Final week of September 💨 

As we speed right through the month of September and into October there are a few highlights to mention before we wrap up.

1. Stillwater Log Run 10mile was a great race!!! I included this race as a final tuneup before Chicago in 2 weeks. Fantastic course and a great one to do before tapering for my goal race in Chicago. Will definitely go back!

2. Chicago!!! It’s countdown time!! My whole heart just bubbles with excitement for this race.❤️It will be so much fun to race and smile and enjoy my journey in the process. Heading out next Thursday! 

3. Middle School Cross Country! Fun to cheer on the guys at their 1st cross country meet in Chippewa falls last week. They ran hard and enjoyed the experience.

4. Drew makes my heart so happy to see how hard he works. I’m so proud of him!! Running does not come easy for him, but you can see the fighter inside of him, and that’s ALL that matters. Nice race man!5. Homecoming- one of our favorite fall traditions is going to the homecoming parade. Both our middle school guys had plans walking to the parade with their friends, Jman was in the parade, and Caleb hung out with Kyle and I making it very special for all of us!!September went by fast and furious! The weather is cooling, the evenings are getting darker sooner, we are beginning to make more soups and chili’s and warm our home with candles and snuggles under blankets. We welcome you October as we continue to embrace this season together as a family. 

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