Guess Who's Back?

This evening we went to Fuddruckers and Cheyenne crashed on Trey. I guess her Abilene trip was tiring. It's good to have her back home.

Back on Track

Distance 10 Miles
Time 1:41:26
Pace Per Mile 10:09
Avg. Speed 5.0 mph
Max Speed 10.6 mph
Temperature 30 degrees
Notes: Around mile seven, my ankle felt sore. I thought about icing it, when I got home, but never had a chance. It's 4:30, right now and it feels fine.

Since I didn't have Cheyenne at the house, this morning, I didn't feel pressured to get out of bed at the crack of dawn and hit the trail. Instead, I took my time getting up, it was still early, but it wasn't too bad. Along the trail, I took a moment to catch my breath and record this video. It's one of my favorite spots, on the path. It's nice living close to this trail. It makes running ten miles more scenic than running on a treadmill.

Today, I felt like a had a pretty good pace going and now seeing the numbers, I'm thinking running a 10 minute pace-per-mile for the half marathon, might be a more realistic goal than I originally thought. I'm not going to put too much pressure on myself, but it would be nice if I could accomplish that goal.

I'm still enjoying the last few days of my vacation, but I'm looking forward to getting back to my regular routine. It has been hard sticking to training, over this break. There was a blizzard, there was ice, and then there was me cleaning the house. I usually cross train once a week and run three times a week. Over this break, I threw cross training out the window and only found time and motivation to run twice a week.

Drum Roll Please...

I tallied up my running miles for 2009 and the total mileage came to 564 MILES. For 2010 I plan on running that and then some. I'll tell you, running has really helped tone my legs my abs not so much.

My main resolution for 2010 is to get organized. Cheyenne comes back tomorrow and as much as I've been cleaning and organizing, I feel like I'm running out of time. Yesterday, I focused on the laundry, mudroom, guest room, and guest bathroom. Today, I focused on the bedroom, master bathroom, and closet.

This is my side of the closest, Trey's stuff is to the left of the door. I have a goodwill bag full of clothes ready to be dropped off. Trey and I have always been good about de-cluttering every year.
I hear Cheyenne is having a wonderful time in Abilene. Here is a picture, Trey's mom sent us. Today, she was all over town.

I hope everyone enjoyed ringing in the new year. Trey and I spent the evening at the house. I had wine and drinks and party snacks. I even had a chance to break in the lazy Dom...I mean lazy Susan. Nathaniel and Breanna were suppose to meet us around 11 pm and they were going to sleep in our guest bedroom. He had to wait tables last night and didn't get off of work until 1 pm. So, we decided not to party until the wee hours of the morning...especially since Trey and I were planning on driving to Waco to pick up our dinning room table. Yes, we finally have a table!! I will post pictures later. It's an eight seater...ohhh it's nice.

Pretty Pretty Jewelry

When I'm in the bathroom, Cheyenne likes to go through my jewelry drawer. 



Well, earlier today I met Trey's mom in Weatherford. So, Cheyenne is on her way to Abilene. It's weird being kid free. I went to the grocery store and it felt strange not having her around. I bought snack food and drinks for the night. I also got some wine for me and "beer" for Trey (haha that's funny). He drinks Smirnoff, but he calls it beer. I like to tease him about it. Okay, everyone be safe and have a designated driver.

Okay, before we party tonight I have a long laundry list of things to do. I better get started now!

I Plan on Cleaning--Soon

Ahhhhh...I'm really enjoying my vacation at home. It's been so relaxing. Tomorrow, Cheyenne will be going to Abilene. She'll be visiting with grandparents for a few days, while I deep clean the house. I also plan on organizing drawers and going through clothes, again. This will be Chey's first trip to Abilene without Trey and I. She'll be fine and since she is officially WEANED it makes it easier for both of us. This is the first week, I cut her off and the first few days were rough, but now she's gulping cow's milk like it's Dr. Pepper.

Back to the Cleaning
All the cleaning sounds like a big task, but the hardest part is over because yesterday afternoon Trey helped me put away all the Christmas decorations.

Oh and about yesterday, it did snow. Abilene got snow early. It didn't make it to Ft. Worth until 2 pm. I ended up running before the snow came through, while Tasha stayed behind and watched Chey. It was 29 degrees, but bearable. I used Trey's motorcycle gloves and my hands were nice and cozy. Until, I buy running gloves I will continue to use his mammoth man gloves.

Electric Lazy Susan Buffet

It's almost January and I'm still going through Christmas photos, but I think this is the last batch. This is one of the gifts Trey got me. I told him I wanted more entertaining pieces and he got me this awesome kitchen gadget/appliance/cool thing-a-ma-jig. I'm hosting a party in January and I'm thinking I might be able to use this. Now, if I can get some of the essential pieces of entertaining...oh, like a kitchen table...that would be nice.

This is also cordless and can remain warm up to 2 hrs.

"Could you pass me the peas?" "Of course. Let me turn the Lazy Susan Buffet."

Some other gifts I got were a Dallas Cowboys Snuggie. I wonder who got me that? Trey also got me the movie The Hangover. I think Pineapple Express is my new favorite movie, but Trey said The Hangover is 10 times better. Sometimes when I'm bored I go on YouTube and browse through scenes of Pineapple Express. My favorite character is Red.

In other news, Trey is feeling really good. He won one of his three fantasy football leagues. This is the league that he put in twenty bucks and since he won the championship he gets $150. Congrats Trey. If he wins the other leagues, he won't get money, just bragging rights.

Today, I don't have too much planned. We have a high chance of snow, so I think Tasha and I will probably stay in and watch a movie. Tasha will be staying with us this week. I need to go running and I'm not sure if I want to brave the weather or hit the treadmill.

Christmas Portraits

Christmas Day

As soon as we got into Abilene and unloaded the gifts, Trey was so excited to open them. Cheyenne got this little walker and I think it'll help her learn how to walk. This toy also converts to an upright position to where she can push and walk behind it.

This is a word book we got her.

She loves books

She got a little laptop and car toy. She couldn't decide which one to play with, so she played with both of them at the same time.

Trey playing with her toys. He was slamming on the brakes.... In the background our Uncle and A Christmas Story on the TV.

Cheyenne eating Trey's stocking stuffers. I got him toothbrushes.

That evening we went to my Mom's house. She cooked a wonderful dinner. Tamales, beans, and homemade tortillas. It was the best food. We got Angelica a board game, Trouble.

A Memorable Christmas

This year, Trey had to work half a day on Christmas Eve. Around 10 am it started snowing in Ft. Worth and apparently it had been snowing all night and morning in Abilene. We were planning on driving to Abilene and be in town that evening. Angelica was in a Christmas play and Nanny was having her annual Christmas Eve party. So, as soon as Trey got home we packed up the car and got on I-20.

The snow was pouring down and by the time we made it up Ranger Hill it was a Blizzard! Literally a blizzard. It was so scary. Ice. Snow. Wind. It was treacherous. Traffic was horrific and we were at a stand still in Cisco for HOURS. Trey and I estimated we were in the car for at least 7 hours. Somewhere between Cisco and Abilene, the interstate was closed, due to weather. So, that explains the parking lot in Cisco.


Cheyenne was a little trooper. Luckily, I packed plenty of snacks. I started to worry when we ran out of water, but luckily that was right around the time we decided to get off the interstate and find shelter. And it was perfect timing because we actually had an opportunity to exit the interstate! There have been reports that there were approximately 200 motorist/vehicles stranded all night long.

Trey has family in Cisco. I had never met them, but they opened their home to us and let us spend the night. They fed us dinner and breakfast and by 11:30 am, Christmas Day, we were back on the road, Abilene bound. We drove into town right in time for lunch.

This was Christmas Day and we saw so many people pushing vehicles.

There were also a lot of cars in the medium and off to the side.

Trey on the phone, updating family on where we were and what the roads looked like. I know they were worried about us....I was worried about us. It was scary. Trey kept saying, "This is a freaggin nightmare...This is the nightmare before Christmas!" I had my moments too. One minute I was mad and the next minute I was laughing. Overall, I'm thankful, that we made it to Abilene on Christmas day. At least we didn't have to sleep in our car.

Our Car Christmas Morning

The next morning this is what the neighborhood looked like, in Cisco.

Oh, I think it's worth mentioning that Wednesday afternoon, the High was 76 degrees. I took Cheyenne for a walk and she was wearing shorts.

Running on Ice

Distance 3.25
Temperture 22 degrees

Saturday morning, I went for an early morning run in Abilene. It was
so cold, I decided to cut my long run short (about 7 miles short).
Okay, we are on our way back home and boy do I have a Christmas
Adventure to share. I will post later.

Merry Christmas From the Anderson's

New Look

Okay, bear with me. I'm trying to find a new blog template. It's time for a change. Let me know what you think.

Scarf Towel

Who knew a towel could be so much fun....

She was also using it as a cape.

Orange Riding Hood

Working up a sweat and pat drying her face

"Alright, that's it...What else can I get into?"

Laid Back Snacking

Cheyenne went through a phase of not wanting to be on her back PERIOD, but lately she could care less. Here she is snacking backside. I also got a clip of her banging around a kitchen pot...now that is not unusual or out of the ordinary for her.


I have also noticed, she's sleeping on her back. What?

Maybe she was a little embarrassed. I don't know why, but she seemed like I had just caught her doing something bad.

Trey picked her up and said her breath smelt stinky. Wow, Trey needs a haircut and Erin is out of town....not good.

Wishful Thinking

I wish she would leave her hair alone.

Surrounded by Toys & Caught Reading a Book

I want to go to the library and get her a few Christmas books to read to her over the holiday break. She got a few books for her birthday and I think Santa might bring her some for Christmas.

O Christmas Tree...You Make Me Sleepy

The other night, we went driving around, looking at Christmas lights. I guess Cheyenne wasn't impressed because she slept through it.

Trey and I had a good time. We like looking at decorations and pointing out what we like and dislike. Kind of like when we look at open houses.

Lesson Learned: Need Better Running Gloves

Distance: 10 miles
Total Time: 1:49:05
Average Pace Per Mile: 10 mins 54 secs
Temperature:33 degrees

My internal thought process this morning, before sunrise.
Is is really time to get up and go running? But it's so warm inside and I'm still sleepy. I don't have to go. I should sleep in, besides it's too cold outside. Okay, if I go, I'm only going to run EIGHT. Okay, maybe NINE. Okay, TEN. Let's do this.
This morning it was so cold and a layer of frost covered everything. Even after running for almost 2 hours, I came home and saw the frost on the mailbox still hanging on.
This morning, I was cold and then within a few minutes I was nice and cozy. The wind wasn't blowing too bad, so I was comfortable. I wore a hoodie for the first time, this season, but by eight miles I was sweating so, I ran to the house and dropped it off and finished out the rest of my run, hoodie free. By then, it must have been 36 degrees. One thing I learned from this morning, is that I need better gloves. I wear knitted gloves and the cold just seeps through. It felt good to go running so early and before church. I wanted to run yesterday morning, but I'm getting over a mild cold. Everyone here, is getting over a nasty cough. But I was really feeling crappy yesterday morning. Trey knew it was bad when I told him Friday night, "I don't think I'm going running tomorrow morning." His response, "What?!"He knew I felt terrible. Today, I still have a cough, but my head feels right.

Texas Wins @ Cowboys Stadium

I'm glad we took, Cheyenne. She had a great time.
Look at that huge SCREEN!

Towards the end of the game, Cheyenne decided she was going to use Landrea as a pillow.


By the way, Congratulations to Abilene High. They are now State Champions. Go Eagles! We have a lot of family and friends supporting them in San Antonio. Be Safe and Have Fun! River Walk...WHAT?! Trey and I probably would've gone to that game, but he is on call this weekend.