Marathon Training!

It was officially decided last night by my friend Jill and me that we are going to run a marathon!!! YAHOO! Running a marathon has always been on my bucket list and what better time to defeat it than now, right? We are both in our prime years of life and if I don't do it now, I probably never will. We are going to run in the OKC Memorial Marathon on May 1, 2011. Before we run the marathon, we are going to run a half marathon in Fort Smith, Arkansas in March. We decided to use Hal Higdon's marathon training guide that takes 18 weeks to complete. We will begin training on December 27, 2010! It is going to be a HUGE challenge for both of us, but I know we can do it! If anyone is interested in joining us, please do. You can print a copy of the marathon training guide here: http://www.halhigdon.com/marathon/Mar00novice.htm



Jill does not live in the same town as me so we will be encouraging each other through text messaging and phone calls. I will update my blog about our progress once the training starts. I found this picture of us from a while back and I thought it was perfect for the occasion. This is what we'll be doing as we come across the finish line, Ha!

"Kasey to the Rescue"

I read an article the other day in the Oprah magazine about a new book that is set to release on November 2nd. The article was very interesting and it really made me want to order the new book. I ordered it yesterday and I'm so excited to read it. To read what the book is about check it out here: http://www.concordbookshop.com/event/ellen-rogers-kasey-rescue.

Way Back Wednesday- Quincee and Trevor

Today is my brother's 25th birthday! I can't believe he is that old. In honor of his birthday, I thought it would be fun to post some old pictures of us and to share some funny stories. When I was born the first thing my brother said was, "mommy take her back." It was clearly evident back in the day that my brother would much rather have had a brother to play ball with instead of a younger sister that would always be in his business and flirt with his friends. I think after a while he got used to me and proved to be a very good older brother. When we got into fights when we were in our teens, he would always say that he wished he had a brother instead. I knew he didn't really mean it though! I don't know how we do it, but somehow we always get along pretty well, considering we shared a cell phone in high school, we attended rival high schools, and now we live under the same roof. Some of my favorite memories with my brother include:

- playing the "guess what I'm going to say next" game on long car rides. I would start talking and Trevor would try to guess what I was saying while I was talking...it always made me die laughing.

-when my best friend would spend the night, Trevor and his buddies would make us hold couch cushions in front of our bodies and then they would tackle us like the football dummies. They basically squashed us whole, but for some reason we continued to let them do it.

- belting out "And the Thunder Rolls" by Garth Brooks in my dad's old Silverado pick-up.

- lastly, I loved every minute of spying on my brother and his friends when they would come over to spend the night (this would make him fume!)

I'm so thankful for my brother! I've learned so many things from him and he will always be a role model for me. Love you Trevor and as he would say, "you're my favorite brother/sister ever." HAPPY 25th BIRTHDAY!!!

We were definitely "toe heads"

This is by far my favorite picture of us.

Check out my rabbit teeth with huge gaps!

Weekend Recap!

This weekend was the Tie-Dye-Triathlon. The triathlon consisted of a 500 meter swim, a twelve mile bike ride, and a 5K run. My mom, brother, and I managed to complete it, HOORAY!!! It was my brothers third time to do the triathlon, my second time to do it, and my moms first time. I'm so proud of them for training so hard and doing such a great job. It's really nice to have an active/athletic family who enjoys working out because it's always fun to train for races together. I finished the race in an hour and thirty-six minutes, which put me in 9th place out of 18 in my age group. My brother finished in an hour and twenty-five minutes, which put him in 11th place out of 19 in his age group. My mom finished in an hour and forty-nine minutes, which put her in 3rd place out of 4 in her age group. Here are some pictures of us crossing the finish line.

After the triathlon, I went to work and then headed to Fort Smith, Arkansas to see my college friend Laura and her new baby boy Sawyer. He is just a few days old in these pictures. He was a healthy 9lb baby. He is absolutely perfect, he didn't cry at all while we were there and he pretty much slept the whole time. He has the most precious cheeks and lips I've ever seen. Laura is going to be such a wonderful mommy and I'm so happy for her and her husband!

Proud Mama Laura and Sawyer

Caitlin and me with baby Sawyer.

It was so great to go back to Fort Smith and see everyone again. I'm so glad I got to see all of my favorite people. Even though it was a short visit, we all picked up right where we left off and they filled me in on everything I've missed out on. Can't wait until we all get together again!

My Favorite You Tube Video!

You have to watch this video called Marcel the Shell with Shoes On. It might be old news to everyone, but I just stumbled upon it the other day and I LOVE IT! I think it's sooo precious and the voice is too cute. If I watched this every time I was in a bad mood, I'd never stay in a bad mood. It literally makes my day!! Hope you enjoy it as much as I did, or if you're like others, you may feel twice as dumb for watching it..haha.

Way Back Wednesday- Aaron and Quincee

FRESHMAN YEAR

This is the first picture ever of Aaron and I.

On a date celebrating one year together.

My 19th birthday!

Before the athletic banquet.

SOPHOMORE YEAR

JUNIOR YEAR

Going to the Brad Paisley concert

Before the UAFS basketball game

Valentine's Day

SENIOR YEAR

Fall 2009

February 2010

The day of my college graduation, May 2010

Summer 2010


I apologize for such a picture heavy post, but I couldn't resist putting up a few pictures from each year that we've been together. Tomorrow is Aaron's 23rd birthday and it's also exactly four years since we started dating. I might as well go ahead and tell the story of how we met for those of you who don't know. We were both freshman in college at UAFS. Aaron came to UAFS to play baseball on a scholarship and I came to play volleyball. I had to report to school at the first of Aug for three-a-days, so the vball girls were pretty much the only people on campus for a while. Shortly after we arrived, the baseball boys arrived. Needless to say, all the volleyball girls were very excited to see other human beings at the Commons (on-campus apartments), especially cute boys. One of my fellow teammates was kind of talking to a baseball boy and he was at their apartment hanging out while we were all having a Laguna Beach watch party. Seems like that was forever ago since Laguna Beach was still on TV. Apparently word got out to all the other baseball boys that we were having a watch party. We received a knock on the door and it was Aaron and his friend coming over to see if they could join. Of course we said yes and Aaron came and sat in a chair next to where I was sitting. I remember thinking he was SOO cute!! After the boys left, I told them that I thought Aaron was adorable and that I wanted to get to know him. Word got out to Aaron and he asked for my number and the rest is history (cheesy I know!) A few weeks after we started "talking" I called my mom and my best friend Allison and told them that I met this boy and I thought there was something really special about him.

Aaron, if you read this (which more than likely you won't), I hope you have the best birthday ever! I can't believe I met such a cool person four years ago! I'm so thankful for you and so very blessed to have you in my life. I love you!!

Way Back Wednesday- Sabrina and Quincee

Since it's Sabrina's birthday week I thought it would be appropriate to feature her on this weeks Way Back Wednesday post. I know she is going to kill me for it, but how could I possible resist with all the great blackmail pictures I have on her? Sabrina will be turning 23 soon and I'm not sure exactly how long i've known her, but I think we were about 4 years old or younger when we met at church. I remember she used to have hair half way down her back and I always wanted to play with it, but she would get sooooo mad when I did. We were in choir, bell choir, sunday school, and youth together at McFarlin. Although we never went to school together, we have remained friends throughout elementary school, middle school, high school, and college. She will always remain a lifelong friend. Sabrina, I hope you have a fabulous birthday!! Thanks for always being such a great friend. Enjoy the awesome pictures, haha!


We used to dress up in my clothes and I would do our hair and make-up and then we would take our so-called "glamour shots" in the front yard....oh my word, I crack up everytime I see these pictures. I'm sure we thought we looked soo pretty too!!!
I'm loving the clunky heels with the dress and the sweater strategically placed over her shoulder. I'm sure I posed her this way and i'm sure she really didn't want to do this at all!


This was taken at Sabrina's sister's wedding.



This was on a choir tour trip to Canada our freshman year of high school. Check out my awesome hair. I used to braid it when it was wet and then take it out....WOW!


This pic was taken in Krakow, Poland on another choir tour during our Sophomore year of high school.


And here we are on Sabrina's 21st birthday our Junior year of college.



Dear Sabrina, please don't kill me for this....you know you love it! Dear other friends, brace yourself because your blackmail post will come sooner or later. I have tons of pictures remaining. I'm so glad that I took all these pictures and that I found them because i'm having way too much fun with this ;)