shows, and play equipment.

Faces and Feet

Our cute kids' faces and feet. Photos by Sue Jacobson.

A little fun

Canadian Running Magazine is publishing  an article on me that will be in the Sept/Oct issue, which hits newsstands the last week of August. They needed some pictures so we did a little photo shoot at the North Park Highschool track (where Kevin Sullivan attended) next to the Wayne Gretzky Sports Centre where I train (and the kids are cared for by two amazing ladies). The location of the gym (which also has a pool and 200 m indoor track) and track is very convenient as it's 1 km from home and next to the kids' school and my massage therapy clinic. Rick's niece, Sue did a great job as photographer. Thanks, Sue and Rick!

I must say that since our appeal was denied (story from Brantford Expositor and Brant News), I've received a lot of heart-felt messages. Thank you, everyone. Of note, was one from my cousin.

"Hey Krista! Thought I'd share a song that I find incredibly inspirational and love to listen to when I'm exercising! Reminds me of you too and the great example you have been of giving your dreams to God and letting Him guide you! Can't wait to see what's next for you! xoxo :) Click here."

I've made my decision about my next race and will write about it soon. I'm quite excited!