So, so sorry for not writing in a long time! We have been really busy since we got back from Christmas vacation.
Ben is training, training, and doing more training for his Ironman in June. He completed a Olympic Tri in January and did pretty well. He had some trouble with his goggles during the swim and wasn't completely happy with the swim, but felt good on the bike and with the run. His next race will be in March and he rides his bike about 6 hours in one shot on Friday or Saturdays to get ready for it. Ben has also started softball this week. So he will be busy with practice for that after school for the next 8 weeks or so. ACS had their field day and for the first time in about 5 years there was no sand storm! It was actually a beautiful day, not too hot and sunny. He said it went off without a hitch!
I have started doing 3 gymnastics classes at my school on Friday mornings for 3 year olds, 5-8 year olds, and 10 and up. It has been a lot of fun and a great way to make some extra money (but don't tell my principal that! I am doing it only for the love of the sport ;) ), plus Ben is off on his bike all the time I needed to keep myself occupied. I also had a field day at my school. Since we don't have a huge field we had to do 3 sessions of kids. It was a long day but the kids had a blast and we had no issues! No sand storm and some of the kids were even cold when we were doing the sponge relays. I know its nothing like what you all are experiencing with all the snow! I hope spring comes soon and melts all the snow away. I know in PA it already is melting.
Some people have asked us about the wedding plans. Well, there isn't too much that we can do over here. We do know it will be at the church I grew up in, Pt. Pleasant Baptist Church and the reception will be at our fire house. My mom is apart of the ladies auxiliary there and is getting a great deal on the space. Too bad there is no fire pole :). I have looked at a lots of dresses online and found one I really like and can't wait to get back to the states to try it on. Besides that we haven't done too much. We will have a very busy summer of planning!
I hope all are doing well and I will try and make some more time for the blog! Love and miss you all!
