The Lost Runner

It was a cold, gray, rainy Saturday morning in the valley. Kath and Lar made the long drive in from Kirkland and Seattle driving nearly 45minutes to come run with me. We are running in the Big Sur Half Marathon in two weeks and needed to get one more long run in before the race. I decided I would take them on the scenic run along Lake Wilderness and onto the Cedar River Trail.


As we set out on out 10 mile journey leaving my warm house, running through the curving neighborhoods and winding rodes making our way to the trail. Along the way Kath confessed her lack of training and mentions she might have to turn back early to avoid injury. We all agree and continuing in the cold wet trail. The yellow and red leaves have mostly fallen although the remaining trees make for an idealistic fall run.


We catch up on everything going on in our lives. The new condo, the dogs, work, running, our up coming trip and before I realized how far we had ran Kath decided to turn back. The route was an out an back so she felt fine making her way back to my place. I really did not think much of it. Told her to make herself comfy and we should be shortly behind her.

When we returned to my house Tommy welcomed us home. We asked were Kath was and he was totally confused. We thought he was joking. "No have not seen her" he said! OH Crap we lost her!! With no phone, no knowledge of this suburban juggle and pouring Rain! We Lost our friend. Frantically we brainstorm were to start looking and jump in the car. We drove back through the neighborhood we ran through. As Lar and I discuss possible out comes of this dilemma. She spots some crazy lady flashing her lights and waving at us in her rear view mirror.

What could this be now we thought! But wait who is in the passenger seat but our dear friend Kath!!! A Good Samaritan had gave her a ride to help her finds us! Thank God!

It was a very happy ending to a stressful situation.

Favorite Things September

As many well established and popular women have done before me (Oprah, Erin and Leslee)... I am establishing a Favorite Things Series! I will post a couple of my favorite things on my blog.

Cross Fit

Three weeks ago my Muscle Man and I started Cross Fit. It is the most intense work out I have ever experienced. My first struggle Push Ups! I have no upper body strength so basically everything we do in Cross Fit is a struggle but after only a couple weeks I can see my strength building. Next challenges Pull-ups!! :-) If you have never heard of it check it out.
http://www.maplevalleycrossfit.com/ABOUT/HOME/HOME.html

Nectarines


I have been eating a Nectarines every day this summer. I am going to miss those delicious juicy snacks.

Blue Diamond Buffalo Almonds

These are my other favorite (yet healthy) snack! They are hard to find but worth the search. Check your local Bartells. I have to stock up when I find them. Anyone who loves the spicy Buffalo Wings will have a hard time putting these down.

Black Out Blinds

I have been sick for the last four days and I do not know what I would have done with out my black out blinds in my room. If you have never experienced them I would highly recommend looking into purchasing some. Do not know how I napped with out them. Makes day time napping a breeze.

Favorite Song: Carrie Underwood - Mama's Song



Do not think I need to explain this one.

Hope you enjoyed some of my favorite things of September.

Wedding Planning - Website

This is our wedding website. It is still under construction. I need to add our engagement photos and some more information but here it is...

www.TommyandLindsey.com

New Arrival!

Mason (I don't know his middle name, I will get back to you on that) Webley arrived September 1st, healthy and happy!! I am a little late posting these photos but I wanted to share. I do not have any pictures of baby J.B and Mason together but what cute kids! It was the cutest thing seeing the video of J.B meeting his brother. He was very gentle and soft, almost petting him. It was so sweet. Then J.B found Manson's belly button... J.B touched it once...twice and then... pulled on it! Not even a five hours old and little brother Mason is getting picked on by his brother. What are siblings for? :-) I am so excited for the Webley's. They are such great people!

One more milestone

It has been two year since my dad was diagnosed with prostate cancer. Today he was cleared by his doctor. He will continue to have tests to make sure he stays healthy and cancer free. But definitely a milestone. We are so lucky that it was caught early. Once again, I am so blessed and thankful for my healthy family. I Love you Dad.

Not a glamor shot but one of my most favorite days with my dad and bro. You can see the the active Kilauea flowing into the Pacific.

2 years and counting

August 16th was a big day for me. It is the day I met the my man! On a glorious sunny Seattle day and we went to a Seahawk's Game. We were wearing matching outfits! I just wanted to know more about him... I wanted to spend more time with him and did not want the date to end...

And now, two years later, I still want to know more and want to spend more time together.

Lucky for me, I get the rest of my life :-)

Serve and Protect

August 12th marks the two year anniversary of Tommy's service to the City of Seattle. Over these two years we had some high-highs and lowest of lows. I have to say I was not ready for this going into it. I was ready for the weird hours and the crazy stories but not for the tragic year that we had in the State of Washington. We lost six police officers in a four months span. Officer Timothy Brenton, Sgt Mark Renninger, Officer Ronald Owens, Officer Tina Griswold, Officer Greg Richards and Deputy Kent Mundell. I do not have the words to describe the sadness I feel for the families and friends of these officers. I can tell you that, I think of them often, if not daily. I am grateful for the service and protection that our police officers provide daily. Keeping us safe and our communities protected. This is why I could not be more proud of Tommy. His dedication, bravery and strength make him an amazing police officer. Although, I have not seen him in action, I know that every day he treats people with respect (even when people are less than polite) and handles each call with integrity. From FTO training to bike patrol he has covered a lot of ground in Seattle in just two years and our city thanks you.

I Love you and I am So Proud of You!