Thanksgiving, Marathon, Christmas Trees, Graeagle & Gino's Head

Annual Thanksgiving Fun Run! Always nice to start the morning off with a jog. Dad was home smoking the turkey, and they were delish!  Gino decided it would be best if I carried him most of the way, not what I had planned!

 We were happy that Nico and JZ could join in this year.

 We managed to escape a couple days to Graeagle. The kids were surprised to see that Chippy knew we were up there when he started visiting us again. Although they love to look for Chippy every morning, I'm not so sure it has helped with the behavior! Not much snow when we were in town, a little up where we ended up cutting trees, and now they have a ton, we just missed it and will have to make another trip up soon.

Lots of walks and lots of relaxing, just what we needed!

 Mr. Bear has his winter coat on already, and this year we couldn't even get his head to peak out!

 Oh Christmas Tree....

 Calivirgin in the News. Gina and I had the opportunity to be on the KCRA News one morning to discuss holiday appetizers and gifts. It was a little nerve wracking, and quick, but always great to promote our products.

Annual light parade. The chilly weather didn't scare us off, and the truck always helps to contain the kids. Gino is CONSTANTLY on the move, even during photos!! 

Chippy has been busy!

Happy Birthday Seve!!

 Gino Joseph "Joe" Barbera is here! December 7th - 8lbs. 11oz. 20 1/2 in. 

A rare date night out, but catching up with friends during the holidays.  

Thanks Matt & Steph for watching the kids!

So awhile ago I decided to sign up for a marathon to motivate me to work out and run. Not sure how well that worked, but I did do the long runs, and finished the marathon.  Last year it was torrential down pour, and this year freezing temperatures!!!  Thank you Linds for the sleepover and getting us to the start on time. Also thank you to our relay girls for keeping us distracted.  It wasn't warm, but Tricia and I finished, met our goal, and beat our last time; bonus!

 Thanksgiving!

And sometimes you are trying for a family photo and this is what happens - lol

Coldani Fam, and of course Giada only wants to be with Uncle Scott

 So it was bound to happen that Gino would hurt himself, he is wild and crazy and always on the move. I just didn't think it would happen like this.  He was walking over to the street light to press the button and just fell out of no where. He his head on the cement base of the lamp post.  Lots of blood, and a trip to ER, he was glued back together. The glue didn't hold so well, and too late for stitches at that point, but it will heal up. Once we got the bleeding to stop, and the crying to stop he was back to his old self, running around the ER. 

 Loving on Cole. He is 5 months old already!

Kids have loved having some downtime lately. We have been home a bit more, and it's been so cold out, they have played inside more. Sleeping bags are a big hit!

Seve turns 4, Marathon, Dress up

Happy 4th Birthday Captain America! AKA Seve. The rain kept us indoors but the kids could have been none the wiser. GoGo's Playroom kept them busy! 

So lately Gino has been thinking it is a good idea to wake up 4-4:30 ish. I've been trying to get this problem under control but a few mornings I gave in!  Soon after the first pic he is wide awake diving over chairs! He's an active one!

Steph snagged this cute pic of the kids when she was watching them. Monkey See Monkey Do. 

Gino copies EVERYTHING she does...big or little!

Capes are not just for kids...didn't you know??

 Rainy day weather = fun for kids! 

Helping Nana decorate the tree!

 After 3 months + of training the day was here to run the CIM marathon. Wouldn't it be my luck the weather forecasters were calling for an Atmospheric River!! Whatever that is!  I felt like I had done the training the best I could. Drank a TON of water the week leading up but how do I prepare for this rain??  So after a week of debating what to do..... I put on a light raincoat Mike found which was awesome, and wore the headband over the hat to hold in my headphones and that was about it!  I was getting calls from the relay girls even that morning to see if I was still going for it. I think they were hoping I would bail so they could! What great friends they are- they ran in the crazy weather too.  Lindsay ran the 1st leg with me we had a lot of rain, wind and hills(which I had no idea about). Leg 2 was Trisha and we just laughed. It was coming down in sheets, what else could you do?? Funny thing is we would try to not step in puddles but quickly that was not an option. Leg 3 Mel and it was pretty rainy. If I hit a wall I would say it was leg 3; at one point I said to Mel "4 more miles" it seemed far.  Then before I knew it her leg was done, it was sunny and I was on the home stretch. KR ran the 4th leg, and Tricia wanted more miles under her belt so she joined in the fun.  It was beautiful for that last hour.  Don't be thinking KR didn't get wet! They were all soaked when they met me at each relay point. Mike was taking video and photos - check out this water!  I did feel like the training paid off. The miles were not a problem. I SO lucked out on no cramps, blisters etc. Good times, I'd do it again. But I have to say the relay made ALL the difference. Being able to chat with your girlfriends, versus running for hours with just music, made all the difference. Thank you again girls! xo. Thanks to Mom, Mickey, Bruce and Giada for surprising me on the course; to Mike and Jason for driving and supporting us; to Anna for the early morning car ride; to Linds for a delicious pre race meal; and Jeanne and Mom for watching the kids!

 

 Just a sprinkle. The one time the weather forecaster was correct!!

POST RACE BEERS!!

Big props to Dub AKA Christie Wells on her 1st Marathon and Trent Diehl too!! Great job!!

What??? Your child doesn't wear a headlamp to dinner? NO masks while vacuuming??

 Dress up and outfit changes ALL day long! "Mom, put this in my back like brave"

Who knew raking leaves was so much fun?

Stella Days! All 3 napping at the same time = miracle!