After much begging, Dan finally decided I am allowed to start running again. I have notoriously terrible ankles that have been sprained and broken more times than I can count. In order to keep me from pushing things too far too fast, I started a timed running plan and Dan tags along to keep the pace slow and steady. So far, we have only gone on two, two mile excursions -- maybe a third of that being actual running. But we are both feeling great, and dare I say.. ready for more? Barring heat stroke or another injury, we are hoping to be up to 5k in the next 9 weeks. Fingers crossed! Running is such a great stress reliever, I'm glad to have it back in my life!
We also utilized our heatwave to do our first wave of summer gardening (eat your heart out, mom!). We planted a few window boxes of herbs, a red bell pepper and beefsteak tomato plant. In a few weeks, we will be harvesting garlic -- and Dan will get another stab at growing eye-watering, sweat inducing hot peppers.
Saving the best for last --- as a delayed holiday gift for ourselves, this weekend we went to see Cirque Du Soleil's Ovo show. The show is based on a world of insects. The costumes were amazing, and the acts were insane. Picture a man on a slack line, operating a unicycle with his hands (because he is "sitting" on it upsidedown on his shoulders, naturally), while simultaneously being hoisted 30+ feet into the air. Or another favorite: 9 men throwing themselves off of a climbing wall and into trampolines -- then performing crazy spins and twists and tacking themselves back on the wall. It was quite the show. If you haven't seen a Cirque show, you really need to!
And a little teaser: great news for D is on the horizon.. and maybe some for me too!
Miss you all!
-K&D
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