Inspiration.....

I did it!!! I ran...ran my entire leg without walking....with my husband cheering me on!

The best part about the whole thing!? When I crossed the finish line Ralph was right there, telling me he was proud of me and that I inspired him....I INSPIRED HIM!?!?!?! What a great day in the life of one Mrs. Allison Talamantez.
Ralph, you inspire me everyday and I am so fortunate to have you in my life. Thank you for always being my biggest fan and making me a better person.

I love you! And, here's to Shamrockin' 13.1 on 3/15....here we come....Mr. and Mrs. Talamantez will cross the finish line together! I love you!

Run, Run, Run some more....

I am up reading Runner's World by the light of the fire, guzzling coffee and waiting for it to be time to go run my leg of the CIM. I have some tight calf's, but I think that the adrenaline from being in a "race" setting will take that away. I am super excited. I am also pretty dern proud of myself. The great thing about running is that it makes YOU feel like YOU can do anything. Because every time I push myself past what I think I can not do, I am the only one that kept me going. I have the option to stop or to keep going. It is just like life....there is always a choice.....

.....also, after the CIM, we are going with Tony, Corina and Baby Jace to the Original Pancake House for breakfast....I AM PUMPED....

....Happy Sunday!

.....the tree is up, the house is decorated and I will post pictures soon!

Dinner at the Talamantez House

Gia and Ralph reading
Me making sure my running shoes are up and ready to go for Sunday morning...

Oatmeal apple cookies...YUM

Texas Chili

some work on the computer....

Happy Friday night to you all!

Getting ready for Christmas

I think that I am going to pull out the Christmas decorations tonight in anticipation for our Christmas tree hunt tomorrow morning. I am so excited. We had such fun last year, but Gia was still to young to be THAT excited....I think she will be beside herself this year. So, in anticipation of our home being decked to the halls, I thought I would deck the blog!

....oh, and I am making true, blue, homemade Texas chili for dinner tonight!!! YUM-O

Run, run, run!!!

This weekend I am running a leg of the CIM. I am so excited. I will have both RT and GG there to cheer me on...I can't wait....

I run in the path of Your commands for You have set my heart free
-Psalm 119:32

Thanksgiving in Pictures

A very tired Gia and a very tired Mommy

Felicia and Ally....up to something....we LOVE them!

Gia in Jace's Chair.....she's the first to tell you that Jace is the BABY!

Ralph with Baby Jace and Gia

The gang eating....Rachel, Tony, Corina, Tony Jr, Desirae, Memo and Ralph

Happy Holiday Season!

Giving Thanks....

This post is a little belated, but every day is a great day to count your blessings!

I want to thank God for being God. I want to reach up and give him a huge hug for all of the wonderful things he has placed in my life and that he is willing to forgive me for my HUGE imperfections.

I am so thankful for my handsome husband. Ralph, you are the pillar of our home. So strong, stable...and handsome. I love being loved by you and watching you love on our little miracle. Being with you is more than I could EVER have wished for. You are my knight in shining armor, my corporate hottie and DAD of the UNIVERSE.

GG. God is GREAT that he granted me with you. You are my little lovey that fills my life with joy. Everything I do, I do it for you. You make me a better person in every capacity of life. Watching you grow is lifes greatest blessing....and now we have even more mommy/daughter time. I HEART YOU!!!!

My "growing up" family. I love each of you. Meezer, Daddy, Eddie, Jenna and Kate. As well as Grandma and Grandpa, and all of the cousins, aunts and uncles. Each of you has contributed to who I am and for that, I am thankful. I am also thankful for our memories....grouch parades, arrow heads, Disney World and Hambone, Taos, 8th Grade Dances, picking blossoms....thank you.

My "married" family. You each helped RT become the man he is. See above post....I adore him.

My friends. A girl could not be luckier. I have a network of women that are amazing. Each holding a special place in my heart. Without each of you, I am sure a drama queen moment would have taken me over the edge at some point. ;-)

My "work wife" and "work life". GG. Working....focus. LIFE IS GOOD.

So with all of the doom and gloom in the news, I just wanted to send a few good nuggets. Thank you for the life that I am so blessed to lead. I love the life I live and live the life I love.

Happy Thanksgiving and to a cheery Christmas season, Allison~