Fall...

There's nothing more beautiful than fall, although the weather has stayed somewhat summer like. Last weekend we took the kids on our annual hike to see the beautiful yellow aspen leaves. Both kids loved hiking and Shoshi preferred walking to hanging out in her backpack (see pictures below). Each year we hike the same route, which helps us realize how fast these kids are growing. If you look back to 2007 we took this route when Spencer was about a month old and I had to figure out how to nurse while on the path. Thankfully those days are long gone!

This weekend was finally one where we had time to relax! Saturday morning I ran 18 miles with my group. It was a beautiful morning and generally a good run, although 18 is definitely a long way to go! I  felt pretty good the rest of the day and was thankful to have no plans last night so we could walk around the park, drink a glass of wine, eat some Indian food and a cupcake and then early to bed (after a little Jersey Shore...the most non-intellectual tv show that somehow I still find marginally entertaining and good for nights when I have no energy to read).

Today we hit the farmer's market, a gymnastics birthday party for Spency's friend Emily (we learned that Shoshi loves the foam pit). Tonight we put Shoshi to sleep and then me, Spencer and Jon played a board game...brought back fun memories of playing board games at night after dinner with my dad.

This week should be a fun one and nothing too out of the ordinary (unlike last week where I had a very amazing Monday in jury selection for a murder trial...talk about fascinating!). Saturday we will hit the pumpkin festival and then Sunday is the Denver Rock-n-Roll 1/2 marathon. Whoo-hoo!