Boathouse and Baseball

A few months ago we bought a Groupon to the Boathouse and finally decided to use.  This restaurant is in downtown Richmond, right on the James River.  Beautiful views, fun atmosphere and great food!

After dinner, we went to watch the Richmond Flying Squirrels and met up with the Davis' and Bennett's.  We're not the biggest baseball fans but it turned out to be an exciting game and the Squirrels came back and won!


I wanted to include this video... this was the evening after Todd's race and I have never seen him so sore before.  I filmed him trying to get up the steps at the baseball diamond...
(Sorry, I don't know how to turn it)
 

North Face Endurance Challenge

Todd ran Cross Country and Track in College and has always been in amazing shape.  However, once he started medical school, his running days started to dwindle.  He decided he needed to start making time for running again so he signed up for a few races.  First race was the Monument 10K which he ran with me so that was no big deal for him.  Next race was the North Face Endurance 50K Challenge.  Yes, 50K which is around 31 miles!  When he signed up, he had a few weeks to train for it.  But then school started getting more busy, research began, finals week came, and the 100 degree Virginia weather with humidity is not fun to run in.  So he ended up doing a few small runs and one 15 mile run the week before the race.  Great training right?!

On June 4th, we headed up to Georgetown so he could run in his 50K race.  With the lack of training, he still did awesome!! He completed it in 5 hours and 10 minutes.  He said he felt good during the first half of the race and was in 3rd place at the half way point.  Then the last 15 miles hurt.  However, he ended up placing 8th in his age division and 33rd overall.

DC cupcakes

If you watch TLC, then you have probably seen DC cupcakes.  Todd signed up for a trail race up by DC and we had to pick up his race packet at the North Face store in Georgetown.  So of course we had to stop at Georgetown Cupcakes.  These cupcakes are amazing!  

Not the best pre-race treat for Todd but I sure enjoyed them! 

Memorial Day Weekend

Over Memorial Day weekend, Nelson Diamond and Ben Ogden came to visit.  I know I've said it before but it's crazy that Todd's friends from high school that are in medical school all ended up on the East Coast.  We enjoyed the company and we're able to see some new sites.

Williamsburg:

Fun little dice game we learned how to play!

Civil War Center:

Recent Happenings and New Job

Todd finished his 1st year of medical school on May 27th.  I can't believe how fast this year went by. It's weird to think we are now going to be 2nd years.  However, with the school year coming to end, it meant graduation for all the 4th years.  It's sad to see them all leave but we're excited for their new adventures. 

A few weeks ago we had a "farewell scraps" in honor of all the lovely 4th years that are leaving.

Every Thursday night, all the wives get together at someone's house for "scraps."  Scraps is where we talk, eat, laugh, share stories, secrets, and embarrassing moments.  It's such a fun night and you never know when it's going to end.  (That's why I only go if I don't have to work Friday morning!) 

All the wonderful 4th years! We will miss you all!
Other happenings: Easter BBQ

Friends make being away from family on holidays so much better! 

Danielle's Baby Shower
So excited for Danielle and Brian!

Memorial Day BBQ

And I got a new job!! I will be working at Parham Doctor's Hospital in the PACU (which is the recovery room for those non medical people!)!!  I'm really excited and the hospital is only a few minutes away from our house.  I don't start until July 11th so I'm going back to Utah for a whole month!!