"Be who you are and say what you feel, because those who mind don't matter and those who matter don't mind." – Theodore Seuss Giesel

On October 8th our family finished moving into our temporary house that we are calling home.  Although it was a hectic weekend, Jason and I still managed to run the Fargo Mini Marathon.  It was a nice break to say the least!  The morning was what I would describe as "perfect".  Our good friend Katie was so gracious to pick up our packets for us on Friday night and drop them off at our home and even offered a ride to the race the following morning!  Katie and I ran the half marathon together the whole way.  It was not only great weather but also great company.  It was a nice change of pace for me to have a "running buddy" that I could chit chat with; the time flew by and we had a great finish.
My mom was so helpful with the move.  She stayed back at the "old" house and cleaned things up while I brought loads to the new house and stuck around for the "cable guys" while they took two hours to get us hooked up.  She also spent a great amount of time unpacking things for us and trying to help us organize a little here.  A big thank you to Rick for stopping by and answering their questions so they could get started.  Mom also went along with me to pick out flooring, counter tops and stain, along with features of cabinets, faucets and just about anything you can imagine!  It was rather overwhelming but it was nice to have her there.  The kids also enjoyed her spending the night and sleeping in their new "camping" spot! 
We still haven't really unpacked too much.  We tried to bring with us the bare minimum so we don't have as much to move back out when we move into our home we are building.  It has been challenging in a smaller space but couldn't appreciate it more.  A big thank you to Vicky and Rick again for letting us occupy this home for a short period of time!!!
The day of the Fargo Mini Marathon I hurt by foot...not sure if it was both the run (in my "free" shoes) and the jumping out of the truck...but I have been unable to run without pain for over 2 weeks now and it is "killing" me!  I finally went to the doctor last Sunday because my dear friend Becky talked me into it and was so kind to go with me.  I honestly couldn't ask for better friends!  After some shopping and of course dessert (Tutti Frutti) we went to the walk in clinic.  After reviewing the x-ray the dr. told me that there was a spot but he didn't think it was  a fracture.  The remedy...wrap it and DON'T RUN.  If I was a cryer I would have been crying right about now!  It is still bothering me somewhat but have now started to take some drugs to help with the pain and any inflammation that I am not able to see...perhaps in my ligaments as it was diagnosed as a sprain. 
School and work have been crazy busy as always and have been barely staying afloat in each aspect of my life.
The day before all this, Saturday, we went to the Cobber homecoming football game with Katie, Isaac, and Maggie and Madelynnn got her face painted.
Then we went up to a Sioux game before our own hockey season starts.

Just one comment.... GO GOPHERS!!!!  The game against Maine ended in a tie...

  This past week I did end up taking off on Thursday to run errands and hang out with the kids.

We baked some pumpkin-shaped cupcakes....
Got the oil changed in the car, picked up mail, brought Peach for a haircut and bath, exchanged Parker's violin and got Parker to hockey practice...Phew!  I also managed to get in some homework!
Although life gets hectic...we are still all hanging in there.  I hope to take some photos of our house being built to share...if I'd ever remember my camera!
Until next time..