Run 4 Everett

As many of you know I started running this past February to help loose weight and get in better shape. It has become a nice little hobby of mine. I have enjoyed the benefits it has given me and it has been fun to set goals and reach them. When I saw Run 4 Everett I knew it was something I had to do and I asked Chris to do it with me. It was a 10K, which is 6.2 miles..the longest I've done and it was at Fort Ben which I had heard was hilly..and that rumor is true:) A little background information: Everett was born still in August 2010 and his parents organized this run to benefit stillborn research through Katie Cares.This run was calling my name because it was one day and one year after our little angel left us. I had to do it for me and I had to do it for her.

We each got a running bib that we got to decorate in memory of Annie.

Here are our three balloons going to our girl, one from Mommy, one from Daddy, and one from big sister Alison...notice all the balloons floating in the sky...clearly God is surrounded by beautiful baby angels! It was a moving experience but heart aching, I miss her so much!!

Pounding the pavement!

And crossing the finish line...don't be jealous of my thighs{grin}!

I am so proud of myself for finishing and I was thanking Annie each and every step for making me faster, stronger, healthier, and determined! ~Hugs my angel, hugs~