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Crossing the finish line
Off I go...starting fresh

Getting ready to leave the house....

I figured I would save my best picture for last....it was a blast...now, no more running posts for a while...I promise

Wednesday....the new Friday

Deidra and I....my work wife ;-)
I think most of you know, as of December 1, I started my job share. Which means I am in the office Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Deidra is in the office Wednesday, Thursday and Friday....which means WEDNESDAY IS THE NEW FRIDAY....needless to say, this brings a smile to my face.

It does wonders for my work/life balance. Tomorrow Gia and I are having a jam packed day of running, park time and library fun...who knows, I may even get some Christmas shopping out of the way....or just do it online by the tree and fire while Miss G naps....either way it is going to be great!

Hope your Wednesday is a great one!

Ice on the ground

I wish that I could be writing about the ground covered with snow, but here in California that is NOT going to happen. However, when I departed from home this morning the ground was covered with frost. The roads had a blanket of fog over them.

As I drove and sipped my beloved Cafe Bustelo, I couldn't help but think that it was beginning to look a lot like Christmas. This tickles my fancy beyond belief. Thrilled beyond belief to have frost (which was no where to be found in Los Angeles) I can't wait to head home and cuggle (Gia's contraction of snuggle and cuddle) on the couch in front of the fire with my lovey, my Godson, my comadre and Delia.....WHAT A LOVELY NIGHT.

The boys will be at the Kings/Lakers game. So, I am sure that some fabulous wine, tantalizing conversation and fun times will be had by all!

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