Back In The States

I am finally back in the states after lots of traveling for the last 3 weeks. We are getting married in Hawaii in a month. So as you can guess I have been under a lot of stress lately. Even when I get out for my runs I have too much in my head. Usually I can get out and clear my head and relax...not the case right now. I also have the excitement of trying to find new places to run in my little (no stop light) town. I was out on my first day back and my Garmin ran out of batteries and OF COURSE I left my charger in Canada with Tony. So after my run I had to do the old fashion get in the car and drive the route...with my whole family. I think they like having me back home. I also never realized how hilly and windy my town is. When people think of Nebraska they usually think of flat prairie. Not here I have at least 3 pretty major hills to climb before I get back home. Boy do I miss the Netherlands!!! The only flat parts are along the highways, which in turn are WINDY. I was trying to run on the white line and was blown off at least every few steps. The good news is that the next few days are suppose to be warmer and a little less windy. I hope to take full advantage!

And off the subject I just HAD to post two of my favorite engagement pictures. They were taken in Tilburg by our friend Frans Lahaye