Christmas Festivities
Christmas was fantastic, I had a blast, as did Ash.
The Saturday before Christmas was a fun trail run at Sabino with Kiera and her sister, Ginger. We set a PR for our ascent, and Kiera set a blistering pace for the way back (although no actual blisters were harmed during the making of this run).
Christmas eve found me up early to give a friend a ride to the airport, then scampering about town, trying to get all my last-minute errands done. I also deep-cleaned my house, woo hoo! At 8 pm, I realized I had two more gifts to make – I quickly set about getting those done. Then I was off to Johnny’s to stuff the stockings, and back home to crash. Up early again on Christmas morning, to get to Johnny’s before Ash woke up. Upon waking and seeing his mom, Ash was so so happy, the look on his face just made my year. It was awesome.
After stockings and cinnamon rolls and tree gifts, Ash and I were off for my folks in Mesa. At dinnertime, Ash seemed exhausted, so I suggested he go into the living room and lay down on the couch, which he did (unheard of for him). About 15 min later, he was asleep! Woke up 2 and a half hours later with a temp of 102.6, poor guy. Medicine dropped the fever, and he slept the whole way home and then through the night. Woke up the next morning with his tummy hurting. After vomiting (making it mostly in the toilet), he felt much better. Even though he was sick, he still seemed to really enjoy his Christmas.
Yesterday, I made myself go out for a run at lunch. I was sluggish and slow, it was only 2 miles, but I had to walk parts. I decided to be happy that I got myself out there, rather than be pissed off and angry that I was slow and had to walk. Today, Paki and I decided spur of the moment to head out for a short lunchtime run – it was a good run. My knee hasn’t been hurting since my second acupuncture session (yay!), and I need to make sure I keep foam rolling and stretching. I’m trying to take it easy and run around 2 miles a few times a week. After I ease back into things, hopefully I’ll up my miles and go from there.
Here are the gifts I made:
Kiera's "friend" plaque (notice the running gear in the background)
My sister's box
My mama's tray
My mama's frame (on my art table/tv table/computer table/storage table)
A friend's seed pod plaque
Ash's Grandpa's plaque
Paki's plaque (us racing to the finish at Jim Click's Run'n'Roll)
Comments
I'm so glad you ended up having a good holiday. I was a little worried there for a moment. Your gifts looks beautiful -- a true reflection of their creator.
Posted by: Anne | December 27, 2006 02:11 PM
Pictures look awesome, thanks for sending them my way! Your holiday sounds great, and Glad Ash had fun and saw you. Kids' faces always make our days, don't they? Nice gifts too!
I am happy for your knee. My new neighbor is an acupuncturist, may be I should take advantage of it:)
Posted by: olga | December 27, 2006 02:23 PM
It looks like your Christmas was wonderful! What amazing pictures. here is to great running in 2007!
Posted by: Susan | December 27, 2006 04:05 PM
those firt two photos are just absolutely impressive, heck they all look great, but so well shot i can tell you are an artist by your photography alone.
Posted by: neese | December 27, 2006 05:37 PM
What beautiful gifts.
Posted by: Juls | December 27, 2006 05:38 PM
Poor Ash. I am glad that he had a good Christmas anyway.
Posted by: Denise "Firefly" | December 27, 2006 05:59 PM
I'm so glad you had a nice Christmas. Kids are so resilient, aren't they.
Posted by: Sarah | December 27, 2006 06:39 PM
Awesome pics!! I just love your slippers!!
Glad you guys had a great holiday! And that Ash is feeling better! Too much Christmas excitement!
Posted by: Rae | December 27, 2006 08:06 PM
Awesome pics!! I just love your slippers!!
Glad you guys had a great holiday! And that Ash is feeling better! Too much Christmas excitement!
Posted by: Rae | December 27, 2006 08:08 PM
Why is it Santa gave every child in Tucson a virus for Christmas? I'm glad you and Ash had a merry one, and I know Kiera really enjoyed the run.
Posted by: Mike Salkowski | December 27, 2006 08:22 PM
I remember many a Xmas spent sick. But I remember them, so that's good!
It's been a year for ya. Glad you had a great holiday!
Posted by: Renee | December 28, 2006 05:13 AM
(I tried commenting yesterday and it wouldn't let me.) IT sounds like you had an awesome Christmas. You are so creative!
Posted by: D | December 28, 2006 06:30 AM
What a nice "homey" xmas you had
have a great new years' too!
Posted by: steph | December 28, 2006 06:47 AM
Glad to see you had such a good Christmas with your son. We have had sick boys in sterio this week, so I know where you are coming from with that. Loved the presents you made. Absolutely awesome!
Posted by: Chad in the Arizona Desert | December 28, 2006 09:38 AM
Your tree looks awesome... Right out of a Norman Rockwell painting!
Merry Christmas!
Posted by: Josh | December 28, 2006 11:01 AM
Those are very cool presents; very personal, and well executed. Top marks!
Posted by: Thomas | December 28, 2006 03:29 PM
My kids were and still are sick. The gifts look very cool and creative and from the heart.
Posted by: Rob | December 28, 2006 06:44 PM
Hope Ash is feeling better. And great news on your knee. Thanks for the pics.
Have a great 2007.
Posted by: Phil | December 28, 2006 09:19 PM