Happy Christmas

What a happy Christmas it was:

I think that this was one of my favorite Christmas's to date. We had a great Christmas Eve at my sister's house. What fun it really was. She had made a great little supper, the kids got to watch the Grinch, we opened some presents. And had some desert. I should say, that I was super happy with how smooth and fun the event really was.

We got my mom a digi-camera this year, she had been using a camera probably from 93. She was snapping photos all night. I think she liked it ;)

The kids got some great new presents to play with.

Christmas morning was fun like always, the kids had so much fun playing with their new toys. Jillian got a lot of girlie toys, of course. We barely even saw her after they where opened. I think she spent like 6 hours in her room with her new Barbies, Pollys and Ponies. The boys played Star Wars and Transformers. Mommy took a well deserved nap, and daddy got some Guitar Hero playing in. No I haven't forgotten about Brendan; he is in love with balls! I have never seen a baby play with toys like he does.

I am certain that mommy will post some photos on the family site at some point.

Hope you all had as joyous Christmas as I,
-matt-

7 Miles Today!

Today I did my first 7 miler! What a Joy! I wasn't really feeling it at first, but I was able to push myself through each mile. I did no walking, and finished in a decent time. The significance of this run is that it is over the halfway point for the half-marathon. I know that may sound weird, but considering my previous training programs this place in the training is a big deal to me.

I will let you know this secret. I believe that my longest training runs prior to any previous mini-marathon was 7 miles. I could have done one 8 miler but I don't think so. Anywho, seven miles today. My right knee is a little sore, but not terrible!

Hope everyone has a Merry Christmas and enjoys the precious time you have with your families and loved ones.

Merry Christmas.
-matt-

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