Words of wisdom...

Acknowledge the lesson, smile, and try again.

Being a mild perfectionist, I have always been someone who tries VERY hard to please everyone. 

It's just the way I am; I can't stand to let someone down, my boss, my parents, my husband, my cheerleaders.

But, in all reality, something, sometime, somewhere, will happen that will cause me to rethink everything I have done and look back to see what I could have changed, tried differently, or not done at all that would have been a better outcome. 

I struggle to let go of things.  I hang on to comments made by others that make me feel small or worthless.  My skin is thin.  My mind dwells on and almost obsesses on what I need to do to make myself better. 

The quote above is something that I need to work towards.

Not everything will work out as it seems in my head, not everyone will be happy with the decision that has been made, but that is ok.

Acknowledge the lesson is the absolute hardest for me.  Smiling...well that is easy! :-)  Trying again will be a challenge, but one that I am willing to accept and work on. 

Hy-Vee Triathlon and meeting Baby Claire!

This past weekend, Jason and I headed down to Des Moines for him to participate in the Hy-Vee Triathlon!  This is a very popular traithlon for the "Pros" who come from all over the world to race.  The prize for the top male and female finisher is $150,000!  Jason is not considered a "pro"--he is just an age group amateur, but finished the race 16 out of 57 in his age group! 

Here he is after swimming...running to his bike!

Running after getting off his bike...just a quick 6 miles...no big deal!

GO Jason!

The Hy-Vee Finish line!  It's pretty fancy!

So proud!  And look at that great backdrop!  Iowa is the place to be! 

The Herrick girls! I love my sister-in-laws and my mother-in-law!

Titus and Dick pose for a funny picture!

We got to meet Claire, my cousin Sabrina's baby this weekend too!  Baby Claire has LOTS of hair...I love her so much! 

She was a little squirmer, but a cuddler too! 

The jitters...

Coffee...

I usually don't drink to much coffee unless I absolutely have to have a cup to stay awake.

I had 6 cups today.

I feel weird.

I started an exercise class with a friend of mine on Monday that will run 3 days a week from 5:15am-6:05am for 4 months.

I have woken up at 7am for the past year.  Can you imagine what I am feeling right now?

It's not hard for me to get up early-it's the late afternoon when my tiredness hits me like a brick wall.

I actually really like the class alot-just need to get used to this new schedule.

And coffee was my antidote.

For the record-it just makes you feel weird...I'm still tired!

Won't be drinking this much EVER again-geesh!

*Yawn*---off to cheerleading practice!

Have a good (rainy) day!

2 years ago today...

I was getting my hair done....all curled up!

I was thinking of how happy I was...

I don't think I ever stopped smiling.. :-)

I cried...so many tears of happiness.  So many!

I ate the most delicious chocolate cake ever!

I danced and partied!

I thanked God for such a wonderful day...

I watched my friends and family celebrate and show their support...

I kissed..

I hugged...

I loved.

I married my friend, my love, my Jason. 

He has a heart of GOLD and never ceases to amaze me.

He is my absolute everything...life is good with him by my side. 

I couldn't ask for anything more. 

I love you Jason Richard Herrick!

Happy anniversary!

Swim, Bike, Run-Pigman Triathlon-Palo, IA

Jason completed a goal he had set back in the very beginning of the year-to finish a Half-Ironman.  Mission Complete!  Justin and Dick also completed the Half Ironman last weekend with Jason!  Be prepared for LOTS of spandex in these next pictures!

Justin swimming in...

Dick coming into the shore...

Jason coming in from the swim. 

They swam a total of 1.2 miles!

Justin getting off the bike and heading into transition.  Look at his sweet helmet! ;)

Justin headed out to the run!

Dick biking in to the transition area...

Look at that SMILE! :-)  Jason heading into transition...

Total time on the bike was 56 miles!!

See in a few hours Dick!

Jason getting water while heading out to the run...

Total run time was 13.1 miles!!

Justin-finishing hard and finishing FIRST in his age group!

Way to go! 

Here comes Jason! :-)  He finished the entire Tri in 6 hours! 

State Fair 2011

We headed off to the Iowa State Fair this past weekend-and on our way we passed a house!

For the record-it is nerve wracking passing a house!! ahah!!

After staying the night with Bridget and Adam, Bridget, I, Jason, Kathy and Dick headed off for the Fair.

We did the park and ride from the State Capitol-smartest decision ever!

Cake in one of the buildings with all the things the fair is about!

It.Was.PACKED!  Lots of people!!

A little Fried Ice Cream never hurt anyone!!

Oh yea!

We met up with my cousin, Sabrina, who was also at the fair that day.  And I just got a text literally 2 minutes ago saying she was at the hospital-meaning-THE BABY IS COMING!!  I'm SOOOOO excited for her and Travis!!!

Jason and I both had a corn dog!

Then we got a free hard boiled egg on a stick!

Butter Cow-celebrating 100 years!

The sand sculpture-one of my favorite things to see at the fair.

This is for you Bridget......  a duck. BAHAHAHHAAHH!

SUPER BULL!

Jacob's dresser-he got a red ribbon! 

So long to you fair!  It was a great trip!

Husky Scrimmage-2011

Last night was the 2011 Husky Scrimmage-here are some shots of the event...

Andy is number 54-two of my other brothers, Kevin and Scott, were both lineman their senior years and were both number 54-it is a tradition for the Glaser boys to have this number! :)

Jacob got to carry the ball a lot last night!  He is number 24!

2011 Varstiy in RED, and JV in GRAY!

Abby's Toe touch basket!

Natalie's pike basket!

Cheering!

Arabesques!

Touchdown!