Pricess Sammy

Sammy went to abirthday party at this sweet lady's house where she dresses these little girls in elaborate gowns, does their hair, make-up and nails, and outfits them with jewelery and shoes. the after a red carpet show, they all have a fancy tea party, complete with finger sandwiches, cupcakes, and tea!

Sammy and her buddies getting all dolled up!

Shoes are ESSENTIAL to complete the outfit! The tea party

Posing with her friends after the party!

Jason's Bouldering Competition

Finally, jason had a rock climbing competition locally so I was able to go and see what this is all about. It was a bouldering competition, which means climbing without ropes (yikes), so lots of spotting and lots of crash pads on the floors. He did great, I was very proud.

Coach Jason F checking out the competition

The Wills men before the competition

jason's first climb

Jason topping out on his first climb
At the top of the boulder

Pinehurst Olympic Triathlon 2009

This was the 2nd year I did this race, and I am sure I will be doing it again next year. Its the last race in the NC triathlon series and its a BEAUTIFUL swim and FUN event. I always meet the nicest people and have the best time. That was true for this year too. This year was particularly special b/c my friend from Australia was visiting so she came along! Jen and I have known each other longer that Travis and I have known each other and no matter how much time we are apart, we always have such a great time together. I love her dearly, and am so lucky to have her!

The weather channel predicted cold rain, but luckily the rain held off for the morning. The water was a PERFECT 72 at start, and the sun even came out a few times during the bike and the run. I did run the race knowing I had a hernia. Given that injury, the only part of the race where I suffered was the run. My swim was strong and despite and insanely TOUGH bike course I felt strong and had one of the better times in my age group.

Now I am recovering with minimal training, and hoping I am healthy enough to start training next month for 2010 Triathlon season!

Jen and me at the beginning of the race

Sammy was helping me get psyched for the swim

Damn! I look so bad ass in this pic!

Finishing the bike leg - it was a doozie!Finishing the race, I managed a smile even after I had to stop and push my guts back into my abdomen at mile #2!

Girls Weekend - Museum of Life and Science

North Carolina Museum of Life and Science
Sammy and I met our frrind Liz and her son benjamin at the museum to continue enjoying the most beautiful weather!

Benjamin working hard at the water exhibit

Sammy using her muscles

Liz and Benjamin

Benjamin showing Sammy how to do it

Looking at the animals

Butterfly House

Sammy LOVED the butterflies!

Digging for fossils on the dinosaur trail

Its a good thing Sammy wore her digging clothes

"I think I found something."

More Water displays!

Waiting for the train ride

Making funny faces

On the train, so excited!

O boy were we excited

In the spaceship

Of course Sammy found a horse!

What a great day. The weather was always perfect and Sammy did great all day - without a nap! Now she is sleeping over and Grandma and Papa's and I am enjoying and an evening of mojitos and catching up with my DVR.

Girls Weekend - Farmers Market

NC farmers market.

Sammy and I went in search of apples, peaches and pumpkins at the local farmers market. Truthfully it was the most beautiful day I have seen all year and we just felt we needed to enjoy the fresh air as much as possible today.

Girls Weekend - part 1

This weekend the boys are off camping and rock climbing in western NC, so us girls have the house to ourselves. Sammy insisted that we paint our toenails tonight. Somehow she convinced me to let her paint my nails. Yikes!

Sammy picked out the color all by herself.

And she concentrated so hard while she was painting

And... this is what your toes look like after you let a 3 year old paint them!

Sammy's cute toes.