CCRN

Spencer took a nursing test yesterday called the CCRN. Don't ask me what that stands for, because I have no idea. It is an extra certification for critical care nurses, saying they know their stuff. Only about 50,000 nurses in the whole country have this certification and now my darling husband is one of them.

We have had him studying for forever, because in the Anesthetist school applications, this will really set him apart from other applicants, so we are now very close to actually applying to programs. We will keep you posted as more news happens.

Congratulations darling, I knew you could do it!

Tri #6

I have no pictures to post since I was there by myself, but I just wanted to let everyone know that I finished this race 4 minutes and 18 seconds faster that I have done a Tri in the past, horrendously slow swim and bathroom break notwithstanding. It was a great day.

Madelyn

My sweet, crazy, wonderful little 21 month old baby

has been going in the potty at least once a day

for almost a week. How awesome is that?

Taylor Swift

Sienna and I were able to attend the Taylor Swift concert together, just the two of us. It was so fun. She was amazing live, so entertaining and we love all her songs. It was a little emotional for me, which surprised me, but it's so surreal that Sienna is getting so big and we are growing and maturing in our relationship together. She is such a sweet, beautiful, amazing and good girl and I am so lucky that she is my daughter.

Triathlon #5

So last Saturday I raced in Salem, making it my 5th triathlon. I love this venue, they put on such a great set-up (besides sticking in a very steep uphill climb on the bike 2 days before the race). I talked my friend Shanda into doing it with me and it was so fun. My friend Deni, who was the one who got me into Tris was there also, but we never got a picture with her. She is superwoman and had such a fast time. She is my inspiration.

We had some mishaps, with Shanda getting a flat tire during the bike, but luckily I came upon her not much after and we got it changed. I didn't really care about time after that delay, but I still had fun and it was awesome that Shanda and I were able to finish together. I love these races. Well, it's a love-hate and the whole super sick feeling at the beginning sucks, but the exhilaration at the end more than makes up for it.

after the swim (I always feel really dizzy)bike dismount

run start (your legs feel like bricks)

running to the finish together!