Happy New Years!

2009  -not sure how to describe it. Not a great year, but not a bad year either. I made resolutions and actually accomplished some of them! I always make a goal to get into better shape and I actually accomplished that one this year. Really wanted to qualify for boston marathon, ran Austin in February did not go so good and have not run another full since! Qualifying for Boston will be another goal for 2010 and I hope to do it in the Austin race in February. I have to conquer that course. I am wanting to run a marathon in all 50 states that goal will take a few years, last year I ran in Washington and Florida. This year I will do Alaska and not sure were else, possibly one in Arizona or Utah. Of course I always have goals to get organized, that never happens, but maybe one day.:)  Here is a quick look at my Familys 2009...

Zig- he dyed his hair blonde, thought it looked funny at first but now I really like it. He started a company in Fort Worth, and was there half the week and half the week here. He went to Jamaica at Thanksgiving for a well deserved break. He made a label for Vodka. It is his goal to have it in the stores next year. He bought a pony for his business partners daughter for her birthday. Forgot to ask parents if it was okay, so we ended up with Charlie. We really like him, but it takes a lot of time to care for a pony and we do not have that kind of  time. We found him a nice ranch to live on. It was fun for 3 weeks! He was asked to be a business consult to a big company in Fort Worth, so he will start that endeavor in January, looks like he will be in Fort Worth most of the time again this year. Oh well that is his job and it makes him happy!

Sally- I ran a race in January and place 3rd in my age group. It was a 15 miler, so I was excited to have placed! Ran the Austin Marathon if Feb. Ran my best time 4:14, so disappointed that I did not break the 4 hour mark. Could not bring my self to run another full marathon this year could not handle the disappointment. Sometimes I'm to hard on myself, will work on that this year! In March I got to go to Boston with Pam and Jeremy and check out Harvard. Had a great time. Saw finish line for Boston Marathon. It had a Turtle and a Hare. Loved it! April, I ran a half marathon in Austin. Ran my best time 1:56!  Went to girls camp as camp director for our ward. Had a really good time. First time as the leader was very scared of my leadership abilities, but there is a leader in me after all! Ran a half marathon in Seattle, Wash. had torn ligaments but still broke 2 hours! Loved Seattle , had fun with Tori, Lauren and Dorothy. In August went to visit Emily in Idaho. Tori and I had lots of fun. I always forget how pretty Idaho is. We had fun picking Huckleberries in the mountains and going to the Sand dunes! In Sept. Ran texa's hardest half marathon  with Pam. It Started at 10 am and was on a very hilly course. It was horrible, but had fun doing it!  October I did the Nike women's marathon with my sisters, mom , aunt, cousin, and friends! So much fun and I ran my personal best time 1:55! November- ran San Antonio half marathon with Tori and Pam. It was a hot miserable day. Do not enjoy our marathon, maybe because it is in our home town. Pam , Tori and I also went to St. Petersburg, Fl. to do a half marathon, we drove there and it was a lot of fun. I forgot how much I like road trips. We also won a prize at the race, and got free crocs!  December- I got to go visit Julia and Greg for Christmas! so much fun. Got to see Luana and scott also. I miss seeing my family all the time. Have to see you guys more this year!

Tori- Finished her Freshman year in High School! Ran her first half marathon and did 2 more! so proud of her!!! She went to regionals in Water Polo. She loves playing water polo and what a fun sport to watch. She had a boyfriend, and then she broke his heart. (that's my girl) Started her Sophmore year in high School. Not enjoying school as much, alot of homework and stress this year. But she is taking a lot of hard classes and think she is handling it pretty well. She took Psat and scored in the 93rd percentile in Math! Way to go, again so proud of her!!! She dyed her hair platinum blonde and cut it in a cute bob! I love her hair. She was not sure of the blonde at first, but now she loves it! She stayed very busy on facebook and hanging out with her friends, not so cool to hang out with mom anymore and I really miss that! She got her letterman's jacket in water polo. She loves it! Julia gave her her fist bloody nose! Tori was so proud she got one from playing Truth or dare. She is excited about turning Sixteen in 2010 and being able to date and drive a car!

What a year our family had! It is always nice to look back and realize it really was not such a bad year! I hope u all have a wonderful New Year!!!